Ex HBHS 2018 Head Boy Thomas Marin has helped construct a new tool to help rugby and football players be prepared for games...

Hi HBHS Football Family, I hope you are all doing well. I thought I would reach out and share with you an exciting project I have been working on whilst I've been injured. Having undergone two knee reconstructions in 12 months, I have pushed pause on my professional playing career and turned my attention for now to my other passion - design.

As a rugby player, I know I need to be prepared to perform at my best, week in, week out.
There was nothing on the market to allow me to do this efficiently, so I have developed the product to allow players to do just that.

It's been a heck of a journey, an early prototype was shortlisted in the NZ Best Design Awards in 2022. I trialed it with players in the All Blacks and Black Ferns, Chiefs and Waikato, as well as NZ Under 20’s.

After multiple improvements based on feedback, 'VITOOL' is finally here! - The WORLD'S FIRST multi-tool for rugby and football players.

If you are interested in supporting me in purchasing some tools for your team for the 2024 season, you can pre-order through my website: https://www.shardstudios.co.nz/ Please share with anyone you know who may also be interested in gaining an edge next season!

Look forward to hearing from you.

Tom Martin