Best ski bag?

[disland]

Looking for a ski bag for day to day use that will hold ski, vest, handle, gloves. Also would like a shoulder strap.

 

Polling my local ski crew and no one seems happy with what they have.

 

Input is welcome

[oldjeep]

If you can find one of the previous version HO Syndicate bags (non neoprene), they are awesome and extremely durable. I've got a couple of them.

This one (although this is the small size, I've got the longer version)

https://www.waterskiworld.com/water_skis/syndicate-padded-slalom-ski-bag.html

 

Edit - although there is no way that you are getting a vest in there

[Chef23]

I have the Goode Deluxe padded ski bag (http://store.goode.com/deluxe-padded-ski-bag/). I think there are 4 or 5 of them on our lake. They are great for carrying all your stuff to the dock from the house.

[thager]

The O'Brien Elite bag was a really good bag if you can find one. Can carry all your stuff and a vest. Though I saw one on EvilPay for $75 recently.

 

[PurdueSkier]

Purchased the radar padded wheelie bag and have been very happy with it. Depending on how you use it, it might be a little big for daily use. It is great for travel and taking to tournaments.

[mikegile]

+1 for the Radar bag. perfect size to travel with all your gear.

[Not_The_Pug]

Snowboard bags with rollers work great. They are padded and fit all the extra gear. We have been using one for years. Even travel with it on flights.

[ktm300]

This Radar bag worked out great for me. Not padded. Simple. Can put ski in neoprene sock if you need a belt and suspenders. Only $50.

 

 

[oldjeep]

If you are talking about travelling then a sporttube 3. Put your ski in its bag, duct tape a 1x6 to the bottom of it making the 1x6 stick out a couple inches further front and back and then stick the whole mess inside the tube.

[Chef23]

That Radar bag if it is only $50 looks like a better deal than the Goode bag at $100. I think he was looking for daily use so I don't thing a big bag with wheels or Sportube is the right choice.

[disland]

@Chef23 Yes exactly Goode has the should strap tho Thanks

[UWSkier]

Haven't really seen a bag that's a daily user for all that gear that's not overly bulky. If I'm traveling with all my gear, it goes in my Db Snow Roller bag, which I've reviewed on this site and love. I wouldn't recommend it as a daily bag though.

 

What's wrong with a normal padded slalom bag and some decent hangers for everything else? With a rope-keeper, one stout hanger can hold a rope, vest, heater top, and gloves pretty easily. That's what I normally do for day to day use and it works well.

[PatM]

I have the Goode bag that @Chef23 mentioned. It fits everything I need. A really great bag. Notice I didn't say Goode?

[Orlando76]

I was thinking about the Reflex bag as is has a little bit extra room for vest or something. But it was just a bit more than I wanted to spend at the time so I settled for my 3rd Radar bag. With that being said I have bought 3 Radar bags so I must not have any problems with it, just not amazed about it.

[Chef23]

@disland the Goode bag also has some padding in the bottom and straps to hold the ski in place along with protection for the fin. Overall it is a great bag and it will easily hold ski, vest, gloves, wetsuit, handle/rope and a towel.

[disland]

@Chef23 Thanks man

[Zman]

Performance used to have a great soft bag with light padding that would fit a slalom ski and all your gear gear.

[gregy]

I use the Radar bag above. The $50 one. It's getting warn, I'll be getting another one. No padding so you'll need to have a padded sock or bag for the ski.

[skialex]

Ok, not exactly the right answer to your question but for day to day use I wanted something that is very portable, take little space in my car, keeps moisture away, no zipper easy to load and carry.

So few years ago I made a fleece cover for my ski and a gear tote bag about ikea size.

I have made the Gear bag out of a durable waterproof fabric, put long carrying straps and inside pockets for keys, cellphone, etc.

This is what almost all my ski buddies are using now. I have found a woman who do the sewing and also has an embroidery machine that can put any logo or name on it.

I also have a padded Goode ski bag that only use for air travel. My car is small not easy for day to day use.

 

[perfski]

We just brought in some new bags from sport-tube Wheeled Ski Shield Bags.....primarily used in snow industry, but super versatile & build strong,,,,durable

perfski.com/brands/sportube-wheeled-ski-shield-2-one-event-ski-snowboard-bag.html

[perfski]

also have Sporttubes Series 3 hardcases too

[perfski]

http://www.perfski.com/brands/brands/sportube

 

[Horton]

I use the radar unpadded for just cruising from Lake to Lake

[pregom]

What do people think about this Masterline bag, especially if travelling?

[Chef23]

@pregom I have a 3 event bag for my son when he needs his jump skis and it is great. We have had good luck with it. I can get his jump skis, trick and slalom in it and keep it under 50 lbs if I don’t have much else in it

[waterskicorey]

The Masterline line is a get bag that will fit all your gear

[dave2ball]

The masterline one event bag fits all my ski needs. Keeps the ski and gear protected. If you travel you don’t need another bag. I have used this bag for many years and never have I had damage after traveling.

[perfski]

Masterline's bag is still pretty much the industry standard...and super durable. Also have sold Burton Roller Snowboard bags to several pro skiers throughout the years. Let us know if we can help. We have options for sure!

 

[z_skier]

Does the Radar bag have room for a slalom and a trick ski?

[swerveit]

@disland dude just buy Thule snow ski bags! half the price best build quality in the industry! monster wheels on them so they don't break or jam up fat zipper on them had mine for 2 years.

 

 

 

I have this one.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjioLmsz7_eAhVBxYUKHbDLAWoQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thule.com%2Fen-gb%2Fgb%2Fluggage%2Fski-boot-snowboard-bags%2Fthule-roundtrip-ski-roller-175cm-_-225122&psig=AOvVaw11wWqs2nSDU9ZP6ffeNI0z&ust=1541588632930243

 

[disland]

@swerveit Thanks Looks nice but just need something for going from lake to lake across the neighborhood or from the car to the dock at a tournament

[swerveit]

@disland yeah that's exactly what I use it for. tourney, roll from the car to the doc and all my stuff one one place.

[disland]

@swerveit ok thanks

[andjules]

I've posted this padded Stage alpine ski bag before.

Not perfect, not a cool brand, but damn-good value for money ($40).

175 cm = ~69"

[disland]

@andjules Wow, that bag looks nice. Does the standard size fit a slalom binder with the zipper closed?

[andjules]

@disland, yes, the standard size fits fine. When I fly, I put my 67" ski in a traditional ski bag (with a few short pieces of pipe insulation around some of the edges), and put all of that inside this bag + vest ++ and that works fine. Flown it to Florida, Spain and Thailand. It's starting to look a little worse for wear but I'd say I got my $40 out of it.

[disland]

@andjules awesome thanks

[Zman]

One thing to keep in mind if using a bag for flying. Most airlines will not cover damage to contents of a ski bag (or the bag) if it is a soft side bag versus a SportTube.

So, you take on some risk.

[andjules]

@Zman yes.

a) in ~10+ flights in soft bags over the last 4 years, I've had zero problems

but

b) it's worth noting that I'm travelling with a $500-a-few-years-ago ski-it-again special that I'd be excited to have an excuse to replace, not a brand-new, just-unboxed $2000 Goode that would leave me with a broken heart if it came off a plane in two pieces.

 

Risk ≠ probability

Risk = probability * consequence

 

 

[thager]

A few years ago I had a discussion with the GOAT about ski bags at his lake. I showed him my soft Elite bag with an internal box. Andy was totally against traveling with anything but a soft bag. Good enough for him then it's good enough for me.

[Zman]

Hey, I'm not saying don't use a soft bag. Masteline and others make great soft bags.

Just pointing out the airline thing so you are not surprised.

But, kind of off topic...the OP is about bags for day to day local use.

[disland]

@andjules Got the stage alpine bag, Perfect for what I was looking for. Thanks