New to the Boards - Ques and Props

[BenzDo]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the boards but have been speedbaggin' for about 2 months now. I love it! However, I do get the stink eye quite often when I take over the bag at my gym and so.. I've decided to get my own!

I'd like to put it in my backyard and cover it when not in use. Has anyone had any problems with an outside set up?

Also, I still have to get the equipment and would love any advice. I like to throw lots of elbows make my movements as dynamic as possible (I know it takes away from speed but I love the conditioning ). I would like to keep the price under $150. Also, what swivels do you recommend for smooth rebounds and room for loads of movement (probably one that hangs lower?).


Anyway, thanks Tim for making this site and thank you Alan for the speed bag bible and, well, all of your continued dedication. Also, Ruffo, I love the utube vids man, keep em coming. I showed a couple girls your skills and if your single I got some numbers for you And speedbagscissorhands (sp?), you're hilarious dude. You live right near my place in deal, NJ. Maybe I'll show you some moves sometime

thanks again and sorry for the huge post!

[Speedbag]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the boards but have been speedbaggin' for about 2 months now. I love it! However, I do get the stink eye quite often when I take over the bag at my gym and so.. I've decided to get my own!

I'd like to put it in my backyard and cover it when not in use. Has anyone had any problems with an outside set up?

Also, I still have to get the equipment and would love any advice. I like to throw lots of elbows make my movements as dynamic as possible (I know it takes away from speed but I love the conditioning ). I would like to keep the price under $150. Also, what swivels do you recommend for smooth rebounds and room for loads of movement (probably one that hangs lower?).

Anyway, thanks Tim for making this site and thank you Alan for the speed bag bible and, well, all of your continued dedication. Also, Ruffo, I love the utube vids man, keep em coming. I showed a couple girls your skills and if your single I got some numbers for you And speedbagscissorhands (sp?), you're hilarious dude. You live right near my place in deal, NJ. Maybe I'll show you some moves sometime

thanks again and sorry for the huge post!

Hi BenzDo and welcome.

I can't help much with your outside setup, for I don't have a lot of experience with those, but I think some members here have outside setups. You can get a decent setup for under $150.00. There are a few solid wall setups that are under that price, but it may depend on how your going to set it up. Scissorhands has his in a tree, and I think skunk has a tree setup also. Actually I think he has units in his closets and bathrooms also. He may even have one in the shower, but that's just a rumor.

Any decent swivel, chainlink, U-bar or ballhook will work for your purposes. It sounds like you might want to use a slightly larger bag (7x10 or 8x11) and you can get a good quality bag here.

Good luck and I bet some others will jump in with some outdoor suggestions. Hey, go visit Scissorhands and get "spoofed". By the way, he has some great baggin' skills, so you might get a few tips from him.

[BenzDo]

Hey Alan, thanks a lot man. I'm going to go with the Title 7x10.

I just picked up your DVDs and am psyched.

[spinsmashpop]

Hey Alan, thanks a lot man. I'm going to go with the Title 7x10.

I just picked up your DVDs and am psyched.

Psyched To Be Psycho! Haaaa...just some shameless self promo there!
Welcome! I too joined after a couple months of bagging last fall. And now it has gotten out of control.... but I've made many new friends and bagged with best!
Get you rig together and throw up a vid! I think we all love watching the art of bagging at any level!
BAG ON!

[fingers]

Welcome to the speed bag brotherhood!! (and sisterhood)

[Kyle]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the boards but have been speedbaggin' for about 2 months now. I love it! However, I do get the stink eye quite often when I take over the bag at my gym and so.. I've decided to get my own!

I'd like to put it in my backyard and cover it when not in use. Has anyone had any problems with an outside set up?

Also, I still have to get the equipment and would love any advice. I like to throw lots of elbows make my movements as dynamic as possible (I know it takes away from speed but I love the conditioning ). I would like to keep the price under $150. Also, what swivels do you recommend for smooth rebounds and room for loads of movement (probably one that hangs lower?).


Anyway, thanks Tim for making this site and thank you Alan for the speed bag bible and, well, all of your continued dedication. Also, Ruffo, I love the utube vids man, keep em coming. I showed a couple girls your skills and if your single I got some numbers for you And speedbagscissorhands (sp?), you're hilarious dude. You live right near my place in deal, NJ. Maybe I'll show you some moves sometime

thanks again and sorry for the huge post!

u looking to make a wall unit? i have one attached under my porch outside and i put some outdoor stain and varnish on it and nothing has affected it. also used pressure treated wood for attaching it to the porch. let me know what you trying to do exactly and where u plan on attaching it and i should be able to help. heres my outdoor setup http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1675

[Tim]

I'm new to the boards but have been speedbaggin' for about 2 months now. I love it! However, I do get the stink eye quite often when I take over the bag at my gym and so.. I've decided to get my own!

Welcome! Can't beat the convenience of having your own platform. Makes it a lot easier to fit in a 5 minute workout, if that's all the time you have to spare.

I'd like to put it in my backyard and cover it when not in use. Has anyone had any problems with an outside set up?

Honestly I think it will be fine, the only suggestion I would make is to use a plastic ball hook swivel to minimize chances of rust.

Also, I still have to get the equipment and would love any advice. I like to throw lots of elbows make my movements as dynamic as possible (I know it takes away from speed but I love the conditioning ). I would like to keep the price under $150. Also, what swivels do you recommend for smooth rebounds and room for loads of movement (probably one that hangs lower?).

If I had $150 to spend on a speed bag platform, I'd get this model, no doubt. I've got to hand it to Everlast, they hit the ball out of the park with this one. Great price and it's a very capable piece of equipment - solid and adjustable height.

http://www.everlast.com/Adjustable-Speedbag-Platform/productinfo/EVASB/

I can't speak to how well it will hold up outdoors though.

Anyway, thanks Tim for making this site and thank you Alan for the speed bag bible and, well, all of your continued dedication. Also, Ruffo, I love the utube vids man, keep em coming. ....thanks again and sorry for the huge post!

Never a need to apologize for a huge post here, as we all love the speedbag.

[metaldad]

Welcome! Can't beat the convenience of having your own platform. Makes it a lot easier to fit in a 5 minute workout, if that's all the time you have to spare.



Honestly I think it will be fine, the only suggestion I would make is to use a plastic ball hook swivel to minimize chances of rust.



If I had $150 to spend on a speed bag platform, I'd get this model, no doubt. I've got to hand it to Everlast, they hit the ball out of the park with this one. Great price and it's a very capable piece of equipment - solid and adjustable height.

http://www.everlast.com/Adjustable-Speedbag-Platform/productinfo/EVASB/

I can't speak to how well it will hold up outdoors though.





Never a need to apologize for a huge post here, as we all love the speedbag.

Hi Benzdo and welcome! I have to agree with Tim. this is the exact platform that I have in my garage. I added a 30lb bag of sand on top and I couldn't be happier. This particular model is always going on sale. I got mine for $139.00, I've seen it for $119.00 also. As far as swivels, most folks here swear by the plastic ball hook which you can get for about $10.00. I intend to replace mine eventually. At the moment I have this model which has worked excellent for me and was only $20.00. I hope this was also helpful.

[spinsmashpop]

Below is the thread started about this awesome Everlast board on sale at Walmart online for $96.00! Have it shipped to the store and pay zero for delivery! I don't know if there is a better deal!
BAG ON!

http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1828

[metaldad]

Below is the thread started about this awesome Everlast board on sale at Walmart online for $96.00! Have it shipped to the store and pay zero for delivery! I don't know if there is a better deal!
BAG ON!

http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1828

That's right, I forgot all about that particular post.

[BenzDo]

Psyched To Be Psycho! Haaaa...just some shameless self promo there!
Welcome! I too joined after a couple months of bagging last fall. And now it has gotten out of control.... but I've made many new friends and bagged with best!
Get you rig together and throw up a vid! I think we all love watching the art of bagging at any level!
BAG ON!

lol, thanks a lot brotha! Yea, the bag is addicting as hell. I love it! I'll post a video in a few weeks for sure.

Welcome to the speed bag brotherhood!! (and sisterhood)

Thanks man. I dig the avatar name : )

u looking to make a wall unit? i have one attached under my porch outside and i put some outdoor stain and varnish on it and nothing has affected it. also used pressure treated wood for attaching it to the porch. let me know what you trying to do exactly and where u plan on attaching it and i should be able to help. heres my outdoor setup http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1675

Kyle, damn man, you made your own drum and everything. Well done.

I'm going to be putting it up either on a tree or my side porch. I'll let you know when I get the unit which makes the most sense. Something tell's me I may need some help thanks!

If I had $150 to spend on a speed bag platform, I'd get this model, no doubt. I've got to hand it to Everlast, they hit the ball out of the park with this one. Great price and it's a very capable piece of equipment - solid and adjustable height.

Sup my man! Your help has been priceless. I'm either going to go with this set up or the one recommended by spinsmashpop. thanks again!

Hi Benzdo and welcome! I have to agree with Tim. this is the exact platform that I have in my garage. I added a 30lb bag of sand on top and I couldn't be happier. This particular model is always going on sale. I got mine for $139.00, I've seen it for $119.00 also. As far as swivels, most folks here swear by the plastic ball hook which you can get for about $10.00. I intend to replace mine eventually. At the moment I have this model which has worked excellent for me and was only $20.00. I hope this was also helpful.

thanks for the specifics metaldad! I'll post when I get it up and maybe even put in a vid (yeesh)

Below is the thread started about this awesome Everlast board on sale at Walmart online for $96.00! Have it shipped to the store and pay zero for delivery! I don't know if there is a better deal!
BAG ON!

thanks spinsmashpop, looking into it now!

[BenzDo]

I would not put any store-bought platform outside.

Yea, it seems like inside is best to avoid the elements and lessen the noise for the neighbors. I'm going to put it up in my garage, which is sorta the best of both worlds. Thanks.


I picked up the everlast setup recommended and bought a title 7x10. The everlast with the 15% off promo and free shipping is still applicable until September 15th. But they're in back order of the particular model... and so the wait begins!! I've been quoted 3 weeks, now I just gotta keep it together

[Kyle]

Yea, it seems like inside is best to avoid the elements and lessen the noise for the neighbors. I'm going to put it up in my garage, which is sorta the best of both worlds. Thanks.


I picked up the everlast setup recommended and bought a title 7x10. The everlast with the 15% off promo and free shipping is still applicable until September 15th. But they're in back order of the particular model... and so the wait begins!! I've been quoted 3 weeks, now I just gotta keep it together

thats a good idea if your going store bought. its better off inside

[metaldad]

Yea, it seems like inside is best to avoid the elements and lessen the noise for the neighbors. I'm going to put it up in my garage, which is sorta the best of both worlds. Thanks.


I picked up the everlast setup recommended and bought a title 7x10. The everlast with the 15% off promo and free shipping is still applicable until September 15th. But they're in back order of the particular model... and so the wait begins!! I've been quoted 3 weeks, now I just gotta keep it together

Keep us posted and when it comes you won't be disappointed!

[BenzDo]

For sure, I cannot wait! I have been working on some fun full body twists to integrate into my combos and now I can practice without people watching me take spills left and right looking forward to it!