u/SoonerBJJ — reddlx

What makes a good beginner bag?

Specifically, what qualities make a bag good for beginners that are struggling with control and consistency? I’ve got a variety of bags across the full spectrum of quality and price. Manufactured and handmade. All different panel counts and fills. I’m trying to understand the characteristics that make one bag easier, more consistent for me at this point vs another. I do a lot of experimentation to figure out for myself, but curious what the conventional wisdom says.

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u/SoonerBJJ — 5 days ago

▲ 15 r/footbag

Nice mail call today…

Recently, I’ve added some high quality handmade bags to the rotation and not sure if it’s my imagination or unconscious bias knowing they are “high quality” but these bags just feel different. They feel better off the foot, seem more consistent and just feel great in the hand.

I grew up on the OG leather Hacky Sack and have some new manufactured bags that I really like, but someone please school me on what I’m feeling as different.

u/SoonerBJJ — 6 days ago

▲ 4 r/footbag

ISO Foot Clan vintage drops

Doesn’t actually qualify as vintage, but looking back I’m really digging some of the Foot Clan drops I missed. They’ll definitely get some use on my end, but I’m really only interested in new condition for the collection. Let me know!

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u/SoonerBJJ — 7 days ago

▲ 4 r/footbag

Who is making true hand-sewn bags?

Another recent post got me thinking. I see the place for high quality manufactured bags, but who are the established makers of legit hand-sewn bags? Off hand, I know Tee Bags, Haniabags and Allan Peterson. Who else is out there?

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u/SoonerBJJ — 13 days ago

▲ 9 r/footbag

Foot Clan drop tonight…

Got mine. 🎉 Already sold out. Anyone else?

u/SoonerBJJ — 13 days ago

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Who makes a quality bag identical to Dirtbag?

I’ve acquired some really nice bags in my short time back in the sport, but quality issues aside… my Dirtbags are still favorites. One of the 3 from my Amazon pack is just starting to come apart at a seam and this is the 32 that just arrived straight out of the shipping package from WFB.

I love the material, weight and fill of all, but would love an identical bag of higher quality. I believe these are all sand and 50-60% fill?

Any recommendations?

u/SoonerBJJ — 15 days ago

▲ 5 r/gokarts

Bird Engineering Baja Magnum

Thinking about bringing this Baja Magnum back to life. As far as I know, it may have been sitting in this garage for past 25 years. It's been under a roof and no visible rust. Motor is original Tecumseh. I'm having a hard time finding much specific information out there. Any tips or experience with this one? TIA

u/SoonerBJJ — 25 days ago