Sand Weight Flags - Leaching Problem

[FredFan7]

Any tips on how to keep the sand from leaking or leaching out?  I have a ball weight and center weight.  Both leak.  I've inspected them for rips, holes, etc., and have found none.

Any suggestions?

[williebe]

White athletic tape if you wear knickers or black if you wear black pants may help you.

[El Macman]

Any tips on how to keep the sand from leaking or leaching out?  I have a ball weight and center weight.  Both leak.  I've inspected them for rips, holes, etc., and have found none.

Any suggestions?

Remove the sand, put the sand in a plastic wrap - the heavier the better, but even plastic kitchen wrap works OK. Tie off the plastic with a rubber band, then place the 'ball' back in the flag. Don't know which kind you have - some have the weight sewn into a pouch, some just have the weight loose in the center with the flag, tied off tightly with tape. Regardless, placing the weight in a plastic wrapping will help keep it from leaking.

[Tom.OH]

El Macman is right. My flags were taped and one loosened up so I cut the tape off and then used an electrical zip tie to redo it. So far it has held up for a couple seasons as my second flag Friday night and my everyday flag for all other levels.