Connected to the floor?

[Pegasos]

Do you tie/link/connect your heavy bag to the floor?

I dont, but am thinking of doing so now, so that i can adequately practice some kicks, without the bag flying around after each hit..

..but how???

[toolboxdiver]

I do not, but for kicks I would recomend it

[Pegasos]

Yeah, but there is wood on the floor...

[Tim]

Can you connect it to a stack of barbell plates? That works for my double end bag. That way I don't have to permanently attach it...

[Speedbag]

You can also use one of Ringside's Floor "Rocks" for anchoring (http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=24638) bags.

[Pegasos]

Thanks for the info,

unfortunately i dont have any barbell plates

that rock floor anchoring thing seems a perfect solution, since i also got a double end bag just today and wouldnt want to drill the wooden floor, so i could use with both my heavy and double end bag!

Two questions:

is it filled with sand? i suppose it is sold UNfilled

and

any idea what kind of words i would use to search for it in ebay?


(i could order directly from that "Ringside" webpage but since my credit card number theft from england due to online purchases some time ago, i only order using PayPal since then...)

thanks

[Pegasos]

probably nothing on ebay... i ll have to use amazon



update:..but they dont ship those to Europe!

I ll have to order from a stand-alone shop again..

[Speedbag]

Thanks for the info,

unfortunately i dont have any barbell plates

that rock floor anchoring thing seems a perfect solution, since i also got a double end bag just today and wouldnt want to drill the wooden floor, so i could use with both my heavy and double end bag!

Two questions:

is it filled with sand? i suppose it is sold UNfilled

and

any idea what kind of words i would use to search for it in ebay?


(i could order directly from that "Ringside" webpage but since my credit card number theft from england due to online purchases some time ago, i only order using PayPal since then...)

thanks

Actually, you could probably make your own version of these. Yes, they are filled with sand. When I used them, I went to a building supply store and got a 25lb bag of sand. I wrapped the sand in plastic and stuck it inside the "Rock". But you could also modify a duffle bag or any large soft bag with a handle or attachement area for the bungee.

[Tim]

But you could also modify a duffle bag or any large soft bag with a handle or attachement area for the bungee.

Yes, there's nothing special about the rocks really, they're just sand bags...

[Tim]

What I like about barbell plates are that you can find them cheap (used) and they take a smaller amount of space than a sand bag (i.e. 50 lbs of iron will be alot more compact than 50 lbs of sand). In this case I've got a 33 lb and 22 lb plates stacked on each other, with a bungee through the center. I then used pliers to close the metal bungee ends up so it can't come apart. I don't recomend using plastic hook bungees, as you can't connect them permanently like this and they tend to fly apart when you hit the DE bag with a big uppercut...

http://www.speedbagforum.com/images/dsc00365.jpg

[Pegasos]

Yes, there's nothing special about the rocks really, they're just sand bags...


You re right.. its just easier to order them...

[Pegasos]

Anyone actually uses these sand filled anchors? :confused:

I created a homemade one of about 65-70lbs weight (suggest filled anchor weight for a heavy bag)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6647/aprilis08002qs8.jpg

,but it jumps around when i give a strong punch to the bag.

I m thinking that thank God i didn't use screws to anchor it to the wooden floor, it would have ripped it apart!

[toolboxdiver]

change the chain to rubber bungie cord

[Kyle]

change the chain to rubber bungie cord

Good idea id do that to plus the chain will probably wreck the floor if it moves alot
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[Pegasos]

change the chain to rubber bungie cord




But then there is not much point, since the bag will move a lets say 20% less, attached to an elastic cord than it would with no attachment at all..

..not to mention that "rubber bungie cords" are another thing unheard of where i live!

[toolboxdiver]

But then there is not much point, since the bag will move a lets say 20% less, attached to an elastic cord than it would with no attachment at all..

..not to mention that "rubber bungie cords" are another thing unheard of where i live!

Any heavy bag connected to the floor is done so with a bungie, you use the bungie to absorb the shock from the punches. You will have problems with your heavy bag and the floor if you don't have somewhere for the energy to go.

[Pegasos]

It's alright, i found various sizes of such cords in ebay.. thanks


I suppose i should use a size cord that is a bit streched as it attaches to the (still) bag??

Or maybe it is better that it is almost loose when it attached to a (still) bag?

What is the norm?

[toolboxdiver]

It's alright, i found various sizes of such cords in ebay.. thanks


I suppose i should use a size cord that is a bit streched as it attaches to the (still) bag??

Or maybe it is better that it is almost loose when it attached to a (still) bag?

What is the norm?

You want it slightly streched so it can absorb the energy, but not loose so the bag swings too much. Hope this helps and good luck

[Pegasos]

You want it slightly streched so it can absorb the energy, but not loose so the bag swings too much. Hope this helps and good luck



Cheers man, thanks for the advices.

[Pegasos]

... is there a special bungee cord for the job or any one can handle it?

[HobbyBoxer]

Anyone actually uses these sand filled anchors? :confused:

I created a homemade one of about 65-70lbs weight (suggest filled anchor weight for a heavy bag)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6647/aprilis08002qs8.jpg

,but it jumps around when i give a strong punch to the bag.

I m thinking that thank God i didn't use screws to anchor it to the wooden floor, it would have ripped it apart!

Hi Pegasos,

A couple tips for you if you're up for 'em:

1. That's a beautiful floor (knotty pine?) and I would protect it at all costs. To do so, you might consider putting a soft rubber mat of some kind underneath the sand bag - perhaps a shower mat or a yoga mat or what ever you can dig up. It would protect the floor and reduce the anchor weight sliding.

2. As mentioned above, you'll want to swap out that bottom chain with one or more bungee chords or similar. I agree with the above comments by toolboxdiver and Kyle. You can also use a spring on either chain. Consider using more weight on the bottom if needed.

Good luck,

~HobbyBoxer~

[dbkman]

With those weights attached the end of the punching bag, is there any risk of them snapping back at your legs from a full force front kick or side kick?

It would suck to have that weight swing down on your ankle or something like that...