Hello fellow Speed Bag Enthusiast! I just recently obtained an Everlast Speed Bag Platform that is one of the more sturdy ones I've ever seen. I'm going to attempt to post a picture in hopes that some of the Speed Bag veteran's might recognize this Model # and provide any information they can on it. Maybe a few of you will know the pro's and cons(It's approx. 150 lbs.!, the one con I already know about.) of the item and its potential value? I haven't yet joined the two parts of the platform to make it functional, nor have I mounted it on the wall for use, but here she is. Thanks for any assistance.
Anybody Familiar with this type platform?
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Welcome, BP, to the forum. That is one helluva platform. Dutchman or SpeedBag (Alan) can probably tell you about the platform. I would guess that they "don't make them like that anymore." That looks to be one solid setup. Plus, you have the adjustability feature of the wheel crank. AND, as a bonus, it looks to be in great shape.
I don't know where you got it, but it's a find. The only drawback, as you said, is the weight of the thing. You'll really need to secure it to the surface you mount it on.
Good luck with it and post up some vids of you using it.
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Thank you Biff. I've been a longtime visitor to the forum but just recently decided to join up. Thanks for the kind words about the platform. It was reportedly used or "overlooked" in a gym(not a boxing gym)for years. I do hope to get the platform mounted up properly and putting it to use soon. There are so many skilled speed baggers in here that I'd be reluctant to post any video's until I get a little smoother. Thanks for making me feel welcome though.
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That is an older model of their professional gym platforms. Solid as a rock, and heavy as one, it is intended to take massive amounts of use and abuse. It is very similar to the Narranganset Machine Co. platforms which preceeded it, just without the ornate castings. Once you put one of these up, you'll never need another one.
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Originally posted by Dutchman View PostThat is an older model of their professional gym platforms. Solid as a rock, and heavy as one, it is intended to take massive amounts of use and abuse. It is very similar to the Narranganset Machine Co. platforms which preceeded it, just without the ornate castings. Once you put one of these up, you'll never need another one.
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Thanks Tryme, great advise. After close inspection of the long adjustment screw and anchor screws, they are really dry. I'll take care of it right away. Thanks again.
Dutchman, thanks for your post too. I really found Narranganset Machine Co. to be a great resource after searching for their webpage. Love those old wall pulley's especially! Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by Dutchman View PostThat is an older model of their professional gym platforms. Solid as a rock, and heavy as one, it is intended to take massive amounts of use and abuse. It is very similar to the Narranganset Machine Co. platforms which preceeded it, just without the ornate castings. Once you put one of these up, you'll never need another one.
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Thanks a bunch UKspeedbag. Great to be here! I hope to get the rack up and running soon. I'm learing so much from the post and video's that I just can't wait to try some of it out. I've seen some of your video's and you've got great skills. I hope to try and emulate a few of you guys and gals in the near future.
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Originally posted by BxrPuncher View PostThanks a bunch UKspeedbag. Great to be here! I hope to get the rack up and running soon. I'm learing so much from the post and video's that I just can't wait to try some of it out. I've seen some of your video's and you've got great skills. I hope to try and emulate a few of you guys and gals in the near future.
Well there's plenty of great people here that'll give you loads of advice to help you along and becoming an addict just like the rest of us. Enjoy, and any questions just fire away.
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