How to Buy a Competition Bo Staff...
The first thing you should do is figure out what your skill level is and what your budget is. Check out this next video below - If you just want to get started and have no money, head on over to a hardware store such as Home Depot, Lowes or Maynards. They have something that will get you started. This guy in the video shows you how to get a staff there for around $6.
Then, you've got your next level of staff. The mid-range staff. There are plenty of tapered or non-tapered options, color options and height options available. I have noticed these ranging in price between $20 and $70. I'll have to cover this in more depth because this price range encompasses the majority of offerings.
Finally, you've got the true competition Bo Staff! This is where it's at! Stronger, lighter, flashier! Plan on spending $100 or so, refining your skill and then getting noticed! The cool thing is, at that price point, you may even be able to customize the color scheme.
Then, you've got your next level of staff. The mid-range staff. There are plenty of tapered or non-tapered options, color options and height options available. I have noticed these ranging in price between $20 and $70. I'll have to cover this in more depth because this price range encompasses the majority of offerings.
Finally, you've got the true competition Bo Staff! This is where it's at! Stronger, lighter, flashier! Plan on spending $100 or so, refining your skill and then getting noticed! The cool thing is, at that price point, you may even be able to customize the color scheme.
What Size Do I Get?
The experts I consulted all say it's your preference, but, 3 inches taller than you seems to be the most common answer. I've had several people tell me they like the Bo staff to be in the middle of their forehead.
Tapered Vs. Straight?
This is more of a strength issue. The tapered Bo staff is lighter, losing some strength. Straight Bo's are heavier. If you are going to compete, unless you want a more traditional look or need extra strength, go for a tapered Bo.
What Material is Best?
For competition, the graphite competition Bo staff should offer the lightest, strongest and flashiest combination. This is also the most fragile. Be careful. If you're just starting out, you may not be ready for a high-end competition bo staff!
So Much More to Post!
I'm going to add some content here about the differences between the price and competitive levels of Bo staff as well as get into the competition versions much more. Clearly, I recommend having an expensive nice staff so that you experience all the benefits - lightweight (faster), colorful (gets noticed more) and stronger (better materials last longer).
Ok, until next time!
Ok, until next time!
To buy or not to buy...
Hi! I have an update for you. On a personal note, I still have not purchased my own bo staff. What I realized is a few things. First off, I do not like taking my bo staff back and forth to the school. I would much prefer to have two staffs and leave one at the school if I could.
Secondly, I don't think I would buy the most expensive one when just starting out. I imagined having the top of the line bo staff right away when I first started. Now, I think I will get a medium to high-quality competition bo staff now but get the really snazzy lightweight one later when I am a bit better.
Why you ask? I've been dropping my bo staff every time I practice. I think I'll break a top of the line bo staff if I had one. What's your strategy? Please leave a comment!!!
Secondly, I don't think I would buy the most expensive one when just starting out. I imagined having the top of the line bo staff right away when I first started. Now, I think I will get a medium to high-quality competition bo staff now but get the really snazzy lightweight one later when I am a bit better.
Why you ask? I've been dropping my bo staff every time I practice. I think I'll break a top of the line bo staff if I had one. What's your strategy? Please leave a comment!!!