Pair of Donut Sandbags

The Donut Sandbags, or "Donuts" are designed to be mounted onto the mast offering a clean, compact appearance that complements round or octagonal bases like the OctaBase perfectly. In fact I designed these specifically for the OctaBase, but they can me used with any solid base, including your own DIY base. They neatly stack one on top the other and stay in place without needing long straps to go around the mast.

Each Donut features a reinforced nylon strap stitched around its circumference, preventing bulging and enhancing structural integrity. The strap also incorporates four evenly spaced handles for easy lifting, positioning, and stacking from any angle — making setup and adjustment effortless.

The Donuts are ideal if you're going to use the Olympic Sleeve and place an Olympic weight plate over the top. You really only need one Donut to hold the weight plate, making for a very neat and compact appearance.

Important: The Donuts are NOT suitable for use with Platform Paddles, which require a wider footprint. If you have the Platform Paddles as your base, please use the Block Sandbags and fill them with wet sand for maximum stability.

Important note when mounting: Take care when mounting the first Donut onto the Mast and Base Connector. Check that the butterfly clamp on the collar of the Base Connector is not caught in the fabric of the Donut and if necessary free it with your hand from the top.

Please note that the sandbags do not come filled with sand. To keep the sand from seeping through cracks or accidentally spilling, line each sandbag with a large garbage bag before filling with sand. As you fill it, push the sand left and right around the centre into the back of the bag. Occasionally lift the front of the bag to allow more of the sand to flow into the back. Once filled, tie up the opening of the garbage bag and close the velcro flap, ensuring that the two velcro sides are in alignment.

Caution: each sandbag when filled with dry sand weighs around 45 pounds (20kg). Take care of your back when lifting, keeping your back straight and using your legs.