bags

[Coastal 0]

so its time for a new bag...had a easton z air wheel bag earlier, lasted me about 3 monthes before it was destroyed...

and I dont know if i want another wheel bag, or even another easton, unles theyve really improved their bags. can anyone give me any feedback on bags they have or have used, and know where the best place to buy one would be?

[peter 0]

I have a sherwood and it's lasted me about 2 years now and it's not a wheelie bag,

I love it, If I had to buy anothing bag I would totally got with a Sherwood

[blues_91 0]

Wheelie bags don't last half a year, and it's only the little kids that wheel their bags. I used to have wheel bags and would need 2/year, now I have a normal graf bag and its lasted me well over 2 years. I think we're getting team fury bags next year so I'll see how those hold up.

[myst3ry 0]

Whenever I see someone coming into the arena with a 'wheelie bag' it just screams laziness to me for some reason..

[KYHockey3 0]

the easton bag that has that stand on it is pretty cool looking.

you may wanna try the shock doctor bag when it comes out

[Dante2004 0]

Whenever I see someone coming into the arena with a 'wheelie bag' it just screams laziness to me for some reason..

Unless you are a kid that still has mommy tie your skates in the locker room...I agree 100%.

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[TBLfan 25]

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[Hoquyguy 0]

http://tinyurl.com/jvs69

BTW, there are many times I wouldn't mind a roller bag myself, but the few I've used all broke within a month or two. I've even looked into roller goalie bags since I'm a team manager and I have to carry a 20 pound puck bag as well as the post game victory beverages. My bag must weigh about 80 pounds! Just think of carrying your gear in a normal bag part of your warm up.

[Chesterfield12 0]

as far as being comfortable, those roller backpack bags are nice because it puts less strain on your shoulders. for me however, ive had team bags for a while, and theyve held up quite well. i know my brothers TPS bags took alot of abuse and kept going though.

[rinkrat94 1]

I am using a synergy 900 bag right now and I love it. Before that I had an Easton Air bag and it lasted me 4 years. How did you ruin yours in a few months?

[TBLfan 25]

I bought a fury bag from eastwesthockey and it's nice. I just wish it had some pockets besides the skate pockets. It's sooo roomy, I could carry extra gloves, shins helmet and a bag of pucks easily and my gear isn't exactly small:

size 10.5 ccm tacks

xl shoulderpads( :( they're a little too big for me)

xl pants

Large helmet

etc(i think you can see a theme)...

[#28 0]

Whenever I see someone coming into the arena with a 'wheelie bag' it just screams laziness to me for some reason..

In my opinion, the wheelie bags are more hastle than regular carry bags. The wheel bag is heavier, usually bulky, and the bottom is made of hard plastic. The hard bottom can be annoying when try to fit the bag in tight spaces, because the bag will not flex very much. It is just easier to carry a bag than try to wheel one through a crowded ice arena lobby, or around other bags/sticks in the rink.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

Has anyone tried the new nike bauer bag? Or the new warrior bag? I cant decided on what to go for I just know my z-air wheelie is shot its cut up and falling apart. I got it when i was too little to carry my bag and it just never broke lol.

[hockeymom 2]

Whenever I see someone coming into the arena with a 'wheelie bag' it just screams laziness to me for some reason..

In my opinion, the wheelie bags are more hastle than regular carry bags. The wheel bag is heavier, usually bulky, and the bottom is made of hard plastic. The hard bottom can be annoying when try to fit the bag in tight spaces, because the bag will not flex very much. It is just easier to carry a bag than try to wheel one through a crowded ice arena lobby, or around other bags/sticks in the rink.

While it is very true that there are many instances where a wheelie bag IS more cumbersome than a regular bag. Let's also keep in mind that it is not GOOD for someone under about 16 years old to carry a heavy hockey bag... especially over one shoulder. Their physical architechture is simply not mature enough to handle the load. It can throw out their backs, shoulders or pinch nerves.

As well, no matter what your age, if you have to lug a bag a distance the uneven weight distribution raises the same concerns.

This is not about being lazy.

[blues_91 0]

I really don't find bags that heavy to carry, I gave up on wheel bags when I was 14.

[Project_2501 0]

I hate my wheel bag.

[sabre09923 0]

Whenever I see someone coming into the arena with a 'wheelie bag' it just screams laziness to me for some reason..

In my opinion, the wheelie bags are more hastle than regular carry bags. The wheel bag is heavier, usually bulky, and the bottom is made of hard plastic. The hard bottom can be annoying when try to fit the bag in tight spaces, because the bag will not flex very much. It is just easier to carry a bag than try to wheel one through a crowded ice arena lobby, or around other bags/sticks in the rink.

While it is very true that there are many instances where a wheelie bag IS more cumbersome than a regular bag. Let's also keep in mind that it is not GOOD for someone under about 16 years old to carry a heavy hockey bag... especially over one shoulder. Their physical architechture is simply not mature enough to handle the load. It can throw out their backs, shoulders or pinch nerves.

As well, no matter what your age, if you have to lug a bag a distance the uneven weight distribution raises the same concerns.

This is not about being lazy.

I think we have more to worry about the average high school freshman who carries their schoolbag on one shoulder throwing out their backs or pinching a nerve in their shoulder. THAT, in my opinion, screams laziness to me. There are more kids going to high school than there are kids who play hockey, so I imagine it would be a more widespread problem than those kids who play hockey and injure themselves by carrying a bag. That being said, I have never known anyone to throw out their back because they carried the load of their hockey bag was too much. I know I haven't, and I've been carrying my bag since I was 9-10.

I've also found that using a wheelie bag is more of a hassle than using an over-the-shoulder bag. At my complex, we have two floors, and sometimes getting up and down for signing in for tournaments, tryouts, etc. with a wheelie bag is a minor annoyance at best. Wheelie bags are heavier, and are more clunky than their over the shoulder counterparts, not to mention the fact that they are as durable as a Synergy SL (okay, maybe not, but still, they break down very fast). By the way, who ever said it was beneficial for someone to tote a hockey bag?

[gtoddh 0]

I hate my wheel bag.

I love my wheel bag.

I'm 6'4", 235 lbs. My gear is big and heavy, especially after a game when it's soaked.

Also, I find it's easier to navigate through the rink by pulling my bag behind me rather than having to turn and shuffle every time I want to get by someone.

When the odd occasion does occur and I have to cary my bag it's not that difficult. The ability to wheel it almost all the time is worth the extra weight when I do end up having to carry it.

[NuggyBuggy 0]

I think we have more to worry about the average high school freshman who carries their schoolbag on one shoulder throwing out their backs or pinching a nerve in their shoulder.

This IS an issue that has been documented by researchers. Students do tend to carry heavy bags and they do end up with back problems and shoulders that sit at different levels. Back trouble can manifest itself in very subtle and insidious ways - you don't have to necessarily throw your back out suddenly. Ask a physiotherapist whether your shoulders sit at the same level - you may be surprised at what you find.

Just because these problems are more likely to happen in students with heavy backpacks slung over one shoulder than in hockey players, doesn't mean we shouldn't be concerned about the latter. Hockey gear weighs WAY more than any high school student's backpack, and at least with backpacks, it is possible to distribute that weight evenly across both shoulders. Not so with the typical carry bag.

For the record, I have a "typical" hockey bag but only because I cannot fit a wheeled bag easily in my car nor up the stairs to my house.

[sabre09923 0]

I think we have more to worry about the average high school freshman who carries their schoolbag on one shoulder throwing out their backs or pinching a nerve in their shoulder.

This IS an issue that has been documented by researchers. Students do tend to carry heavy bags and they do end up with back problems and shoulders that sit at different levels. Back trouble can manifest itself in very subtle and insidious ways - you don't have to necessarily throw your back out suddenly. Ask a physiotherapist whether your shoulders sit at the same level - you may be surprised at what you find.

Just because these problems are more likely to happen in students with heavy backpacks slung over one shoulder than in hockey players, doesn't mean we shouldn't be concerned about the latter. Hockey gear weighs WAY more than any high school student's backpack, and at least with backpacks, it is possible to distribute that weight evenly across both shoulders. Not so with the typical carry bag.

For the record, I have a "typical" hockey bag but only because I cannot fit a wheeled bag easily in my car nor up the stairs to my house.

I never said we shouldn't be concerned by us (hockey players) carrying our hockey bags. I said there is more risk for the high school kids. I've pinched my shoulder before, and I definetly knew it right away. It prevented me from playing hockey for a month. Now, I am very careful when it comes to lugging my schoolbag and hockey bag. There ARE times when I will stop if I have pain in my shoulder/back, especially if I'm carrying my hockey bag on my left shoulder (the one I pinched a couple years ago). And think of this: what about the kids trying to load their unbelievably heavy wheel bags into their car. That's a thing that's sure to throw out their back.

Whatever way you choose to transport your gear, there is still a risk of getting hurt. It's just a matter of picking your poison when you choose your bag.