New Hania bag (first freestyle bag)

Tony6491 · Post by **Tony6491** » 13 Apr 2012 21:51

Hey guys, just got into freestyle and thought I should get a proper footbag to do so. So i purchased a hania bag and an abshire (abshire in the mail) and have a few questions.

1.) This hania bag already feels like it lost about 10% of its fill, is that normal for breaking in?
2.) If i need to go about filling it what would be best filler?
3.) I really have no preference on a fill yet (as in 50% full, 70% etc) what is the general size?

New at this so I just want to start off strong and not have anything other than my own ability hindering me. I liked the way the sack came fresh out the bag it seemed a bit more full, now it feels about half full is this better?

By the way i love the sack it is hands down the best I have owned and used!

D. · Post by D. » 13 Apr 2012 23:32

Welcome Tony!

The Hania bag should serve you well.
Don't worry about it feeling like it's lost filler. Most new bags will stretch out slightly while breaking in. If you weigh it you should find that it's still the same as when you bought it. It will become easier to stall, which is a good thing.
My hania bag is still 55g and feels half full now, but it hasn't leaked at all.

Tony6491 · Post by **Tony6491** » 14 Apr 2012 07:03

Thank you for the informative post D. Yea this hania bag is great but I can't wait for my abshire to get here and I want to try out one of your bags as well =p. My next set of bags will probably we a bear and maybe one of toby's bags if I can get my hands on one.

I have played footbag for about 2 years but just kicking it with friends, now that i want to get more serious it seems not only am I starting to get addicted to practicing but also collected (there could be worse addiction however =) haha.

brianbear · Post by **brianbear** » 14 Apr 2012 08:16

I love my hania bag, one of the only bags made by someone besides myself that I use. if you go about trying to get a bear bag, hit me up here with a pm as they are a good $10 cheaper if you order direct (vs freedom)

I like my bags 40-50% full most of the time, usually leaning towards 40.
like dean said, with time they will expand. also giving a good wash will help the bag last longer and make the filler feel more juicy.

Tony6491 · Post by **Tony6491** » 14 Apr 2012 14:18

Thanks Brian! Yea I know I want one of your bags but probably won't be ordering any new ones until my birthday in June so I will defiantly send you a pm in a couple months. Yea this hania bag is awesome and it is now I would say about 45% full and I am really liking it lol. I always thought that you want around 60-70% but now I notice the difference the stalls are effortless and it still has decent pop.

PS just landed my first around the world today then followed by another two and I have been trying that one for ages haha