Phenix quad shocks or DGA gel strapz??

[sschrief68]

Just bought a Gorilla boy Silverback and am very happy with it. At some point I would like to upgrade to quads but I don't really know much about them. Anyone have any personal reviews or feedback to share to help with my decision?

 

[Pink Elephant]

Welcome to the forums! My quads are in the mail so no actual experience, however here are some threads which may help you.

Straps

Gel Strapz

Gels More

Quad Shock Discussion

 

[KMaC]

Phenix quads rock.

The DGA feel like they might be comfier, but I've heard a lot of people saying that theirs broke so I steered clear.

 

[WillACarpenter]

I have the Phenix Quads and I really like them.

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[bcr123psu]

I got Gel Strapz last month and the catcher on the chest clasp broke after 3 rounds. I had to reach out to DGA twice before someone responded, but by then I had already duct taped the area in question and it's now better than ever.

Those two issues aside, they're very very comfy. Very.

 

[Roc1Time]

Have had my quads for 7 or 8 years and they are great. No big problems, just one little seam tear bout 1/2 inch which was easy to fix. Heard many horror stories about the dga

 

[jrawk]

Go to Home Depot and buy these. They are the same exact straps as the DGA Gels (simply rebranded) with more features (cellphone pouch and carabiner) for only $29.00.

 

[TheWCG]

Unreal jrawk........ Now I feel like an idiot. But thats good to know.

 

[ERicJ]

Go to Home Depot and buy these. They are the same exact straps as the DGA Gels (simply rebranded) with more features (cellphone pouch and carabiner) for only $29.00.

Nice find.

 

[Dfwdscglfr]

do you use those jrawk they look great

 

[valkyrie]

I have the pheonix ones, and i love em!

 

[bcr123psu]

Go to Home Depot and buy these. They are the same exact straps as the DGA Gels (simply rebranded) with more features (cellphone pouch and carabiner) for only $29.00.

Yeah, I saw prerube post these the day after I bought my Gel Strapz Such is life.

 

[chiefcastor]

I recently was trying to decide what straps to buy and ended up getting the Phenix Quads. My main reason was that they connected with carabiners and not clips built into the straps.

 

[jrawk]

do you use those jrawk they look great

Yes i use them but i can't take credit for finding them. MotoDJ posted about them a while back and I took his recommendation. After recieving them, I was dumbfounded by how similar they were to the DGA straps, and have been on a quest to inform the uninformed buyers.

Both Prerube and NYGfanInVA have gotten them after trying on mine and are both very satisfied.

 

[zenbot]

Yes i use them but i can't take credit for finding them. MotoDJ posted about them a while back and I took his recommendation. After recieving them, I was dumbfounded by how similar they were to the DGA straps, and have been on a quest to inform the uninformed buyers.

Both Prerube and NYGfanInVA have gotten them after trying on mine and are both very satisfied.

Has anybody used those for over a year? It seems to me that at some point the gel would break down.

 

[keltik]

I've been using Phenix Quads for over a year and a half now. I doubt I will ever use a single strap again. I have heard of quality issues with all brands (including Phenix). Phenix was super quick on the ball to fix their quality problems because they valued their reputation as the number one maker of backpack style straps. the DGA gel straps do look interesting. Fade also has their own version out now that includes a rain cover. but my vote stays with Phenix.

 

[zenbot]

I've had my Phenix Quads since December '07. I haven't had any problems. I usually play a pretty strenuous course and I have a Kong full of discs. If something was going to happen I'm sure it already would have.

 

[jrawk]

Has anybody used those for over a year? It seems to me that at some point the gel would break down.

I haven't dissected mine to find out but i assume the "gel" is the material in Dr. Schol's Gel soles.

Those things last for years and i'm pretty sure they go through more abuse than shoulder straps.

 

[piperclap]

FYI, the Brown Bag straps are available through amazon as well, with free super saver shipping. A few bucks cheaper, too.

 

[jrawk]

FYI, the Brown Bag straps are available through amazon as well, with free super saver shipping. A few bucks cheaper, too.

Yeah i got mine on amazon. They were recently on sale at Home Depot for 19.99 (2 weeks ago).