The "Bob" Standing Target

[AceHBK]

One word...

E-BAY!!

You can find them for a good amount and shipping with most is not more than $50. I have seen them for around $200 and SOMETIMES maybe sold as much as 20-40 less.

I want one bad but living on the 3rd floor of an apartment I dont think it will happen. I could put it on the patio tho....
hmmm.......

 

[Davejlaw]

The only criticisms I have of the "bob" is that I've seen the nose tear from repeated uppercut strikes to the face. This, however, was on a "bob" in my Hapkido school where it was getting beaten on daily so that could be considered normal wear and tear. The other thing was that if you miss a kick low below the ribs you will kick the plastic tower, ouch. The new "bob" with the groin and shorts area seems much better as this won't ever happen.

 

[Marginal]

I've found that all of the BOBs I've used were MUCH more tippy then wavemasters. Maybe I'm blasting it too hard, but I've knocked them over a few times and I usually move them so much its hard to get a good combo on them. With a wavemaster, I've not had those problems...FWIW.

There is also a hanging version of the BOB. No tippy that way.

 

[MJS]

The "Bob" Standing Target - I just saw one today at the mall in a sporting goods store. I tried a couple of soft heel hands to the hinge of the jaw and nose (it didn't have any water in it). I have to admit that I rather liked the feel of it - I had always considered it something of a gimmick, just an expensive version of the Wavemaster. Now I am considering selling my Wavemaster an purchasing a "Bob". Thoughts? Experiences? Advice?

I've never used one, but visually, it would give you a better idea for target placement.

Mike

 

[tshadowchaser]

Had one given to me a few years ago. I have bt it all over the place and it is still very useable. I like being able to have my students target their techniques with out haveing to hurt each other

 

[Hand Sword]

I always liked "Bob". I like the feeling you get when you strike it, kind of real. I remember people hitting it and getting grossed out by the feel. So, it's a good psychological training tool too.

 

[KenpoBruce2006]

I build my own. They cost way less and I don't feel bad about damaging them. Great training tool.

 

[Flatlander]

I build my own. They cost way less and I don't feel bad about damaging them. Great training tool.

Have any pics?

 

[jgrimm01]

Have any pics?

Ditto here...I'd be interested to see a great home-grown product!

J

 

[IcemanSK]

Doesn't the Bob now come on a wavemaster XXL frame? I would think that would help with the tipping problem. My regular XXL is hard to tip. But maybe I need to train harder .