how do I pound it into the sand -does it take a lot of strength?
1123545
No it doesn't take a lot to put into sand but you will need a hammer or another tool to pound the stake into the beach/ground.
1123546
Sand should be easy as long as you can lift & forcefully drop an average size hammer. Hard sand of course would take some drive to the hammer blows. It wouldn't have to be a hammer. Any hard thing with some weight to it would work. Hit the angle iron shaft part, not the tube that the umbrella slips into.
1123547
no, I suffer from m.s. and don't have a problem. I have a small one pound hand held sledge hammer and it goes right in. just hit it at the top of the main long shaft.
2078810
We bought 200 pounds (4 bags) of "play" sand from Lowe's. We only put 150 pounds in the sandbox, saving one bag for re-filling later. I think Home Depot would have it also. Make sure you get pre-washed "play" sand, not construction sand.
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Yes, you HAVE to fill it with one or the other. Sand is going to be heavier. If you buy the bags at Home Depot or somewhere, have them sit out in the sun for a day to dry out. Mine were slightly damp, and it took about 2 hours to fill the damn thing!!! Even with all this weight, it still practically falls over if you're doing a push kick or side kick or something. Punches, no problem though.
732509
No. I've seen people put a bunch of sand bags on top to keep it relatively portable. I used water and then added a product that makes it solidify. They sell it on Amazon. Definitely use something or it will fall on you.
854997
You twist, not hammer. And then you twist the other way to remove. It's not hard. I've only tried it on sand, nothing firmer than that though.
377231
If the sand is packed well, then it is not too bad. But loose sand is very difficult.
1746936
I have 100 lbs of sand in mine. I personally can't punch or kick it over but someone bigger or stronger could very well take it over. We use one filled with water where I take Krav Maga and one of the girls can turn it over.
1801401
If there's anything in it it will be a pain on the sand. With my 2 little ones in it one concrete it's hard. Do not buy it for that! Look for the wagon with special wheels
1453732
I tried it both ways. When filled with water it does not provide sufficient weight and Slam Man moves around a lot when you hit him. Sand works much better
996356
I dont have sand here but it has large wheels but they are not fat. It could be a chore pulling through deeploose sand.
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A broom handle or shovel handle through the anchor pulls it right out. We are using it in soft beach sand and it is pounded in as far as it will go.
372604
This game is great on the beach! Get close to the water where the sand is damp and packed. Then you can shimmy the can into the sand. It'll hold it steady.
320959
I actually found it worked less effectively on the beach and better in the yard by the community pool at my condo. As I recall, I was able to just use my Hand and body weight to push the stake into the ground- no extra force required.
2153256
I have had good luck with this in sand, it's not loose sand but it pulls very easily in my soil.
656405
Not really, but a hammer or a Rubber hammer helps to get it solid. You can use a small piece of a 2x4 or a heavy foot....
2178902
Our instructions say it takes 100 lbs of No. 20 silica sand. We buy two 50-lb bags of filter sand at a home improvement-type store that sells pool supplies.
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Yes to what Larry said it was a couple of pounds of sand. Then set in the pool and let it fill with water and attach arms to pool deck. Make sure the bottom is sitting flush with your pool bottom it has a tendency for the front to float up a bit before attaching the arms. I like these steps a nice wider step and it is secure.