Trailwork tools aren't discussed in this publication. We recommend the U.S. Forest Service's comprehensive guide, Hand Tools for Trail Work. Call (406) 329-3900 to order.
Zac Tools manufactures trailwork tools. Contact: zactools@aol.com, www.zactools.com, or (805) 527-5207. Note: IMBA members may receive a discount from retail.
We highly recommend Zac's 10-inch Mcleod fire rake. This is the classic RockShox/IMBA Mcleod that's a combination heavy-duty rake and hoe for clearing a fire line in matted leaves and loose debris. Supplement this tool with a pulaski in rocky or bushy terrain.
This outfit provides excellent customer service and pricing on a number of products - from Suunto clinometers to your everyday pin flags. Contact: mail@benmeadows.com, www.benmeadows.com, (800) 241-6401.
Suunto Self-Damping Clinometers. This instrument provides fast and accurate height, slope and vertical angle measurements. Graduated 0 to +/-90 degrees, 0 to +/-150 percent. Accuracy to 1 degrees or 1 percent.