Spec me: Muay Thai

PermaChanged · 5 Jun 2017 at 11:00

I’m planning to head to Thailand to spend 12 nights in a Thai Boxing facility, I’ve never done anything like this before but am really looking forward to the experience!

To save me having to buy out there I’m after recommendations for gloves, wrist wraps and ankle guards from anyone with a bit of knowledge. This will be all training and sparring related so not gloves for an actual fight, I’m around 100kg at the moment so I assume 16oz or bigger gloves? What brands are a solid bet?

reiyushin · 6 Jun 2017 at 10:11

It's been a while since I've used my gear but hayabusa makes some great kit. It's a little more pricey than it used to be from what I recall but it is solid and durable.

You could also contact the place you're going to and see what they recommend, they may also be able to provide it.

Good luck by the way, it looks like an incredible experience.

PermaChanged · 6 Jun 2017 at 11:09

Cheers Reiyushin, I'll take a look at the Hayabusa kit! I know Twins and Fairtex come highly recommended too but they seem to cost a little more than I'd like to spend.

The camp itself does sell gear, but it seems to be own branded, and almost too cheap to be any good?

http://www.rawaimuaythai.com/prices/muay-thai-gear-shop/

Chonky · 6 Jun 2017 at 15:13

Have a look at http://www.fightstorepro.com, I'm possibly going to order some new shin guards and thai pads and their YouTube channel is really useful for gear comparison: https://www.youtube.com/user/fightstoremmauk/videos
I'm a fan of Fairtex kit and have been using them (anklets, shin guards, gloves, thai pads) for over 15 years, but I may move over to Danger Equipment Evolution (silly name) shin guards.

PermaChanged · 6 Jun 2017 at 16:20

Perfect, thanks Chonky! That website looks great.

Rannoch · 6 Jun 2017 at 16:21

Is this in Bangkok mate?

PermaChanged · 6 Jun 2017 at 16:42

No, it's in Khao Lak, about an hour away from Phuket airport - I don't intend to wear a cup so I hope not to Bangkok.

http://www.rawaimuaythai.com/

Jon33 · 6 Jun 2017 at 17:31

I have some Boon gloves which in a 16oz are a bit tighter with a longer cuff than others which I why I prefered them. Other brands like Twins and Fairtex are fairly common.

Rannoch · 6 Jun 2017 at 17:37

Looks good, enjoy..