Pocket Fin Adjustment Tool Kit

In my quest to make everything more compact, I wanted to make my fin tool kit as small as possible. For this, I challenged myself to fit everything into a standard travel plastic soap container:

I used a stubby flathead screwdriver to fit in the case, for using with single fin change outs. I also added a standard fin key (small Allen wrench) to the box.

For the nuts and bolts, as well as the fin screws, I used little empty lip gloss containers. They're perfect for keeping small items, and they're flat and fit right into the soapbox. 

I also labeled each container to make sure the screws wouldn't get mixed up.

Additionally, I used my handy label maker to label the kit:

Had to label it, or I'd be disappointed I wouldn't be smelling Irish spring fresh.....

An Easy Way to Hang Up Your Leashes

Lately, I've had an issue with my extra leashes getting all tangled on the shelf, or sliding off the pegs I have in the garage. Here's a simple hack to remedy that problem.
Here's my peg rack, which is mounted on the wall just a little over 5 feet high:

Now, you might use a hook system, a tie rack, whatever. Anyway, I measured the diameter of my peg at about 7/8". I estimated the diameter of my leash cord at about 1/8" average.
Given this, I set out to the hardware store to find a rubber o-ring with a 1" Inside Diameter (check in the plumbing section). Your o-ring may be smaller since my pegs are honkin' big.

Once you have your o-ring, roll it (or stretch it) over the end of the leash that attaches to the board.

Once it's on, the o-ring should slide freely up a down the cord, but not fall off the leash. Slide the ring to the middle of the cord and hook it over the peg or hook.

The friction of the rubber and the tight fit will keep the leash cord from slipping around and falling off, and you can take it right off the peg easily. As a bonus, you never need to remove the o-ring off the leash, since you'll never even notice it while surfing.
Here's my organized peg rack now with leashes that don't slide off:

Problem solved!
Now get back to flailing!