Want a new footbag and need help

footbag9208 · Post by **footbag9208** » 16 May 2008 18:04

I was thinking about getting an abshire but would like to know if anybody had pictures of one of their own. Also it would be great if somebody could recommend something else that is cheaper and better.

Im just getting started and can take new things up pretty easily but i just like to listen to people who have the most knowledge

HippieTom · Post by **HippieTom** » 16 May 2008 19:20

if your new to the sport (like me) then i would recommend the Mr. Sandbag from freedom footbags, i know everyone recommends it and thats because they truly are the best bag for your money, its only like $11(shipping included) and its sooo stally and the perfect size
ive only been playing for a few months and already my game has improved greatly due to the Mr. so thats my two cents haha
good luck bag huntin

Benzilla · Post by **Benzilla** » 17 May 2008 05:32

3 mr. sandbags would last you a while, and durin that time you could decide what other bag you would want as you improve your game.

JoshC. · Post by **JoshC.** » 20 May 2008 14:07

I would definately recommend the Mr. Sandman

Pancake Flogger · Post by **Pancake Flogger** » 20 May 2008 19:59

I bought a 32 panel Abshire as my first proper freestyle footbag and I thought it was fantastic. The thing is, I used it in kicking circles constantly, so it's currently in pretty bad shape. It has about half the beads it started with.

However, if you're jumping right into stalls and dexes, why not start with a 32 panel? It's definitely a superior bag, and if you don't abuse it, it should last you well into your freestyle career. When you kick with friends you can always use a different bag.

Here are my bags. Far left is my good ol' Abshire, in the middle we have a Hania, and on the right is my new Matt Cross bag.

HippieTom · Post by **HippieTom** » 21 May 2008 12:54

the only issue one may have with starting out with a 32 at first is that it can be frustrating during the break in period, thats where a sandbag comes in, it helps learn the basics of the stalls so you can counteract the, correct me if im wrong, rollyness of an unbroken in 32

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 21 May 2008 14:55

I also definitely recommend the "Mr. Sandbag". You simply can't go wrong. If you have the money to burn you may also want to try a well-reviewed hand-stitched 32, but for a beginner -- like was mentioned -- a 32 alone may be really frustrating.

footbag9208 · Post by **footbag9208** » 23 May 2008 16:41

yea i got a gumball 32 and firefly 32, which were both from dragonfly and then i saw all over here not to get from that company and learned why. So within a week i ordered a fearless 55 (to use once i get my basics down and start doing more advanced stuf which i would liek to get right into) and a mr. sandbag

but there still not here and i cant wait nemore !!!!

Spontaneous Spaz · Post by **Spontaneous Spaz** » 01 Jun 2008 21:02

if you're not into high gather (tight pents), i make low gather 32's that stall very easily and are playable right away

i'll show you some pics if you pm me

cd27 · Post by **cd27** » 03 Jun 2008 12:19

I have a super sand 8 panel, which isn't that good but I also have a "Classic" from http://alacrate.com
it's awesome![/img]

janis · Post by **janis** » 04 Jun 2008 08:40

Having a look ar the pictures those bags look terrible

just get a mr sandbag, so much better.