Are spinners worth it?
Mar 4, 2011, 9:35 pm
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Are spinners worth it?
I have been using the traditional roll-on for over 20 years. Lately I have seen more and more folks using spinners. Sometimes they look better and sometimes it seems they could be a hassle.
Are the worth it? What's the big advantage?
Thanks
Are the worth it? What's the big advantage?
Thanks
Mar 9, 2011, 9:08 am
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Mar 13, 2011, 10:29 am
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Mar 13, 2011, 11:58 pm
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What's on this video, anyway?
Mar 14, 2011, 2:32 am
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I use nothing but spinners these days for one simple reason, I can walk normally without slamming my heals into the bag on every step.
I'm 1.98m (6'5") and thus have fairly long legs. If you are shorter, like my wife, it doesn't seem to matter.
I'm 1.98m (6'5") and thus have fairly long legs. If you are shorter, like my wife, it doesn't seem to matter.
Mar 14, 2011, 4:13 am
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinner_%28wheel%29
Definitely not what I think of when I hear the word spinners.
Mar 14, 2011, 2:47 pm
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Do you pull it directly behind you or something? I'm having a hard time picturing this issue.
Mar 17, 2011, 10:56 pm
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my only beef with spinners is if/when you have to book it between gates on a tight connection it seems a bit harder to tow behind or to the side of you if you are jogging. I find a standard 2 wheel config easier to run with. other than that they are nice for normal operation.
Mar 17, 2011, 10:59 pm
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Spinners do tend to have slightly less room in the overhead bins. I.E. You can't flip it over and make it fit. Plus it's two more wheels that can break... JMHO.
Mar 18, 2011, 12:20 am
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Mar 22, 2011, 5:45 am
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Just used my new spinner on my latest trip to Europe.
Pros:
Don't have to pull bag behind you, it stays upright and you just push it along in front of you, easier on the hands and shoulders.
It doesn't get caught on the seats in the airplane aisle because you can push it sideways.
Cons:
The wheels are smaller and a little tough to maneuver on the cobblestone streets of Europe. Upon arrival, walked the 4 blocks from train station to hotel, was worried the wheels would break and because of the small wheels, it didn't roll very well. Upon my return, I actually paid for a cab to take me the short distance from hotel to train station.
Overall, I like it though. It's a 21" American Tourister Meridian Lite I bought in Walmart for $53. It had a few cosmetic flaws and the manager knocked the price down from $59. I just wonder how long the little wheels will hold out.
Pros:
Don't have to pull bag behind you, it stays upright and you just push it along in front of you, easier on the hands and shoulders.
It doesn't get caught on the seats in the airplane aisle because you can push it sideways.
Cons:
The wheels are smaller and a little tough to maneuver on the cobblestone streets of Europe. Upon arrival, walked the 4 blocks from train station to hotel, was worried the wheels would break and because of the small wheels, it didn't roll very well. Upon my return, I actually paid for a cab to take me the short distance from hotel to train station.
Overall, I like it though. It's a 21" American Tourister Meridian Lite I bought in Walmart for $53. It had a few cosmetic flaws and the manager knocked the price down from $59. I just wonder how long the little wheels will hold out.
Last edited by chugger1; Mar 22, 2011 at 5:53 am