Heavy bags, yet again

[JR 137]

Hopefully I'll be able to hang a bag in my basement in the next few months. Once I heard that the piece of work who lives downstairs is looking to move, thereby I'll finally get my basement, the first thing I thought was HEAVY BAG!

I had a freestanding BOB bag. It was great for what it was, but not being able to get really close due to the base, the lack of swinging movement, and not being able to go all out on it turns me off to freestanding bags.

I'm looking into this bag...

http://outslayer.com/0utslayerbodybaggrapplingdummy100lbs-p-727.html

Anyone use this or something similar? It seems like it would combine what I liked most about the BOB, yet not have the shortcomings of it. I'd like to throw rising elbow strikes and uppercuts, which I've never liked doing on traditional heavy bags.

I'm just not sure if this gives me everything a traditional heavy does. I can see it being a love it or hate it thing. Shipping a 150lb bag from NY back to CA isn't something that I'm looking to do if it doesn't work out. I've never seen anything similar to play around with.

Or am I better off with a Muay Thai bag and forgo the 2 strikes that won't make up anywhere near the bulk of my training. Actually, I think I just answered that one lol.

Anyone have experience with Outslayer bags? They're expensive, but I'd rather pay double what other bags cost and get the right one rather than buy something cheap that I hate and won't use.

I want a Muay Thai bag to practice pretty much head to toe level strikes. I hated not being able to throw a calf to mid thigh height kick in a combo with the BOB bag. Saw some Kyokushin combos on a training video that I'd love to practice full force and full speed.

[Wastelander]

I have a 150lb 6ft Muay Thai bag from Outslayer, and it's magnificent. I had two, but sold one to a friend, and he loves it as well. The construction is solid, the striking surface is comfortable to hit, the fill is great, and it's hard to beat a 10 year warranty. I can't recommend them highly enough!

I have never used one of those contoured bags, but I don't really miss it too much. When I want to work more upward strikes, I can hook up a Wrecking Ball bag. That said, I'm going to try putting a car tire inner tube around the bag to act as a striking surface for upward strikes. Not sure if it'll work or not, but there are companies selling "donut bags" for that purpose, so it seemed like a reasonable thing to try.

[JR 137]

Thanks for the insight, Wastelander. Heavy bags are such a personal thing IMO. I just stopped by Dick's sporting good and hit a bunch of bags. All of them feel different. As stupid as it sounds, there was an Everlast women's cardio that felt really good. I thought it would be a soft bag, but it was very firm. Firmer than most other bags there, actually. If it was a 150 lb MT bag, it would be hard to pass up, even in pink!

I almost bought a Kid Kick Wavemaster for me 4 year old. It was on clearance (I think) for $50. Only problem is that she tried kicking it too many times and ended up hitting the base. Didn't get hurt, but I stopped it before she did.

I'm going to trust everything I've read about Outslayer and give them a try when the basement's cleared out. I just have to measure what'll fit down there. The ceiling is 7 ft or so. Subtract a foot or so for the chain/hanging straps, and a 6 ft bag may be too long. Gonna rig something up to get a better sense of the actual space. Maybe hang a bundled up blanket for perspective.

Going to try to see if anyone has the body bag type bag on display anywhere to get a better sense of if they're worthy of consideration.

Thanks again!

[sensei8]

Of all of the bags that I've beat the tar out of, I must have the most densest bag known to man. Anything less, is unsatisfying for me; I hit like a mule!

I've trained with the bag you're interested in, and I liked it, but it wasn't of the dense quality that I insist upon.

Hopefully, you'll find the bag that serves your every MA need!!

[JR 137]

Of all of the bags that I've beat the tar out of, I must have the most densest bag known to man. Anything less, is unsatisfying for me; I hit like a mule!

I've trained with the bag you're interested in, and I liked it, but it wasn't of the dense quality that I insist upon.

Hopefully, you'll find the bag that serves your every MA need!!

Which bag are you referring to?

Kind of reminded me of the Right Guard commercials in the 80s - "Anything less would be uncivilized."

[JR 137]

Why didn't I think of this before?

http://s12.postimg.org/6ar2l40cd/outslayer_bag_garage.jpg

Knees, groin kicks, uppercuts, elbows, etc. Seems like a simple enough solution. Maybe some pillows or a thick blanket wedged in so the bag doesn't hit the wall.

[liger]

Why didn't I think of this before?

http://s12.postimg.org/6ar2l40cd/outslayer_bag_garage.jpg

Knees, groin kicks, uppercuts, elbows, etc. Seems like a simple enough solution. Maybe some pillows or a thick blanket wedged in so the bag doesn't hit the wall.

I wish I would have thought of this.

Thank you for finding!

[Bulltahr]

Wow, that is a great idea, must be strong bolts into the ceiling.............

Love the trad makiwara also.

[Wastelander]

Haha, that's actually my photo

[sensei8]

Of all of the bags that I've beat the tar out of, I must have the most densest bag known to man. Anything less, is unsatisfying for me; I hit like a mule!

I've trained with the bag you're interested in, and I liked it, but it wasn't of the dense quality that I insist upon.

Hopefully, you'll find the bag that serves your every MA need!!

Which bag are you referring to?

Kind of reminded me of the Right Guard commercials in the 80s - "Anything less would be uncivilized."

Sorry, I'm slow...but I don't understand the question...trust me...it's me, NOT you!!