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I want to purchase one, but currently the only selection is the 4"6 version of the staff. Will there be more variety in length any time soon (ex. 6ft)?

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by: travis2310
4/8/2011 12:38:43 PM

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This bo is limited in our stock right now. If you go back to our main bo page here: http://www.karatedepot.com/bo_staff.html, you can search for specific sizes within the navigation on the left side of the page.

by: okiken108

4/11/2011 1:09:05 PM

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which would you prefer to use for forms and strikes straight or tapered
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by: duffy
10/5/2010 9:56:23 PM

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I personally prefer straight for both forms and striking. However a lot of people enjoy taper for forms because it makes the bo lighter (less total material) and spins around a center axis very nicely.

In general if you want to strike hard objects, the straight bo is more reliable. That's not to say tapered is completely unusable though. The type of wood has a lot to say in that regard as well.

by: okiken108

10/6/2010 11:37:33 AM

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i am new at the bo and am wondering if this bo can still be used to defend with both ends or just the tapered one
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by: duffy
10/4/2010 8:40:07 PM

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Actually Duffy this bo tapers down at both ends. As a general rule if you see a bo that mentions tapering you can safely assume that it tapers on both ends to maintain it's balance and versatility.

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This bo definitely is light weight. I have the 6 ft one and it weighs no more than 10 oz. Mine isn't EXACTLY straight, but it's wood. No two pieces are alike. It feels strong and sturdy and is very easy to manipulate. Great for a cheap competition-style bo. Permalink

by: metalmaster32
10/12/2009 1:03:32 AM

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This Bo is very lite.
This bo can really sing.
We love it.
Just all around great Bo.
I give the bo 4 1/2 stars Permalink

by: karateprincess
4/11/2009 10:10:43 AM

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Why the half star? Just wondering what disadvantages the Bo has, 'cause I'm looking to buy it myself

by: Meadras
3/15/2010 9:41:59 PM

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Very light in weight. My son makes it sing according to his Grand Master. Permalink

by: ager
11/28/2008 4:30:43 PM

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strength

This bo is very quick and definitly pretty strong, however, I do not know how it will fare against things other than another bo. Once I test it I will post again. Permalink

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