Best nunchaku for indoor use?

[joslat]

Hi there,

Reading some of the reviews I searched for one important topic, which I could not find so I am writting this post - I can guess most of us train indoors and we should have one (or two) indoor nunchakus for indoor use.
So, my point is: which one is better and why? Maybe that is too much to ask but joining everybody's opinion we might get a bit closer to it..
I will bring forward some points and then we can get your thoughts on them.
1. External Material.
2. Construction.
3. diameter shape (round or octogonal)
4. Chain, Cord or other
5. Weight
6. Manufacturer

1-For point 1, material, I've seen Foam, Dense Foam, "Action Flex", the EVA from Silver Fire, and some other.. The looks of the "Action Flex" look amazing but not sure if they're worth as they're 10x other's in price.
I have only had some dense foam ones with great grasping feeling.

2.-For the 2nd, Construction, I must blame all the general training foam chucks as all are made of a very bad plastic core which is easily broken on impact & also is very light. It is anyway "hollow" and sometimes of easy access so it could be filled with beans, sand, wood or anything..  the Silver fire ones look they're made of one piece but I don't like the fact that they seem flexible.. if anybody could bring some knowledge or share their experience, it would be great.

3.-For the 3. Diameter, I guess that for freestyle, round is better. This way we don't lose time in grasping it correctly or adjusting the hand.

4.- Chain, cord or other, I'd suggest cord for training ones - foam ones -  as they're extremely light, all the weight goes to the chain and that's a strange feeling, they end without any balance . But what is the best cord? 2 cords as usual? there are chucks with 4 cords like pro-chucks? or anybody's tested the Action flex? it looks like a pretty big cord... or the cord from the black rosewood nunchakus from Silver Fire..

5.- Weight - the usual would be a 100gr to 200 gr (0.25lb to 0.5lb) as the wood ones range from 300gr to 500gr, sometimes more. is this allright or would you fill it up with some material so it gets more close to the real thing? if so, what would you do? My first thought is to fill it up with something that doesn't move, like wood.. can you tell your experiences with sand & other ways of increasing the weight?

6.- Manufacturer. Would you recommend any specialized manufacturer?

I think that's all, thanks in advance!

[Saverok]

I don't have any indoor nunchaku. I didn't like foam and I still don't like it. Walls in my room looks like I have wild animal under my bed, but it's very helpfull in teaching yourself control on nunchaku when you have TV next to you and computer behind. Find place outdoor where you can train without problems, beacause foam can teach you bad habits. If you're begginer the best manufacturer for you is... you You know best what length of sticks and cord or chain you need. Made some wooden chucks and then change cord and sticks length and find these dimensions that are best for you. When you train some time you will know what you prefer and then you should think about buying chucks. But if you really can't train outdoor I think normal cheap foam chux will be enough for you.

[joslat]

I don't have any indoor nunchaku. I didn't like foam and I still don't like it. Walls in my room looks like I have wild animal under my bed, but it's very helpfull in teaching yourself control on nunchaku when you have TV next to you and computer behind. Find place outdoor where you can train without problems, beacause foam can teach you bad habits. If you're begginer the best manufacturer for you is... you You know best what length of sticks and cord or chain you need. Made some wooden chucks and then change cord and sticks length and find these dimensions that are best for you. When you train some time you will know what you prefer and then you should think about buying chucks. But if you really can't train outdoor I think normal cheap foam chux will be enough for you.

Hi, thanks for the reply & follow up first.
I have no option to go outdoors, maybe only in weekend but have to be careful as I could be arrested for practicing... that's why I'm looking for an indoors option .
It is funny that nunchakus are banned while bladed weapon's aren't... well sad but true.

Also I agree with you completely that it is not the same in any possible way...

[Renato]

In my opinion the WNA is very good for it. They are very expensive and the shipping is absurd but I believe it is worth.

www.nunchaku.com

=)

[danceswithsticks]

joslat, foamies are a tool for combat training in my view. i no longer own a pair. though i must admit that serious self inflicted injuries are the main reason people put the hard chux down! i am however interested in those actionflex for kid classes i do, i agree as the price is why i haven't ordered a pair or three.   i agree with Saverok as my walls and ceiling where i practice at home are dented up and look like a make shift UFC ring [or an animal home ]!!  chux are illegal here too, so maybe do what i do and clear all irreplaceable items away and chuck on!!

[Steph [TDO]]

To me, PVC nunchaku are cool to practice indoor without breaking the floor or making noise when they fall.
PVC nunchaku are easy to make and very cheap. I prefer PVC than foam cause it still solid in your hands, but generally i use my metal/wood nunchakus indoor too.

[Satriyo]

Agreed with Saverok, i think DIY is the best option for beginner, because you can customize it the way you want & need
Foamies are bad, dont use them unless you want to practice sparring.

[psionics]

for indoor chux, you can try using a chorded one for lesser noise. I think its not about the indoor/outdoor thing.. I think you need 1 light chux to practice the physics/directions and 1 heavy chux to train your muscle memory.

[Stickmanwalking]

I learned with heavy chucks indoors and damaged an incredible amount of property in the process. I switched to foam for doubles training and to learn my first aerials. Dont worry tho, after you get the hang of it you stop dropping them!

[zwy6art]

Pvc DIY all the way. Plus you have to try a pair of prochux at least once in your life, they are good indoor chucks to cause they are much more controllable.

My mom lets me play with my pros inside and those are the only chucks I'm allowed to twirl indoors.