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Old Jun 10, 2018, 1:09 pm
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Originally Posted by IADCAflyer
Jesus, that thing hits with some force.
Originally Posted by freecia
This explains the damage to polycarb spinners at the corners, cracks, and how they lose wheels. Or how the frames with latches get bent. I always thought a smoother exterior was more ideal for tactile & easy cleaning but perhaps a slightly rough/textured exterior helps slow down the slide so it doesn't slam into the wall & ping pong.
Exactly! After seeing a “behind the scenes” documentary, I now know why handles, wheels, and any external parts come out all mangled.

Originally Posted by rjque
Or, it could have been two nice suits.
+1 I’m not a “big spender” or a fancy-pants, but if I’m traveling to go to a wedding or gala, I’ll easily have several thousand dollar of clothes alone in my suitcase. (Other times, I’m happy with comfy pants and a hoodie. )
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