Short Summary
As passionate rope jumpers ourselves, we've found that rope bags have generally been an afterthought. So, we decided to do something about it and have created a bag specifically designed for jump ropes. We wanted it to hold all our ropes, plus the other items we use (gloves etc.), and we wanted to be able to use it for all ropes, regardless of whether they have detachable handles or not.
This campaign will help get our first production run completed, and enable us to provide more colours (if you'd like them), and also expand our range of Go Gear and Go Jump products. We're starting with a 2-Rope bag and a 4-Rope bag, both in grey or yellow.
We genuinely believe that jump rope is the best all-round exercise that you can do. We hope that by making it easier for you to keep your ropes organised, take them with you, and keep them protected, more people will take up this awesome activity, and get more out of life -- as it has done for us.
What We Need & What You Get
We have selected a small manufacturer in Thailand who is able to produce a great product, and treats their employees well. This makes production cost slightly higher than other manufacturing countries, but we'd much rather have a great product and make sure our supply chain is fair, than get the cheapest product possible. We have travelled to Thailand (and will continue to do so on a regular basis) to meet our supply chain team and make sure that we can produce a top quality product, that treats all members fairly (including you, the customer!)
We need more than $5,000 USD to get us started and get the economies of scale for us to produce high quality bags at fair prices. That's why we have offered a huge number of discounted perks to get as many bags into the jump rope community as possible. Over 200 bags are being heavily discounted, so get in quickly before the best deals are gone. Please be aware that there will be $10 USD added to your perk for shipping from Thailand, unless you've managed to get in early and chosen the free shipping perk of your choice. Also, please be aware that ropes are not included.
While we are extremely confident that we'll reach our target, if we don't, we'll still produce the bags that have been ordered through this campaign, but we won't produce more than those orders. That means that you can have confidence that you will receive your Go Jump Rope Bag, even if we don't meet our target. Unfortunately, it will also mean that only those who have ordered will get the opportunity to use this amazing bag.
The Impact
As fellow rope jumpers, we know how much of a positive impact jumping rope can have on your health and well-being. We want to make it easy for you to store your ropes in an organised way, make them easy to travel around with, and keep them protected.
If we can help people like you to better manage your ropes, we're sure we can get more people jumping and grow this amazing, supportive community.
We can't wait to show you our new Go Jump Rope Bag and we think you'll be just as happy as we are with them.
Risks & Challenges
As with all new projects, there are some risks that we need to be aware of, and we've put measures in place to reduce these risks.
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Product Delays - As we are using a small manufacturer (to ensure fairness and quality), there is a risk that the shipping date may change. We'll be keeping you informed about the progress of the manufacturing and expected shipping dates as we proceed. Our manufacturer has given us a provisional completion time of 2 months from placement of order, so with our 1 month campaign and 2 month manufacturing time, we expect that you'll have your bag in about 3 months. If we get to our target earlier than expected, we'll place the order earlier, and let you know when that happens.
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Product Quality (pre-delivery) - We have had multiple companies produce samples for us, and we have selected a manufacturer that understands what we need in our products. We have a very good relationship with our manufacturer and have been working closely to ensure that the bags are produced to a very high quality standard. We will also be travelling to Thailand to inspect and make sure that the products meet this high standard. As well as our own inspection, we have engaged a third party to inspect every bag before it is shipped, as the third and final quality check, before you open your package at home.
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Product Quality (post-delivery) - While we have established a rigorous quality control process above, we understand that at some point, a defective item might slip through. That's why we offer a 12 month warranty on all materials and manufacturing, so you can feel confident that our products will go the distance. If your bag is defective, we'll fix it or replace it at no charge to you. We also offer a 12-month satisfaction guarantee, so if you're not happy with your Go Jump Rope Bag, return it to us, and we'll refund you the purchase price of the bag.
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Shipping - Because our bags are produced in Thailand, we'll be shipping them from there too. This way, we can keep costs down by avoiding import duties and taxes in most countries. This does mean however, that shipping could take from 7-10 days from order. You will receive a tracking number for your order, so that you can keep up-to-date on your package's location, but we won't be able to offer 2-day shipping. We'll also be keeping a close eye on shipping times and will change the shipping company if it is not up to standard.
Other Ways You Can Help
Do you know a rope jumper who might be interested in our bag? Make sure to share this campaign with them so they can enjoy the benefits of our tailor-made jump rope bag. Just use the share tools above to share the jump rope love!