Striking Shields

[Superfoot]

Does anyone know of a place, prefereably in Britain, or on the Net, of where I can buy a striking sheild in all or just one of the following colours:

- Yellow

- Blue

Those are my favourite colours to have on a striking shield, but I havent been able to find any, save for a blue on on eBay.

Also, could anyone suggest any shields that are of a good thickness, so I can throw kicks without worrying about damaging them or my partner?

Thanx

Superfoot.

[Pacificshore]

http://www.kwonusa.com/kwon/usa/training/body_shields/index.htm?Artikelgruppe=4093045&option1=13&SInfo=details

Here's a start

[Pacificshore]

So far this is what i found in yellow:

http://www.boxingstore.co.uk/pc/6/1/Title_Fitness_Hook_&_Jab_Pads.asp

[Pacificshore]

Another option is to contact an upholster and see if they can make what you want in the color you want. My buddy has a friend who is an upholster, and he made him a big 'ol crash mat for his dojo.

[Superfoot]

Thanx Pacificshore.

[Superfoot]

 

Also, does anyone here use Air-Shields? How do they compare to strike shields? What's the best way to use them (aside from the same way as a strike shield)?

Thanx

Superfoot.

[Pacificshore]

I have not used an air shield personally, but from those that I have spoken to that had used them say they've had negative experience with them.

[Superfoot]

Would you mind telling me those experiences. Did they burst? I recently watches a video of Stan the Man Longinidis training his low-kicks on them. I figured because of their banana curve and large thinking (and lightness due to inflation) it would be easier for a partner to move it into different positions to strike. Also, I assumed that if they were using air as a filler, would they not be air-vented, as in to say once struck, they partially deflated according to force, which serves as a good measure of striking. Also, there would be no solid filling to destroy through constant use, like a regular strike shield. The contact area is made of tough polymer/PVC, so abrasion is minimal. I've been trying to search for disadvantages for some time now.

Thanx, especially Pacificshore, and all others who post.

And yeah. Mind of Mencia is fantastic.

"You'll ask her 'hey babe, where do you wanna go for lunch?' And she will say..."

"ANY-WHERRRRRE!!!"

[Pacificshore]

From what one of my training buds have said, the air shield has a tendency to "flop" around alot especially when doing certain kicks. This is most likely due to the kick being off center or the shield not being held tight enough to the body of the holder. Being that it is filled with air, it doesn't absorb as much as the foam filled shields which in his mind, and mine is most preferable. At least with the foam even if your slightly off target with a kick, it still can absorb the power versus creating that "bounce" effect off of the air shield. It would be nice to experiment with an air shield, I just don't want to pay $$ for it, and if I don't like it be stuck with it.