Heavy bag purchase

[hamid100]

Hey guys, whats up?

I want to buy a heavybag today but am unsure about which one I should get. I have two options; I can either get the 70lb or 100lb Century brand bags. I'm wondering how I would know which is best based on my height/weight. I'm just over 5'11 and weigh about 200 lbs (will drop 15 lbs as I am out of shape at the moment). I mention the dropping weight part because I think it may affect the bag size I should buy. I would also say I'm an average puncher. I'm not weak or anything, but not a boxer or MMA specialist.

Thanks in advance,

Hamid

[TJ_MaTee]

Hey Hamid, I would go with the heavier bag if you've got the cash and the space for it.
The heavier bag will be a bit more stable (less swinging once you get going on it).
I've had some of the older style bags in the past (everlast) where gravity caused much of the bags "filling" (if you will) to settle towards the bottom of the bag making it as hard as a rock (tough on the hands when it come to body shots and lower uppercuts). There was nothing you could do to soften it up (I tried baseball bats etc.).
I've since gotten a heavy bag with a water filled bladder (that you fill up).
The design is superior to the "old" style bag. The punching surface in uniform throughout
the whole bag, from top to bottom, making it great for hitting "anywhere" on the bag and from "any" angle. Hope this helped.

[atgatt]

I'm not in any means an expert on the subject except to say like many on this forum, they have hit a lot of different heavy bags. Look at articles copied below to help you make a decision for what you are looking for.

http://how-to-box.com/content/ins-and-outs-buying-heavy-bag

http://www.ehow.com/how_2074597_buy-heavy-bag.html

A lot of stores have the bags hanging to give you a bit of a feel for them. Or, go visit a local boxing gym and ask advice there. Maybe try out their various bags.

Hope that helps.

[riqal]

Hey guys, whats up?

I want to buy a heavybag today but am unsure about which one I should get. I have two options; I can either get the 70lb or 100lb Century brand bags. I'm wondering how I would know which is best based on my height/weight. I'm just over 5'11 and weigh about 200 lbs (will drop 15 lbs as I am out of shape at the moment). I mention the dropping weight part because I think it may affect the bag size I should buy. I would also say I'm an average puncher. I'm not weak or anything, but not a boxer or MMA specialist.

Thanks in advance,

Hamid

If you can hang the 100lb bag without any problems, then go with that weight. I never hang anything over 70lbs in my garage because I feel that anything more is just too much weight for my ceiling to handle. A 100 lb bag would be great - especially if it is a water/foam bag.

[hamid100]

Hey Hamid, I would go with the heavier bag if you've got the cash and the space for it.
The heavier bag will be a bit more stable (less swinging once you get going on it).
I've had some of the older style bags in the past (everlast) where gravity caused much of the bags "filling" (if you will) to settle towards the bottom of the bag making it as hard as a rock (tough on the hands when it come to body shots and lower uppercuts). There was nothing you could do to soften it up (I tried baseball bats etc.).
I've since gotten a heavy bag with a water filled bladder (that you fill up).
The design is superior to the "old" style bag. The punching surface in uniform throughout
the whole bag, from top to bottom, making it great for hitting "anywhere" on the bag and from "any" angle. Hope this helped.

Alright, here are the links to the ones I was thinking of purchasing.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/4/FitnessWellness/Boxing/PRD~0840647P/70%252Blb.%252BHeavy%252BBag%252BCombo.jsp

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/4/FitnessWellness/Boxing/PRD~0840639P/Century%252B100-lb%252BHeavy%252BBag.jsp






I think the water bag (i.e. wavemaster) may be a better solution. They seem sturdy enough and are less hassle.


If anyone lives in Canada, where the hell can I can get one? Candiantire, etc.. don't have them.

[flight_2119]

Walmart has the wavemasters