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[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

Looking to get a heavy bag for some cardio/strength training... if you had to choose between a canvas or a vinyl bag, what would you pick, and why?

These 2 are local for a good price each...

Either one look better than the other? Both 40 bucks each, and in good shape. 75 pounds each.

Thanks!

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[Nutdawg651]

Canvas would last longer if you plan on abusing it just be careful not to break or sprain your wrist

 

[mugen08 10+ year member]

Canvas is not as forgiving if you hit it bare knuckle, will shred your 'nucks

 

[raptor727 10+ year member]

I vote canvas as well I just like the grip when I hit it compared to vinyl

 

[Ahmed Johnson]

If you are going to go bare knuckle the vinyl would be better on your hands. Canvas would last longer but it has less "give" to it and more of an impact on your joints.

Looking to get a heavy bag for some cardio/strength training... if you had to choose between a canvas or a vinyl bag, what would you pick, and why?
These 2 are local for a good price each...

Either one look better than the other? Both 40 bucks each, and in good shape. 75 pounds each.

Thanks!

 

[Sub Woofin 10+ year member]

Canvas because Rocky Balboa

EDIT*

i am not a fighter, rather a lover

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

buy both and see which one you like better then sell the other.

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

I plan on using gloves... Not much into bare knuckling it. Probably get some heavy gloves, and work it for cardio.

 

[BlurredVision 10+ year member]

I trained for amateur boxing once, but couldn't handle the workouts. That's some of the most intense stuff you can do.

 

[shauncox26]

I have done muai thai and bjj more bjj. we used canvas. of course or training regimen is pretty intense so canvas bags were the least of our worries. Go canvas with the gloves.

 

[basswiigee]

You want canvas, vinyl *****, rips, peels, cracks, looks like b.s. Canvas will last, watch the wrists though, canvas is tougher on the hands and wrists!!!! GET SOME 6OZ GLOVES!!!! DON'T BE TRYING TO GET NO HEAVY GLOVES, ANYTHING OVER 10OZ UR GONNA GET RUBBER ARMS....

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

I just use the neighbors dog

 

[mugen08 10+ year member]

Indoors= canvas

Outdoors = vinyl

 

[shauncox26]

You want canvas, vinyl *****, rips, peels, cracks, looks like b.s. Canvas will last, watch the wrists though, canvas is tougher on the hands and wrists!!!! GET SOME 6OZ GLOVES!!!! DON'T BE TRYING TO GET NO HEAVY GLOVES, ANYTHING OVER 10OZ UR GONNA GET RUBBER ARMS....

Totally agree try 8 oz training gloves and work ur way down or up in weight. Ur wrist and knuckles over time will be more tolerant to the impact. I like to use the 8 oz for cardio and speed work. We used 16 oz boxing gloves for sparring with a 20 push up penalty for rubber arms.

 

[mugen08 10+ year member]

Also check both of them for hard spots towards the bottoms, those can jackup your foot/ shin during power kicks

 

[basswiigee]

Indoors= canvas
Outdoors = vinyl

neither for outdoors, canvas gets heavy and hard as a rock, then usually the top eyelets rip off the bag from the weight, vinyl will far a little better but after the vinyl starts to crack or split it goes downhill really fast!!!

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the info. guys. I am going to go with the canvas bag. Id like a little more resistance anyhow. I think im better off with that. Also, you only recommend 6-8 ounce gloves? I have like a 315 bench, weigh about 210. Im a bit bigger than your average Joe. The lighter gloves will still be a nice cardio burn?

 

[shauncox26]

Yes 6-8 for cardio. I train with heavyweight and avg joes and i can tell u even the big guys have trouble holding those big gloves up. Plus with all that padding ur more likely to roll ur wrist. But like i said start with 8 and work up or down to ur liking.

 

[mugen08 10+ year member]

Wrap your wrists

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

I had a canvas bag and it ripped my knuckles to pieces. Wouldn't recommend