New to the scene, limited choice, so much to remember :)

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » 24 Sep 2004 13:07

Well, im probably like the only footbagger in the UK, but im enjoying it so far and just ordered some bags from the only UK site ive ever seen.
http://www.footbagger.co.uk
From there ive ordered the 122 panel (for when im a bit better)
The 2 panel Big jo (for now to mess about with)
And the sand filled Indiana (which is leaking its sand, is this a common problem with sand filled bags?)
Can you guys please give me your pro opinion and tell me what would be a good bag for a begginer. I was thinking of ordering the 32 panel.
Thankyou

Jamie

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 24 Sep 2004 13:32

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 24 Sep 2004 13:54

Get a abshire or mr.sandmans, buy fare the best bags out there. you can get them at www.monsterhack.com, www.freedomfootbags.com ehh i dont think bluryworlds around any more.

Keep shreding, make a footblog and start posting progress.

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » 24 Sep 2004 14:57

Thanks guys
Ive had a look at those sites, but its difficult for me living in UK and all.
What i cant get to understand..maybe it comes with experience but please try to explain to me....why is the 32 on the site i posted so different to the 32 on freedomfootbags?
And whats good about the mr sandman...a lot of people have mentioned them in such high graces and all.
And also please what do you think would be the best bag for me off the site i provided. the reason im using that site so much is because it is the only one in the UK that i know of.

zachatree · Post by **zachatree** » 24 Sep 2004 15:19

trust me they are just a shit better... like the filler is way differant, abshires are HAND STITCHED and once they break in they are the best bags dont ask why, whats the differance between a walmart skate board and a nice brand name like element or somthing, or like in alot of things there is just one good one and a bunch of look alikes... and its not so hard u being in the UK u could ask some one on the fourms to stitch u a bag even like lonn irish. just get them and compare them then u wont even ask questions\

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And also please what do you think would be the best bag for me off the site i provided. the reason im using that site so much is because it is the only one in the UK that i know of.

ok u must understand this is the internet... u can get something any where in the world... dont get something from that sight i HIGHLY recomend geting a mr sand or/and a abshire

wolfpac444 · Post by **wolfpac444** » 24 Sep 2004 15:24

The 32 panel bags on the site you listed are made out of synthetic suede. It is much thicker and worse than the facile (ultrasuede light) that most hand-stitched bags such as Abshires are made out of.

Jas · Post by **Jas** » 24 Sep 2004 18:00

First of all, the footbags in your sight a a lot bigger and lighter than footbags made from experienced hand stitchers eg. Richard Abshire, Lonn Irish... etc. I own an Abshire and it is about the same size of a golf ball or maybe a lil smaller, it is quite heavy, the soft facile material makes it flexible, durable and robust, and once broken in, its one of the sweetest and softest bags to kick with, and that should be a goal to most stitchers.
The bags that u mentioned in the site would only be good for circle kicking.

jason

shaggster · Post by **shaggster** » 24 Sep 2004 19:06

fred t. lives in france you could try getting a hold of him through footbag.org

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » 25 Sep 2004 02:49

Ah thankyou fellas.
I am currently in the process of getting an Abshire and a mr sandbag

You guys are good salesman.

Posi-Cole · Post by **Posi-Cole** » 25 Sep 2004 03:40

shaggster wrote:fred t. lives in france you could try getting a hold of him through footbag.org

Man, if Fred T. is an option, you should take it.

I will cry when my my Fred T bag can no longer be used. It sticks to your foot so well. Unbelievable.

Leuch · Post by **Leuch** » 26 Sep 2004 01:41

[quote="Posi-Cole] I will cry when my my Fred T bag can no longer be used. It sticks to your foot so well. Unbelievable.[/quote]

Haha... I'll pass the message to him... He'll definitly like it!
Buytheway, there're new stitchers here in Paris! Having lessons with.... Mr Fred Touzelet...

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 27 Sep 2004 09:31

wicked · Post by **wicked** » 27 Sep 2004 14:30

MonsterHack.com will ship to the UK.

wicked · Post by **wicked** » 27 Sep 2004 14:46

zachatree wrote:...whats the differance between a walmart skate board and a nice brand name like Element or somthing...

This is a great example... Not only that, but you support the pro level more instead of just giving your money to random corporation.

You cant just get any 32-panel bag though. Even some 32-s aren't that great. Dont go with "a cheaper 32-panel" because trust me those 15 dollar ones dont break in as well as an abshire.

I would just say buy an abshire from MonsterHack.com or FreedomFootbags.com, or BlurryWorld.com.. There are other good stitchers out there, but abshire is the easiest to purchase online

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 27 Sep 2004 15:33