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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Steveo1000 on April 26, 2013, 01:26:26 PM

Title: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: Steveo1000 on April 26, 2013, 01:26:26 PM
I put this bag on eBay bargains the other day, so I thought I would follow my own advice and get one. They were selling them off for £30 + £8 pp. Usually £65 + pp.
It is massive and the build quality is excellent. For £38 quid all in this is probably the best value bag I have seen. It has 5 pockets, unzips to reveal 2 large compartments, 1 for kit and 1 for clothes. Pictures probably don't do it justice but here they are anyway.
Thing is, it's probably to big!!! So I have also ordered the size down which isn't a stand up but is only £20.

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Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: toenails97 on April 26, 2013, 02:45:07 PM
Reminds me of my newbery tour stand up bag
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: Chad on April 26, 2013, 02:54:37 PM
Incredible value, is the build of a good quality? I'm probably going to order one of the smaller ones, as this looks a little big, so unless I take up wicket keeping, I would probably not need that much space! The ones a size down look pretty big though, and for £28 posted, look a top bag. :)
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: Steveo1000 on April 26, 2013, 03:00:20 PM
Build quality is very good. I was expecting a lot less in terms of quality than what I got. My last bag was a kookaburra and this is as good as if not better.
Agree on the size, it is a little to big so will keep this one for tour or even use it as a suitcase substitute and have ordered the size smaller as well.
I think they are clearing them out to make way for new stock.
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: DiscoStu on May 01, 2013, 09:46:17 AM
Just received the duffle from Island off of eBay. It's very similar to the GM 505 duffle in terms of size and the quality is good. Not bad at all for 17 quid posted.
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: cricketbadger on May 01, 2013, 11:22:14 AM
I ordered one aswell. yes it is very big, but I'm am keeper so got a little extra kit and need the space, is a bit tricky getting it into the car and up and down the stairs though
Have to echo what you said regarding it's quality, wasnt sure how good it would be, but now its arrived I'm very impressed especially for the price.

Loads of space and pockets for everything, and importantly a bat cave for 3 bats.
Thanks for posting the link, was exactly what I was looking for a bag that stands up and takes up less room, cheers
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 01, 2013, 09:50:38 PM
I ordered one of the wheelies and it's a lovely bag, very well built, only negative is the wheels look like there from a lego set :/. see how it goes though!
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: FirstSlip on May 03, 2013, 10:22:55 PM
Build quality is very good. I was expecting a lot less in terms of quality than what I got. My last bag was a kookaburra and this is as good as if not better.
Agree on the size, it is a little to big so will keep this one for tour or even use it as a suitcase substitute and have ordered the size smaller as well.
I think they are clearing them out to make way for new stock.
Does the smaller one have a 'bat cave'?
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 03, 2013, 10:50:17 PM
Does the smaller one have a 'bat cave'?

It doesn't that's the one I have
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: FirstSlip on May 03, 2013, 10:57:35 PM
It doesn't that's the one I have
OK thanks, I think the big the big one is too big for my car, if not for our changing rooms!
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 03, 2013, 10:59:48 PM
I ordered one of the wheelies and it's a lovely bag, very well built, only negative is the wheels look like there from a lego set :/. see how it goes though!

Any chance of some pictures please Tom??  :)
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 03, 2013, 11:03:36 PM
OK thanks, I think the big the big one is too big for my car, if not for our changing rooms!

Mate, the smaller on is absolutely massive as well! I was going to use it for games. But I think it'll be to big, especially as I don't drive and grab lifts. I'll be sticking with my duffle.

Any chance of some pictures please Tom??  :)

I'll grab some either tomorrow/Sunday and do a review fella. It is a big bag, and lots of pockets too! Build quality is top notch too!
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: Steveo1000 on May 03, 2013, 11:10:17 PM
I ordered one of the wheelies and it's a lovely bag, very well built, only negative is the wheels look like there from a lego set :/. see how it goes though!
lol, I know what you mean about the wheels!
I was so impressed with the big bag that I also got the big wheelie, quality is excellent and will probably use it more than the big bag.
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 03, 2013, 11:12:01 PM
Did you go for the one with the folding handle that's now sold out or the smallest wheelie they had Tom??(sorry for all the questions)
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 03, 2013, 11:19:17 PM
Did you go for the one with the folding handle that's now sold out or the smallest wheelie they had Tom??(sorry for all the questions)

Folding handle mate. No worries for the questions mate, always happy to help
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: fasteddie on May 04, 2013, 08:19:58 AM
I've got one of these on it's way.

I think I have now bought the wrong bag, that looks huge!

Still, at £38 delivered it's a great price.
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: morgzy10 on May 04, 2013, 01:33:46 PM
i seriously want one!  may have to beg the missus for it to be an early birthday present!
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 05, 2013, 07:42:37 PM
I've just ordered one of the small wheelies that they still had in stock (one without the folding handle).
All this talk of the good build quality and the fact my Slazenger bag is falling apart has convinced me I needed one.

Now where do I hide a new bag and an Ayrtek lid??  ;)
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 05, 2013, 07:47:38 PM
I've just ordered one of the small wheelies that they still had in stock (one without the folding handle).
All this talk of the good build quality and the fact my Slazenger bag is falling apart has convinced me I needed one.

Now where do I hide a new bag and an Ayrtek lid??  ;)

I reckon you can hide your lid in your softpocket mate ;)
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 05, 2013, 07:49:31 PM
I reckon you can hide your lid in your softpocket mate ;)

Good shout but then a Masuri will be floating round, I really should think about if I need these things before I see a good price and buy them
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: wilkie113 on May 05, 2013, 07:50:44 PM
I've luckily been able to stop myself from getting drawn in by the bargains lately! lol
Title: Re: Island Sports stand up wheelie
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 05, 2013, 07:52:56 PM
I've luckily been able to stop myself from getting drawn in by the bargains lately! lol

I probably would have stopped myself if I'd checked my bank balance first! This forum has cost me far too much in the last few months! haha