Looking for a Bong!

[CDKJudoka]

Now that I have your attention... KMA practitioners will know what I mean, for all others, it's a Bo Staff.

I am a big guy, 6'3" and about 240 lbs, and I am looking for a good staff that is heavy. I want to train with the heavier staff so my forms, and other things I do with it, will be faster and more precise. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what material I should get. Mind you, I do spar with the Staff at medium to full contact so that is a big consideration, as i don't want anything that will break, or break my uke.

Thanks guys.

 

[Big Don]

SO, more hit him with the bong than lets hit off of the bong...

 

[CDKJudoka]

LOL! basically!!

 

[bluekey88]

White oak, Ash or hickory would be my recomendations for material...not sure where to get them in other than rough cut form though.

 

[hkfuie]

I have a walnut staff I used to use for practice when I trained weapons. But we'd use the bamboo ones for sparring. The heavier ones are harder to stop (i.e. use control). I just got mine at a martial arts supply store.

 

[David Weatherly]

Try Mark Taylor at this link:

http://www.bostaff.com/

He makes custom staffs and will work in just about any kind of wood from domestic to exotic.
I ordered one from him a couple of years ago and the quality is outstanding.

David

 

[CDKJudoka]

Thanks for the link. That is going on my Christmas list.