Van Staal Plug Bag- FYI

[Clogston29]

Originally Posted by luds48

I was considering giving the new Van Staal double row bag a shot because it seems to have lighter tubes than the skinz bag. The tubes look less durable but I think that's too be expected with the decrease in weight.

Anyway, I called to inquire about the cost of replacing the tubes and it's $63 and change.

WTF. I've never complained about the price of my VS reels and won't but 63 bucks for some plastic inserts. C'mon.

Figured I give you guys a heads up before purchasing one.

Score another one for the Skinz single row. That's all I'll be using.

the bag that your girl carries cost you alot more than that
what does skinz want for an extra set of tubes?

[luds]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

the bag that your girl carries cost you alot more than that
what does skinz want for an extra set of tubes?

you should see the new bag. not sure about aquaskinz tubes but hopefully not as much.

[chris L]

I have a ton of shampoo bottles that work great for plug bags . If anyone wants some let me know .

[luds]

Originally Posted by chris L

I have a ton of shampoo bottles that work great for plug bags . If anyone wants some let me know .

If you're trying to make an Adam Sandler referance that's just sick.

[Rock Hopper]

It seems companies can't stop copying the AquaSkinz designs and features

Precision Pak is another of those companies that went around and asked which bags, what features etc. and they were told AquaSkinz...... So they took a lot of the features and put them into production.

AquaSkinz took a mule and made it into a stallion and now everyone just rides our coat tails. Remember there is nothing like the original. Plus, they will be changing there designs due to the many similarities to the AquaSkinz bags. This comes from a trusted and knowledgable source.

Another important note, AquaSkinz will be much more competitive going forward. We have negotiated hard and have new agreements in place with much better pricing and the same quality you have come to expect. These will benefit the consumer in the end. Look for the changes this coming season.

Thanks as always for your support, we look forward to seeing many of you during the upcoming shows.

Kadir

[bart]

are the dry tops still gonna tear at the seams after minimal use?

[Rock Hopper]

Bart,

Like anything else if proper precautions, care & directions aren't taken, things will break or fail. Gaskets & seals tearing or ripping isn't that uncommon, it happens in every brand and on all types of materials; whether they are latex or neoprene.

These types of jackets being somewhat new to the fishing industry make the occurences seem as though they are more than they actually are. Plus many of the users are still learning the proper ways to put on and take off the jackets without causing damage. I've said this before, we have a very low rate of return due to these issues compared to the industry standards.

If you want to avoid any damage, read the instructions found on the jackets themselves or go the AquaSkinz web site, there are instructions there as well.

Regards!

Kadir

[zimmy]

Originally Posted by Rock Hopper

It seems companies can't stop copying the AquaSkinz designs and features


Kadir

It is that thing about the greatest form of flattery is imitation. I got one of you're medium bags this past season and I know why it is being copied; it is basically perfect.

[Rock Hopper]

Bart,

You are right, it has become a repetitive statement but it is true! Just like a high end rod rated to throw 2 oz's breaking 6 inches from the tip, while the caster throws 5, that is also attributed to manufacturing right? Just one example and yes, this has been said countless times too! There is a reason why manufacturers provide these important pieces of information. It is up to us to follow them or risk the consequences.

Zimmy, thanks for the compliment! I wish they would stop flattering us though and come up with their own idea's.