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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: nick</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12502</link>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I believe Everlast makes an indoor outdoor bag filled with rubber pellets. You can probably find it on their site: http://www.everlast.com/out-n-about-indoor-outdoor-boxing-gym.html

I don't see the bag being sold separately but you can probably give them a call and arrange to buy just the bag if you don't want the whole setup.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I believe Everlast makes an indoor outdoor bag filled with rubber pellets. You can probably find it on their site: <a href="http://www.everlast.com/out-n-about-indoor-outdoor-boxing-gym.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.everlast.com/out-n-about-indoor-outdoor-boxing-gym.html</a></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t see the bag being sold separately but you can probably give them a call and arrange to buy just the bag if you don&#8217;t want the whole setup.</p>
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		<title>By: Scott Luft</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12501</link>
		<dc:creator>Scott Luft</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Looking for a good punching bag for outside ,does anyone sell one?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a good punching bag for outside ,does anyone sell one?</p>
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		<title>By: nick</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12478</link>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>you can cut the clothing but if it's soft cloth, it really won't matter. But strips will let you distribute it more evenly. Either way you have to pack it tight so in the end, it won't really make a difference.

The weight is a counter balance so for example if you punch up high, the bag won't wobble excessively. It just keeps the balance so the bag can take the punches. Good luck with your bag.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>you can cut the clothing but if it&#8217;s soft cloth, it really won&#8217;t matter. But strips will let you distribute it more evenly. Either way you have to pack it tight so in the end, it won&#8217;t really make a difference.</p>
<p>The weight is a counter balance so for example if you punch up high, the bag won&#8217;t wobble excessively. It just keeps the balance so the bag can take the punches. Good luck with your bag.</p>
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		<title>By: Blade</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12476</link>
		<dc:creator>Blade</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thx alot man.
Does the clothing nid to be cut into stripe then stuff it in?
u mean putting a small sand bag is for the weight so tat it wont *fly* so easily?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thx alot man.<br />
Does the clothing nid to be cut into stripe then stuff it in?<br />
u mean putting a small sand bag is for the weight so tat it wont *fly* so easily?</p>
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		<title>By: Editor</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12475</link>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:36:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Filling your punching bag directly with sand is not a good idea. Over time, the sand will settle to the bottom and it can pick up moisture and harden to the point that you can quite easily break a bone from kicking it.

The best filling material is leather scraps. They are hard to come by but a good alternative is used clothing or rags. You can buy them in bulk fairly cheap. If you find that the bag is not well balanced, a small sand bag can be laced in the middle or at whatever height suits you best. However you have to ensure that you seal it properly and duct tape it quite a bit because it can rupture from the strikes and you'll have the same problem again with the sand at the bottom. Pack you back tightly with used clothing and that will probably be your best option.

Good luck.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Filling your punching bag directly with sand is not a good idea. Over time, the sand will settle to the bottom and it can pick up moisture and harden to the point that you can quite easily break a bone from kicking it.</p>
<p>The best filling material is leather scraps. They are hard to come by but a good alternative is used clothing or rags. You can buy them in bulk fairly cheap. If you find that the bag is not well balanced, a small sand bag can be laced in the middle or at whatever height suits you best. However you have to ensure that you seal it properly and duct tape it quite a bit because it can rupture from the strikes and you&#8217;ll have the same problem again with the sand at the bottom. Pack you back tightly with used clothing and that will probably be your best option.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
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		<title>By: Blade</title>
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		<dc:creator>Blade</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>HI,
i jus bought a canvans punching bag lately its big.
Can u suggest me wat type of filling i should fill it with?
i am 176cm 80kg.A kickboxer
i filled it with wood shaving + sand then the sand sank to the bottom.the sand i put is much lesser than the woodshaving but the btm part is very hard.
Thx</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HI,<br />
i jus bought a canvans punching bag lately its big.<br />
Can u suggest me wat type of filling i should fill it with?<br />
i am 176cm 80kg.A kickboxer<br />
i filled it with wood shaving + sand then the sand sank to the bottom.the sand i put is much lesser than the woodshaving but the btm part is very hard.<br />
Thx</p>
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		<title>By: Editor</title>
		<link>http://www.bambamboo.com/boxing-equipment/punching-bags.html#comment-12465</link>
		<dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 01:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Philip,

You'd need to check with your landlord before you can attach anything but yes, it is possible.

You need to look for a celling mount and you'll need concrete screws. Also, since you don't want to make too much noise or tear out your celling, you should also get a heavy duty bag spring to go between the bag chain and the swivel mount. This way when the bag bounces from the strikes, the spring will take some of the pressure. You can find mounts online from places like Everlast and if you don't want to buy the spring from them, you can probably get something at any larger hardware store.

If you are allowed to drill into the celling, it's a much better option than any kind of stand.

good luck.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Philip,</p>
<p>You&#8217;d need to check with your landlord before you can attach anything but yes, it is possible.</p>
<p>You need to look for a celling mount and you&#8217;ll need concrete screws. Also, since you don&#8217;t want to make too much noise or tear out your celling, you should also get a heavy duty bag spring to go between the bag chain and the swivel mount. This way when the bag bounces from the strikes, the spring will take some of the pressure. You can find mounts online from places like Everlast and if you don&#8217;t want to buy the spring from them, you can probably get something at any larger hardware store.</p>
<p>If you are allowed to drill into the celling, it&#8217;s a much better option than any kind of stand.</p>
<p>good luck.</p>
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		<title>By: Philip</title>
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		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 23:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey... im lookin at Punching bags.. I live in an appartment with a Concrete cieling above me.. can I attach one through this by drilling in??

i dont really think i want a stand up punchin bag..

PLease any response would be great .. 

Just type it in Below.. thx</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey&#8230; im lookin at Punching bags.. I live in an appartment with a Concrete cieling above me.. can I attach one through this by drilling in??</p>
<p>i dont really think i want a stand up punchin bag..</p>
<p>PLease any response would be great .. </p>
<p>Just type it in Below.. thx</p>
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		<title>By: MARKS</title>
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		<dc:creator>MARKS</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi,

Although it may cost slightly more than a canvas bag, the leather ones will last years even through heavy use. I bought mine, which is about 40 kilos in weight and 5ft long. its filled with old cut up peices of curtain which i purchased for £10 at a local curtain shop. The feel is solid but not to so that i cant use full force on it. I definatly recommend leather bags!!!

marks</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Although it may cost slightly more than a canvas bag, the leather ones will last years even through heavy use. I bought mine, which is about 40 kilos in weight and 5ft long. its filled with old cut up peices of curtain which i purchased for £10 at a local curtain shop. The feel is solid but not to so that i cant use full force on it. I definatly recommend leather bags!!!</p>
<p>marks</p>
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		<title>By: Editor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 03:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Mike,

Thanks for the comment.

We really wouldn't recommend making your own punching bag, since it'll take a lot of material and a very strong needle to sew it together. Plus, the top part where the chains attach is quite difficult to reinforce.

Instead, how about buying just the shell of a punching bag. A lot of stores sell unfilled punching bags, usually far cheaper than filled ones. You can either buy one online or just pick one up from  a store. Then, you'll have to just buy the filling. 

We recommend filling punching bags with scraps of leather, because it makes for a nicer feel when you hit them. Cloth scraps tend to get very hard after you've shoved them into the bag. If want cloth scraps, though, just get some old clothes from a thrift shop (sometimes you can buy them by the pound). You might be able to find leather as well.

Let us know if this helped!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>Thanks for the comment.</p>
<p>We really wouldn&#8217;t recommend making your own punching bag, since it&#8217;ll take a lot of material and a very strong needle to sew it together. Plus, the top part where the chains attach is quite difficult to reinforce.</p>
<p>Instead, how about buying just the shell of a punching bag. A lot of stores sell unfilled punching bags, usually far cheaper than filled ones. You can either buy one online or just pick one up from  a store. Then, you&#8217;ll have to just buy the filling. </p>
<p>We recommend filling punching bags with scraps of leather, because it makes for a nicer feel when you hit them. Cloth scraps tend to get very hard after you&#8217;ve shoved them into the bag. If want cloth scraps, though, just get some old clothes from a thrift shop (sometimes you can buy them by the pound). You might be able to find leather as well.</p>
<p>Let us know if this helped!</p>
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