sparing gear problems

[TallAdam85]

hello

Ok I just got some new foam feet gear today and after we spared in class i notices a few good sized rips. This is my 3rd set of feet gear in the last 2 and half months. Now I know they are ment to be used but I can't afford a new Pair every other week. I just am not sure How they get so beat up so quick and it is just my feet gear. Anyone know where I could get a good pair of feet gear from or what I should do. I also kick alot but I don't think that would cause them to mess up so quick please help me out

thanks

 

[bdparsons]

investing in a good set of leather gear. It can be a little expensive initially, but they last forever. I personally like the open-fingered hand gear for ease of grabbing. Most MA supply companies will carry various brands to choose from.

Hope this helps.

Respects,
Bill Parsons

 

[J-kid]

Try using steal toe boots next time.

 

[kenpoevolution]

Some great sparring gloves and boots are the Century Powerline C-Gear Boots and Gloves (www.centuryma.com). These boots and gloves are made of sofy vinyl and "Clarino Suede". They seem to be a lot stronger than my old foam dipped gear.

 

[Kenpodoc]

Shoe goo works for quick easy repair. It's soft and flexible.

Personally I like the Century Powerline gear it doesn't look fancy but it holds up well.

Jeff

 

[Damian Mavis]

Those foam feet gear are not designed for full contact. Are you using them for full contact? Get the leather ones as someone suggested, they look similar to foam but dont break down.

Damian Mavis
Honour TKD

 

[John Bishop]

Dipped foam gear is notorious for spliting and cracking. For years I have had my students buy the sewn vinyl type of gear. It's about the same price and lasts years.

http://store.yahoo.com/martialartsmart/handgear.html

 

[Shinzu]

i like the vinyl myself. they work well for me

 

[Seig]

I also endorse the century C-Gear kicks and the powerline Kicks. I went to those after destroying just about everything else available. For hand gear, I really like the Tiger Claw TC2000 Tiger's Claw.

 

[tarabos]

i haven't used point sparring gear in a very long time, so i'm probably not the best person to give advice on the best kinds of punches and kicks....but if i was looking for some point gear i would give ringside a serious look. they make vinyl point sparring hand and foot gear.

http://www.ringside.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=ZSHGV BK&variation=&aitem=9&mitem=61

http://www.ringside.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=ZSFGV BK&variation=&aitem=10&mitem=61

 

[TallAdam85]

I was just looking at my ringside catalog

 

[Nightingale]

well.... if you're stuck with the dipped foam... duct tape works wonders...

I'd suggest eventually investing in a good set of leather gear (very expensive, but breathes much better than the vinyl) or the sewn vinyl stuff. either one's better than the foam.

 

[IsshinryuKarateGirl]

I know that I have a pair of sewn vinyl from Century and they're my origional ones. I never have had to buy new sparring gear since I had gotten my first set of gear!

 

[TallAdam85]

thats what i ordered to use for sparing at my school I have gear I use at the school and tourament Gear