joesteph Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 It's excellent for conventional points of reference above the waist if it's the regular BOB, and below the waist as well, to a certain point, if it's the BOB XL. ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJCKarate Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 I decided to purchase one yesterday, and it arrived today. They usually sell for around $700 over here, but I got this one for $300, so it was a bargain.Gave it a little bit and tried it out today, I quite liked it. I think it will be a good attribute to the dojo in the future and will be good for mental conditioning (hitting a human shaped target) and good for precision point striking.Cheers for the feedback guys! Reece Cummings Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo 5th Dan, Matsubayashiryu (Shorinryu) Karatedo Kobujutsu 2nd Dan, Yamaneryu Kobudo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Punch Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 For you guys that are less about brute force and blunt trauma -which is kinda my thing, I think a BOB is a great addition. It's perfect for targeting a specific area of the body and angles and whatnot. I used it to work on liver shots extensively, as well as spinning attacks (which aren't naturally my forte'). It's like having a training partner that you can continuously abuse. "A gun is a tool. Like a butcher knife or a harpoon, or uhh... an alligator."― Homer, The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 For working target placement it works fine, but it is nothing like hitting a human body OR a heavy bag--it doesn't move like a human body, despite being shaped like one, and the "skin" on it tends to stick to your skin when you punch it, which gets pretty uncomfortable. Also, the body is much firmer than a human body and the head moves around quite a bit but isn't as hard as a human head.Solid post!! Of all the Wavemaster types that were in my dojo, our BOB was utilized the least, and it's mostly due to what Wastelander posted. I tried it a few times and after that, I went back to my favorite...a hanging heavy bag!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJCKarate Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 jassling,You might be looking at just the upper part, not stand. Mine is also a BOB XL, and you can do full strikes on the back as it is fully covered.Century Australia $650: http://www.centurymartialarts.com.au/Bob-XL-with-Shorts-base-Bob_p_193-34.htmlCentury USA $399: http://www.centurymartialarts.com/Boxing/Training_Bags/BOB_XLR.aspxPlus, most of these products don't have shipping to Australia, and if they do, it would be very expensive. From all the shops in Australia, there are very few that are under $500. Reece Cummings Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo 5th Dan, Matsubayashiryu (Shorinryu) Karatedo Kobujutsu 2nd Dan, Yamaneryu Kobudo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegala Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I decided to purchase one yesterday, and it arrived today. They usually sell for around $700 over here, but I got this one for $300, so it was a bargain.Gave it a little bit and tried it out today, I quite liked it. I think it will be a good attribute to the dojo in the future and will be good for mental conditioning (hitting a human shaped target) and good for precision point striking.Cheers for the feedback guys!Hi! Sycron, may I ask where did you get your BOB XL at such a bargain price in OZ. cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Since you already have a bag and makiwara, a BOB would be a good addition for many of the reasons already mentioned. I enjoy working on a BOB for time to time simply for working on accuracy and targeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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