How to choose a boxing ring?

Boxing is one of the most spectacular sports that millions of people around the world are interested in. However, it is quite difficult to imagine training without classes on a special platform. Let's figure out what factors must be taken into account to choose a good boxing ring, the lessons on which will allow to achieve success in the sport.

Types

Currently, several types of boxing rings are singled out:

1. Training - is a floor construction without a platform. Corner poles are attached to the floor using self-tapping screws or special glasses. The flooring is made of polyurethane foam of density of the order of 180-200 kg / m ³ . The latter is laid on the floor and covered with a layer of reinforced PVC.
2. Competitive - a boxing ring on the dais. The standard dimensions are 7.32x7.32x1 m. The frame of the podium is made of a steel profile that is placed on a plywood base and is equipped with corner posts. Soft flooring, as well as in the previous case, is made of sheet polyurethane foam.

The size of the boxing ring

According to generally accepted standards, a professional ring should be made in the form of a square dais with sides of 5 m. The height from the base should be about 1 m. The 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:

• Length of ropes - from 4.9 to 6.1 m;
• The thickness of the ropes is about 50 mm;
• The residual space outside the ropes is not less than 46 cm;
• The thickness of the covering of the platform is from 13 to 19 mm.

Equipment

The boxing ring is equipped with soft cushions, 5-7 cm thick and about 20 cm wide. The latter are placed in the corners and serve to protect the athlete from injuries caused by sharp collisions with sharp elements of the structure. According to the requirements, both pillows and ropes are painted blue and red. This solution allows the athlete not to lose focus on the ring.

Temporary or stationary ring?

In addition to the design features, rings differ according to the nature of the operation. A boxing floor ring on a frame or supports is usually used as a stationary means for conducting competitions. Stretch designs are most often used as a temporary device for training, since the procedure for dismantling such products is not particularly difficult.

Tips for choosing

If in the first place is the convenience of transportation and ease of installation of the boxing ring, preference should be given to dismountable structures.

The effectiveness of the application and the safety of athletes depends on the quality and reliability of the materials used in the manufacture of the device. Proceeding from this, pay attention is to the model, the frame of which is made of high-strength, but at the same time relatively lightweight metal, for example, alloys of steel and aluminum.

As for the outer lining, fabrics and fillers, the latter should be distinguished by high values of abrasion and tear strength. Among other things, the materials of manufacture should not give off toxins and remain safe for human health regardless of the conditions in which the ring is operated.

Price of issue

How much does a boxing ring cost? The price of training models on the domestic market is from 50 000 rubles. The cost of professional designs on the platform, which are suitable for both sparring, and for serious competitions, starts at about 190,000 rubles. In many respects the price of a ring depends on materials of manufacture, a complete set and the sizes.

Installation

The most important factor that affects both the selection of the ring and the way it is installed is the type of room where the structure will be mounted. If the building is allocated for temporary occupations, it is better to give preference to a portable type disassembly. Installation and dismantling of such a platform does not require special experience and is performed extremely quickly. It is enough to lay the foundation on a flat surface and collect all the elements of the structure together, guided by the manufacturer's recommendations. Such models are perfectly suitable for installation in conventional sports halls and become indispensable when equipping boxing grounds in fitness centers.

It is much more difficult to establish a professional boxing ring, which will be used for competitions, training or demonstration battles. Installation of structures of this category is possible only in rooms that have a significant reserve of free space. The 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 components of the structure that are responsible for maintaining the stability are concreted here. Next, the platform is assembled, wire ropes are tightened, the sports ground is fixed in a static position.

Eventually

As you can see, the main focus in choosing a boxing ring is to pay reliability of materials of manufacture, as well as compliance of the product with generally accepted standards and requirements. The last point concerns training models, since the athlete must get used to certain conditions. Otherwise, if you change the ring, even an experienced boxer may experience discomfort and confusion, which will necessarily affect the results.