2squared Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Is there such a thing? My 8yo - the one with SPD who needs a lot of high-impact touch and body movement - desires to own a punching bag that stands on the ground which he can tackle. Sounds perfect for him. Problem is that I don't know where to start finding one. Whatever I find needs to be youth or small-adult sized so he can effectively tackle and reach it. It needs to be ultra durable since this intense kid just.does.not.stop with physical needs. A blow-up version wouldn't last more than 5 minutes. I would prefer that it is easy to set-up since he will certainly be tackling it over and over and over. Anyone know of a grappling dummy? Would a smaller punching bag with a base work? Where would I buy any of this? Thank you for any help. His younger brothers thank you immensely. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 http://football.epicsports.com/prod/25313/fisher-youth-football-tackle-sleds-w-man-pads.html pretty expensive, but it might get you started in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 http://goldentiger.com/shop/shop_info.html?disp_id=001003&prod_id=P00000000000000262&pn=1&sub_id=001003002&listg=gosub There are some cheaper ones on this same site that don't look like a person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If you find one let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Dick's Sporting Goods had a variety of bags. There are full weight bags that can hang from the ceiling or be placed on a stand. The hanging one pushes back though. ;) I think DH actually ended up getting a heavy bag from Play It Again Sports that was similar to what was available new. It is hanging in our garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Is there such a thing? My 8yo - the one with SPD who needs a lot of high-impact touch and body movement - desires to own a punching bag that stands on the ground which he can tackle. Sounds perfect for him. Problem is that I don't know where to start finding one. Whatever I find needs to be youth or small-adult sized so he can effectively tackle and reach it. It needs to be ultra durable since this intense kid just.does.not.stop with physical needs. A blow-up version wouldn't last more than 5 minutes. I would prefer that it is easy to set-up since he will certainly be tackling it over and over and over. Anyone know of a grappling dummy? Would a smaller punching bag with a base work? Where would I buy any of this? Thank you for any help. His younger brothers thank you immensely. :D No advice. My son isn't violent and my brothers used each other. How tough are those exercise balls? Or a sparring dummy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammieb Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 No advice. My son isn't violent and my brothers used each other. How tough are those exercise balls? Or a sparring dummy? The sparring dummy would be my suggestion. We do martial arts; there are several types of sparring bags / dummies. Most of the stand up bags are mounted on a stand that you fill with water or sand to give you resistance. If you're wanting it to be pushed over (tackled), it would be plenty sturdy enough to stand alone without the sand, but still be able to knocked over and set back up with ease. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.