I just bought my first bo. My sensei recommended a rattan bo about six feet long. There are some in the dojo, but he does suggest strongly that people buy their own. My style is Isshinryu.
So I bought a bo from Tiger Claw, and I have to say, I'm underwhelmed. It's warped, it's very light, and it bends like crazy. It even has a label on it that says "not to be used for sparring." Uh, what else would I use it for - not to mention, how about putting that on the website? Oops, I'm ranting, nevermind.
Anyway, I'm looking for a bo that I can use for sparring in the dojo. Hard enough to take knocks, heavier than this ultra-light rattan bo I bought from Tiger Claw. I looked online for 'premium bo staffs' and found some nice ones, but not at $85 USD each, thanks. I'm looking to spend about $25 to $30 USD.
Any thoughts?
So I bought a bo from Tiger Claw, and I have to say, I'm underwhelmed. It's warped, it's very light, and it bends like crazy. It even has a label on it that says "not to be used for sparring." Uh, what else would I use it for - not to mention, how about putting that on the website? Oops, I'm ranting, nevermind.
Anyway, I'm looking for a bo that I can use for sparring in the dojo. Hard enough to take knocks, heavier than this ultra-light rattan bo I bought from Tiger Claw. I looked online for 'premium bo staffs' and found some nice ones, but not at $85 USD each, thanks. I'm looking to spend about $25 to $30 USD.
Any thoughts?