Roller Boards

[Jet Wash]

Hey fellas (and ladies),

I've been having some back problems and need to get a roller board that is lighter than the Purdy bag I've been using for a long time. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for the input.

 

[nonstop]

Hey fellas (and ladies),

I've been having some back problems and need to get a roller board that is lighter than the Purdy bag I've been using for a long time. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for the input.

Costco has a pretty light one for about $100. The best thing about it was an unlimited return policy. It seems like I heard they revamped their return policy recently though so I'm not sure it's still worthwhile.

Personally, I had a travel pro for 7 years and other than new handles (which they replaced for free) and wheels (rollerblade wheels and bearings are the way to go) it held up fine. I tend to take above average care of my things but it survived some commuting in there too. I only finally ditched it because the handle broke for about the 5th time and it was old enough they didn't make the same style handle anymore. It was a step above the standard crew model so I'm not sure how much of an effect that had on it's survivability.

They're both much lighter than the tote-a-tank, but won't fair as well in a tug collision.

 

[Max Powers]

buy the ABS plastic model.........Had it for 9 years at a regional it is light as all get out and stronger than the metal tank....IMHO

 

[CaptainSpaz]

Isn't it a "Roll Aboard"?

 

[svcta]

Isn't it a "Roll Aboard"?

Yes, it is.

 

[Whine Lover]

Maybe he needs a new skateboard?

 

[navigatro]

Maybe he needs a new skateboard?

I was flying on US Airways yesterday (very nice flight - very friendly crew/staff), and a pilot in uniform gets on the plane (he is not working) and is carrying his skateboard. It would have been cool if he rode it down the aisle.

I like the Costco bag also.

 

[glasspilot1]

Isn't it a "Roll Aboard"?

Actually, I think TravelPro calls theirs "Roll-A-Board".
They were the inventor's of the wheeled suitcase.

When us TWAers became AAers we noticed Americans tendency to rename things. Pilot bag or navkit became "Kitbag". The whole industry says: "Jetway". AA? "Jetbridge".

At AA Roll-A-Board became "Rollerboard". No S**t, that's on signs in one of the mini-crew ops at ORD; "Rollerboard storage".

 

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FWIW,

Costco's newest rollerboard version is not as well built as the previous models. I have always used a Costco bag and had never had a problem returning one for an 'upgrade'. One look at the new version and I knew it would not make it thru the first week let alone the first month. I have switched to the Purdy neat bag, have not been dissapointed.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

strongbags.com

I like the Strongbags.com R...board!

It is like the PNS bag, ubt no pockets on the sides. It is lighter and all the parts are replaceable at home with a screw driver.

It is very well balanced and rolls nicely.

I have used their products for over 2 years now.

Jeff

PS: most airlines get a 10% discount on the coupon code: Allegiant