I was thinking of buying a new bag but there is so many choices idk what to do. I was thinking about buying hanias bag or jozefs... idk what to do someone help me!!!
Moved from For Sale -Erik
Which Bag to Buy?
If you are a new player, you should try this one. It is cheap and an excellent beginner bag:
http://www.freedomfootbags.com/shredsho ... ucts_id=28
http://www.freedomfootbags.com/shredsho ... ucts_id=28
If you just started freestyle, I recommend the bag I linked to.
You should check out the Getting Started forum and ask some questions there after reading the sticky thread, "I'm just getting started what shouldI do first?" ( http://www.modified.in/footbag/viewtopi ... 52&start=0 ) This will tell you what equipment you will need as a beginner, as well as other helpful advice.
It might also help to know where you are from (if Europe, maybe there is a better supplier than Freedom). And it is a common courtesy to have your real name in your signature. Please refer to the forum rules in Getting Started.
You should check out the Getting Started forum and ask some questions there after reading the sticky thread, "I'm just getting started what shouldI do first?" ( http://www.modified.in/footbag/viewtopi ... 52&start=0 ) This will tell you what equipment you will need as a beginner, as well as other helpful advice.
It might also help to know where you are from (if Europe, maybe there is a better supplier than Freedom). And it is a common courtesy to have your real name in your signature. Please refer to the forum rules in Getting Started.
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I back Erik up on recommending the beginner bags, but if you have your heart set on an awesome looking 32, Jozef and Hania are both fine choices. I only have 2 Jozef bags, no Hanias (though I plan on getting a couple in the near future)
Back to the beginner bag topic, I would recommend that one, and maybe even trying one other as well. There's a couple decent ones out there.
I started with a 4 panel sand bag at www.worldfootbag.com The one I got is the black, yellow, orange and white model. The other colored model has green as one of the panels, and that's a terrible color for that bag because it's too stiff. But that bag was awesome, I got pretty good with it.
Dirtbags are also good beginner ones. After you kick the heck out of it, it breaks in to be really floppy. As much as I back the Freedom Footbag Mr. Sandbag models, the material can be a TAD slippery when you're brand new to the sport. You said you have some experience, so this shouldn't be a problem, but the bags I recommended grip slightly better, and break in a tiny bit floppier. After you learn the very basics though, Mr. Sandbags are the better bag because they set a lot truer. They're all around the same price.
Hope that helps.
-Chris
Back to the beginner bag topic, I would recommend that one, and maybe even trying one other as well. There's a couple decent ones out there.
I started with a 4 panel sand bag at www.worldfootbag.com The one I got is the black, yellow, orange and white model. The other colored model has green as one of the panels, and that's a terrible color for that bag because it's too stiff. But that bag was awesome, I got pretty good with it.
Dirtbags are also good beginner ones. After you kick the heck out of it, it breaks in to be really floppy. As much as I back the Freedom Footbag Mr. Sandbag models, the material can be a TAD slippery when you're brand new to the sport. You said you have some experience, so this shouldn't be a problem, but the bags I recommended grip slightly better, and break in a tiny bit floppier. After you learn the very basics though, Mr. Sandbags are the better bag because they set a lot truer. They're all around the same price.
Hope that helps.
-Chris
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4 panel bags aren't as good as 32 panel bags. And I'm not sure I'd even agree that they're good for beginners.
I used one exclusively for a few months because it was closer in feel to the dirtbag/sandmaster type of bag that I learned to stall with when I circle kicked. Also, other people's 32 panel bags felt really weird at first, in the end I adjusted, but maybe I should've made that adjustment earlier? And the last few times I've been in a circle that was using a 4 panel I found it practically unplayable.
If a 4 panel gets wet (happens pretty easily) it plays like its covered in suction cups. I don't like the shape - sometimes one of the corners would get caught on a toe wall. I also think they are too light. This & the shape just make it a weird bag to play with. I remember the bag landing on my toe or inside and rolling like a slinky right off of my shoe.
I'd only recommend a 4 panel if someone doesn't want to drop the money on a 32 panel right away. It seems like the 'safe' advice to give to try to accomodate those new to freestyle. However, if you think you're gonna stick with footbag, you'll save yourself money by buying the right bag (a good 32 panel) the first time. Of course everybody always says they'll stay with it...
I used one exclusively for a few months because it was closer in feel to the dirtbag/sandmaster type of bag that I learned to stall with when I circle kicked. Also, other people's 32 panel bags felt really weird at first, in the end I adjusted, but maybe I should've made that adjustment earlier? And the last few times I've been in a circle that was using a 4 panel I found it practically unplayable.
If a 4 panel gets wet (happens pretty easily) it plays like its covered in suction cups. I don't like the shape - sometimes one of the corners would get caught on a toe wall. I also think they are too light. This & the shape just make it a weird bag to play with. I remember the bag landing on my toe or inside and rolling like a slinky right off of my shoe.
I'd only recommend a 4 panel if someone doesn't want to drop the money on a 32 panel right away. It seems like the 'safe' advice to give to try to accomodate those new to freestyle. However, if you think you're gonna stick with footbag, you'll save yourself money by buying the right bag (a good 32 panel) the first time. Of course everybody always says they'll stay with it...
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Handmade.
Just the act of you kicking and not working is a 'stick it to the man' Don't let him stick you back with some mass produced sack lacking soul. Plus, when you go sporting a new handmade footbag, not only will you look better, but you'll play better, promise.
but dirtbags aren't bad. it's just bad that they're so good. DIRTBAGS!!!! (*shaking my fist*)
Keep kicking, it's good for you!
-->Andre
but dirtbags aren't bad. it's just bad that they're so good. DIRTBAGS!!!! (*shaking my fist*)
Keep kicking, it's good for you!
-->Andre
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