What is the BEST Escrima stick?

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Bandit

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I am currently looking for the best Escrima sticks I can get. I have about 20 pairs of different thickness rattan sticks, some hardwoods, and a hardened plastic set. However none of these seem to be really made for combat. The rattan sticks are great...but, has anyone done anything with a weighted end or a hardened point? I am looking for the next best thing to practice my double stick techniques with. I am currently practicing with double short sword combinations and I have to admit the blades worry me a bit. I was thinking along the lines of a set of sticks with a wooden shaft and a weighted pointed tip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Bandit,

If you are looking for sticks that would be suitable for combat try www.kriscutlery.com Get the Kamagong wood sticks. I have a pair and they destroy all other sticks that they encounter. They're also very heavy, so they'll give your forearms a good workout.
 
Bandit, kombat instruments ltd. make the best sticks hey the Dog Brothers use them -the site is bloodsport.com-these are the only sticks we use here after trying all other kinds and we have never had a problem with them. Thanks for your time Nightwing
 
Definitely agree with Nightwing- K.I.L sticks are awesome...I bought a pair in 26" with a thickness of 1 1/4" and they are very strong! And not very expensive either...and like he said, Nick (he's a Dog member) will not sell a stick that he wouldn't use in one of the Dog Brothers gatherings- hell, that's more than good enough for me!
Aside- I have Newt's WA-1 Stick....excellent for walking around looking innocent....also have the kamagong from Kris, except it's cut down to 18" - I gave the smaller piece (8 inches) to my father with a thong on it...but their kamagong is incredible, strong and heavy....hard choice but I still like the KILs for Arnis work (although I've been too busy fencing lately to work much with the sticks :(
 
Hmmm, sounds good. I'll order a couple pairs of Kamagong sticks and see how they do. Thanks.
 
The Dymondwood sticks from Boomer Brothers Batons are harder than any natural wood sticks because they are impregnated with some sort of epoxy-like resin under heat and pressure. Two problems are that they (1) will ruin other sticks, even the best hardwoods and (2) transmit a fair amount of shock to your hands.
 
My teacher told me that the best fighting sticks were bahi. They are not as dense and hard as kamagong, but they are more fibrous, and tougher, less likely to break in a fight.

High grade bahi sticks tend to be a little hard to find though. It is generally considered a second grade hardwood, after kamagong, and thus not as much care is put into making sticks out of it.

For training, nothing beats a good aluminum training sword. Edges2 makes some dandys.
 
I'm very interested in the bahi sticks and the dymondwood sticks. Anyone know a website that sells either of these types of sticks?
 
Originally posted by Bandit
I'm very interested in the bahi sticks and the dymondwood sticks. Anyone know a website that sells either of these types of sticks?
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Boomer Bros. Batons
P.O. Box 1495
Temple City, CA 91780
Phone: (626) 287-0288
E-mail: gbvlboomer@email.msn.com
 
Would these sticks become damaged if they were left in a car, considering the intense heat from daily sunlight exposure? I was planning to keep a pair in my car, or should I just keep a baton in my car instead?
 
Because the dymondwood is impregnated with epoxy-like resin under both heat and pressure, it is pretty impervious to the elements. I've left mine in my trunk on hot So. Cal. days and had no warping, delamination or other problems. They've also gotten wet a few times with no adverse effects.
 
Personally, I prefer kamagong. Grab yourself some 29" kamagong sticks that fit your hand (I use 1" dia.) and give them a whirl (no pun intended :D ). Warning: Unless you have forearms like an orangutan, most fancy twirling routines will go away with 29" long, 1" dia. kamagong sticks. They're heavy!
 
Nothing wrong with the kamagong in my book. I spoke about the dymondwood because it appeared that the question asked about dymondwood and bahi, and I have had only limited experience with bahi. Kamagong is certainly strong, and has a more natural beauty than the dymondwood.
 
DancesWithKnives:

I didn't intend to seem like I was refuting your opinion. I was actually responding to Bandit's original post and throwing in my $0.02.
 
FWIW - Don't forget the Polycarbonate tubing type sticks:D

Myself and other FCMAA members - including Dave Fulton - have been wacking other types of sticks, and the tire dummy with no ill affects so far.

They are lightweight- ergo VERY FAST - seem vibration free and similar to rattan of similar diameter 1" OD.

I have some more HillBilly Mad Scientist Experiments going on and will post them after subjective testing in the live lab.


Be Safe!

Pete Reiff
 
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