well i saw this site
http://www.blurryworld.com/footbags.htm
and i have 2 questions about the bags
1. whats the difference between a tight and a loose stitch (not actually what's the difference, but how will it affect playing)
and 2. what should the bag weigh and do any of you have a preference on weights or anything like that?
i feel kinda noobish asking this n stuff, but this will be my first 32 panel and i dont wanna screw up (i know that such a simple decision wont screw up the bag, but i want to know what the best would be, and yes, i do realize that there is no "best") so yeah plz help me out
need help ordering a footbag
Hey bud, welcome to the sport.
First 32 is a pretty exciting endeavour. Here's my answers to your questions, but I'm sure little billy knows a lot more than me, so consult him.
1) Loose stitch vs. Tight - although I am not super familiar with Abshire bags, I have played with quite a few. I am gathering from that experience that a tight stitch (like the one i have) results in a tighter, more round bag. A loose stitch is probably more likley to be a floppy bag. Or in general, it could just be how the bag is at first. Either way, I think loose is your best bet. For two reasons. First off, it will break in faster because it has less density to overcome, and it will result in a floppier bag. Since you are a newer player, you want to put stalls above sets. By this I mean it is more impoirtant you have a nice bag that sits, rather than some technical bag for advanced sets you might not really be doing. My first 32 was floppy and nice, and it helped me get down some tricks. You can get sharper later.
2)Weight - Everyone is different. Back in the days everyone was all about light bags (30 grams etc). Now people like really heavy stuff, upwards of 60 grams. I would say for a 1st 32 45 grams is a solid bet. I play 52, but I like a little heavier bag. 45 isn't a brick, but you will still be able to feel it. To coincide with my argument about looseness, a heavier bag will be more likley to stall better with a little less ease. You'll really feel it on your clipper box. I think my first 32 was like 40 grams, and it was fine. I just like heavier bags I guess.
Above all, remember everyone is different. That is why we have all these options afterall. Experiment with different stitchers/fills/sizes/gathers/etc etc until you find what you want. But remember: at the end of the day it's the player, not the bag.
I hope your search ends in something awesome.
-David Clavens
First 32 is a pretty exciting endeavour. Here's my answers to your questions, but I'm sure little billy knows a lot more than me, so consult him.
1) Loose stitch vs. Tight - although I am not super familiar with Abshire bags, I have played with quite a few. I am gathering from that experience that a tight stitch (like the one i have) results in a tighter, more round bag. A loose stitch is probably more likley to be a floppy bag. Or in general, it could just be how the bag is at first. Either way, I think loose is your best bet. For two reasons. First off, it will break in faster because it has less density to overcome, and it will result in a floppier bag. Since you are a newer player, you want to put stalls above sets. By this I mean it is more impoirtant you have a nice bag that sits, rather than some technical bag for advanced sets you might not really be doing. My first 32 was floppy and nice, and it helped me get down some tricks. You can get sharper later.
2)Weight - Everyone is different. Back in the days everyone was all about light bags (30 grams etc). Now people like really heavy stuff, upwards of 60 grams. I would say for a 1st 32 45 grams is a solid bet. I play 52, but I like a little heavier bag. 45 isn't a brick, but you will still be able to feel it. To coincide with my argument about looseness, a heavier bag will be more likley to stall better with a little less ease. You'll really feel it on your clipper box. I think my first 32 was like 40 grams, and it was fine. I just like heavier bags I guess.
Above all, remember everyone is different. That is why we have all these options afterall. Experiment with different stitchers/fills/sizes/gathers/etc etc until you find what you want. But remember: at the end of the day it's the player, not the bag.
I hope your search ends in something awesome.
-David Clavens
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