Ski Carriers

5 Aloha Skier ETC
[ I bought one of these bags, along with a full size( 127L) version, for a couple of international trips. I knew I wanted a DB Snow Roller after reading reviews online, but my main question was whether to go with the 70L or the 127L, so I 'll focus my review on the differences between these two versions. Both are great quality bags that are extremely durable. Here are some pros and cons when comparing this 70L bag to the 127L bag version. Pros:- The bag is significantly smaller( obviously). While the length can end up being the same since they can roll/fold up to match the length of your skis, the 70L is significantly narrower. This can make it easier to fit them into the back of rental cars, etc.- Pretty much all of the space is usable if you plan to keep your weight under the 50 lb checked bag limit. Whether you fit two sets of skis into the bag, or just one set and add in clothes, gear, you can stuff it pretty full without going over the weight limit. With the 127L version, once you have 2 sets of skis and poles, and 1 set of boots in the bag, you are at the weight limit with a lot of unused space left in the bag. Cons:- The hooks that allow you to shorten the top of the bag are not removable and are only attached at the very end of the bag. This means that the top of the 70L bag folds over rather than rolls up like the 127L version. This is n't a huge deal, but it does limit the adjustability of the bag a little bit compared to the 127L version.- A bigger issue is that there is no removable strap/handle provided for the 70L to attach to the top of the bag once it is folded over. The 127L version uses a removeable handle that can be attached after the bag is rolled up. This gives you a great handle to hold onto when you wheel the bag around. The 70L version does n't have anything once it is folded over, so you are stuck trying to bare hand it, or somehow slip you arm under the folded flap and drag it that way. I ended up buying some carabiners and a paracord handle online and making my own, which ended up working out, but the fact that it is n't provided with the bag is a bit frustrating.- Also, there are no lifting handles along the length of the bag. The 127L has full- on handles in the middle of the bag that make it so you can lift it up from the middle. The 70L has no handles, so you are stuck using the straps that run vertically all the way down the bag in order to lift it. However, the straps are not in the center of the side of the bag, so when you lift it by the straps, it is somewhat awkward and off balance, which makes it difficult to carry for any distance without rolling it( ie up a flight of stairs, etc).- The zipper on the 70L is a single uni- directional zipper. The 127L bag has dual zippers, so you can zip/unzip the bag to either end of the zipper. The 70L only has a single zipper, so it is always at one end when open and the other when closed.- The 70L is just barely too small to be able to fit a pair of boots for most people. With one pair of skis and poles in the bag, I am able to just barely get my wife's ski boots to fit in the bag and get it zipped close. However, I can not get my ski boots to fit. It would be great if you could get the boots to fit for those short trips when you do n't need a lot of gear. Overall, both bags are incredibly durable and great for keeping your gear safe. They are super easy to wheel around and my gear arrived without any damage or issues. The issues I have with them are pretty nitpicky, and despite them, I still think these are the best bags I 've tried.