osuperu Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 The reason for the question is that i live in a second story duplex without any visible strong rafters and so i will most likely have to end up getting a heavy bag with stand.... But does the stand really get in the way? I guess if you're going all out and want to move around, but considering im getting back into MA maybe its not a big deal?Anyone with heavy bag not hung on rafters??? Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I think you are talking about a bag with hung from a cornerman, right? I think that would be ok. It may limit you somewhat, but not too much. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osuperu Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Cornerman? As in a metal framework that hangs a bag i assume. Well are all stands created equally? Because the rang in prices is huge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just for interest what is a duplex? We dont have them here The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osuperu Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 .....in england maybe it would be a large flat on top of another large flat??a duplex is basically two separate places of residence that are generally one notch above a tiny ghetto college apartement complexes...but i still dont have any rafters to drill/screw into to hang anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglands_KyoSa Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i know that at one of my studio locations a heavy bag hangs from the rafters,and personally i hate it. because it makes a great deal of noise and makes all surrounding rooms shake after one slight hit. so regardless, i think a cornerman should be fine. "Smile. Show everyone that today you're stronger than you were yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingampyang Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I would rather a free bag, so i can move around it. I think that there is no 1 style , and that to truly become a great martial artist and person you must take information from where ever you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 A free standing bag with a water filled base may be the way to go. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mischievousjoe Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I can vouch that a bag hung from rafters will shake the surounding structure quite a bit - unless its a garage I'd go with either the metal bag stand wedged into a corner so it doesn't walk too much, or maybe a free standing bag with a weighted base if you aren't too much of a purist. "I once thought that life was a mixed bag, now I know it's just a bag of all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osuperu Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 well i was looking at those punching bags with the base of sand/water...but the negative i keep hearing is that the notches where you can raise or lower the 'bag' rub out after awhile and the bag just swings around when you hit it.... your opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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