Miamisms
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Saw on their Facebook page that they had 4 blue focus bags left... So I hurried up and bought one. I'll be receiving it while I am out in California for a month! So excited to use this!!
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I seriously hmm'd over the Shift for ever, then I finally got the opportunity to see it in person. Honestly it is just a tad bit too small for my liking. I typically carry 15-18 discs and a bunch of other stuff, so for me it's not a good fit.
Oh, and the fact that it really doesn't stand upright drove me bonkers.
But on a positive note I really like how responsive UP has been. They have literally answered every question I have thrown at them with pictures and the like! :thmbup:
Also the price point is FAR more attractive than the $250 standard for a good backpack style bag. If they can make a slightly larger bag with a capacity of 20 discs and some good storage, (I'm thinking Grip/Spinal Tap) for $180 max that would kill the competition. UP, Think about selling more quantity and driving your competition out long-term more than short-term profits.
i messaged UPD the other day on facebook. they said a slightly bigger bag is in the works for holding up to 20 discs but still trying to stick to the designs aspects of their originals. they wouldnt give me any other info than that. very curious what they will come out with
now that sounds legit. want to get the shift pretty bad, but a little more disc space would be great.i messaged UPD the other day on facebook. they said a slightly bigger bag is in the works for holding up to 20 discs but still trying to stick to the designs aspects of their originals. they wouldnt give me any other info than that. very curious what they will come out with
Anyone had the shift for awhile? I am wondering how the water bottle holder holds up? Also can you fit a light jacket in the bottom of the main compartment?
When I purchased the Focus, I purchased it with the express interest of using it with the Hydration Pack. I also have the Shift which I intended to use as my everyday bag while I use my Carolina exclusively for tournaments.
I just could not use the hydration pack with the Focus. The discs were too tight and in general the bag was just a chore to lug around for only being able to carry 4 discs. However, once I removed the hydration pack and used it exclusively as a 5 disc carrier (2 in the top pouch and 1 in the other three), I use the Focus almost exclusively except for tournament and league rounds. I still have an old PDGA bag in my trunk which carries all my back-ups and spares, but I simply swap out what five discs I think I will need for the course (usually a Trespass, TL, Soft Judge, Eclipse Soft Ion, and a Z Nebula).
I use the Focus almost exclusively because first and foremost I am certain that I can get by on most courses with five discs (as long as I keep them in the fairway), but secondly because of how light and convenient it now is. Snap it around my waist and my chest and it is like I am not carrying anything at all. All that walking is less cumbersome on my body as a whole, keeping me more refreshed between shots. Again, I am mainly using it for fun rounds when I can move quicker and can play more. I have less time to sit around and catch my breath, unlike in a tournament round where it is mostly sitting.
I am not necessarily trying to be a spokesman for Upper Park, but despite at first feeling like I wasted money on purchasing the Focus, I am now glad I have because it is getting quite the workout.
I can easily fit 5 in the focus with the hydrapak full without the pack I have fit 7 and haven't tried 8. I love the bag and it fits my game very well. Also I saw way earlier in this thread that someone couldn't get the discs put back/pulled out with the bag still on your back... This is a myth unless you are a T-rex.
I've been wanting to do a review for a while but just haven't had the time. I'll try and post some more details of above soon.
Why would you set the price points like that? Is it purely based on capacity? What about build quality and materials? Should customer service/support weigh in on the amount you're willing to pay?Their bags are very interesting...but at the same time seem way overpriced. I could see these bags being sold for $40 and $60...but not $70 and $119.
Why would you set the price points like that? Is it purely based on capacity? What about build quality and materials? Should customer service/support weigh in on the amount you're willing to pay?
My original price points were somewhat arbitrary because I hadn't seen one in person and based solely on the fact it looks like a run of the mill backpack for the most part. Having now seen one in person, I wouldn't pay more than $20 or $30 for either model. The material is well below average in my opinion. The Water Bottle holder on the one that I looked at had already ripped out. You mention the capacity; I would say that is also a deciding factor in terms of a price point. If it can only hold about 10 disc's...it shouldn't cost over $50. The customer service argument for me isn't a big selling point. It's disc golf and I don't put a whole lot of faith behind customer service for most of the manufacturer's.