Boxing is one of the most spectacular sports that millions of people around the world are fond of. However, it’s rather difficult to imagine training without classes on a special platform. Let's see what factors need to be considered in order to choose a good boxing ring, classes in which will achieve success in sports.
Types
Currently, there are several varieties of boxing rings:
- Training - is a floor structure without a platform. Corner posts are attached to the floor using screws or special glasses. The flooring is made of polyurethane foam with a density of about 180-200 kg / m 3 . The latter is laid on the floor and covered with a layer of reinforced PVC.
- Competitive - boxing ring on the platform. Standard dimensions are 7.32 x 7.32 x 1 m. The podium frame is made of steel profile, which is placed on a plywood base and is equipped with corner posts. Soft flooring, as in the previous case, is made of sheet polyurethane foam.
Boxing Ring Size
According to generally accepted standards, a professional ring should be made in the form of a square platform with sides from 5 m. The height from the base should be about 1 m. A standard training boxing ring is a platform in the form of a square 4x4 meters.
According to the requirements of the World Association, the size of the boxing ring should be as follows:
- rope length - from 4.9 to 6.1 m;
- rope thickness - about 50 mm;
- residual space outside the ropes - at least 46 cm;
- the coating thickness of the platform is from 13 to 19 mm.
Equipment
The boxing ring is equipped with soft pillows, 5-7 cm thick and 20 cm wide. The latter are placed in the corners and protect the athlete from injuries caused by sharp collisions with sharp structural elements. According to the requirements, both pillows and ropes are painted in blue and red. This solution allows the athlete not to lose orientation in the ring.
Temporary or stationary ring?
In addition to design features, rings vary according to the nature of operation. A boxing floor ring on a frame or emphasis is usually used as a stationary means for competitions. Stretched structures are most often used as a temporary device for training, since the procedure for dismantling such products is not particularly difficult.
Selection tips
If in the first place is the convenience of transportation and ease of installation of the boxing ring, preference should be given to collapsible structures.
The effectiveness and safety of athletes depends on the quality and reliability of the materials used in the manufacture of the device. Based on this, it is worth paying attention to models whose frame is made of high strength, but at the same time relatively lightweight metal, for example, steel and aluminum alloys.
As for the outer lining, fabrics and fillers, the latter should have high abrasion and tear strengths. Among other things, the materials of manufacture should not emit toxins and remain safe for human health, regardless of the conditions in which the ring is operated.
Issue price
How much is a boxing ring? The price of training models in the domestic market is from 50,000 rubles. The cost of professional constructions on the platform, which are suitable both for sparring and for serious competitions, starts from about 190 000 rubles. In many ways, the price of the ring depends on the materials of manufacture, configuration and size.
Mounting
The most important factor that affects both the choice of the ring and the method of installation is the type of room where the structure will be mounted. If the building is reserved for temporary occupations, it is better to give preference to a folding device of a portable type. Installation and dismantling of such a platform does not require much experience and is extremely fast. It is enough to lay the base on a flat surface and assemble all the structural elements together, guided by the manufacturer's recommendations. Such models are perfect for installation in ordinary sports halls and become indispensable when equipping boxing platforms in fitness centers.
It is much more difficult to establish a professional boxing ring, which will be used for competitions, training or demonstration fights. Installation of structures of this category is possible only in rooms that have a significant supply of free space. Installation of a professional ring with a platform should be carried out exclusively with the participation of a group of qualified specialists. First of all, all the structural units that are responsible for maintaining stability are concreted here. Next, the platform is assembled, rope fences are pulled, the sports ground is fixed in a static position.
Eventually
As you can see, the main attention when choosing a boxing ring should be given to the reliability of the materials of manufacture, as well as the compliance of the product with generally accepted standards and requirements. The last point relates to training models, since the athlete must get used to certain conditions. Otherwise, when changing the ring, even an experienced boxer may experience discomfort and confusion, which will necessarily affect the results.