G and S belly pad

[Ryukyu Damashi]

Originally Posted by firstDan

wonder if that's why they're made so stiff. kind of similar to how thai headgear is harder because of the shins and elbows you take to the head.

Thai's are not throwing elbows at each other when sparring with head gear on. Pretty much the only time I have seen Thai's sparring with head gear is when they punch spar.

[firstDan]

Interesting, I didn't know that. So why is Thai headgear generally stiffer/denser?

Originally Posted by Ryukyu Damashi

Thai's are not throwing elbows at each other when sparring with head gear on. Pretty much the only time I have seen Thai's sparring with head gear is when they punch spar.

[nomilkforsanta]

Originally Posted by firstDan

Funny, I have that one actually. IMO it's pretty stiff, but I don't have much experience with belly pads.

does the air dome really effect impact reduction?

[firstDan]

Somewhat; instead of feeling it right where you get hit, it disperses the shock around the dome. It's not as significant a reduction like how it is in the air mitts. The air mitts push air to dissipate the force. This dome just spreads the force out.

Originally Posted by nomilkforsanta

does the air dome really effect impact reduction?

[SoapyJake]

Originally Posted by nomilkforsanta

no, helping a friend open his in Mountain View California.

Sorry for going off topic, but who is your friend and where is the gym located in MV?

[nomilkforsanta]

Originally Posted by SoapyJake

Sorry for going off topic, but who is your friend and where is the gym located in MV?

Ryan Roy, he is starting a Muay Thai program at Leo Serao gym for now. He fought and trained out of Fairtex and worked their for many years at the Mountain View, Daily City and SF Fairtex. If you have any questions PM me or ask on here.



This is him at Claudio Franca gym, where was teaching for a few months before setting up shop at Leo Sereo's gym.




some pics from the new place.

[rskbreaker]

Originally Posted by nomilkforsanta

Does anybody here happen to know the guys at G and S? I'm looking for 7 belly pads and I was hoping we could workout a bulk/gym rate.
http://gsboxing.com/details.php?iD=70-0-0-82

I've only been there a handful of times, the owner has always been friendly. You should give him a call and see what he can do for you. I don't know how much lower you can go on $35.00 belly pad.

Originally Posted by Markovich

the leather is great, and the craftsmanship is good too.
the only think I would have to say about it, if you have a waist bigger than 40 inches your S.O.L the waistband runs a little small.

Agree with Markovich, they do run a little small. Just wanted to add that the padding is thick and dense. I have pictures posted somewhere. I'll try to dig them up.

Originally Posted by PsychoTic415

Kinda off topic, but does anyone know about the G&S gloves? wouldnt mind picking up some lace ups for bag work

They have so many more gloves than what is shown on the site. Next time I'm there, I'm going to ask if I can take picture of the stuff he has available. Do you have a specific pair your interested in?