What's the best heavybag?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Rakim, Mar 4, 2012.


  1. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    My cheap teardrop-type bag is old now and a lot of the nylon straps have broken where I have to hang it outside.

    What's the best make/weight/type/filling to buy? It'll be hung outside all year round.
     
  2. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    What's your price range? From what I've seen, ringside has pretty good bags
     
  3. IMONFIRE

    IMONFIRE New Member Full Member

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    Doesnt it rain and/or snow outside? How can a heavy bag stand up to the elements like that?
     
  4. Juxhin

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    take it off after your session?
     
  5. Jdsm

    Jdsm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Never used a Ringside heavy bag, although I've heard they're very good.

    A Cleto Reyes bag should last you forever.
     
  6. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    There's no way I'll take it down after every session. If I spend a lot of money then I might stick it in the shed for the winter months, but it'll still be outside for the majority of the year. This cheap piece of **** managed 2-3 years, so a decent bag should do me for at least twice that.
     
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  8. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    What's the best thing to fill it with? Mine's currently full of rags but it pisses me off when the parts I hit a lot sink in and go all floppy. Sand would be a more consistent filling wouldn't it?
     
  9. Juxhin

    Juxhin Guest

    televisions preferably 19" ones
     
  10. Leonius

    Leonius Member Full Member

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    If your leaving it outside then whatever you get cover it in duct tape to help protect it from the elements.

    Cleto Reyes are good if you have a spare $200+. Title 100lb bags are decent as well, if your a heavy hitter get the 150lb one.
     
  11. Mike Hawk

    Mike Hawk Atlanta Prospect Full Member

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    If you use something will not absorb and retain water IE: Wool, sand, etc..
    it should be ok outside. Just wrap it in electrical tape and then hit it with a layer of the water resistant spray paint and you should have a fairly strong outdoor bag. Just make sure you tape the fronts of your gloves o.o and also: dont cover part of the bottom of the bag so water and air can escape.
     
  12. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    Cheers lads, I'll use the waterproofing ideas. Is a standard shaped heavubag my best bet? The teardrop one is ok but I think I'd prefer a normal one. And anything over 100lb is a decent weight for a bag?
     
  13. Mike Hawk

    Mike Hawk Atlanta Prospect Full Member

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    Teardrops are my favorite. Especially with a fluffy outside layer for the filling. you can really work on angles with these bags.
     
  14. Rakim

    Rakim Captain ****wit Full Member

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    Are Everlast the best make of heavybags?