A Cover Like No Other
// April 8th, 2009 // No Comments » // Accessories, The Twister
The Twister has been around for a number of years, and during that time we’ve experimented with various covers, trying to find the right balance between privacy and utility.
Like most trimming machines on the market today, we originally opted for no cover; we didn’t really see a need for one. But many customers told us that they wanted a cover so that their trimming machine would draw as little attention as possible, whether it be during transport or in storage.
So we started with a cheap plastic cover, but soon found that it took forever to clip/unclip, and it just didn’t seem very reliable. We then went to the other extreme, opting for heavy metal plating, similar to what can be found on the Rolling Thunder or The TumbleWeed:
The Rolling Thunder. Cover On.
The Rolling Thunder. Cover Off.
The TumbleWeed. Cover On.
The TumbleWeed. Cover Off
While this looks kinda cool, over time we realized that it just wasn’t very practical. First off, it takes awhile to put it on and take it off, as there are several separate panels. Second, the heavy metal plating adds a lot of extra weight, which can affect transport (not to mention increase the overall cost of the machine). And third, this type of cover is really bulky; our customers complained that the cover, once off, took up almost as much room as the trimming machine itself. Eventually they just started leaving the cover off permanently, as it became too much of a hassle to deal with.
So after this type of back-and-forth with customers, we finally came up with what we believe is the perfect cover:
The Twister cover.
Our cover is made from waterproof canvas and is held by velcro under the handles. It isn’t bulky and goes on and off in seconds. It’s durable, can be stored anywhere, looks very simple and doesn’t attract attention. The Twister’s cover is easy to clean and light, so it doesn’t affect transport.
More pics coming soon.
