Hey Guys, First off, I have searched the forums. However, most of the information was out of date, or didn't fully answer my questions. 1. I'd like to know what full body kicking shield you recommend. I am also looking to get a thai heavy bag and some regular thai pads. I throw a lot of "hard" kicks, and I am accustomed to (kicking and holding) an 8 inch thick kicking shield. However, the bag is no longer made, and while the padding is fantastic, the handles were absolute trash. Most of the full body kicking shields I see are 5 inches or less, and unless that material is extremely high density, I don't think it will cut it for full force kicks. (Maybe roundhouses, but not for straight line kicks.) 2. I'm also looking for a good set of Thai Pads for $60 or less. I might spend $100 on them, but they would have to be fantastic pads that would last for 10 years of constant abuse. 3. I want to get some of the curved punching mitts, but I haven't found them anywhere for a decent price. (Say $35, $40) I would appreciate your insight and vast knowledge good sirs! :icon_chee
Thai pads wise I have the red standard ones of these.Lotta love for them,they still look like new.Heavy though. Thai Pads - KO Fightgear
and Title have curved mitts in your range... TITLE Boxing Punch Mitts from Title Boxing as do ringside Punch Mitts - Ringside.com
There looks to be at least 2 shields on here that might be what you're looking for: Grappling Gear at Combatsports.com
First off, thanks guys. I appreciate your time. Has anyone used any of the full body kicking shields from combat sports? They all look like they are no more than 5 inches thick, even the $100 beast. The handles look much tougher, but I don't want to be breaking someone's ribs when I wail on them. Does anyone have experience with them, or know anything about the padding? The site didn't list the dimensions.
If the guy is holding it right then breaking ribs isn't an issue, I've heard alot of good things about the combat sports gear, but I haven't had the opportunity to try it myself sadly.
This is what I have and it works great. Big Pad from Combatsports.com We us it only for leg kicks for the most though and use the thai pads in combination with the body protector below for body kicks, which is also what most muay thai trainers use. This also works great for mitt work involving bodyshots. Advanced Super Body Protector at Ringside.com
Kicking Pads with Buckle Arm Lock Size XL - KPL01XL - eBay (item 160130664147 end time Jun-16-08 20:55:15 PDT) New High Performance Mantis Punch Mitts by Everlast - eBay (item 300226986230 end time May-28-08 18:52:15 PDT) check these.The twins thai pads.We have used them at my gym for many years with no problem.
