I have this same bag, had it for a while. I can see you havent fully filled the bag which is a mistake from my experience. You must fully inflate it with water, to prevent those big folds at the top (eg 0:45). Over time splits will form where there are folds and your bag will start leaking. Mine split between the dark section at the top and the first red ring down, along the apex of the fold. I have tried to patch mine back up, but the damage is done and water sprays out when i am hitting it. Its just a matter of time till it splits further and water gushes out. You must fill the bag to prevent those folds turning into splits. Yes it will make the bag feel harder to punch, but leaving it partially filled will eventually ruin the bag.
Had mine for over a year now hanging in my backyard in the Vegas weather and it’s held up perfect, no complaints at all, I use it for Muay Thai so the longer bag definitely works best for kicks and such
This is all my gym has. It's a typical commercial gym, so I'm not disappointed, but it's definitely not suited for bareknuckle strikes. Feels like punching a water bag. I guess they're meant for gloves, which is fine since I have a pair. Just a word of warning. Had the same feeling hitting a teardrop aqua bag without gloves.
Awesome review, have you ever thought about reviewing the maxxmma Water/Air heavy bag. It looks like an interesting concept but there are not many reviews on it.
I ordered the "Ringside" one and the black one that's 15.5x37 (LD4 for Polyform) was only $76 likely because of too many in that color. Absolute steal for a bag that can weigh that much and take body shots, kicks, etc
I’m afraid not a lot of people will have a choice lol.. I managed to get mine hung up after filling it, but damn, 130+ pounds of water just about ended my ass.. take it from someone who can deadlift and squat around 500, flood your damn house before trying to solo dolo these bad boys lol Like you said.. hang it, and fill it. Barely any water will come out anyways. My ego took more damage than a wet floor ever will.
Carlo your vids are great your boxing form is great,1 question in your honest opinion would you go with the a3 120 pound polyform or the 18” 120 water filled aqua ,for longevity what seems would last longer,keep up the great work,im 68 yrs old and love boxing
yooo! I got a video idea for you because you seem to know a lot about all kinds of boxing equipment and so on. So you have multiple videos of the best boxing gloves of the year and you have one for boxing shoes for wide feet. So my idea "top 10 boxing shoes" because it would give out information in general over boxing shoes and different types of brands to reach out to, which I need but I truly believe others need that as well. :)
Have you ever tried a normal heavy bag shaped aqua bag, I’ve seen some clips of mike Tyson hitting one, you can tell by the impact that it’s filled with water, Mike Tyson Destroys Heavy Bag - Atlantic City part 2 is a water bag
I followed your video of the other style of buoy/aqua bag, and I as well used a chain to hang mine. Would you have any reason against using some sort of high strength rope instead? Or maybe even a ratchet strap of some sort? I know my bag is about 130lb, so it’s not light, but are chains the BEST option in your opinion? I also have a spring, basically the entire setup from the original video.
If you had to recomment one and only one heavy bag for all purpose training in a home gym what would be your choice ? Traditionnal or aqua ? I've been watching some of your vids and as far as I understand your reviews this LD4 can be a good choice, correct ?
Hi, mine is pretty solid to hit and has no sag tbh but i did fill to brim. Yours looks much softer and hand friendly so just wondering how far from the top your bag is filled?
Do you still recommend these? I can't get access to the taylor made versions in the UK. Do you recommend one of these, a polyform a3, or a real aqua training bag? Thanks!
It's literally a piece of boating equipment mate. There's UK companies that sell them. "Hurricane" is the main company, dirt cheap if you buy directly and do some tinkering. Thank me later.
Interesting - I just saw your other video about the round aqua training bag. The difference I see between the round bag and this buoy bag is the stiffness. The round bag was a lot stiffer than this buoy bag. This buoy bag seems floppy and loose. Not firm, at all. Must have something to do with the shape and how the water is contained in that shape. In fact, I noticed in this whole 11 minute video that you never beat the snots out of this buoy bag the way you did with the round aqua bag. Were you trying to not show a major flaw in its' design? Would we get more "real feel" by hitting a pillow hanging from a rope than from this buoy bag?
This is a great bag for body shots, because it is so long. But the reason this bag looks loose is because it is under filled. You can see those big folds at the top of the bag, they wouldnt be there if the bag was fully filled. Those folds will cause the rubber to split over time, ruining the bag (i have the exact same one and it happened to me). Because the split is at the top of the bag, when you hit it water sprays out into your face haha. So it needs to as full as you can get it to prevent those folds. But when you fully fill the bag, it becomes much firmer to hit and harder on the wrists and hands. I am going to buy another one, even though my first one split, i am just going to make sure its inflated properly.
Are you still regularly using this bag and is it a part of your regular training, given that it's easier on your joints and therefore allows more frequent use?
These are NOT Aquabags. These are boat BUOYS. I just saw on another video where the loop that holds the bag tends to break. The problem is people trying to save a dollar by using something for which it wasn't intended. The Aquabag is made to be filled with water and punched. These Polyform BUOYS are meant to be filled with AIR and be a cushion between a boat and a dock. If you fill it with water then it will stretch those holes and they weren't made to be stretched. Save a dollar and have a flooded apartment. The people living below you will understand, right? Oh, the water adapter is probably to partially fill the buoy with water so it floats vertically in the water as a marker for a lobster pot. Just a guess.
Which is why the Aqua Bag (the one ive reviewed and used) is made by Taylor Made buoys under the same material and specs, just rebranded with cool colors and designs. But you already knew that.
@@csquaredboxing The parent company may make both Taylor Made buoys and Aqua Bag but that doesn't mean that they are using the same materials and specs. Ford makes Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (for awhile). There can be overlap in colors but the engineering that goes into a product determines what the specs will be. Aqua Bags are meant to be filled with water, hung and are heavy. That loop hole is designed to withstand that stress. A boat buoy is meant to be filled with air or partially with water. Here's a link to the video where a gym owner is starting to have problems by using buoys for punching bags - th-cam.com/video/B_uBpFkjOb4/w-d-xo.html. It CAN be done but be sure if a leak starts that it's not going to destroy your property or that of people living below you.
We have one in a gym i attend, they are the biggest pile of gimmicked garbage going. Feels like hitting a bowlful of jelly, no snap in the shots whatsoever. It's not even good enough for young kids to use.
i disagree if you buy this one in specific its great for your joints and its pretty hard to move if thats what you want in an aqua bag, it represents hitting more of a body which is great as well instead of a standard sandbag.
Gimmick garbage that Canelo and countless other pro boxers use heavily in their training regimen ? Sure bud. Your gym's bag must be a dud or something.
I have this same bag, had it for a while. I can see you havent fully filled the bag which is a mistake from my experience. You must fully inflate it with water, to prevent those big folds at the top (eg 0:45). Over time splits will form where there are folds and your bag will start leaking. Mine split between the dark section at the top and the first red ring down, along the apex of the fold. I have tried to patch mine back up, but the damage is done and water sprays out when i am hitting it. Its just a matter of time till it splits further and water gushes out.
You must fill the bag to prevent those folds turning into splits. Yes it will make the bag feel harder to punch, but leaving it partially filled will eventually ruin the bag.
I’m 10 months too late but you’re supposed to fill it again with air after water
Had mine for over a year now hanging in my backyard in the Vegas weather and it’s held up perfect, no complaints at all, I use it for Muay Thai so the longer bag definitely works best for kicks and such
nice!
The thumbnail for this video was 🔥 great content bro keep it up 💯 #azboyz
thanks bro
“ I’ll hold the bag my damn self” 😂
This is all my gym has. It's a typical commercial gym, so I'm not disappointed, but it's definitely not suited for bareknuckle strikes. Feels like punching a water bag. I guess they're meant for gloves, which is fine since I have a pair. Just a word of warning. Had the same feeling hitting a teardrop aqua bag without gloves.
That’s crazy, never knew you had a twin brother. (The thumbnail)
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Exactly the one I have; and gives way better than the round one that feels like hitting wet cement. Mahalo
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Great review. I have been using the LD-2 for years. I prefer the greater movement I get out if it when compared to the 3.
good stuff
Tyson liked to use water punching bags because he said it felt more like punching an actual body.
YES.POWAIR POWER FROM RINGSIDE
agreed
I ordered mine from Amazon It was supposed to be a ringside bag and I got this one but I love it
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Awesome review, have you ever thought about reviewing the maxxmma Water/Air heavy bag. It looks like an interesting concept but there are not many reviews on it.
thanks and yes i might do the review
good review bro
thanks
I ordered the "Ringside" one and the black one that's 15.5x37 (LD4 for Polyform) was only $76 likely because of too many in that color. Absolute steal for a bag that can weigh that much and take body shots, kicks, etc
Nice!
I got a similar bag around a month ago and I'm wondering if I'll need to change the water eventually
If You fill it up with a ice chest under neath, or something to catch water. You will be all good, and not have to hoist that 120+ lbs. 🥊
I’m afraid not a lot of people will have a choice lol.. I managed to get mine hung up after filling it, but damn, 130+ pounds of water just about ended my ass.. take it from someone who can deadlift and squat around 500, flood your damn house before trying to solo dolo these bad boys lol
Like you said.. hang it, and fill it. Barely any water will come out anyways. My ego took more damage than a wet floor ever will.
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I wish someone would make a cushion wrap custom for this, I have one and hitting with knuckles is arthritis city
Would you use both the nazo and this bag in the same training session? 4 rounds each
yeah i would
I love your videos
thank you
Do the creases on the buoy damage gloves at all?
Carlo your vids are great your boxing form is great,1 question in your honest opinion would you go with the a3 120 pound polyform or the 18” 120 water filled aqua ,for longevity what seems would last longer,keep up the great work,im 68 yrs old and love boxing
Thanks brother I would go with the ld4
yooo! I got a video idea for you because you seem to know a lot about all kinds of boxing equipment and so on. So you have multiple videos of the best boxing gloves of the year and you have one for boxing shoes for wide feet. So my idea "top 10 boxing shoes" because it would give out information in general over boxing shoes and different types of brands to reach out to, which I need but I truly believe others need that as well. :)
for sure
@@csquaredboxing HOW MANY GLOVES YOU HAVE??
Have you ever tried a normal heavy bag shaped aqua bag, I’ve seen some clips of mike Tyson hitting one, you can tell by the impact that it’s filled with water, Mike Tyson Destroys Heavy Bag - Atlantic City part 2 is a water bag
I HAVE THE LD3 YELLOW COLOR.GREAT BAG!!!
AWESOME!!
Nice review Carlos do you think the aquabag sensor will work on this bag.
it wont
I followed your video of the other style of buoy/aqua bag, and I as well used a chain to hang mine. Would you have any reason against using some sort of high strength rope instead? Or maybe even a ratchet strap of some sort? I know my bag is about 130lb, so it’s not light, but are chains the BEST option in your opinion? I also have a spring, basically the entire setup from the original video.
chains with a shackle for the hole mount on top
Check out different colors if you order one, can save 30 bucks going with white or yellow
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Hey men great video. How many kg weight this water bag with full Water??
If you had to recomment one and only one heavy bag for all purpose training in a home gym what would be your choice ? Traditionnal or aqua ? I've been watching some of your vids and as far as I understand your reviews this LD4 can be a good choice, correct ?
Me personally, the Nazo 135 lb bag
@@csquaredboxing thank you for answering ! keep on doing vids, they are great !
hey carlo question which aqua bag do you think is better for uppercuts this one or a teardrop shape one
The tear drop shape
Hi, mine is pretty solid to hit and has no sag tbh but i did fill to brim. Yours looks much softer and hand friendly so just wondering how far from the top your bag is filled?
Until it weeped out of hole
Is the fill hole threading the same as the aqua bag / Taylor made bags? If so, would the aqua bag sensor work with the LD4?
Different threads
Do you still recommend these? I can't get access to the taylor made versions in the UK. Do you recommend one of these, a polyform a3, or a real aqua training bag? Thanks!
It's literally a piece of boating equipment mate. There's UK companies that sell them. "Hurricane" is the main company, dirt cheap if you buy directly and do some tinkering. Thank me later.
@@michaellane9579 will look into it, thanks!
Thought I was gonna see 2 Carlo's cause of the thumbnail. 😅😅
haha
Interesting - I just saw your other video about the round aqua training bag. The difference I see between the round bag and this buoy bag is the stiffness. The round bag was a lot stiffer than this buoy bag. This buoy bag seems floppy and loose. Not firm, at all. Must have something to do with the shape and how the water is contained in that shape. In fact, I noticed in this whole 11 minute video that you never beat the snots out of this buoy bag the way you did with the round aqua bag. Were you trying to not show a major flaw in its' design? Would we get more "real feel" by hitting a pillow hanging from a rope than from this buoy bag?
This is a great bag for body shots, because it is so long. But the reason this bag looks loose is because it is under filled. You can see those big folds at the top of the bag, they wouldnt be there if the bag was fully filled. Those folds will cause the rubber to split over time, ruining the bag (i have the exact same one and it happened to me). Because the split is at the top of the bag, when you hit it water sprays out into your face haha. So it needs to as full as you can get it to prevent those folds. But when you fully fill the bag, it becomes much firmer to hit and harder on the wrists and hands. I am going to buy another one, even though my first one split, i am just going to make sure its inflated properly.
Are you still regularly using this bag and is it a part of your regular training, given that it's easier on your joints and therefore allows more frequent use?
Yes it’s part of the rotation and easier on joints for sure
These are NOT Aquabags. These are boat BUOYS. I just saw on another video where the loop that holds the bag tends to break. The problem is people trying to save a dollar by using something for which it wasn't intended. The Aquabag is made to be filled with water and punched. These Polyform BUOYS are meant to be filled with AIR and be a cushion between a boat and a dock. If you fill it with water then it will stretch those holes and they weren't made to be stretched. Save a dollar and have a flooded apartment. The people living below you will understand, right? Oh, the water adapter is probably to partially fill the buoy with water so it floats vertically in the water as a marker for a lobster pot. Just a guess.
Which is why the Aqua Bag (the one ive reviewed and used) is made by Taylor Made buoys under the same material and specs, just rebranded with cool colors and designs. But you already knew that.
@@csquaredboxing The parent company may make both Taylor Made buoys and Aqua Bag but that doesn't mean that they are using the same materials and specs. Ford makes Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (for awhile). There can be overlap in colors but the engineering that goes into a product determines what the specs will be. Aqua Bags are meant to be filled with water, hung and are heavy. That loop hole is designed to withstand that stress. A boat buoy is meant to be filled with air or partially with water. Here's a link to the video where a gym owner is starting to have problems by using buoys for punching bags - th-cam.com/video/B_uBpFkjOb4/w-d-xo.html. It CAN be done but be sure if a leak starts that it's not going to destroy your property or that of people living below you.
The guy that posted that video admitted in the comments he didn't use a spring. I've had the smaller version of this and it's held up very well.
I have this bag I love it
nice
Could you link the size of the shackle you need? Thanks!
What is the weight of the ld4 when filled with water? mahalos🤙🏽
Polyform ld4 aqua bag how would I place an order
Hi carlo could you do a review on TM Boxeo headguard please
i’ll check it out
How much does the bag weigh bro?
is there any aqua bags that you can kick? and what are the best bags to practice heavy kicks?
You can kick any Aqua bag
@@csquaredboxing do you every practice kicks on aqua bags or do you use like a muay thai bag. Which bags do you prefer doing kicks on??
Do you get feedback from the bag with boxing gloves?
Yes
@@csquaredboxing thank you
Magkano po yung presiyo
How much is this bag
Prices have gone up on these
Yup
Will it increase punching power
No
@@csquaredboxing so it's no use in me spending my money
How much does it weigh think about buy it
100 lbs
Does it have a strong rubber smell?
yes it does
DID YOU INFLATE IT OR JUST YOU FILL IT WITH WATER?
water
@@csquaredboxing how
dang being canadian sucks for buying this
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Try West Marine.
man used shadow clone jitsu for the thumbnail
lol
Everlast Hydrostrike is 1000x better
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ANOTHER GREAT CHOICE
lmao. thanks for sharing
You bet
You didn't punch it once?! Argh.
th-cam.com/video/MPN_6X6UesA/w-d-xo.html
Hit the bag dummy
No I’m good
LMAOOO
We have one in a gym i attend, they are the biggest pile of gimmicked garbage going. Feels like hitting a bowlful of jelly, no snap in the shots whatsoever. It's not even good enough for young kids to use.
ok whatever you say
@@csquaredboxing would you actually choose this over a proper heavy bag
i disagree if you buy this one in specific its great for your joints and its pretty hard to move if thats what you want in an aqua bag, it represents hitting more of a body which is great as well instead of a standard sandbag.
Gimmick garbage that Canelo and countless other pro boxers use heavily in their training regimen ? Sure bud. Your gym's bag must be a dud or something.
@@Obijuan841 Canelo uses a waterbag but how many dont?