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Nick
White Belt
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
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 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 3:36 pm Post subject: Heavy Bag size Recommendations |
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I want to get a heavy bag to work out with. I was just wondering how heavy and what size of bag to get. I'm pretty strong, so I want something that can take a good hit.
Any suggestions?
Also, the ones I have been seeing, you fill up with rags and old clothes. Are those kind ok?
Thanks!
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kchenault
Black Belt
Joined: 11 Sep 2002
Posts: 1050
Location: Ottawa, KS USA
Styles: TKD, little Hap Ki Do, Target Focus Training
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You would really have to fill it busting at the seams. You could go with a wave bag from Century or the like. They fill with water. I had a 70lb bag once that filled with water. Worked pretty well. You will have to decide on hanging or pedestal type as well. Canvas or vinyl, or leather. Wear bag gloves on leather or canvas.
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Maestro
Green Belt
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Posts: 381
Styles: Traditonal Tae kwon do, Taiji Chuan (Yang)
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Personaly, I would recomend Everlast bags, I have had one for six years now and am very happy with it, the name really fits. You don't have to fill it with anything, it's already filled with something, I don't know what, but it's of good consistency. It's an eighty pound bag, and I find it to be good for hand techniques, but a little light for hard kicking. My do-chang has a 100 pound bag, it's perfect for kicks, I think, so it depends on what you're looking for. You say you're pretty strong, so if I were to believe you  I would recommmend the 100lb. Either way, I would say go with the Everlast bag, but I've never had or used a century, so I can't speak for that.
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kchenault
Black Belt
Joined: 11 Sep 2002
Posts: 1050
Location: Ottawa, KS USA
Styles: TKD, little Hap Ki Do, Target Focus Training
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Everlast is an excellent bag as well. Can't go wrong with it either.
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ZR440
Black Belt
Joined: 04 Nov 2001
Posts: 1597
Location: Michigan
Styles: Filipino
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Anyone every use those 40lb bags? I was thinking of buying one just because I need something that I can take down after using. It seems like they would be a little too light and move around too much.
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kchenault
Black Belt
Joined: 11 Sep 2002
Posts: 1050
Location: Ottawa, KS USA
Styles: TKD, little Hap Ki Do, Target Focus Training
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40lb bags are generally used for children or light hand work. Definatley not for kicking. A 70lb bag is a good overall weight to use for a good workout and is not all that heavy for moving around. That is the size I enjoyed using when I owned my own bag.
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ZR440
Black Belt
Joined: 04 Nov 2001
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Location: Michigan
Styles: Filipino
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info.
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kchenault
Black Belt
Joined: 11 Sep 2002
Posts: 1050
Location: Ottawa, KS USA
Styles: TKD, little Hap Ki Do, Target Focus Training
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Anytime!
Pilsung!
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
Posts: 3282
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I normally get this cataog by mail from Balazs Boxing .... but the have a good gyide online on how to select a heavy bag because there are many variable to consider such as hanging/freestanding, filled/unfilled, size (pounds), coverage (leather/canvas/vinyl)...
Check it out http://www.balazsboxing.com/thegym/buyguide_heavybag.htm |
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WhiteBelt
Green Belt
Joined: 26 Dec 2002
Posts: 385
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I was thinking of getting a heavy bag to practice my kicks at home, but setting it up is going to be a problem. I checked out the link KickChick provided, and I guess I'll be waiting for a while ($$$).  |
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