POP-Products vs. Lead Wake Bags?

[Guntersville230]

Anyone have thoughts on pros/cons of these bags...trying to make decision on which to move on but not sure since I can't see them in person.

http://www.pop-products.com/our-products.html

http://www.leadwake.com/product/black-50lb-bag/

[Bevostein]

I am debating between them myself. My main hangup is I can't find the dimensions of the pop products. Before folks say "make your own out of XYZ" I realize that could be done. Just don't have the time.

[Guntersville230]

I agree....I'll pay for a "finished" product instead of just throwing something together.

Seems like LeadWake is more "finished" then POP...looks like POP may be just a a vinyl bag where LeadWake is canvas/fabric....BUT LeadWake is more expensive plus shipping....just uncertain if there are any other differences that I am missing.

[wakerider107]

pop products use steel pellets instead of lead, thats really the only difference.
i have been using pop bags for years without issue. personally, i would save the cash and get pop bags.

[swatguy]

I'll get you guys some detailed pics of my pop bags. As mentioned pop uses steel pellets. I have had mine since 2004. Show no wear at all. Their cover is a breeze breeze to clean. It's more of w vinyl type. It then has another completely sealed bag of steel pellets inside the vinyl cover. Makes it a cinch to remove and clean the cover if need be. Honestly tho I just give them an occasional wipe with my boat candy vinyl cleaner and they über stayed looking brand new for over 10 years.

[Guntersville230]

pop products use steel pellets instead of lead, thats really the only difference.
i have been using pop bags for years without issue. personally, i would save the cash and get pop bags.

Not to contradict but from LeadWake site "the bags contain 100% recycled stainless steal shot"so it seems as though naming the company "Lead" is a bit of a misnomer....tried calling the POP wake company to order an extra few bags and the number just goes to a recording that the "person is unavailable"...bummer cause I was about to pull the trigger and order the bags.

[wakerider107]

Not to contradict but from LeadWake site "the bags contain 100% recycled stainless steal shot"so it seems as though naming the company "Lead" is a bit of a misnomer....tried calling the POP wake company to order an extra few bags and the number just goes to a recording that the "person is unavailable"...bummer cause I was about to pull the trigger and order the bags.

good to know! i guess i just figured it was lead.
when i ordered i just paid through paypal without even contacting them. you will be happy with them no doubt.

[Guntersville230]

good to know! i guess i just figured it was lead.
when i ordered i just paid through paypal without even contacting them. you will be happy with them no doubt.

Sounds great, I just ordered 530lbs with paypal....I'll update with pictures!

[nohlan_4]

Do you have to buy direct? Do they sjip to Canada?

[seth]

The Lead Wake bags are much better than the pop bags and I have a bunch of the pop bags. The lead wake bags are more compact and weigh 10lbs more per bag. They have a nice handle on them to throw around and stack much better. Get the LW bags.

[markj]

The Lead wake bags used to be filled with lead, "back in the day". They aren't any more. You also used to have to sign a form waiving any responsibility for lead poisoning. Now, they use steel. Their bags look well built and a lot of people prefer them because of the bag quality. I'll be ordering some soon.

[nohlan_4]

The Lead Wake bags are much better than the pop bags and I have a bunch of the pop bags. The lead wake bags are more compact and weigh 10lbs more per bag. They have a nice handle on them to throw around and stack much better. Get the LW bags.

For my application I would be throwing them in one are to leave peramnently so I don't need a fancier bag. Would the POP be ok for this?

[wakerider107]

For my application I would be throwing them in one are to leave peramnently so I don't need a fancier bag. Would the POP be ok for this?

Absolutely

[deelan]

The Lead wake bags used to be filled with lead, "back in the day". They aren't any more. You also used to have to sign a form waiving any responsibility for lead poisoning. Now, they use steel. Their bags look well built and a lot of people prefer them because of the bag quality. I'll be ordering some soon.

This is true. I emailed the guy from LW to ask because I really didn't want to mess with lead.


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[deelan]

This place has free shipping and looks like the same style as LW.

http://wakeballast.com


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