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Once a year we get to celebrate the Fathers in our lives with giving them their own day. I’m sure it probably dates back to Viking times when they celebrated their fathers by giving them giant axes or beard wax.
Strangely enough, maybe we haven’t strayed to far from the Vikings. I’m totally down with getting a giant axe or some beard wax. (Editors note, we’re pretty sure the Vikings didn’t create Fathers day. They just are essential to making a great article more manly.)
We here at Torqued Magazine have come across some of the greatest and coolest products we feel the Father in you life would appreciate and actually use. And by actually use we mean, not get placed on the shelf in the deep corner of the garage where gifts go to die. Yes, these gifts are the type of gifts where upon receipt, dad will tell you he’s grateful you haven’t moved out yet.
Lets begin this life altering list:
- Mantis X10 Elite Shooting System. The Mantis system is a firearms training system that can be used in the comfort of you own home. If consist of a sensor that can be placed on the end of any pistol or rifle that is equipped with a rail. It also has an attachment that allows it to be used on a shot gun. This intelligent system allows you to download an app, and train your marksmanship via dry firing. That means you train for firearm target acquisition, speed, and accuracy, all while not wasting a single round of ammo. The app can be downloaded to your phone, a tablet or a laptop. You then use targets setup on the devices screen to train yourself or dad to be a better marksmen. This system gives instant feedback and is paramount if you’re into accuracy and speed training. Help Dad be a better shot. The Mantis X10 Elite can be purchased from retailers for $249.99. https://mantisx.com/products/mantis-x10-elite
2. Autoline Pro Ventus Smoke Machine. If the Father in your life is a mechanic or maybe a do it your-selfer when it comes to auto repair? Have we found the tool for you. Autoline Pro, a family owned business out of California has been a staple in the diagnostic smoke machine industry. What’s a smoke machine? Although it could possibly be used for producing smoke for your next rave or tik tok video, this isn’t that type of machine. Diagnostic smoke machines are used to attach to parts of vehicles in order to produce smoke which can help find a leak in the system. These machines are commonly used to find EVAP leaks or exhaust leaks. We can tell you from personal experience, leaks like these can be detrimental to your car, but also almost impossible to find without the correct tool. That’s where the Ventus comes into Dads life. The Ventus is a new style of smoke machine for finding leaks. It’s pressure is regulated to 1psi so it won’t blow out seals or hoses on the vehicle. It has it’s own internal rechargeable battery. It also has a leak detector gauge that can help you see the size of the leak you have. The Ventus system also has tons of available accessories to help locate all kinds of leaks. Our favorites being the blow up bladder and the Gas cap accessory. Believe us when we say, “Dad will love this tool.” It has so many uses it will be a staples in the garage or the shop for years to come. Scope the Ventus here at our affiliate link as it can be purchased for $229. https://www.autolinepro.com?ref=jason_bean
3. SureCan Safety Gasoline Cans. Have you recently heard your Father out in the garage wheeping and whaling about how horrible his gas can is? Have you smelt the strong whiffs of spilt gasoline everywhere you father goes? The solution is here and it’s made in America by SureCan. SureCan is an innovative gasoline can that has taken all the pain out of owning and using todays gas cans. If you have used a gas can recently you probably know what we are talking about. SureCans have been designed where they have a revolutionary vent/release value that allows you to control the rate of flow of the gasoline leaving the canister. We really like that they have a retracting hose that is based out of the bottom of the can. What does that mean, it means no more tipping the can to get gas out. It also means a perfect pour every time, as you don’t need to guess on the angle you need to put gas into those hard to reach gas caps. They are EPA compliant and are 1000’s of times safer than the cans we’ve used in the past. Did we mention they also make cans with this same technology that are used for drinking water. Yep, Dad can now take drinking water with the family on your adventures with our the worry it will spill or explode out leaving most of it on the ground and not into your cup. SureCan has your sanity in mind with these products. We know Dad will probably give you an awkward hug thanking you for this gift and that means he loves it. SureCans come in 5 gallon and 2.2 gallon sizes and are highly affordable. Their 5 gallon can be easily found for $59.99 and the 2.2 gallon for $49.97. Scope them here at https://www.surecanusa.com/
4. Solid Helmets S46 UTV Specific Helmet. Does you father drive a UTV? Does your father get a little wild on that UTV? If you answered yes to those questions or even only one of those questions, we have the gift idea for you. Introducing the Solid Helmets S46. Solid Helmets makes UTV specific helmets. They also produce bicycle helmets as well. We particularly are drawn to the S46 for it’s super cool looks. It gives us fighter pilot or Star Wars vibes every time we look at it. It comes with the drop down tinted visor as well as a removeable chin bar. We can attest, Dads rough head will love the soft feel of this helmet protecting that valuable brain in there. It literally is one of the most comfortable helmets we’ve ever tested. It comes in 3 colors as well which include a matte white, grey, and black. Oh and guess what else, it has 8 vents to cool dad down when he’s huffing along. You can also get a go pro mount that is specifically built for this helmet so you and dad can record those memories together. As well, it is setup for rugged radio communications so you can chat with dad while he burns up the trails. This helmet is a steal of a deal with all of these capabilities for only $149.99. Protect Dad at all cost, get him this helmet. Find it at https://solidhelmets.com/index.php/product/s46/
5. Automotive Touchup Paint. Does Dad get a little wild with the family vehicle in the mountains? Maybe you got a little to0 close to his vehicle while moving your metal shelves? Hey scratches happen, weather it be by his own doing or yours. Here’s your chance to help Dad make his vehicle look great again. Introducing Automotive Touchup Paint. This is direct match OEM paint you can purchase to fix up those scratches and scuffs and all other sorts of mistakes that have taken away the luster of dads car. The paint comes in a wide assortment of options including paint pens, sprayable paint, or cans/bottles that can be brushed on. We ourselves opted for the touchup bottles and they are fantastic. You can purchase a sandable primer, as well as the color matched OEM paint, and finish it all up with a clear coat for that factory shine. They match most any paint color from the automaker. Hop on their site and find the color that matches Dads car and tell him you appreciate him with painted art. Art in the form of touch up paint. Clean up those ugly scratches, Dad will thank you. Prices vary depending on the amount of paint you need. We got ourselves the 2 oz. primer, 2 oz. paint and the 2oz. clearcoat which can be purchased for around $40.00. Find it here at https://www.automotivetouchup.com/
With that, have a Happy Fathers Day. Stay Tuned for awesome reviews of these products as well at Torquedmagazine.com and on all our social media channels. We love Dads.
Words by Jason Bean
Great job. I love the gas cans!!