what bo is right for me.

[username4]

hey i was wonderin what type of bo i would need. i am 6,3 and i need a bo that can stand up to HARD hits and HARD training. i would like a bo that is very heavy(for streanth) and was wondering what type of tips i should have (tapered,straight). O and preferably under $40 plz help me

 

Please excuse my spelling.

[Sauzin]

Well take a look at this topic: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=15016&start=0

 

There aren't many options for a $40 bo out there. What you need is a tapered red oak bo. If the bo says "hardwood" in it's description call them up and ask if it is red oak. Often it is. Once you get the bo, sand it down with some 180 grain then fine sand it with some 400. Afterwards apply some linseed oil to the surface and then wipe it off as best you can. Let it dry for 3 days then repeat by reapplying. Do this 2 or 3 times and you'll have a very good weapon.

 

If you ever get around $100 I would suggest a purple heart bo. I have really grown to respect this wood. It is very heavy and I have yet to see anything that can match it's strength. Even my Maccasar Ebony gets dented by this wood.

[Shorin Ryuu]

I have to agree that purpleheart is a mighty fine wood. Most all of my wooden weapons are purpleheart, except for my tekko and nitanbo (which I may just buy some in purpleheart the next chance I get)

[username4]

is puple heart a very very heavy wood? i would like a heavy hard wood staff to use in the future

[Jinxx0r]

heh... my training staff is a 6 ft' piece of 1" PVC pipe, filled with sand and capped at both ends. It's heavy enough to train with, but couldn't stand up to contact (it's good for wrist and forearm strength though). Cost me about 3 bucks for the PVC, sand and glue.

 

 

I have a rattan bo for show, and a white oak (at least I think it's oak) for contact (not the rattan, but the oak).

[Sauzin]

is puple heart a very very heavy wood? i would like a heavy hard wood staff to use in the future

 

It is a very heavy wood. Heavier then I would have thought, but it is not the heaviest (or densest). If you want that then your best bet is cocobola. I don't have much experiance with this wood but it is similar to purpleheart in that it is also a south American rose wood. This stuff doesn't float in water though. It's really really heavy. But it will cost you a pretty penny. Take a look at the list you will find it there.

[Shorin Ryuu]

Sauzin is right. Purpleheart is a little heavier than you would think (heavier then say oak), but not too heavy. I like it because it is heavy, but still good enough to whip around.

 

Cocobola is very heavy, as mentioned above. You won't find either purpleheart or cocobola for under forty dollars though.

[Sauzin]

Well 2 years ago tigerstrike.com had Purpleheart bo's for 25$ + shipping. I bought 6 and sold 3 for $60-$40 each. And I didn't feel bad about it. That was still a deal. You won't find them for that any more though.