Does this really feel like a down alternative (could karate chop it) or is it like a poly fill where it bounces back?
570510
No it does not bounce back. However is fairly comfortable no complaints from the wife 22 weeks in.
570511
It is my daughter's at college. She said she does not really know but it is comfy.
1002176
Not that I can feel. It is just an old fashioned, high quality blade. I love mine and bought some for Christmas presents.
28107
The clip is very soft tension and I think I would not recommend for this... For something that isn't going to be beaten regularly...yes. lol
180364
I have no experience with the 08, however this one I feel has just the right pressure. I press it harder to the big muscles and apply lighter pressure to the more delicate areas. When I press it real hard to delicate areas, then yes, it does feel like a beating, however in that case you need to go more gentle. Don't put your entire weight on it, prop it around with pillows. I highly recommend it.
133016
To me, it seems to be toward light action. Plenty of feel. Any answer is subjective though
2284540
No, it's like a fiber fill. Not as dense as memory foam. It can be easily "smushed" into a small bag easily. The back of the pillow is completely flat so that your neck isn't jacked forward. It's very soft and comfortable and the velcro strap allows you to adjust the pillow so that even if your head tilts forward a little, it won't "flop" or cause neck strain. I got two of these and we really like them!
1790275
Sort of...it feels more like a synthetic velvet-like material. It is smooth though, and doesn't resist or impede the placing or removal of the instrument from the peg.
615652
I haven't taken this object apart to examine it, but when I flex the blade and feel the vibrations coming through the grip, it feels like a full-tang and not the rat-tail type. If you visit the Cold Steel website, there are video demonstrations of pretty big guys putting a sword over a high bar, gripping the handle and forte of the blade, and hanging off of the blade. It's very strong. These are functional items, not props or cheesy knock-off swords.
1180700
It's more like rubber. Feels much more like hitting a real person than any other punching bag. They carry them at most chain sporting goods stores (though Amazon's usually cheaper) so you can try it out a little before buying...
286369
It's not very thick since it rolls out and is usually going to be on a floor, it stays pretty consistent and I'd say comfortable but firm. The quilting knots keep the filler from moving around and helps keep it feeling the same.
1820603
I bought the synthetic because it floats and is less likely than wire to cut you're hand and it is also it is lighter and easier to handle. On the down side you have to be more careful with it like using a tree strap and rewinding it. All in all id buy it again. The prose out way the cons.
1875161
You can chop it up to your liking. However, spend a tad extra and get a better mat
1018435
Yes, it's pretty good but build-wise isn't that sturdy. Loses it's finesse in close cut, if you drop it accidentally !
713099
Well, most of the fairways I'm used to are really short -- this hits about the same as those. It still feels like an artificial mat, but it's nice because it's heavy and doesn't shift around. You're not going to get the same feel hitting off a mat as you would hitting off grass (divots, cutting under the ball, etc.) but this is as close as I've found with a hitting mat that I can take with me and prevent damage to my lawn while hitting into a net. It performs better with my fairway woods and hybrids than my irons, but I still use this to practice as well. Hope this helps.
660625
A large weapon such as a 2x4 you would certainly feel. Any bladed weapon will go right through. The construction is made of padding hard plastic and padding on the inside. It is light and flexible and good for MMA style training. I would say on a scale of 1-10 you would feel a 7.
1035299
The high density foam was disappointing. It really isn't that dense at all. We bought it to top a futon mattress. We sleep on it regularly and it works pretty well on top of the futon mattress. I'm a side sleeper and my arm and leg would go numb just sleeping on top of the futon mattress, that is no longer a problem with the topper on it now. I'm not quite sure what to tell you except that it isn't really dense, but pretty comfortable. I attribute the firmness to it being on top of a futon. Good luck!
116313
Not much force at all, let gravity and knife weight do the work for you. After several movements (right side, left side) you will discover how easy it really is.