25-05-2005, 11:43
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Re: Powerball
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if it's a good product I am happy to make sure the producing company gets full profit from it rather than the resellers
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Absolutely!.......and Rory (who runs the company) is a nice guy 
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25-05-2005, 12:04
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Re: Powerball
Ram please read post 59 thanks 
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25-05-2005, 12:15
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Re: Powerball
Well I've just bought one, hopefully it'll help help with my RSI. I went for the Blue 250Hz Pro, since the ones with neon lights apparently don't quite reach 15000rpm due to the extra luggage... not that I'll ever get that high!
Cost ~£28 altogether with priority shipping, which is worth it in my opinion since they'll provide replacements for any parts for free, or even fix it for you if it gets damaged. I've heard that their support is excellent, which is kinda believable considering their in-depth FAQ.
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25-05-2005, 12:21
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Re: Powerball
I have decided that if they do help with carpel tunnel I will get one from the site rather than Ebay as you get a good guarantee with it
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25-05-2005, 12:28
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Re: Powerball
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Do they really help with medical problems? I have carpel tunnel in both wrists and wonder if it is worth a trip to Ebay to buy one?
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I can't find any medical literature backing up the claim that it helps with carpal tunnel/tennis elbow etc......(perhaps Marina can find something) but there is plenty of anecdotal evidence suggesting that it can help.
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25-05-2005, 12:32
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Re: Powerball
Heh, Ramrod's getting worried now 
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25-05-2005, 12:35
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Heh, Ramrod's getting worried now |
Yeah? Bring it!
You seen the score I posted in the other thread? 
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25-05-2005, 12:36
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Re: Powerball
Indeedy. I've not looked at the world league table yet though. How do you measure up?
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25-05-2005, 12:48
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Re: Powerball
Ramrods warning of taking it easy is real .... I used it on and off all day yesterday, and it really takes it out of you. I would suggest taking it slow for a bit.
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25-05-2005, 12:49
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Indeedy. I've not looked at the world league table yet though. How do you measure up?
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Not even near it 
........100th best score it 13761 
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25-05-2005, 12:55
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Re: Powerball
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Not even near it
........100th best score it 13761 |
I'm intrigued by suggestions that the ones with lights in them max out at less than 15,000 rpm. Do the standard ones have an upper limit? If they do, the 'competition' element isn't going to last very long!
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25-05-2005, 12:59
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Re: Powerball
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Do the standard ones have an upper limit? If they do, the 'competition' element isn't going to last very long!
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pmsl.........non of us will get anywhere near the 15 000 (ish) limit--unless we have a genetic freak or two as members.
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Ramrods warning of taking it easy is real .... I used it on and off all day yesterday, and it really takes it out of you. I would suggest taking it slow for a bit.
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25-05-2005, 12:59
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Re: Powerball
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I'm intrigued by suggestions that the ones with lights in them max out at less than 15,000 rpm. Do the standard ones have an upper limit? If they do, the 'competition' element isn't going to last very long!
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i'd imagine the upper limit would the first resonant frequency, which is determined by the manufacturing accuracy. They're guranteed to be OK up to 250Hz, but after that you'll probably find a 'normal distribution' of manufacturing accuracy.
in other words, any powerball will get up to 15,000rpm wthout a problem. at an unspecified speed after that, performance may be down to pot luck!
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25-05-2005, 13:01
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Re: Powerball
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pmsl.........non of us will get anywhere near the 15 000 (ish) limit--unless we have a genetic freak or two as members.
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i just watched the video of the world record holder on play.com. he looked like he was in agony.... 
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25-05-2005, 13:59
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Re: Powerball
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i just watched the video of the world record holder on play.com. he looked like he was in agony.... |
But only for a few seconds......so it's worth it
.........whereas Nemmy has been in pain all day
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