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How to Make a Bop Bag Stand Up

Bop Bags are inflatable toys that return to a standing position after they're punched. This kind of toy reached its peak popularity in the 1960s when popular television characters, such as Bozo the Clown, offered their own versions of this brand of toys. Today, these inflatable punching bags come in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes. If your Bop Bag doesn't return to its standing position or it tilts to one side after a punch, there are a few steps you can take.

Things You'll Need

Duct tape
Scissors
Vinyl repair kit

Instructions

- 1
  Get a good bounce by placing the bag on a flat, smooth area. If outdoors, place the Bop Bag in a sandy, rock-free location.
- 2
  Make sure the bag is fully inflated by squeezing it. If the bag puckers or gives way, it is not inflated. Pop the plug on the back of the bag and inflate it. Plug the bag quickly after inflating.
- 3
  Listen for escaping air around the bag's seams. If you hear air escaping, especially after you inflated it, you have a hole in the bag. Locate the hole and cover the leak with a 1 inch piece of duct tape. Reinflate the bag and test it.
- 4
  Use a vinyl repair kit to plug any holes that may cause your bag to lose bounce. Cut a small piece of vinyl from the patch and rub the hole with the vinyl glue or follow the directions on the package.

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