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wvcruffler · 01-22-2007, 08:26 PM

Howdy all,
Just purchased the filled 6' 100# synthetic leather bag from Amazon. It set me back about $140 shipped. This is a FILLED bag at that price. When compared to the Muay Thai bag I used in my training (in the late 1980's in Atl.) this bag is thicker and not bottom heavy. The filling is a little softer and lighter. I built the stand tonight, but I need to counterweight it before I start whacking it. I am no big puncher or kicker, so I think it will work out fine for me. The seams are all nicely sewed and I am impressed with the quality of the materials and finish given the shipped price. I am not certain it weighs 100# - feels more like 80 or so. Will plop it on a scale in my office to see sometime.

Anyway, for a little guy like me I find it a real steal of a deal. For any serious training, spring for Fairtex or someting similar. For a late 30's out-of-shape doc, I think this will work just fine. Bought the Title MMA glove to go with it. I should have gotten a smaller size, but these will work OK for my purposes.

Doc

01-22-2007, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
wvcruffler Yellow Belt Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: WV Posts: 237	Title "Bananna Bag" from Amazon.com Howdy all, Just purchased the filled 6' 100# synthetic leather bag from Amazon. It set me back about $140 shipped. This is a FILLED bag at that price. When compared to the Muay Thai bag I used in my training (in the late 1980's in Atl.) this bag is thicker and not bottom heavy. The filling is a little softer and lighter. I built the stand tonight, but I need to counterweight it before I start whacking it. I am no big puncher or kicker, so I think it will work out fine for me. The seams are all nicely sewed and I am impressed with the quality of the materials and finish given the shipped price. I am not certain it weighs 100# - feels more like 80 or so. Will plop it on a scale in my office to see sometime. Anyway, for a little guy like me I find it a real steal of a deal. For any serious training, spring for Fairtex or someting similar. For a late 30's out-of-shape doc, I think this will work just fine. Bought the Title MMA glove to go with it. I should have gotten a smaller size, but these will work OK for my purposes. Doc