Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
Look forward to seeing a written review. I will be uploading my video review by the end of this week
-
Discover new ways to elevate your game with the updated DGCourseReview app!
It's entirely free and enhanced with features shaped by user feedback to ensure your best experience on the course. (App Store or Google Play)
Physical Flight bags
- Thread starter TOURNEYPLAYER
- Start date
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
2nd Run Contender In-Depth Review:
TripleC8601
Birdie Member
Holy half and hour Batman!!
Do you still plan to compare this with the Flak 3?
Do you still plan to compare this with the Flak 3?
We filmed a brief comparison this evening. DJ has the footage and should be editing and posting soon (within a few days).
TripleC8601
Birdie Member
opcorn: I have a bit of a bag addiction and I wanted to try one of these out too, but they seem similar. Comparison should help a bunch. Thanks.
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
Uploading and editing now and tomorrow. Should be up by tomorrow night if not the next day
asymes83
Birdie Member
FLAK3!
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
Andrew you didn't even use your contender one round...
Dr.Disc
Eagle Member
Nice video
TripleC8601
Birdie Member
What makes the Flak3 better? I'll give it looks, I like their color options better.
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
Based on the comparison we did, it just comes down to your preference of colors, and features. I am uploading the comparison to youtube now but both bags were built sturdy and comfortable.
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
Contender and Flak3 Comparison:
asymes83
Birdie Member
Colors for sure.
Zippers seem much stronger on the Flak3.
Don't like the flap on the contender as it does not roll up or Velcro, Flak3 does.
The divider when not used does not Velcro to top and it is not removable, although the Flak3 does not have a divider, its flap does velcro to the top.
The stool/umbrella straps just lay on the ground and get dirty when not in use, the Flak3s clip together and stay out of the way.
The bottle holders are taller on the Flak3 so your skinny bottles do not pop out like they can on the Contender.
If you do not like the bag PF charges 25% restocking fee, Flak3 charges $10 (of course you pay shipping back)
I rate te Flak3 close to the Grip A Series I had in comfort and disc capacity. The Flak3 has better/easier storage for sweatshirt/jacket then the Grip I think.
Awesome review! Thanks for taking the time to do it and put it up.
TripleC8601
Birdie Member
How do the main compartments compare, dimension wise?
Titan037
AKA dgfanatic7
The compartments are fairly similar in size, shape is throwing them off but I think they're almost the same. The flak three might have a slightly bigger compartment but not by much
TrippinBill
Eagle Member
I just acquired a 1st run contender in a trade and I've gotta say, I really like this bag. I have a few minor gripes, but its really just nit picking. Something I was always pretty sure about, but now is confirmed, is that it is hard to get discs from each end the the main disc compartment. I did a quick and dirty fix that I think is pretty sweet. I got a piece of 1" thick styrofoam from home depot and cut two 8"x9" pieces from I covered them with fabric using a staple gun and attached velcro to them. When I put them on each side of the main compartment they come right to the zipper. This of course makes you sacrifice disc space, so may not be for everyone. This way I can take one or both out if I need more room for discs.
ScottyLove
Double Eagle Member
Hmmm... I have ZERO problems getting out the discs from the sides. That is a design enhancement over other backpack bags have definitely have this issue. The "reverse U" zipper on the Contender makes this a non-issue in my opinion.
Welcome to the club!
TrippinBill
Eagle Member
I guess I could get them out ok, but getting them back in was near impossible. I'm glad I did the mod though, so I can customize the size of the main disc storage area.
Similar threads
