Garryjercia
Bogey Member
Did I miss something? I heard that they had a crappy run or two, but has the production stopped altogether?
Considering the move so many players are making to backpack style bags, and considering even a number of the strap attached bag makers are making equal quality straps and cutting into their market share, it wouldn't be a surprise that they went OOB.
Glad I have a spare set though.
So after that I went and bought a Grip when they were on sale.
Huh. I had a seam rip on one of the straps second round, and haven't gotten around to making a claim on it. Guess I won't bother with it now.
Because there are so many other strap manufacturers out there that the demand has completely gone away for Phenix?? :\ The demand for quad straps isn't going to go away just because there is an upward trend in backpack style bags. They'll always have a niche in the market.for their company's future I hope they are working on a backpack design
:thmbup:Considering the move so many players are making to backpack style bags, and considering even a number of the strap attached bag makers are making equal quality straps and cutting into their market share, it wouldn't be a surprise that they went OOB.
I agree Phenix Quad Shocks are great, they're the best bag straps I have ever used. Before I got my Grip A-Series bag I used an Innova Discarrier with back straps for years. I tried pretty much every bag straps on the market & the Quad Shocks were by far the best. I have to agree with scarpfish. The rise in demand for backpack style bags has to have cut into the sale of back straps. There still are people who carry more traditional style bags with back straps but that number has gone down significantly in the last couple of years. Eventually smaller backpack bags will be available that cost as much as traditional bags with back straps. A good example of this already happening is the Salient Catalyst. This shows that backpack bags can be made in a price range that people who would usually buy a traditional bag with straps can now get a backpack bag. I agree that there's a niche in the market for bag straps. Though it is a possibility that they will eventually be an uncommon sight on the course or even completely phased out. Bag straps may never be completely phased out but it could eventually get to a point where only a couple of companies make bag straps because the demand isn't high enough to make it worth making them. From my own personal experience & from what I've heard is that a majority of people find back style bags more comfortable than traditional bags. This has got me wondering, why do you reach for your Voodoo Juju more than your backpack bag? What backpack bag do you have?Because there are so many other strap manufacturers out there that the demand has completely gone away for Phenix?? :\ The demand for quad straps isn't going to go away just because there is an upward trend in backpack style bags. They'll always have a niche in the market.
The fact is, and isolated stories of defects aside, Phenix is one of the most popular and reputable brand of bag straps out there. Comparing to some of the other brands out there, you can see why. I've had mine for 4 years now and they're still super solid, showing no real signs of wear other than a little discoloration (which is to be expected), but nothing that would make me swear them off entirely. I even have a backpack and I still reach for my Juju/Phenix setup way more often.
As long as backpack bags stay upwards of $150, I don't see strap attached bags ever going away. My Innova Competition bag + Phenix straps went for about $85.Because there are so many other strap manufacturers out there that the demand has completely gone away for Phenix?? :\ The demand for quad straps isn't going to go away just because there is an upward trend in backpack style bags. They'll always have a niche in the market.
I have a Grip that really just sits around collecting dust unless I play somewhere where I need to carry extras. While it's a GREAT bag, I find it to be a bit clunky and not as easy to get discs in and out of while carrying, even if I have it slung over one shoulder. This is one of the main reasons why I usually reach for my smaller bag over the Grip. I can carry the Juju like a sling bag with the quads, which makes it easier to select discs directly from/put discs back into the bag without having to set it down. If I need to hike it, then just throw the straps on, backpack style, and hike it. Better versatility (for me at least) and the smaller bag doesn't bother my back one bit with the quads.This has got me wondering, why do you reach for your Voodoo Juju more than your backpack bag? What backpack bag do you have?