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 DrP
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Genuinely, I've googled and can't seem to find proper outdoor bags...

I've a pull up bar mounted outside and fancy hooking a heavy bag to it..

Suggestions for one that can be left out in all weathers please!

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Posted : 16/01/2020 12:02 pm
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Could you tempt Michael Gove into a fertiliser sack?

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Posted : 16/01/2020 7:19 pm
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Get a water bag, they’re brilliant. This one in fact.

https://aquatrainingbag.com/?SID=f044cd3e080bc32c90037180ee5dff74


 
Posted : 16/01/2020 7:34 pm
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Politician?

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Posted : 16/01/2020 7:39 pm
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I want one of these too. Don't have room in the house or garage.


 
Posted : 16/01/2020 8:53 pm
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The water bags are great. Much better than traditional padded bags. The ball shape is also much better for uppercuts too. I’d have one in my garden if I could afford.


 
Posted : 16/01/2020 8:58 pm
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Brilliant suggestion! Thanks.... Just ordered a 21" water bag!
Now to find a suitable chain to tether it up with!

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Posted : 16/01/2020 10:04 pm
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are there no "suitable" pubs nearby ?


 
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DrP… MMA/GP

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Posted : 16/01/2020 10:10 pm
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Don’t forget gloves and wraps Dr P


 
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Water bag not so good for kicking tho eh?


 
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Could you tempt Michael Gove into a fertiliser sack?

APF

An lyingblohard in a second one?

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Posted : 16/01/2020 10:40 pm
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Will pop to decathlon for wraps...
Want to find a fabric type 'chain' I can raise and lower... Don't really want to put both me and the 190lb bag on the bar at the same time!
Plus it will allow my lad to punch it at a lower height!

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Are those waterbags UV stabilized? Can't see anything about it in the blurb....


 
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Water bag not so good for kicking tho eh?

Standard long cylinder variety are really good for kick, shin, knee work.

Are those waterbags UV stabilized? Can’t see anything about it in the blurb….

No idea. They are very thick though due to the whole punchy punch thing.


 
Posted : 16/01/2020 11:47 pm
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I'm not too fussed if not that great for kicking.
TBH, if my illegal street fights escalate, i just 'hadookan' them, and finish with a 13 move combo.
Standard.

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BoJo or Trump swinging by their necks. The smell might get a tad too much after awhile though.


 
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No idea. They are very thick though due to the whole punchy punch thing

It won't matter how thick they are if they go crispy in the sun and leave you with an expensive puddle.


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 10:46 am
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Under the about this product tab says uv resistant and safe for outdoor use


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 11:11 am
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Ah cool, not sure why I missed that, think I'll grab one too.


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 11:46 am
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Want to find a fabric type ‘chain’ I can raise and lower…

You can probably find something useful on Amazon, try searching for "rope".


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 11:59 am
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Rope eh... tell me more.....

😉

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Sound like a good set up but think you are missing an important item .....

Photocopy of the Ex's boat ... 🙂


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 4:07 pm
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BOAT...???
Typo me thinks!! 😀

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Cockney rhyming slang not on the syllabus at medical school then? 😉


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 4:33 pm
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Oh..I geddit...

Boat race...

clever!

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Posted : 17/01/2020 5:08 pm
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Those waterbags are clearly fenders filled with water.

Available at all good beaches.


 
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No idea. They are very thick though due to the whole punchy punch thing

It won’t matter how thick they are if they go crispy in the sun and leave you with an expensive puddle.

Think DrP lives in the UK so anything going crispy in the sun isn’t going to be an issue. Are they waterproof would be more apt.

Pics of your mad fighting skillz in action will be needed DrP.


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 6:39 pm
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This?


 
Posted : 17/01/2020 9:47 pm
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How about ratchet straps to hold it?


 
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Has anybody made any references to Michael Gove, Boris Johnson or Donald Trump yet?


 
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First post


 
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They have the 21” and 15” water bags in gym I train at. The 21” is too heavy for me; I am 160lb.
The 15” bag is much better to work out on. The size is just better imo.

They are a nice addition to use, but not a bag to really work out on, simply because you don’t throw proper body punches on it.

And the rubber outside would perish fairly quick too I’d guess ... and they very slippery when wet!

I’d suggest just go to your local amateur boxing gym. Mines open 3 times a week - I pay £3 a week.

Outdoor bags need a big hanger to ensure bag is hanging well away from wall to give you space to move around plus not rub against wall.


 
Posted : 18/01/2020 9:38 am
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So i think in my haste I ordered TOO heavyweight a bag!!!

I’ll send the 190lb one back (as I too only weigh 160lb) and I’ve ordered the 18” one instead... At 120lb it’ll be better for me...
Plus had a code for 10% off at “made for fighters.co.uk”...

Bit of a pain having to send the bigger one back, but hey ho!!

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Empty it first


 
Posted : 18/01/2020 2:01 pm
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Make one out of used car tyres? Videos on YouTube show you how seems good idea for outside use.

https://rossboxing.com/make-homemade-punching-bag/


 
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Boris, Trump, Piers Morgan...


 
Posted : 18/01/2020 11:16 pm
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I take it you check it first if it’s been frosty!


 
Posted : 19/01/2020 12:26 am
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Ha! Good thought!!!
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RE: Gloves and wraps.

PU gloves are a nightmare on the rubber water bags if they are wet Leather far better.

Aliexpress for hand wraps. 3.5m wraps as long as you not got shovel hands .... 5m wraps on average size hands often encourages putting too much wrap around palm, which results in not being able to close fist properly.

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I hope moderators dont delete this comment as usual!


 
Posted : 19/01/2020 12:52 pm
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Well..here we gooooooooo!

It's great fun!
Have shortened the chain to remove the excess as it was really rattly..
Me and my son have fun beating the bajeesus out of it! It's tiring though!!

DrP


 
Posted : 27/01/2020 11:50 am