In this review I’ll give you an overview of the Century Bob products, their features, how it can help you in your training and setting them up. Who are Century? Practicing on Bob is a great way for improving your form, as it’s often more important than just force. This way, you can practice your combos and make more measured movements to subdue an opponent. Proper form will always matter in a real-life situation. However, If you don’t want to spend money on Loctite then you can wrap some sewing thread around it or apply nail polish on the thread of the loosen bolts and screws. It is supposed to work with them also. FAQ’s Mine’s got a tear on the outer skin. Probably an inch or so. How can I fix this?

Setting up the Century Bob XL is also a straight forward process and doesn’t require too much effort or tools to get it punch ready! You’ve then got to ‘fill’ the base up with either water or sand. (More on sand later!) The bob dummy doesn’t come weighted down and the fastest and easiest way to do this is to get a hose pipe in there. Move your Bob where you want him because it’s a nuisance to move once it’s full of water. Your toes will thank you later. Fully adjustable ADVANCED Soft Perspiration HEADBAND – The headband use adjustable elasticity drain sweatband, two layers of silica gel, conducive to sweat flowing from both sides, will not flow to the eyes, headband design adjusts width to be more durable and comfortable than other full silicone or Velcro, to fit most people’s head size. The Bob freestanding punch ‘bag’ arrives in a large cardboard box, that contains 3 main parts: There’s the top ‘Bob’ guy part, a tube section he’s permanently attached to, and there’s a hollow bottom section. It’s not heavy or awkward to move around and you’ll end up with an awesome box for kids, pets or the recycling bin. Assembly The Century Bob Torso is a simple yet outstanding idea for a heavy punching bag. What makes this punching bag unique is the human-like design that gives the feel of striking a real opponent. Moreover, it is known as a freestanding bag because it includes a base unit. FeaturesCentury Bob punching bag stand has to be one of the most famous and well recognized punch bags around, mainly due to the human like nature to help mimic a human opponent. Having trained myself with the Century Bob XL, I have to admit, it does definitely help give you a far more authentic experience when training.

We do have to admit that Bob isn’t flawless. He gets loud, shifts a lot, and has unreliable screws and bolts. And though these are problems at the end of the day, we are still willing to forgive this considering how its advantages outshine them any day. Most of the Bob products also comes with a fully adjustable stand depending on your height which also makes you able to adapt to different opponent sizes. Well, it’s not like we can solve the problem it has. However, we can take measurements to get rid of the unpleasant cons of it. Let’s take a look at what can be done to get rid of those problems. Century was founded in 1976. Although we were on the small side then – just one man working out of his garage – we’ve since grown into the worldwide leader in martial arts equipment. Along the way, Century has been responsible for some major innovations within the industry.I’ve spent a great deal of time over the years in boxing gyms and it’s just such a good way to stay in shape. Getting someone to hold some pads for you is one way to do it, as is having your own punch bag. Another fab way to get some boxing work done is the fantastic (and slightly grumpy looking) Bob Dummy. Meet BOB! Any martial art that would use a regular punching bag, heavy bag, or heavy hanging bag, will work with BOB as well. For example: Karate, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Muay Thai, Kung Fu and so on. The Century Bob Torso Training Bag is pretty simple to set up. You just need to fill the base with sand or water, screw the body and you are done. Whether you are boxer or MMA fighter or just trying to get in shape, the Century Bob products will give you a brilliant and authentic workout session.

Century BOB is a great partner for sparring techniques or target training. Weighs approx. 270 lbs when filled. Made from high strength plastisol for durability, inner cavity filled with durable urethane foam. Six height adjustments from 60" to 78" tall. First off its clear that using the Century Bob is a much more realistic experience compared to a standard hanging heavy bag or normal freestanding punch bag. Bob’s aesthetic and figure is well known among all practitioners of martial arts. Bob was made to look menacing, and the creators definitely achieved this look, which made him a great fit at self-defense courses. In conclusion, we recommend the Century Bob opponent training bag, as it’s a punching bag that you can easily install in your apartment.Let’s take a look at this video if you don’t like to read or want to know the key part of bob dummy in short. Weight And Dimension Of Bob Dummy: The height of your punching bag is very important if you want your moves to be precise. And punching bags that allow height adjustment are amazing for multiple reasons. First, for the reason before mentioned. Second, multiple users of various heights can use the bag.

As for size, Boxing dummy Bob measures 48 x 24 x 24 inches in dimensions, where the diameter is 24 inches. Makes for easy rolling when you want to move it from one spot to another. Height Fully adjustable height and a tough base that can be filled with DRY sand or for the more adventurous, water, even when fully weighted it's fairly easy to tilt and roll bob to another position in the room, while giving an extremely stable bag that will resist the hardest of hitters. Heavy punching bags are a perfect companion for MMA, boxing and other sports. They not only let you work on your power but also help you improve your cardio and practice techniques. The Century BOB (Body Opponent Bag) Torso Training Bag is one of the best training tools though it is not like other heavy bags. In today Century Bob Torso Training Bag Review, we will present to you all the pros and cons of this bag.The great thing as well about the Century Bob is it does have a decent frame and punch area for you to practice on. The other positive is that they have an adjustable frame to make it shorter or higher. (Dimension for the Bob XL range roughly from 5ft – 6ft 5″). And Bob, fortunately, is very generous. He comes with not 1, or 3, but 7 different adjustable heights ranging from 60 inches to 78 inches. Pros: This makes it a fantastic option if you are preparing to fight against a smaller or taller opponent so you can get used to height difference of your opposition. For a little bit extra I would be more inclined to opt for Century BOB XL as the added realism of a longer torso and greater target area means greater variety of available techniques however if purchasing for club use the extra saving might mean being able to stretch to adding a BOB Junior to your equipment range. In 1998, Century introduced the punch bag game-changer in the original – BOB® the Body Opponent Bag. The BOB punch bag was the first freestanding training manikin of its kind and has since evolved into a line of his own, with the BOB® XL, Bobby Bully and VS. BOB®.