With machined grips positioned perfectly on this durable metal bo, you can be sure that you'll have a solid hold as you swing and strike with force. var notice = document.getElementById("cptch_time_limit_notice_97"); Our Night Watchman Bo Staff is constructed of high impact-resistant polypropylene that will take a beating for years without wearing down. I’m 5’1” looking to get a tapered 5′ bo staff but am unsure of material. Spring loaded deployment, streamlined centre trigger area, detachable at the center, and including a unique new telescopic design with impact zones at the end.Coupled Retracted length 29 inchesCoupled Extended length 51 inchesSingle side 1 Retracted length 14-1/4 inchesSingle side 1 Extended length 25-1/4 inchesSingle side 2 Retracted length 17-3/4inchesSingle side 2 Extended length 28-3/4Diameter at center 1-3/8 inchesDiameter at ends 1-1/2 inchesTotal Weight 3.96 lbsSee impact testing at https://youtu.be/_qrDInVxgTY. Do you have some favorite staff vendor/model for such use case? I have already ordered one Bo staff from Amazon, red oak, 183cm long, 3,2cm thick, straight, no idea if it will suit my needs, what you think? Ideally, it should be slightly shorter than you. If I strike an opponent extremely hard it will bounce back and always be ready for the next strike. I just edited the post. P.S. Hi Stephanie, I originally wrote this post back in 2012. I would get a white wood lotus, or an oak or ash bo.

I have been attacked several times by herd of dogs and also by bunch of ghetto criminals, they are just waiting for someone passing by. I’m new to all this and was looking into purchasing a bo. We’ll see us in the training sessions. Or a 6ft. But, if you have a custom staff, as long as it is within 3-4” inches of your own height, you should be just fine. 99. 1 hour ago, C++ |

Glows pretty bright.

1 hour ago, HTML | K, I have some Ultimate Bo students that you will meet in the GMAU Bo community that discuss their handmade or ordered staffs. That staff should suit your needs for now. Ideally, it should be slightly shorter than you.

The Bo Staff is flexible and I like it that way.

All rights reserved. I know there are many types and different woods, but can you tell me an approximate weight?

A 6′ will be perfect in your situation. A graphite or white wood lotus bo would probably work well! New Weapon Wednesday! I’m a beginner and I was wondering about the practical use of the portable bo that extends or a regular bo for learning? They have mentioned black locust or hickory. I would get a a 4.5′ white wood lotus bo.