New here and hello

[gil]

Alan,

I remeber you from the Rosstraining forums and checked out your site. Needless to say, this forum had it all concerning the speed bag. Very impressive.

I've been lurking for a while but never posted. I wanted to install a speed bag platform in our garage, but do to this being a new home and the noise factors, I went ahead and built a free standing unit from mostly scrap wood. Adding in the swivel (Everlast) speed bag extra hardware, wood and supports, I spent about $70. I will take what I built from this and scale it down for my next model.

Now in regards to the bag, I believe it is way to small, but I will play around with this until I get a larger one. This is 6x9 and I will go with a 8x11.

Once I get the rythym back, I will post some vids. I haven't hit a speedbag in over 16 years, but it should take long to get the hang of it again.

I will post pics once I figure out how to get them on here

[gil]

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[Speedbag]

Alan,

I remeber you from the Rosstraining forums and checked out your site. Needless to say, this forum had it all concerning the speed bag. Very impressive.

I've been lurking for a while but never posted. I wanted to install a speed bag platform in our garage, but do to this being a new home and the noise factors, I went ahead and built a free standing unit from mostly scrap wood. Adding in the swivel (Everlast) speed bag extra hardware, wood and supports, I spent about $70. I will take what I built from this and scale it down for my next model.

Now in regards to the bag, I believe it is way to small, but I will play around with this until I get a larger one. This is 6x9 and I will go with a 8x11.

Once I get the rythym back, I will post some vids. I haven't hit a speedbag in over 16 years, but it should take long to get the hang of it again.

I will post pics once I figure out how to get them on here

Hey Gil,

Yep, I used to spend a lot of time on Rossboxing, then Rosstraining. Ross is amazing. I've been hanging in here a lot more last few years. It won't take you long to get back into it. Speed bag skills come back pretty quick. We look forward to your video's

[MsDeville]

Welcome Gil.

I thought I'd post this link for you. It should help you in posting photos on the forum.

http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1465

I look forward to seeing your photos.

-Dee

[gil]

Alan, MsDeville and all, thank you for the welcome and for the link . I will post my photos asap.

[Zaza]

Welcome Gil!

[Bronxheart]

Any advice to a newbie who never hit the bag, but is very interested in learning. I ordered the everlast adjustable platform, I need some advice about a good swivel, a good bag, wraps, any help greatly appreciated... BRONXHEART

[Speedbag]

Any advice to a newbie who never hit the bag, but is very interested in learning. I ordered the everlast adjustable platform, I need some advice about a good swivel, a good bag, wraps, any help greatly appreciated... BRONXHEART

For a beginner I would emphasize that this is more of a "control" bag than "Speed" Bag. The tendency is too hit too hard and have the bag go fast, which is impossible for them to control until they learn how.

[gil]

Alan,

I'll get pics up as soon as I finish things up. I am also installing a heavy bag stand on my platform, so I would rather show you guys the completed project.

[Johnny O]

Gil and Bronxheart,

Welcome! The first thing I would do if you really want to learn the speed bag is pick up Alan's book and Video. As a forum member he will give you a good deal! You will be glad you got it...

[gil]

Here it is