Originally posted by kingoftheforest
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Mounting 100lb Thai bag in basement - advice please.
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Shad0w, I like your idea of using bungee cords. Have you ever seen those heavy bag springs that are designed to do about the same thing? Here's an example:
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If you connected the spring in between your ceiling mount and bag, the chains would still rattle though. Is this why you went with bungee cords?
What I'm curious about is how you will test how much force is applied to the bungee. There might be a very large instantaneous force right after a strike, and you might not be able to see something so fast if you're just reading off some scale. Maybe you could interface to a computer.
By the way, I don't think your house will have structural problems because of the heavy bag.
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Originally posted by cowpaste View PostShad0w, I like your idea of using bungee cords. Have you ever seen those heavy bag springs that are designed to do about the same thing? Here's an example:
Gear for MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, BJJ and other martial arts. All fighters welcome, from beginner to pro. The Original and Still the Best!
If you connected the spring in between your ceiling mount and bag, the chains would still rattle though. Is this why you went with bungee cords?
What I'm curious about is how you will test how much force is applied to the bungee. There might be a very large instantaneous force right after a strike, and you might not be able to see something so fast if you're just reading off some scale. Maybe you could interface to a computer.
By the way, I don't think your house will have structural problems because of the heavy bag.
BTW, the bungee's were not my idea, they were another member of this forums idea, see my previous posts for the link. I guess if bungee's are safe enough to hook onto one's feet and leap off of a 300 foot bridge, they are safe enough for a heavy bag. Its also funny that you dont see many people doing those same leaps with giant springsI really dont know why bungee's are not used more often with heavy bags... They surely are strong enough, no question about that. The original poster with this idea also said he employs this technique @ his gym.
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I welded up something very similar to the item in the above link, except mine is way better.I have been using it for over 4 years now and it is awesome. Completely free standing. I have the bags on tracks so I can move them to the far end and out of the way during shadow boxing. I can lock them in when I want to pound away or not lock them in to have a sliding bag. Very cool!
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Originally posted by 0100 View Posthttp://www.balazsboxing.com/cgi-bin/...-frames|mh0440
I welded up something very similar to the item in the above link, except mine is way better.I have been using it for over 4 years now and it is awesome. Completely free standing. I have the bags on tracks so I can move them to the far end and out of the way during shadow boxing. I can lock them in when I want to pound away or not lock them in to have a sliding bag. Very cool!
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Originally posted by Hardball View PostWhere can I find a good uppercut bag other than online?
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Originally posted by Hardball View PostLook closely, I said I NEVER kicked my bag while it was hanging from the ceiling. The kicks are what does the damage. {{{ OR you can take it as political DOUBLE TALK. LOL }}}} Take your choice.
Just wanted to make sure for myself thats what you were saying. Better to ask than be ignorant, but I guess I'm associated with the wrong group here to actually try and understand what's going on by asking polite questions.
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Originally posted by kingoftheforest View PostJust wanted to make sure for myself thats what you were saying. Better to ask than be ignorant, but I guess I'm associated with the wrong group here to actually try and understand what's going on by asking polite questions.
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Sorry I swear I have the hardest time reading "tone". It's cool man I was just a little criss crossed, us Southern boys sometimes have trouble reading dem werds.
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