Posted by Rookwise
Powerballs just arrived. Had a quick go of it but didnt last long cos I cant get my wrist to move properly lol
The rotor ends up moving too slow and eventually stops.
However when I do get it going I'm finding the ball keeps moving in my hand and rubs my little finger.
Gonna keep it up and get some practice in
Posted by Rookwise
Heighest so far after a bit of practice is:
Right hand - 6424
Left hand - 7090
Was suprised as I'm right handed.
Still trying to get the movements right though as the gyro keeps knocking due to me not moving my wrist properly and me not able to get a good grip on the ball.
Posted by arien617
You'll get used to it in no time mate.
I'm stuck on 11,137
Posted by Rookwise
Thing is. I have a 4mm deep cut on my right thumb as well from work last night which is catching on the powerball.
Biceps gettin a little achey now so have put it down and watching the dvd for a bit
So far I like it. Have been talking about it at work over the last couple of days. Gonna try and convince our manager to get a set for the gym. See if we can get the customers in a competition or something.
We already have Powerplates installed and are quite popular. Especially with the ladies
Posted by drlau9
Has any of you guys seen akin? the record holder?the way he holds it, it's a bit slanted. The more contact you get with the powerball, the more control you have!! what I find hard is throwing the weight outwards :/
Dr.
Posted by Rookwise
have just watched the dvd. is that akin who does the demo's and they hold the powerball at a slight angle ?
Posted by drlau9
yeah that's the guy, I forgot you had a dvd. Amazing huh! The way he holds the powerball has more hand surface contact can you see? and when he powers up to 11,000+ his arm is rigid and only rotates his wrist slightly.
Dr.
Posted by Rookwise
After an hour of playing last night. I got 8303 with my right hand
Not touched it today though as both my little fingers are sore and one has a blister on the knuckle. Probably due to me not being able to grasp it properly
Posted by fatreg
why do all the vids make it look like Akis is having a tommy tank?
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Posted by arien617
It's not just Akis, Reg.
We all look like that.
Posted by fatreg
Maybe I won't buy one then!
Posted by arien617
But maybe you should buy one!
Posted by fatreg
I won't want to embarrass you with my super duper high score
Posted by paul101
On 2008-01-20 19:45:38, fatreg wrote:
I won't want to embarrass you with my super duper low score
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now now Paul..
editing peoples quotes is my game!
Posted by Rookwise
On 2008-01-20 19:22:19, fatreg wrote:
why do all the vids make it look like Akis is having a tommy tank?
x 5
So true mate. I think it just depends on how you position and hold your ball
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Posted by MikLSP
Just had a go on one of these for the first time yesterday at my mums, what a brilliant little device!
I managed to get over 10,000 on my second attempt and then tried the timed strength tests etc. After that I couldn't reach 10,000 again because my arm was already tired and it was too hard to keep a tight grip.
I like how Akis can start them going with just a flick of his thumb!
Posted by Rookwise
Wooo 9376 and not used it for nearly 2 days until my fingers got better
Tried starting it with my finger. It hurt. Got thumb caught
Posted by arien617
Got my 'ball started by hand just now!!!
It's taken me ages to learn that.
Posted by Rookwise
10629 with my right hand. Getting better
My powerball is starting to get a grinding noise though. Like when a motor is starting to get a bit worn
Posted by OffLineR
İf you keep the ball araund 11000 rpm about a minute (or shorter with higher RPM rates) the ball will smooth away the rough edges that inside the ball.
If you are using your powerball a lot, every 2 or 3 months a while you can open it and clean it. Because the particles from the plastic parts scatter around and make the ball turn slower.
That will be enough for maintenance
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Posted by Sammy_boy
I've just gotten myself a powerball, one of the 'Techno' ones - though it's supposed to flash up on it's LEDs your speed in RPM but I can't seem to get it to work, despite doing what it says in the instructions.
I do like it though, good to use to chill out, and to build up muscle strength!
Posted by Rookwise
On 2008-02-01 10:50:16, OffLineR wrote:
İf you keep the ball araund 11000 rpm about a minute (or shorter with higher RPM rates) the ball will smooth away the rough edges that inside the ball.
If you are using your powerball a lot, every 2 or 3 months a while you can open it and clean it. Because the particles from the plastic parts scatter around and make the ball turn slower.
That will be enough for maintenance
If I could get it to 11000rpm mate
I use my powerball 2 or 3 times everyday for between 30 minutes to an hour each time.
Posted by arien617
OfflineR..
bloody hell! okay.. I can get to 11k... but holding it for an entire minute?
Your plan seems a bit flawed for the likes of us
Posted by Rookwise
Still trying to get the high speeds with mine. Highest so far is 10,968rpm. Have started to take it work and using it on my breaks.
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Posted by OffLineR
Try some heavy lifting before trying.
Stretch your muscels as much as possible.
You don't have to get sweaty. Just warm and strecth your muscles.
Than try again.
Do it three times a day.
I promise you you will not believe what you achieve.
Posted by Rookwise
You've just described half of my job mate