Powerball - Page 11

Jon M · 28-05-2005, 19:27

Over 11k now... more technique and grip than pure strength I've decided

Hopefully the highscore thread will have some entries by the time you get back Rammy

Graham · 28-05-2005, 21:50

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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja

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Originally Posted by Graham

Sorry, TBR isn't my type

AND WHY NOT!!!!!

(Storm's off in a huff)

I'm not a 51st Century type of guy

Anyway, what's the rush? Why not leave in a minute and a huff?

(With apologies to Groucho Marx

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bhoywonder1967 · 29-05-2005, 02:29

Just ordered one from Play.com for ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£14.99, none o' them flashy neon lights for me thank you!!

BW1967

xcdtowg · 29-05-2005, 12:44

I got mine from play after i saw you guys talking about this

It arrived in 3 days, so you wont have long to wait bhoywonder1967!

I've had my wrist brace on for a while because of my poor wrist, i blame World of Warcraft personally

Its actually looserned up my wrist quite a bit already, but i dont think im going to get any high scores like you guys, due to my girly wrists, only 7264

But its definately a great thing, really helps, plus its a great new toy

Thanks for you guys for talking about it, or i would still be wearing my sweaty wrist brace, yuck!

eerrrr · 29-05-2005, 13:46

It's pretty darn good. I used it for around 20 minutes in each hand yesterday, at about 4000-5000rpm and it sorted them out a bit (I have a little RSI). The random shooting pains went away quite a bit, my wrists have hardly clicked, and the only pain I felt the next morning was muscle ache! I'm really impressed, who would've thought that infomercial website was telling the truth.

My top RPM was a bit over 9000. At that point I find it hard to keep up with the momentum, and it feels like it's gonna slip out of your hands.

Top stuff.

Chimaera · 31-05-2005, 12:18

Well mine arrived this morning - I'll let you know how I get on if I can prise it out of Paul's hands!

01-06-2005, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Well mine arrived this morning - I'll let you know how I get on if I can prise it out of Paul's hands!

Yay, mine arrived today - delivered to work, so I havn't had much chance to play with it yet - 9783 on pretty much the first attempt, though - I had to stop when everyone kept laughing at the intense look of concentration on my face

**Chris** · 01-06-2005, 13:00

Mine arrived yesterday. After some practice I managed 9,200. At first I couldn't see how it was going to exercise my entire arm, but as it gets faster you really can feel the muscle working right up to your shoulder!

Going to have another good go at it this evening. Mrs T keeps rolling her eyes and tutting.

xcdtowg · 01-06-2005, 13:10

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Originally Posted by homealone

Yay, mine arrived today - delivered to work, so I havn't had much chance to play with it yet - 9783 on pretty much the first attempt, though - I had to stop when everyone kept laughing at the intense look of concentration on my face

lol, ive taken to using it when no one is around incase someone laughs at me trying not to lose it out of my hand

Ive got real trouble holding it with my little hands

If i try to go any faster i have a fear of letting go and breaking a window

Chimaera · 01-06-2005, 13:49

Well I'm seriously rubbish at it - I nearly lost a fingernail trying to start the wretched thing! And no, I won't be posting on the hight score thread........ever!

01-06-2005, 13:57

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Originally Posted by xcdtowg

lol, ive taken to using it when no one is around incase someone laughs at me trying not to lose it out of my hand

Ive got real trouble holding it with my little hands

If i try to go any faster i have a fear of letting go and breaking a window

yes, I don't have the big hands, either - I think I will send off for the wrist strap.

I'm quite amazed how much my forearms feel like they have had a good workout, even though I have only had a couple of goes

Chimaera · 01-06-2005, 13:58

I've only tried with my right hand so far - I'm too scared to try my poor little weak left hand!

01-06-2005, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Well I'm seriously rubbish at it - I nearly lost a fingernail trying to start the wretched thing! And no, I won't be posting on the hight score thread........ever!

aww bless - don't give up, get Paul to get it spinning, then you take over, maybe????

01-06-2005, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Well I'm seriously rubbish at it - I nearly lost a fingernail

ha ha ha ha always the same excuse

eerrrr · 01-06-2005, 14:05

I do 15 minutes in each hand every day. My mate tried to do it and was hopeless, he even managed to cut his hand by whipping himself when pulling the coil out.

For the musicians amongst you (or those with good ears), if you find it a little boring doing the exercise everyday, trying doing it to music. Since the pitch of the sound the Powerball makes changes, you can try to keep it at a certain key. For example, the song 'Drop The Pressure' by Mylo requires that you keep the Powerball at around 5000rpm to match the key.

A little sad, I know, but it helps. :P