Nick Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 I want to get a heavy bag to work out with. I was just wondering how heavy and what size of bag to get. I'm pretty strong, so I want something that can take a good hit. Any suggestions? Also, the ones I have been seeing, you fill up with rags and old clothes. Are those kind ok? Thanks! Nick
kchenault Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 You would really have to fill it busting at the seams. You could go with a wave bag from Century or the like. They fill with water. I had a 70lb bag once that filled with water. Worked pretty well. You will have to decide on hanging or pedestal type as well. Canvas or vinyl, or leather. Wear bag gloves on leather or canvas. Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
Maestro Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Personaly, I would recomend Everlast bags, I have had one for six years now and am very happy with it, the name really fits. You don't have to fill it with anything, it's already filled with something, I don't know what, but it's of good consistency. It's an eighty pound bag, and I find it to be good for hand techniques, but a little light for hard kicking. My do-chang has a 100 pound bag, it's perfect for kicks, I think, so it depends on what you're looking for. You say you're pretty strong, so if I were to believe you I would recommmend the 100lb. Either way, I would say go with the Everlast bag, but I've never had or used a century, so I can't speak for that. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore.
kchenault Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Everlast is an excellent bag as well. Can't go wrong with it either. Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
ZR440 Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Anyone every use those 40lb bags? I was thinking of buying one just because I need something that I can take down after using. It seems like they would be a little too light and move around too much. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
kchenault Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 40lb bags are generally used for children or light hand work. Definatley not for kicking. A 70lb bag is a good overall weight to use for a good workout and is not all that heavy for moving around. That is the size I enjoyed using when I owned my own bag. Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
ZR440 Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Thanks for the info. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
kchenault Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Anytime! Pilsung! Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
KickChick Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 I normally get this cataog by mail from Balazs Boxing .... but the have a good gyide online on how to select a heavy bag because there are many variable to consider such as hanging/freestanding, filled/unfilled, size (pounds), coverage (leather/canvas/vinyl)... Check it out http://www.balazsboxing.com/thegym/buyguide_heavybag.htm
WhiteBelt Posted February 18, 2003 Posted February 18, 2003 I was thinking of getting a heavy bag to practice my kicks at home, but setting it up is going to be a problem. I checked out the link KickChick provided, and I guess I'll be waiting for a while ($$$).
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