enough with the cheap gear

integrityma · 05-23-2008, 09:23 PM

What equipment suppliers does everyone use? My curriculum is mostly built on training the body to be profficient so we use alot of gear. My problem is that most martial arts supply companies tend to carry only low grade products. I can't get decent boxing gloves or even bag gloves from a martial arts distributor. The gloves they have would be laughed out of every gym i've been to. I know where to get good thai pads at retail prices, but can't find anything wholesale that isnt a cheap mockery of the real thing. Training knives are almost worthless when coming from these distributors, and things like batons are only the cheap throw aways. I find myself having to get my gear from five different companies. anyone able to point me to a high quality distributor that deals in focus mitts, bag gloves, shields, training knives, pepper spray, batons, kubatons, air softs, protective gear? help please

Joe Hubbard · 05-27-2008, 11:27 AM

This is always tough if you are a discerning instructor, but have you tried I & I Sports. They are not perfect, but are closer than most. The only problem for me is that their international distribution sucks, so it’s a hassle to get their stuff sent to the UK. If you’re stateside, give them a look.

Out

Joe

fayd · 06-08-2008, 08:39 PM

Fairtex

Title Boxing Equipment: Punching bags, boxing gloves, boxing gear & boxing supplies at discount prices.

Kombat Instruments, Ltd.

EDGES2, INC.

Kali Knives.com - Your premier source for Martial Arts Training Knives

Kali Gear - Making you battle ready - Equipment for Kali and Pencak Silat

Keen Edge Knives, The Leading Edge in Training Knives for Police, Military & Martial Arts

Knives at Knife Center

Hope this helps ...train well

bodhisattva · 06-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by integrityma

What equipment suppliers does everyone use? My curriculum is mostly built on training the body to be profficient so we use alot of gear. My problem is that most martial arts supply companies tend to carry only low grade products. I can't get decent boxing gloves or even bag gloves from a martial arts distributor. The gloves they have would be laughed out of every gym i've been to. I know where to get good thai pads at retail prices, but can't find anything wholesale that isnt a cheap mockery of the real thing. Training knives are almost worthless when coming from these distributors, and things like batons are only the cheap throw aways. I find myself having to get my gear from five different companies. anyone able to point me to a high quality distributor that deals in focus mitts, bag gloves, shields, training knives, pepper spray, batons, kubatons, air softs, protective gear? help please

Ringside

Fairtex

Windy

Reyes

If you buy a lot of gear, you should see about becoming a Ringside rep. I don't think it takes much to become one and then you get the ringside discount.

I've had great service from them, too. Quick and cheap delivery.

Those above names should be quality in all regards.

-Dwayne

bad_boxer · 07-13-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodhisattva

Ringside

Fairtex

Windy

Reyes

If you buy a lot of gear, you should see about becoming a Ringside rep. I don't think it takes much to become one and then you get the ringside discount.

I've had great service from them, too. Quick and cheap delivery.

Those above names should be quality in all regards.

-Dwayne

These brands buy quality stock from manufacturers, they care for there goodwill.
As other non-branded wholesalers, they also buy from manufacturers and some wholesalers have there own production units based in Asia. But the difference is that some make profits and some mantain there name in the market.
What do you say????The more you spend the more perfect you get.

Scott Bolinger · 07-23-2008, 04:34 AM

I buy from a variaty of stores and manufactures.

Ringside.com
Title
combatsports

Combat sports is a syster busyness of ringside, there synthtic gloves are quality and last a long time. Both title and ringside gloves are confertable as well as there coaches mitts. But if you have your own gym, get you a whole sale account.

bad_boxer · 07-23-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Bolinger

I buy from a variaty of stores and manufactures.

Ringside.com
Title
combatsports

Combat sports is a syster busyness of ringside, there synthtic gloves are quality and last a long time. Both title and ringside gloves are confertable as well as there coaches mitts. But if you have your own gym, get you a whole sale account.

Which country manufacturers do you have?

Scott Bolinger · 07-23-2008, 08:12 PM

this would be USA

05-23-2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
integrityma Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	enough with the cheap gear What equipment suppliers does everyone use? My curriculum is mostly built on training the body to be profficient so we use alot of gear. My problem is that most martial arts supply companies tend to carry only low grade products. I can't get decent boxing gloves or even bag gloves from a martial arts distributor. The gloves they have would be laughed out of every gym i've been to. I know where to get good thai pads at retail prices, but can't find anything wholesale that isnt a cheap mockery of the real thing. Training knives are almost worthless when coming from these distributors, and things like batons are only the cheap throw aways. I find myself having to get my gear from five different companies. anyone able to point me to a high quality distributor that deals in focus mitts, bag gloves, shields, training knives, pepper spray, batons, kubatons, air softs, protective gear? help please

05-27-2008, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joe Hubbard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 78	This is always tough if you are a discerning instructor, but have you tried I & I Sports. They are not perfect, but are closer than most. The only problem for me is that their international distribution sucks, so it’s a hassle to get their stuff sent to the UK. If you’re stateside, give them a look. Out Joe __________________ Aim For Peace, Prepare For War www.functionalfighting.com

07-23-2008, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Bolinger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 273	I buy from a variaty of stores and manufactures. Ringside.com Title combatsports Combat sports is a syster busyness of ringside, there synthtic gloves are quality and last a long time. Both title and ringside gloves are confertable as well as there coaches mitts. But if you have your own gym, get you a whole sale account. __________________ Author of "WarriorRage KickBoxing by Scott Bolinger" www.WarriorRage.com President of The WarriorRage KickBoxing Federation www.wrkf.us

07-23-2008, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scott Bolinger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 273	this would be USA __________________ Author of "WarriorRage KickBoxing by Scott Bolinger" www.WarriorRage.com President of The WarriorRage KickBoxing Federation www.wrkf.us

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06-08-2008, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
fayd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45	Fairtex Title Boxing Equipment: Punching bags, boxing gloves, boxing gear & boxing supplies at discount prices. Kombat Instruments, Ltd. EDGES2, INC. Kali Knives.com - Your premier source for Martial Arts Training Knives Kali Gear - Making you battle ready - Equipment for Kali and Pencak Silat Keen Edge Knives, The Leading Edge in Training Knives for Police, Military & Martial Arts Knives at Knife Center Hope this helps ...train well

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