Comments on: Ogio Shling Golf Bags Finally Launched

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:15 +0000

I got an OGIO bag in 2002. It was flawless apart from the double straps which would be difficult to get into. I even mailed OGIO asking when the schling would be available on a stand bag.

When my bag got stolen in 2007, I went to get another OGIO - no schling system. I bought a Nike bag. If the OGIO had the schling system i would have jumped at it.

By: John Smallberries

John Smallberries — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:53:21 +0000

I can't believe they discontinued the schling. Greatest bag I've ever owned, the flight SS. My son has one too, we absolutely love them! The bag itself is also well designed. Plenty of pockets in all the right places. Me want to cry.

By: Lelyflamingo

Lelyflamingo — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:10:41 +0000

I purchased an OGIO Flight SS this past weekend. I must admit I was somewhat apprehensive about the schling system, but after a few tries with it loaded with clubs I must admit it is great, especially since I am a lefty and carrying a double strap is not the easiest to get into. it is too bad Ogio discontinued however , I hear they may bring back a new version.

By: whodathunk

whodathunk — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:24:26 +0000

There are actually two pad systems for Schling. A nobby neoprene web type one and a flat breathable leather one. The nobby one sucks with too much weight. But the leather version fits just right. To be honest the features on the bag are the best. The Woode top for club organization the torq strap to hold the bag in the cart with out moving the ball silo and the zipperless ball pocket. The little. Things like how your pencil and score card are right there for you to grab while the bag is on our back. The wet dry pockets inside of the bag even if you have this bag and the Shling does not work out for you for 50 or 20 bucks at Marshalls you can go buy another strap system and have one of the best bags out there regardless how you carry it. Target has all of last years models from Nike to Callsway for 75% off. The Callaway one for 24 bucks is the deal. Ogio gave the Callaway a lot of there features. Same company. Hurry they are on the way out to make room for the new spring line at Target.

By: clay-futures

clay-futures — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:49:40 +0000

I bought a Vision SS yesterday at a local Marshalls for $20. It was their last one. I hope I can figure out the Schling thing but it doesn't matter...... I'll slip a double strap system on it if Schling becomes Schlok.....for twenty bucks, I can live with it.

By: whodathunk

whodathunk — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:24:35 +0000

Marshalls still has it in MD but the price now is $59.00 I got two of them ////The adjustment of the straps takes some time but once you get it it is worth it. As for discomfort or breaking nails...man, soory for you...i hav very broad shoulders and it did take some time to get it right... you can't really get the comfort level down untill you read the directions for proper feel and you adjust the straps till they are just right.. side note. I took the straps off of my Vision golf bag and put them on my laptop computer bag and man I am glad I got this at a steal of a price. $59 bucks it orig. went for $270.00 you would think with all the R&D this thing had they will revisit it in the near future.

By: Jack Waddell

Jack Waddell — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:25:58 +0000

Erik J. Barzeski said on January 18, 2008:

Unfortunately, the Schling was not a market success and has been discontinued. I still like mine, but apparently it is the last I'll own.

Which explains why I spotted a Schling Flight in either a Marshalls or TJ Maxx a couple weeks ago selling for $79. Ouch.

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:13:19 +0000

Neil said on January 18, 2008:

I have used the Flight SS bag for over a year now and would not wish to go back to the old double strap system. The schling makes carrying substantially easier and significantly more comfortable.

Unfortunately, the Schling was not a market success and has been discontinued. I still like mine, but apparently it is the last I'll own.

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:17:35 +0000

I have used the Flight SS bag for over a year now and would not wish to go back to the old double strap system. The schling makes carrying substantially easier and significantly more comfortable.

I agree with Steve's comments - the schling is difficult to adjust but once you have identified the right position it wins hands down.

Like any carry bag, make sure you don't overload the pockets or it becomes heavy.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:53:20 +0000

Girlfriend gave me a "Shling" bag for Christmas. I looked to see everyone else's opinion on the bag so I'll leave a few of my own observations. Currently I have an Ogio stand bag with a double stap system. I like the bag but it has always been difficult getting my left arm through the second stap. The shling clipped right on to my current bag so I could test it on a fully loaded bag. It was a little awkward the first couple of times I tried to put it on but I soon got the hang of it. I like the ease of handling much better than the double strap. The adjustable pads are very difficult to lock and unlock. In fact I broke one of my thumbnails and ended up using a screwdriver to lock them back in place. And I had to adjust the pads a lot. I have large trapezius muscles and I never could find a comfortable position for the yoke. After putting it on and off for the 15 minutes of adjusting it had already rubbed the skin of my shoulders till they were sore. The "handle" of the shling also digs into my right chest muscle when I stood with the bag on. Perhaps this something that you get use to. I will give it another chance by using it for a round of golf with my old bag. I think the shling is a clever idea for ease of handling the bag but due to the discomfort issues I'm probably going to take the bag back.