Pro - X - Series Fat Sac's VS Launch Pad

(shelstad) · (shelstad) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 10-03-2005, 5:18 PM

Looking to buy some sac's and hoping to get some opinions.

Any imput will be appreciated...

What qualities should I be looking for in buying weight 4 my boat? PRO's CON'S

Do you like fly high or launch pad Why? Why Not?

(zacky) · (zacky) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 10-03-2005, 6:49 PM

My buddy has a couple of those Launch Pad 440 square sacs. What a pain in the a$$ to get those things completely empty. It is like there is some secret compartment in those sacs that always wants to retain about 50lbs of water...

(texastbird) · (texastbird) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-03-2005, 7:22 PM

You can squeeze the water out of those sacs, or just hold them up by one end and let the water drain out of the internal compartment. I agree, it is a PITA, but you can get the water out.

(madchild1) · (madchild1) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 10-04-2005, 10:08 AM

go pro-x. the quality is unrivaled. i have the 680# seat sack and have no complaints. also, you can get them custom built in any size/shape you desire.

(cyclonecj) · (cyclonecj) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 10-05-2005, 4:27 PM

Pro X series. You get a quick disconnect fitting with them that uses a standard 3/4" thread. You don't need the fancy pump. NO more blue thingy!

(rich_g) · (rich_g) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-05-2005, 4:36 PM

I have had both, recently upgraded the front sac to Pro-X. It's great. I like the fact that it drains completely.

I had the 440 Launch Pad, and it was a pain to get all the water out. I talked to the Launch Pad guy, and he explained that the original design has a baffle system that could cause a problem. He said they have fixed that design issue, so if you need a rectangular 440 to fit a certain space, the new one is probably OK.

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 10-05-2005, 7:43 PM

Another vote for Pro-X.

(buzz_grande) · (buzz_grande) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 10-05-2005, 11:33 PM

And another vote for Pro-X. Super-sturdy, and the valves are great!

e420x 10-06-2005, 5:55 AM

Anyone using the v-drive sacs? I do not have a v-drive but figured they would be good for either side of the engine ?

(gdog) · (gdog) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-10-2005, 11:00 AM

i use 2 pro-x 400lbs v-drive sacs for my 04 vlx and they work great. i have them hooked up to the stock ballast system. no probs at all

(juice75) · (juice75) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 10-13-2005, 4:03 PM

I have the Pro-X v-drive sacs, and they rock! I started with the Launch Pad 440lbs, then switched to the Pro-X. I used them in my old Supra Comp direct drive on each side of the engine, and they worked perfectly. I just upgraded to a '99 Malibu VLX, and can't wait to put them in the rear compartments.

(gene3x)

How did you hook them up to the stock ballast system? Anything special needed?

(rich_g) · (rich_g) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-19-2005, 2:12 PM

Gene, the Pro-X comes with its own plastic fittings, including 2 with a 3/4" barbed hose attachment. Just slide the hose on and clamp it. If you are using 1" hose you will need a special fitting.

d_fresh 10-19-2005, 5:15 PM

Talked to the guy's at B.F.I. For '06 they will have a fat seat and a under the bow seating sack in the Pro-X series.

(ruffneckrider) · (ruffneckrider) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 10-19-2005, 8:24 PM

I have a pair of brand new Pro X Series wagde sacks for sale if anyone is interested 150.00 shiped! and yes they rock I run the wage sacks in my '04 SAN