Missoula, Montana – Sun Mountain continues to be the defining force in the evolution of the golf bag with the introduction of the new HUG(tm) Carry System that transfers up to 60% of the weight of the clubs from golfers’ shoulders to their waists. HUG Technology works in conjunction with dual bag straps allowing the bag to be shouldered as usual and then for the HUG Carry System to be simply positioned around the waist. Using the HUG Carry System transfers the majority of the weight off of the shoulders which results in reduced upper body fatigue and more upright posture. Superlight 3.5 with HUG Technology is in stores now at a full-suggested retail of $199.99. For the retailer nearest you, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.
Research by backpack safety expert, Ralph Kester, showed that golfers carrying bags with HUG Technology walk with their heads forward 4% from vertical, while those carrying without HUG Technology walked with heads forward 25%. The further forward the head tilts, the more weight the neck and shoulder muscles have to support. The closer the neck is to straight vertical, the better the weight is dispersed throughout the entire body.
The HUG Carry System is produced by Sun Mountain under license with Meyer Design Group. Notable users include Terry McNamara, caddy for LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.
"The beauty of HUG Technology is the effectiveness and simplicity of the system," explained Sun Mountain President, Ed Kowachek. "There are no belts, buckles or snaps, the HUG Arm simply fits around your waist in one movement. It can remove 10 – 15 lbs. from your shoulders, which makes a game improving difference."
Need a third-party endorsement? How about two? Superlight 3.5 with HUG Technology is the only bag to receive the "Editors’ Choice" award in the
2007 Golf Digest Hot List and has been awarded "Editor’s Choice" by Golf Illustrated.
The HUG Carry System consists of a "U" shaped HUG Arm in sizes corresponding to waist size that, when not in use, sits tight against the bag, framing the bag’s hip pad. To enlist the HUG Carry System one merely has to position the HUG Arm around the waist. Sizes include small to large covering waist sizes from 28" to 40".
Superlight 3.5 with HUG Technology is a new performance enhancing carry system built onto the same great bag that in 2001 broke the ultra light barrier as a full-featured, 3-1/2 pound golf bag. Superlight 3.5 includes a built-in top collar handle that provides a convenient spot to grab when removing the bag from the shoulder, top-molded stand attachment for stability, and patented Roller-Bottom stand mechanism. The bag includes a six-way top with full-length dividers; seven pockets including a full-length clothing pocket, velour lined valuables pouch, and water bottle pouch; and Sun Mountain’s Dual X-Strap system for balanced carrying in an easy-on/easy-off design.
For over 20 years, Sun Mountain has been designing and manufacturing functional, high-quality, lightweight golf bags. Sun Mountain is responsible for many industry firsts, including being the first to use backpacking technology to produce a lightweight nylon golf bag, and being the first to develop a stand bag with integral legs. In addition to golf bags, Sun Mountain Outerwear is dedicated to finding the most innovative fabrics, the latest weaving processes, and the best designs to manufacture a line of performance outerwear that includes rainsuits, windshirts, and thermal garments. Sun Mountain’s Speed Cart is the leader of the push cart market.
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