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Dakine rollerbag debate: Concourse double or Fall line double
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Hey guys,
I'm wondering if anyone knows some major decision making differences between the following Dakine rollerbags.
Fall Line Double vs. Concourse Double
The reason I like the Concourse double is because it comes in a 180cm size which is perfect for the ski's I own. It seems to retail for about $150-185 here in Ontario. However, the Fall Line double which comes in a 190cm (a little longer than I'd like) retails for $90.
The bags almost look identical, except for the Concourse double having an extra middle accessory pocket. Anyone know the reason for such a major price difference?
Both bags are pretty hard to find in stores locally so I haven't been able to compare the two in person.
Here are the URL's for the two bags:
http://www.dakine.com/ski/bags/wheeled-ski-bags/fall-line-double/
http://www.dakine.com/ski/bags/wheeled-ski-bags/concourse-double/
FYI, I have a 176cm and 167cm ski, so I figured a 180cm bag would be a bit better than the 190cm, however if its going to be a $100 more for little to no differences, i'll suck it up and get the Fall Line Double in 190cm.
Help me decide guys,
Peace
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The concourse may be waterproof or something. I have the fall line and it's baller. Pretty hard to fit two pairs of skis and a pair of boots, but doable. It's a steal at $90.
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Do the 190. Ski bags that are 180 usually cannot manage 176+ skis, just because they are 180 laying flat, not open, and your tips take up some room. If you plan to get larger or even fatter skis in the future, go bigger.
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i have the fall line double and it works well enough. it's not a hard case but it's still pretty well padded. There is enough room for two pairs of skis and some outerwear but I don't really think you can cram boots in there.
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Damn really? I'm really looking to get something that can hold 2 pairs of ski's + my boots. Doesn't need to hold anything more than that.
Anyone else on here with the Fall Line double have issues storing 2 pairs of ski's + boots?
If so I'll go w/ the concourse double which was my first choice anyways. Anyone know of any Canadian dealers w/ the concourse double for a decent price? It seems everyone only carries the black, but for almost $200 I'd like to at least get a nice pattern on the bag.
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I got the fall line for christmas
190
havent really used it
i carried my skis to my room
that was it
Its an awesome bag
sadly, im trying to figure out how to put your skis in there
do you put them on their edges so the bindings are on the sides?
or...flat down on the bases with the other skis laying on them?
and im trying to find the room to put my boots in
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Hey shutup,
When I had a smaller bag + smaller ski's I used to put my larger ski base down and tried to keep lots of space between the ski's. My smaller ski's I would clamp together and place them in the middle of the two ski's that are flat down. The bag I had previously was never able to store boots though so I can't help you on that one.
Let me know how it goes because I'm a potential buyer for the fall line double.
Thanks man!
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I have the fall line and I can fit two pairs of skis and my boots in it
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I have the fall line and its great. So protective and great. dakine is quality stuff
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OK guys,
I picked up the Fall Line Double in Black from Sign of the Skier for $89.95. Just got it home, doesn't seem to fit both pairs of ski's + boots however it does 1 pair + boots just fine. It will also fit two pairs without boots fine.
I might be able to figure out a way to fit both pairs of ski's and boots but right now I cant.
I figure the Concourse Double is overall just bigger in terms of width and height but I couldn't justify the extra $60-100 (depending on where you get it).
I'm pretty happy with the fall line double. It feels like really good quality materials and strong zippers. The wheels on it look tough too.
Thanks for all the help gents,
Peace
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It takes some crazy packing skills and a lot of pulling the zippers together, but you can get 2 pairs of skis and a pair of boots in it. Don't give up yet.
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the concourse double in 200cm is a beast, soo sick if you have lots of gear and long skis
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has anyone had any problems loading 170+ ski bags into contintental airlines flights??? just curious.
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How have people been loading the skis?
can both skis fit in aswell as boots?
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The way I fit two pairs and boots in the fall line is like this:
Both skis pairs of skis (each pair base to base) with bindings on the sides. Flip one pair the other way so the fronts are on the same side as the backs of the other skis. Don't zipt it yet. Put each boot in each of the pockets (at a 45 degree angle, buckles towards the the opening of the main flap) and zip them up. Then close the main flap and you can shft the boots side to side as you zip up the main.
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