Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Fearless Fly on June 24, 2014, 05:30:02 AM
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Hi all,
As some of you are aware I am looking for a new bag and have been struggling with size and postage costs.
I think I may have found a solution but it is not as we say... "PC"
Here is the link and i will let you make your mind up on it
http://www.hockeydirect.com/catalogue/product.aspx?node_id=4dac5392-3cbf-4008-a4f4-9c8700f3838a#.U6kL4ZSSy8A (http://www.hockeydirect.com/catalogue/product.aspx?node_id=4dac5392-3cbf-4008-a4f4-9c8700f3838a#.U6kL4ZSSy8A)
It is actually a bag for a field hockey Goal keeper,
110*55*48
massive bag.
Would anyone think of buying a bag like this or is the fact it is a Hockey bag turn you off.
Interested to here your thoughts
The Fly
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That is some size isn't it?110x55x48.If it suits your requirements then go for it. Ive got a hockey bag for training as its perfect for public transport in rush hour.Its smaller than a regular duffle.
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That is some size isn't it?110x55x48.If it suits your requirements then go for it. Ive got a hockey bag for training as its perfect for public transport in rush hour.Its smaller than a regular duffle.
What was the response like when people saw the hockey duffle? How do you rate the duffle?
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Nothing was said. I love the duffle as I said.it's a lot narrower than the standard cricket duffle and a little longer. I think it's only 28cm wide. But I can fit in bat,pads,gloves,strippers, helmets,box,balls and a change of clothes / t shirt and shorts.
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yeah nice, thats why i put this up here as when i saw the size of it and the price i thought it looked like a good deal.in comparison i have seen the Spartan MC Wheelie which is the same price for upwards of 90 pounds and that is before postage, the grays one i can get for 64 with postage.
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Can't you just get a club kitbag if you need a big bag, or do you play hockey as well?
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Can't you just get a club kitbag if you need a big bag, or do you play hockey as well?
Dont play hockey mate and yes i could get a club kit bag but you lack the quality in them and most dont have wheels.
i have ahd 100*40*40 before and my current is 100*45*45 but what i like about this one is that it looks to be a solid structure like the old style coffin.
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being a hockey keeper, a hockey bag is not a good idea mate, they are a pain in the ass to fit in cars, and are too big and cumbersome, I could have fit myself and all of my kit in mine...
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I also think you'll struggle with space in car boots...as well as in dressing rooms! Red Ink do a great large wheelie for £75 but not sure on postage costs.
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Just wait till stock comes in July, unless you play winter cricket?
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being a hockey keeper, a hockey bag is not a good idea mate, they are a pain in the ass to fit in cars, and are too big and cumbersome, I could have fit myself and all of my kit in mine...
Thanks mate, i do have a big car but that is good advice,
I also think you'll struggle with space in car boots...as well as in dressing rooms! Red Ink do a great large wheelie for £75 but not sure on postage costs.
dressing rooms aren't an issue as it all stays in my bag rather than spread out across the entire room. Postage is always the bummer which is why i was surprised with the hockey bag that they were posting to AUS for 26 pounds (same as prodirect)
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Some retailers place a blanket cost on their overseas shipping. They will lose money on shipping for some orders, and make a profit on other orders.
This also saves time/admin as they dont have to generate shipping quotes for each and every parcel.
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Some retailers place a blanket cost on their overseas shipping. They will lose money on shipping for some orders, and make a profit on other orders.
This also saves time/admin as they dont have to generate shipping quotes for each and every parcel.
Absolutely as they mark up anyway so they will make more money on one lot of orders compared to another, is just business
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I have been quoted from 10 to 50 by different retailers and manufacturers to post 1 bat. That is quite a big variance. So yeah, shipping can sometimes be an issue. But 26 for a big bag is very reasonable.
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Just wait till stock comes in July, unless you play winter cricket?
I do play Winter cricket here in Aus and yes waiting till July could be the go. Think i will go to my local hockey store though to look at the grays bag as it does look perfect, or will take the specs to a bag manufacturer
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HI again
To add on from my post the other day
went to the hockey store today and looked at the grays bag, was brilliant, massive bag, good quality but just something wasn't quite right about it. So after coming to this conclusion that it isn't quite right, I have spoken to a bag manufacturer with the same specs of the grays bag and hope to have some artwork tomorrow.
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How much are these going to cost you per unit? I guess you will have to order a large amount, which seems a bit silly if you only want one. Are you going to persuade Lekka to stock them and sell them lol? Seems like the sort of hairbrained scheme/product he'd be interested in.
'The Lekka bag.... when your wife kicks you out for trying to bring it in the house, you can live in it!'
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I have ordered 1 bag and was offered personalization which i accepted with a fee. In keeping with the same designs on my strettons which i ordered last week, i have used the same font to personalize my bag
What do you think for the corners of my custom bag, should i go 90 degree corners or rounded corners??
Dont want to scratch my Holden or anyone else's for that matter, the bag is effin HUGE!!
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have made a few tweaks to the bag today while talking to the manufacturer, have gone for rounded corners in a soft coffin style bag for maximum space.
I have made it with tonnes of pockets, plenty of storage for all my needs. It is really a work of art. All i need to confirm now is the personalized details
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Best of luck with this. If you manage to get the bag you ask for/sign off on in small numbers you will have achieved what no supplier that i am aware of has managed thus far.
If you want a huge bag similar to a hockey bag, why not get the top Spartan bag? Would be expensive to come from the UK but will surely be available in Aus?
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Spartan MC 1000 is 110cm x 50cm x 55cm
$109aud
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Would love to see some photos of your custom bag when it's been made, sounds like you've done really well to get a bespoke one off from a manufacturer.
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All sorted!
New bag to my specs is under production.
Not many have the feelings i do right now, i believe this is going to be my best custom job ever!
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How much?
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Can you share more details about the design of the bag as to how many compartments, size, handle, wheels, bat caves etc...
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Price is 250USD which i think is a bargain for a bag of this magnitude and along with personalized details and a turn around time of 7-10 days, there is no company that i am aware of that can offer service like this.
As for the components they have been mentioned on page 1 but a few modifications have been made by adding customized pockets for my needs
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250 is so cheap considering that some bags retail for $200
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I am really looking forward to it. It will be the only one of its kinds and the matching personalized adition will go brilliant with my stretton foxes
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Just got off the phone with the factory and the bag should be completed this evening, just finalizing colour combinations for the personalized sections