Expert: Alan Kahn - 6/25/2007

Question
I was given a heavy bag by a friend, brackets and all, but my apartment ceiling and supports will not hold the weight (and were not sure if we want to pay for the repair just in case). My question is. What can i do to make it a stand up bag. A steal pole through the middle with some sandbags or something?  Just not wanting to pay a ton of money. Broke college kid here!!

Answer
HI Kyle,

Man, that's a tough question.  I don't know that I have ever seen a hanging bag converted to a standing bag. There are lots of varieties of standing bags,
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http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=24847

http://store.titleboxing.com/heavy-bags-freestanding-bags.html

but drilling out the center of the bag and keeping it anchored on the pole would really be a challenge.
I wish I could help you out on that but I have never modified a bag like that, nor have I ever seen it done or used on like that.  

Sorry I can't help you out of this jam. The repair of the walls or ceiling could be more than buying a professionally made free standing HB, so I would not suggest trying to hang the one you have if you believe the apartment won't hold it.  

Good luck with your predicament. again, sorry I can't offer any constructive insight.

Alan Kahn