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Post by Kuro93 on Dec 25, 2012 16:22:05 GMT
So people, what are the best targets to use and where do I get them from? Also what sort of difficulty are they? For example, a carrot hanging from string would be extremely easy, where as bamboo is quite difficult. But what sort of difficulty are these rolled mats and things? Thanks a lot guys.
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Post by Tendrax on Dec 25, 2012 17:06:00 GMT
Bottles are most peoples target of choice because they can range anywhere from free to really cheap, but you have to cut them outside because water gets everywhere. Ease of cutting varies greatly depending on the type of bottle from super easy(milk jugs) to fairly difficult(gatorade bottles).
If for whatever reason you can't cut outside, pool noodles make great indoor targets because they're dry. They're not super difficult to cut but they definitely amplify the need for form over strength. If your edge alignment is off they just sort of bend out of the way. Cardboard also make a fun indoor target, though it's not much of a test of anything but your edge alignment. Lol.
I haven't personally cut mats but they can also range in difficulty depending on what material the mats are and how many of them you roll together. My understanding is they require both proper form and decent power to get through, but like I said I have never cut mats myself so I'll let the people who have give you more info on them. Mats are also a lot more expensive than the other options, and require a certain amount of prep before you can cut them.
You can also soak and roll up newspaper to make decent small targets. I've only cut through rolls about as thick as my thumb but it definitely requires more power than noodles. Also, not terrible for cutting inside. Makes a bit of a mess but easy to clean up. Lancelot Chan has a lot of videos of him cutting newspaper with his monstrous Deva Slayer if you want to see what that's like.
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Post by Kuro93 on Dec 25, 2012 18:15:30 GMT
Thanks a lot for your help, I will try all the cheap and easy targets first, I do have a large garden so that's a bonus and then once I've got a good technique down, I'll consider buying some mats etc to take it to the next level thanks again!
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Post by Tendrax on Dec 25, 2012 18:19:11 GMT
No problem. I highly suggest dry practice without a target first to work on your edge alignment. When you've got it right you'll hear a sharp woosh kind of sound. Its extremely frustrating to just bat targets away which will happen a lot if your alignment is off. Lol.
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Post by Kuro93 on Jan 2, 2013 15:42:54 GMT
thanks for your help guys wooo
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