Golf bags - legs or no legs?
Paul Lytle
at some golf bags. What type of golf bag should I be looking at
purchasing? I do plan on walking some of the golf courses just for the
exercise. Is it better to get a bag with built in legs verses one
without legs? Finally, I seem to like the design of the bags without
legs, but I am worried that I should be looking only at bags with legs?
Thank you,
Paul
Robert Guon
definitely get a bag with legs it keeps the clubs and bag out of the mud and
dirt. I recommend a sun mountain bag had them for years and they hold up
and work great as a carry bag or cart bag.
Barry Smith
Get legs and get an Izzo, dual-shoulder strap (like a backpack). You
won't regret it.
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Joe Cartpath
find it nice not to have to lay your bag on wet ground, etc.
Also, the double shoulder straps (there are a couple of brands available)
are wonderful.
Paul Lytle wrote in message <36752F92...@mindspring.com>...
"R&B"
And of all the lightweight carry bags with legs, I highly recommend the Ping
Hoofer. Not only does it have the double-strap built-in, but it's got lots
of pockets.
Randy
Josh Donelson
>
> If you're gonna be walkin', you need legs. :-)
>
> And of all the lightweight carry bags with legs, I highly recommend the Ping
> Hoofer. Not only does it have the double-strap built-in, but it's got lots
> of pockets.
>
> Randy
Here's an enthusiastic second for the hoofer. The only bag I've ever
seen
that's engineered to actually lay *flat* against your back when you put
it on. Fantasic balance with the built in strap. Another coup for the
guys and Karsten.
Here's a question for you, Randy. The only problem I've found (and it's
extrememly minor) is a question of where to hold the golf balls. I know
that they're supposed to go on the lower spine pocket, the one with the
convienient mesh walls, and that's where they are. But, you have to
drag open the entire pocket each time you want a ball. But if you put
them in the lower outside garment pocket, the damn things get lost
wayyyyyydown in there. Have you noticed this, or am I just extremely
anal?
Josh
Jag
above the right mesh pocket near the umbrella slot , that is where my tee's
and balls go.
Josh Donelson wrote in message <3675B8...@mail.utexas.edu>...
David Santwyk-Anderson
Paul Lytle wrote in message <36752F92...@mindspring.com>...
>Finally, I seem to like the design of the bags without
>legs, but I am worried that I should be looking only at bags with legs?
Definitely get a bag with legs....but some words of advice.......look for a
bag in which the legs are mechanically unobtrusive. They are usually made
from a flat aluminium extrusion, and in the better quality bags they lie
nice and flat on the bag when not in use. These bags can be quite easily
used with a trolley or on a cart as they do not stick out and get in the way
of straps etc. The Izzo double shoulder carrying strap is a must purchase
item.
dsa
rabeens
--- I wouldn't be without them. The dual straps are also a godsend. No
more shoulder soreness. Lastly, the Izzo bag has a large, detachable,
garment pocket. You only need it if the weather is threatening. The bag
is also very light -- comparable to the Ping.
--
Dick Beens
St. Louis Park, MN
E-Mail: rabeens@ skypoint.com
Benson Chiang
>at some golf bags. What type of golf bag should I be looking at
>purchasing? I do plan on walking some of the golf courses just for the
>without legs? Finally, I seem to like the design of the bags without
>legs, but I am worried that I should be looking only at bags with legs?
>
>
>Paul
I walk almost everytime, and I bought a pullcart so I won't have to carry my
heavy bag. It makes golf very relaxing.
Benson
Henry M. Behrmann
the course (which I will not visit again) or tournament gives me no
choice. A pullcart allows me to enjoy a brisk walk and think about club
selection without the shoulder strain/pain. I have converted several
friends of mine to this mode of playing (who have thanked me for being
stubborn about walking).
An observation:
I find it very unusual that most people younger than myself (33) that I
run into do not wish to walk, while the more mature players that I run
into prefer to walk. Since as a single I often get put in a group you
can guess who I play with most often (unless I go out with one of my
converts).
Henry Behrmann
Jack Barse
love the bag. I've seen reports from time to time of the tops of the bags
breaking, but mine's been around the world with me several times and is
still fine. Carry bags with legs are only way to go, IMHO.
brett
when i first got the bag i was putting balls in the
spine pocket but the problem was when i was also
carrying my water bottle which i just kind of half slip
into the outer spine pocket, everything was jamming
against the shafts of my clubs and i was sometimes
struggling to get clubs in properly. so now i carry my
water bottle in the outer spine pocket as before, which
is convenient as i can grab it with my left hand and
drink while i'm walking and slip it back in etc. i put
about 4-5 balls usually in the smaller lower left
pocket as well as tees, a pitch repairer, pen and ball
markers. i don't really carry much in the large garment
pocket on the right of the bag. i usually dump wallet
and keys in there as well as a can of aerogaurd. in the
plush valuables compartment i carry sunnies. and that's
it ....
hope this helps
brett
Josh Donelson wrote in message
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>Here's a question for you, Randy. The only problem
brett
Henry M. Behrmann wrote in message
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> A pullcart allows me to enjoy a brisk walk and think
about club
>selection without the shoulder strain/pain. I have
converted several
>friends of mine to this mode of playing (who have
thanked me for being
>stubborn about walking).
i've got to say ... pull carts are very common here in
australia and i use one with a staff bag if i'm playing
in the rain as there is nothing worse than carrying a
wet bag imho. but if you have a good carry bag which is
adjusted correctly and preferably has a double strap
you really shouldn't have any shoulder tiredness or
pain. as i said i use both methods, though i'd estimate
that i'm carrying 95% of the time and i can't tell a
difference in my fatigue levels either way.
brett
JoePete
suppose they do save on your back and bending over. I know a few green keepers
and course superintendents who find the legged bags if not put down and taken
up with care can cause some damage -- I think the most susceptible areas are
tees. Because of the slope around most tees, the only level place to stand the
bag is on the tee.
I will say that I am thinking of picking up one those leg contraptions to
attach to my bag in certain cases, such as playing, in or after a rain or
otherwise when the grass is wet. The stand keeps the bag out of contact with
the water, avoiding the water seeping in and getting your clubs all wet
brett
JoePete wrote in message
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>Generally, I don't like bags with "legs." They seem a
little bulky but I
>suppose they do save on your back and bending over.
they may "seem" bulky if you have never actually used
one. but in reality bags which are designed to have an
integrated stand are far from it eg ping "hoofer".
different story with the aftermarket stands that some
guys try to fit to their bags. these things are bulky,
cumbersome and typically a waste of your money.
>I know a few green keepers
>and course superintendents who find the legged bags if
not put down and taken
>up with care can cause some damage
huh??? i have never heard of this. the stand mechanism
probably places less than 5lb of weight on each of the
two legs. i have never seen any damage occurring either
directly or indirectly from a stand even when it's been
placed on the first cut around a green.
>-- I think the most susceptible areas are
>tees. Because of the slope around most tees, the only
level place to stand the
>bag is on the tee.
even though it's generally considered bad ettiquite to
take a bag onto the tee no matter whether it's stand,
no stand, or on a pull cart, the damage to the tee from
the stand would be less than your average 190lb male in
spikes (or softspikes) walking on the tee and taking a
shot.
>I will say that I am thinking of picking up one those
leg contraptions to
>attach to my bag in certain cases, such as playing, in
or after a rain or
>otherwise when the grass is wet. The stand keeps the
bag out of contact with
>the water, avoiding the water seeping in and getting
your clubs all wet.
these are generally rubbish. spend your money on a bag
with an integrated stand. at the top end the ping
hoofer is the best carry bag on the market. sun
mountain which i've only seen twice here in oz, are
much cheaper look to be quite sturdy and well designed
and get great wraps from others in the group who use
them.
brett
Patrick McClelland
Jack Barse wrote in message ...
le...@yahoo.com
have had the original Ping stand bag, Sun Mountain Eclipse, Orbit and I now
carry a Izzo de-light dual strap bag. Now if I were to design the ultimate
carry bag.... Let's see...
Stands (gotta have em)
- must support the bag in all terrains (sidehill, uphill lies)
- must retract close to the bag and not get tangled up when
loading/unloading multiple bags in the trunk or on a riding cart
or a pull cart.
Dual Strap... carrying the bag (again gotta have em)
- Izzo's dual strap is ideal
- bag should rest flat against the lower back and must hang evenly
from both shoulders (right and left)
Bag
- 4 full length dividers with graphite shaft protection
- should hold 14 clubs (any combinations of woods/irons) without tangling
them up (my Izzo could be a little bigger here).
- easy access waterproof pocket for golf balls, tees, rule book,
scorecards, yardage book...
- waterproof pocket for 1st aid kit (band-aids aspirin), sunblock,
mosquito repelent...
- easy access waterproof, insulated and removable pocket big enough to
2 small bottles of water/pop/beer and a small amount of ice.
- large removable side pocket for rain suit, sweater...
- lined waterproof pocket for wallet, watch, keys, change...
- rain hood
I could go on for a while here but you get the idea (you also get an idea of
what I carry in my bag). My Izzo is close to being ideal but I think it could
be a little better. Anyone have anything else to add?
regards...
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