Can you recommend a free standing punch bag?

eviltimeban

Hi, I want to get a punch bag for home use but a standing one rather than one that hooks to the ceiling.

Can anyone recommend one? I've no idea on cost, but I suppose I could pay up to €200?

Alf Veedersane

You'll be doing well to get a half decent one for less than €200, afaik.

Well, you could but one thing you'll need to look at is the weight when the base is filled. I've seen some for €180 that are 60kg with a full base. That means it moves around a lot.

That said, that might be ok with you.

eviltimeban

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

You'll be doing well to get a half decent one for less than €200, afaik.

Well, you could but one thing you'll need to look at is the weight when the base is filled. I've seen some for €180 that are 60kg with a full base. That means it moves around a lot.

That said, that might be ok with you.

Thanks, it's actually not for me but for a girl who would be hitting lighter than I would, so maybe 60kg would be ok.

I saw this one: http://www.irishsportswarehouse.ie/catalog/boxing-equipment/body-sculpture-bp-1200a-standing-bag - the base is 60kg on this one.

Is there still the shop on Capel Street with the boxing supplies? Should I try in there? Or Argos?

Ken Shamrock

http://ringsportireland.com/product/1345

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xn8-5-5ft-Free-Standing-Boxing-Black-Red-Punch-Bag-Heavy-Duty-Kick-Thai-MMA-/271823845440?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f49f6b840