freestanding bag

corkma

Hi guys,
Im looking for advice about punching bags. I'd like to do some work at home but I don't have much space. Im looking for something that I can work kicks on and increase my workrate. I could do with power training but a heavy bag isn't really practical for my space. Are there any decent freestanding bags out there? Some of them look too light/flimsy, I Know it won't be as good as a heavy bag but I'd like to still hit it hard. Has any body used the BOB things? Any opinions would help.

leonkickboxing

I have the same problem myself, I would not recommend a free standing bag.
I tried to work out with one of those bob things but it just didn't feel right!
I don't think anything is as good as a hanging bag.

In Argos they have a doorway chin-up bar with a removable punch bag stand, looks OK worth looking in to, thinking of getting one myself:)

corkma

I never associated a punching bag with pull ups. I used some awful freestanding bags, I was hoping someone would recommend a decent brand. You're right, nothing is as good as hanging bag. I know I'll have to compromise but hopefully something will suit me

leonkickboxing

The pull up bar will allow you to hang a bag on a door frame and give you the space to hang it, the chin up bar is only a means to an end! as you said I'm just recommending a compromise

corkma

thanks. time get an argos catalogue id say

Chris Dowling

Hanging a bag in a door way would be pretty pointless you would have no freedom to move about the bag and it would only be limited to straight strikes or kicks!

leonkickboxing

The chin-up bar is in the door frame! an attachment onto the bar, hangs the bag a couple of feet away from it, just like any punchbag bracket.
the bag is not in the door frame!

Look it up in the Argos catalogue

kravicecreama

Talk about timing!! I was in Byrnes "world of Wonder" (the toy shop) yesterday. They have a free standing punch bag thingy which is hard to describe but might suit.
Basically it a 4 foot approx bag on a spring mounted pole in a stand. The stand is made up of 2 shaped,plastic "petrol cans" strapped together.The pole is embedded in the two cans.
You can fill the cans with water,sand cement whatever to create stability. The fact that you can undo the straps and then move the cans means its great for storage.
It costs about 80 euros which is great, The bag itself is about a light to medium in density but as its mounted on a spring you dont have to worry about ripping it apart.
Maybe worth a look.

phoenix-MT

id always go with a hanging heavy bag however wavemaster XXL's are probably your best freestanding bag, or go with bob (freestanding dummy) for target/technique drills. both bit more pricey expect around £250 each but better investing in one of them than a cheap lightweight version. just depends how hard you hit i suppose...theres always the inflatable ones from argos ;-)

corkma

are the bob good. I wouldnt mind sacrificing the power training. its only for extra training at home. At the moment I'm too heavy so working on speed and fitness is a priority

phoenix-MT

we used to use them for MT training not so much the boxing but for drillings knees, kicks, elbows etc and they stood up to it pretty well. spend a bit more and get the extended one though...one with the full torso. noticed sand seemed to work better than water in the base aswell.

corkma

Thanks guys, helpful advice. now, any ideas on how to pay for equipment?