Question 1

Is this available without the bob attachment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, look for the Versys 3 and 2 (VS.3 and VS.2 respectively)

Question 2

Are the arms adjustable or spring loaded for movement?

Accepted Answer

The arms are fixed in place, but they have a degree of springiness to them and appear to be stuffed with a dense memory foam. The leather wrapping the lower body and the arms keeps everything in place and so far has proven to be quite durable.

The arm positions are ok. The guard is not very good but the point is to be able to hit the dummy. You can practice wing chun style trapping against the arms, the foam springs the arms back reasonably well and provides a little resistance.  You can also practice throws with a high degree of confidence in the leather body wrapping.

I think movable arms would be an improvement, but I am not sure the best way to accomplish that. All in all, I really like this thing.

Question 3

Is it possible to practice takedowns on this or is it just for striking?

Accepted Answer

Just for striking.

Question 4

How does this hold up to Muay Thai style leg kicks? Those legs don’t look too sturdy.

Accepted Answer

The leg structure is skinnier than the VS. 3 (the one with the legs but a simple cylinder top half). They seem strong enough for me, but I've only had mine for less than a year, and it's just been me, not an entire dojo's worth of students, so I can't speak to the longevity of the product.

Our dojo has had a VS.3 for quite a few years now, and while it's "groin" joints broke internally, and the sandbag feet ruptured and needed repaired with a couple rolls worth of gorilla tape, it's still very functional, and I have no reason to expect different from the VS.BOB.

Quirky difference between the VS.BOB and the VS.3 (and the VS.2): The VS.BOB's legs are connected by three sand-bag compartments (the sandbags are removable for filling and I guess repair, but the connecting "tubes" are sewn into the "feet"). This makes practicing leg sweeps disappointing, because you can't kick "through" the leg the way you can with the other legged models. You can do throws and such, including those that include a leg sweep, but if you're not also manipulating the torso, you're just kicking a padded leg-bag. Not a bad thing, just a different thing. I think they made the changes (thinner legs, connected by sandbags) because people wanted the BOB torso, but it looked stupid on top of the VS.3 legs which are the size of Strongman winners' legs, but the skinny legs were too flimsy without the support. Just the exchange you get for the human target torso.

Age range	Adult
Color	Black, Red
Size	L
League	MMA
Material type	Synthetic Leather
Outer material	Vinyl
Sport	boxing;;karate;;kickboxing;;mixed martial arts;;m
Brand	Century
Manufacturer	Century
Item model number	101694
Product Dimensions	60.96 x 60.96 x 175.26 cm; 16.78 kg
ASIN	B08C81NFJF

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