Bear Bag Vs. Hania

Ramen God · Post by **Ramen God** » 11 Jul 2010 08:17

I can't decide between getting a Bear Bag or a Hania. I want you to say which one you think is better and why, or just the pros and cons of both.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 11 Jul 2010 08:45

Hania
poland
USL (only??)
32usd here 33 freedom
paypal and money transfer
steel

Bear
America
price here- 25? freedom 33
paypal and money transfer
USL ultra suede soft and microsuede
lead maybe tungsten

Both do custom orders

Try Both

I have uses a lot of bear bags and am I awlays happy with them. Never used a hania but they look nice

Post by **Zac Miley** » 11 Jul 2010 09:17

Hania's are smaller and will take more breaking in. Bear's are generally floppy and stally, instantly playable.

Two of the best stitchers out there, you can't go wrong.

Alf · Post by **Alf** » 11 Jul 2010 23:54

if you want a smaller bag, get a bearbag mini. those are killer!
I only had an very old hania to compare with my bearbag, but it`s cool too and I think the ones she stitches now are very well known in the community!

Ramen God · Post by **Ramen God** » 12 Jul 2010 04:58

Keep it coming....

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 12 Jul 2010 05:11

Brian Bear one time used scented floss...so they smell good.
His two and three stitch bags are both good. I prefer small and heavy bags so maybe I am biased. He also taught his girlfriend to stitch(shinesobright) and her bag are pretty good too.

Empty · Post by **Empty** » 12 Jul 2010 05:33

If you like mini bags take Hania's one.

brianbear · Post by **brianbear** » 12 Jul 2010 06:19

I won't vote, simply because we both make great bags

That said, if you are on a budget, and don't mind ordering through modified and paypal, I have 2-stitch bags on sale for only $20 here!
As far as playability, people sound pretty right on:
Mine are slightly bigger and heavier and floppier.
You would be happy with either choice.

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 12 Jul 2010 06:38

I own both and have played with multiple bags from each stitcher.
You seriously wont be disappointed with either one.
I am madly in love with my Hania bag and my bag from Brian got a lot of play time from me so.
If you have played enough to really develop a preference for bags, peoples comments here are pretty accurate.
I would also say Brian offers more options, ie two/three/(four =P) stitch, hybrid bags, millions of fills, and is more likely to suit a bag to your individual playing style if you ask a little further.
And I dont know if Hania is taking orders until after worlds, if you are looking to get it before then, unless you are gonna meet up with her there.
But my overall suggestion...
one now one later for sure. Definitely go for both, since both are among the key providers at the current moment.

Ramen God · Post by **Ramen God** » 13 Jul 2010 04:07

And how about the microsuede from brian? How does it affect the play? (The last time I had used microsuede was a year and a half ago.)

Post by **Zac Miley** » 13 Jul 2010 06:19

It's less durable, but softer.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 13 Jul 2010 06:28

and IMO works better as a pentagon

thedudeman · Post by **thedudeman** » 14 Jul 2010 21:30

bear has been making more hybrids lately, so the flop isnt as much of a big deal now, his bags are primo and stick to your foot, great weight
i bought a hania and never really played with it much just because its not my style of bag
microsuede, ultrasuede light and amaretta, are his best bags, i bought one off him, best bag ever

Toastob · Post by **Toastob** » 19 Aug 2010 12:28

lol sweet a perfect tie i guess that answers the question

Ramen God · Post by **Ramen God** » 21 Aug 2010 05:18

As with all polls things don't last lol. Hania has pulled ahead by two.

baserock love · Post by **baserock love** » 20 Sep 2010 17:24

I recently got a facile bearbag. I can definitely attest to how incredibly well it plays right out of the envelope. I have a Hania in the mail but i'll wait till both are broken in before i weigh in on the poll. From the sound of it everybody is right, you probably will be happy with either.

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