Board Bag recommendations - Snowboarding Forum

ChanceG · 11-19-2010, 09:25 AM

Ok guys/gals, I am needing some help with picking a board bag. I need something that is good for travel and durable enough for airport service people without them damaging anything. I looking for it to carry some of my gear and also need sizing recommendations. Wheels or no wheels but needs good padding.
My board size is 161cm wide
boots sz 12

Lmk any suggestions you have.

Thanks,
Chance

david_z · 11-19-2010, 10:31 AM

I got a Dakine bag for Christmas in 2003. Been using it ever since, and only last year did the zipper start to fail because I make a habit of cramming my boots and jacket/pants in there when I fly. It's due for a replacement, so I'm probably going to go with another Dakine only this time the Low Roller because it is designed to fit boots & stuff, too.

You can get one of them for maybe $75, available size 165cm should fit your board just fine. Last year I took two decks out to Park City, a 163 and 161 (both wide) and I fit both boards, one pair of boots, snow pants, gloves, and a jacket in the bag.

Dano · 11-19-2010, 10:42 AM

Dakine Tour. Fully padded, boot pockets, and durable. I've flown with it lots and taken it on every trip to the mountains. No wheels, but that means it's cheaper and that I'm not a pussy

ChanceG · 11-19-2010, 12:19 PM

What is the difference between the DaKine High Roller, Low Roller, And Tour Bags?

david_z · 11-19-2010, 12:41 PM

High Roller and Low Roller have weels. between these two they use some beefier materials on the high roller as opposed to the low roller.

Tour does not have wheels.

If you're traveling a lot it might be worth the upgrade, but if you're only flying with your board once or twice each winter you'll be fine with the Tour.

ChanceG · 11-22-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david_z

High Roller and Low Roller have weels. between these two they use some beefier materials on the high roller as opposed to the low roller.

Tour does not have wheels.

If you're traveling a lot it might be worth the upgrade, but if you're only flying with your board once or twice each winter you'll be fine with the Tour.

Thanks!!

Chance

david_z · 11-22-2010, 10:37 AM

FYI I bought a new Tour yesterday to replace an old Dakine bag I've had for about 7 winters.

I loaded it up last night it fits my board & bindings (old one didn't fit my bindings because the highbacks on the Cartels are enormous so I had to take them off to fit in the bag), and the boot pockets easily fit my size 11s.

I've got an initial review ready to post on my blog, probably tomorrow morning after I can take some pictures of the bag and getting it all packed up.

Glade Ripper · 11-22-2010, 02:10 PM

I have the Ogio caddy and love it. It expands giving you more room for gear when you want to toss in boots and outwear and is quite durable

KIRKRIDER · 11-22-2010, 02:16 PM

Last time I used my board, I managed to pacjk everything inside it. it was heavy. Depending on how much you travel with it...get one with wheels. You'll have to check it anyway..might as well stuff it.

ChanceG · 11-22-2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david_z

FYI I bought a new Tour yesterday to replace an old Dakine bag I've had for about 7 winters.

I loaded it up last night it fits my board & bindings (old one didn't fit my bindings because the highbacks on the Cartels are enormous so I had to take them off to fit in the bag), and the boot pockets easily fit my size 11s.

I've got an initial review ready to post on my blog, probably tomorrow morning after I can take some pictures of the bag and getting it all packed up.

What size did you get?? I have the same sz board and was wondering if I should get the 165 or 175cm

11-19-2010, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChanceG Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 98	Board Bag recommendations Ok guys/gals, I am needing some help with picking a board bag. I need something that is good for travel and durable enough for airport service people without them damaging anything. I looking for it to carry some of my gear and also need sizing recommendations. Wheels or no wheels but needs good padding. My board size is 161cm wide boots sz 12 Lmk any suggestions you have. Thanks, Chance

11-19-2010, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,027 Blog Entries: 5	I got a Dakine bag for Christmas in 2003. Been using it ever since, and only last year did the zipper start to fail because I make a habit of cramming my boots and jacket/pants in there when I fly. It's due for a replacement, so I'm probably going to go with another Dakine only this time the Low Roller because it is designed to fit boots & stuff, too. You can get one of them for maybe $75, available size 165cm should fit your board just fine. Last year I took two decks out to Park City, a 163 and 161 (both wide) and I fit both boards, one pair of boots, snow pants, gloves, and a jacket in the bag. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

11-19-2010, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dano Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 729	Dakine Tour. Fully padded, boot pockets, and durable. I've flown with it lots and taken it on every trip to the mountains. No wheels, but that means it's cheaper and that I'm not a pussy __________________ '12 Lib Tech T.rice / '12 Burton Cartels '10 CustomX / '10 Co2 EST Salomon F22

11-19-2010, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,027 Blog Entries: 5	High Roller and Low Roller have weels. between these two they use some beefier materials on the high roller as opposed to the low roller. Tour does not have wheels. If you're traveling a lot it might be worth the upgrade, but if you're only flying with your board once or twice each winter you'll be fine with the Tour. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

11-22-2010, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,027 Blog Entries: 5	FYI I bought a new Tour yesterday to replace an old Dakine bag I've had for about 7 winters. I loaded it up last night it fits my board & bindings (old one didn't fit my bindings because the highbacks on the Cartels are enormous so I had to take them off to fit in the bag), and the boot pockets easily fit my size 11s. I've got an initial review ready to post on my blog, probably tomorrow morning after I can take some pictures of the bag and getting it all packed up. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

11-19-2010, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChanceG Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 98	What is the difference between the DaKine High Roller, Low Roller, And Tour Bags?

11-22-2010, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Glade Ripper -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 794	I have the Ogio caddy and love it. It expands giving you more room for gear when you want to toss in boots and outwear and is quite durable

11-22-2010, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
KIRKRIDER Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,212	Last time I used my board, I managed to pacjk everything inside it. it was heavy. Depending on how much you travel with it...get one with wheels. You'll have to check it anyway..might as well stuff it.

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