Questions

Rayofevil · Post by **Rayofevil** » 31 Jan 2005 18:16

My parents are getting me a new bag for my b-day. I have a mini abshire and a standard. I love the mini.

With that out of the way, I have it down to a few bags I'm interested in.

Carol - I've heard great stuff and awful stuff, other then people's opinions I know nothing of the specs.

Felix - I hear they're big. I heard Vasek likes em. That's all I know.

J-bag - I know nothing about these.

Lonn Irish - I heard they're fantastic. Know nothing of the specs.

I plan on getting one of these four. ANY info, opinions, wieght, pics, reviews, general specs, tips about any of these bags would be great, as I don't really know which to get at this point.

Thanks a lot,

Ray

mc · Post by mc » 31 Jan 2005 18:23

Felix!! if your parents are willing to send $45 or so to Finnland for a birthday hacky.

my felix bag is a prized posession, and easily one of the best footbags I've ever owned.

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 31 Jan 2005 19:26

dude felixs are the greatest, i love mine, for some reson no matter how many other bags i hold and kick with noting ever seems like MY felixs, he must put sum kinda special spell on them or something.

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 31 Jan 2005 22:31

Felix bags are the best bags in the world imo.

Here are my feelings on various 32's I have played with:
- Lonn Irish: Super footbags!! I have never seen a bad lonn, everyone always seems real happy with her bags. I have had one myself and it was great. She lets you pick the size/weight/colours too! Oh, but last I heard she wasn't selling, it couldn't hurt to shoot her an e-mail to find out.

- Carol Wedemeyer: Great stitching with a long track record, but I have not had good luck with her bags. You always hear people saying that Carol's can vary greatly from superbags to blow-out city, I have sadly only experienced the latter. It's a real shame too because the bag looks really well made and material failure is a real crappy way to hurt a reputation since it isn't really the stitchers fault.

- Felix Zenger: I have had 3 Felix bags now, my first two are nearing the end of their lives so they are reserved in my 'super choice' collection now. It seemed like every circle I went into with my Felix's people would tell me it was the nicest 32 they'd ever played with. I can't say enough about Felix's stitching, he is the best. If you take the time to properly, sloooowly, break it in it will reward you so greatly. I don't know if he is stitching many to sell right now though. You'd have to ask him.

- Fred Touzelet: Fred bags are very precise bags! They are small and heavy and exact. Ales plays with Fred bags, he likes em small and heavy. I had a Fred bag this summer and it was a joy to play with, in fact, I think I am going to send Fred an e-mail right now to order a new one! I highly recomend Fred Touzelet Bags.

- Tom Mosher: I have had the pleasure of playing with several bags made by this highly respected footbag stitcher. He can sure stab a choice sack.

- Johnny Suderman: His sitching is spot on and his bags are choice shred rocks, I can't wait until he has facile.

I have not personally had one, though alot of people seem to be really happy with their James Hermey bags, you can find his info along with all these other people in the stitcher contact info sticky.

Hope this helps, Tom

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 01 Feb 2005 11:57

mosher wrote:Felix bags are the best bags in the world imo.

- Felix Zenger: I have had 3 Felix bags now, my first two are nearing the end of their lives so they are reserved in my 'super choice' collection now. It seemed like every circle I went into with my Felix's people would tell me it was the nicest 32 they'd ever played with. I can't say enough about Felix's stitching, he is the best. If you take the time to properly, sloooowly, break it in it will reward you so greatly. I don't know if he is stitching many to sell right now though. You'd have to ask him.

at Chilly Philly every one complamented me on my felix bag

Rayofevil · Post by **Rayofevil** » 01 Feb 2005 16:59

Alright, here's the update.

Carol's out for now. It's a shame, I've always wanted one of her bags, but I've just heard to many bad reviews. Also, I recently read that Lonn doesn't stitch bags for just anyone anymore, so I guess she's out. It's down to a Felix, which sounds great, but is harder to get (more expensive + international shipping) or a J-Bag, which is affordable, easier to get, but I haven't learned enough about it. Anyone who owns either of these bags and has pics or SPECS (wieght, size, break in time, etc.) please post them. And if anyone knows more details about the Lonn situation (DEFINANTLY stitching or definantly not stitching or what) please share.

Thanks a lot guys,

Ray

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 01 Feb 2005 17:24

spend the exstra bucks and get the HAND STITCHED felix, j bags are machine stitched im almost 100% sure.

brian relly · Post by **brian relly** » 01 Feb 2005 17:37

Well, you're 100% wrong

Rayofevil · Post by **Rayofevil** » 01 Feb 2005 17:41

Any reasons why Felix's are so much better? I heard Felix's are big. I like small bags with wieghts sorta like Abshire Minis. I would be willing to try something big or light or whatever, but I just need some other factors on which to buy besides "they rock".

Thanks,

Ray

HG · Post by HG » 01 Feb 2005 18:05

J-bags are completely hand stitched Zacharius. i dont know whereyou got your info. They are sewn by Trevorr Hibbs, Jhibbs on the forum. Erik chan loves his Jbag, and they have sweet patterns. Id grab one of those if you dont want international charges

JFootbagger · Post by **JFootbagger** » 01 Feb 2005 18:09

zachatree wrote:spend the exstra bucks and get the HAND STITCHED felix, j bags are machine stitched im almost 100% sure.

yeah you're 110% wrong buddy

. J bags are hand stitched by Trevorr Hibbs. I personally like them, though I'm not real experienced with all the other bags (except Carol and Abshire=love them both) J bags get the job done. His stitching style has changed, but for the better. I'd definitely ask him about it, and he charges I believe $30? Anyways, I like 'em...uh...specific details about a J-bag? I'm not qualified to know these things ^_^'

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 01 Feb 2005 18:16

Felix bags are so good because he takes such great care in making them.

He is constantly refining his designs and techniques.

I am sure you can get him to make it of any size weight IF he is making bags for the public right now.

I would say James Hermey bags are the most accessible/affordable for someone in the states.

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 01 Feb 2005 18:55

i was thinking of juice bags, i thought j-bag was short for juice, sorry.

my felix bag isnt larg at all, its actuly a perfect size, its just a LITTLE bit bigger then a golf ball.