jay46 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I have a nice lightweight bo that has a crack in the middle of it. It's as if a sharp object fell on it while on the floor. It seems it will break in half if I hit anything with it. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can repair it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I don't know if it is worth repairing at this point. If you try to fix it there is a good chance it will break while training because of the amount of stress that will be placed at the point of the break. IMO, you should retire it and buy a new one. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF Dude Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have a nice lightweight bo that has a crack in the middle of it. It's as if a sharp object fell on it while on the floor. It seems it will break in half if I hit anything with it. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can repair it? Thanks!If the crack doesn't interfere with using the pole then make that your form pole/bo. For sparing use rattan. It shreds in layers which makes it pretty durable. Shreding spots can be reinforced with masking tape to get more use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I suggest you to get a new bo. They're relatively cheap (under $100, even if you'd get a Crane Mountain or Shureido). Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowFox Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I suggest you get a new bo. Because one day my inscrutctor was training with a bo with cracks in it and while he was using it it broke and flew off. Dont take a risk and get a new one "Martial Arts is kinda like yin and yang when you think about it; it 50% physical and 50% mental" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'd get a new one. It's probably not safe to use even for doing kata/forms with. Retire it and keep it for display only! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now