r/multitools • u/Mysterious_Ice_9173 • 9h ago
Surge to arc
Has ANYONE who daily carried the surge for more than 3 months gone to an arc and felt it did the trick?
Everyone says it just feels like a toy after you edc the surge. That was my experience with the P2 as well.
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u/legato2 9h ago
Surge is better, I put my arc in my desk at work as an emergency tool. The surge still does all the heavy lifting at home. The arc does indeed feel more like a toy. I think it’s more for collectors and the edc crowd to have something to fidget with. Definitely nice but the surge is better imo.
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u/Sisco911 9h ago
I literally just mailed mine back 2 hours ago- I believe my Wave Plus will do just fine- if I need a more Stronger multitool I will get a Surge
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u/Bausomer 6h ago
I carried a surge for 3 years. Modified them, put them through hell and back. They’re the king. But, I switched to the arc and I don’t think I can go back easily. The quick accessibility to all tools and one handed nature of the tool is unbeatable. It’s done everything I’ve needed it too and more. I do miss the ruler markings though. Otherwise it’s been great and I would recommend trying it out. I was hesitant at first because nothing could replace my surge.The arc definitely earned its spot as my favorite tool. The surge will always be the big tool if I need it but the arc is the perfect blend for me and my needs.
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u/Top_Routine8224 8h ago edited 8h ago
I carried a surge for a couple years before switching and I don’t think I could go back to the surge at this point. The one handed access to all tools is just too convenient and I definitely don’t miss the weight. I’ve carried the surge a couple days since I switched to the Arc out of nostalgia, but it just felt clumsy. I work in the low voltage industry so I’m not doing too much really heavy torquing with the pliers.