Heavy bag with supporting stand or hung from rafters?..

[bushido_man96]

I have never seen one of those notches wear out. That shouldn't be a problem for you.

[osuperu]

hmm, well i hope you're right. We're talking about this type of bag right?

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/118oBuDR33L._AA160_.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.amazon.com/s%3Fie%3DUTF8%26rh%3Dn%253A3400271%252Cp_4%253AEverlast%26page%3D1&h=160&w=160&sz=4&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=EfrlmOB7XjlLIM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=98&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstanding%2Bheavy%2Bbag%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN

[bushido_man96]

I think that some of those stands would work well for you. If you have options for switching from heavy bag to speed bag, then I think that is an added bonus.

[tsdprime93]

I have a free standing bag and a hanging bag. The hanging bag is so much more nice than the freestanding bag, as it is loud when kicked due to hitting the ground. If you have a choice between rafters and a cornerman, choose the cornerman, it obviously has a better chance of not causeing damage to the residence.

Good Luck!