Putting weight on top of platform

[bezzer]

Hey everyone, Ive finally got my first platform mounted up (Its the everlast adjustable one). The platforms really solid however there is a bit of vibration on the drum and quite a bit of vibration through the wall. Ive noticed quite a few members of the forum put extra weight onto the drum. Does this help alot? And how much weight should you put on?

[Biff]

Hey bezzer, congrats on the new platform; I'm sure you'll be happy with it. It is a good idea to add some weight to the top of the platform. I have a 25 lb. bag of rock salt (inside of a large trash bag). I also had a 35 ld dumbell, but I took that off.

Make sure all the bolts are snugged up tightly. Having a loose bolt can cause vibration as well. I can't speak to vibration through the wall, beacuse my platform is hung on wooden supports on a masonary wall in my garage.

I'm sure others will chime in with their suggestions. Good luck with it.

[Speedbag]

Many people go with the weight sand bags, dog food etc. over the board. How much weight is debatable but having it "spread out" over the board seems to be the most stabilizing way rather than one single heavy weight placed on top.

[atgatt]

I put a box on top filled with books. I'm not learning anything but my platform is solid.

[Speedbag]

I put a box on top filled with books. I'm not learning anything but my platform is solid.

HA! See, after every third workout you take out one book out of the box and read it.

(then put it back on the top of the board and get another one....)

[spinsmashpop]

I put a box on top filled with books. I'm not learning anything but my platform is solid.

HAHA!

I put a 35 lb bag of dogfood up there. It works great, but my dog is emaciated!

badat...pshhhh!!!! (snare drum, crash cymbal)

[BenzDo]

I took a 45lb free wight (the one's with the handles), wrapped it in a yoga mat (the type that sorta sticks), and placed it on top of the board. At first I thought it would fall off, knock me over the head, and then I'd have one hell of a reason to get my own set up. However, before any of that could happen, the yoga instructor got a little um... nervous, about how her mat was being used, and so I took it down. for the few minutes it was up though, AMAZING!

[MikeTarheel]

It wasn't me who found this thread title Quite Inspirational.

[Tim]

80 Lb heavy bag on top of one platform, 50 lb bag of sand (in a plastic bag, wrapped in duct tape - to help prevent leakage).

It really does make an amazing difference.

[baggaholics]

we put a 24lbs box with milk on the platform.... so if we get thirsty during the work out... so we'll get tall and strong!

[ukspeedbag]

we put a 24lbs box with milk on the platform.... so if we get thirsty during the work out... so we'll get tall and strong!

Welcome to the forum baggaholics.

[bezzer]

Ive probably used the smelliest method of adding weight to the platform lol... A 25kg sack of garlic! Its the only thing i could find that would do the trick. Im gonna have to buy something else though cause my spare room stinks lol!

[ukspeedbag]

Ive probably used the smelliest method of adding weight to the platform lol... A 25kg sack of garlic! Its the only thing i could find that would do the trick. Im gonna have to buy something else though cause my spare room stinks lol!

It'll keep the Vampires away!

[spinsmashpop]

Ive probably used the smelliest method of adding weight to the platform lol... A 25kg sack of garlic! Its the only thing i could find that would do the trick. Im gonna have to buy something else though cause my spare room stinks lol!

Put the bag of garlic in another plastic garbage bag, unless you do in fact have speed bag vampires in your neighborhood..... I for one, don't even know what that is!
haha...

[TooSlow]

I put my baby on it, he sits there quietly as I away. no no no J/K! (not a aprent yet) Would never do that. I tried my weight plates but it was a little noisy so I took a thick towel towel and place the 2 - 10lb plates on it. It helps but I might try with more weight to see if it's better. The sound reduced over 50% imo after placing the weights on it.