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Postby XTTX » Dec 26th, '06, 04:02



Anybody have one or heard of them? I just got one for christmas and was wondering if it could improve xcm (even the slightest.) It is, however, very addicting nonetheless.

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Postby stepSeven » Dec 26th, '06, 04:58

I got bought one of these a few years back. When I received it I hoped it would improve my racket sports - never did.

They say it can prevent/alleviate RSI - but I'd say it could cause it!

I think praticing flourishes/XCM is the only way to improve - not sure if these things would help - and God it gets boring after a while. They can be fun for a short time if you get competetive with freinds who have them or online (highest revs etc.) - have you got one the light-up ones?

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Postby XTTX » Dec 26th, '06, 08:32

Yep, I got one of the new ones. It's very pretty looking :D.

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Postby stepSeven » Dec 26th, '06, 09:19

I can't see why they haven't done a bluetooth version which could link to your PC. You could powerball your way across the channel (virtually) or something like they've done with rowing machines and the like. :idea:

I'll have to find my p-ball out again, that's if the kids haven't been playing cricket in the garden with it or something :evil:

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Postby Sir_Digby_Chicken_Ceaser » Dec 26th, '06, 11:42

I have one of these and they are quite useful for hand muscles. As wlel as quite good "hand training" it is also good fun. Unfortunately the novelty wears off after a while :(

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Postby the_mog » Dec 26th, '06, 11:50

there was a post about these a while ago... cant seem to find it now :(

Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music. - Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc, 1989.. :mrgreen:
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Postby the_mog » Dec 26th, '06, 11:53

Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music. - Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc, 1989.. :mrgreen:
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Postby stepSeven » Dec 26th, '06, 11:54

I wonder if those "chinese chiming stress balls" might help? At least their is a lot more going on with the hand/fingers as opposed to wrist and forearm with the p-ball.

I'd like to see how De'vo would mash up a few of these bad boys:
http://www.pandorasboxoc.com/stressballs1.html


Sh*t, more CUPS, those 8-balls look the business.


Check out the "Cloissone Ball - w/ Studs" if you want pain!
http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/exercise ... _balls.htm

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Postby Sir_Digby_Chicken_Ceaser » Dec 26th, '06, 12:36

I also own some chinese excercise balls. I have a large set and a tiny set. Agin they are quite good for the hand muscles and movement but tedious after any more than 5 minutes. Aswell as this the chiming does your head in. I find that if you ah tem together hard enou8gh the chiming stops, but they are still ball shaped and useble :D

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Postby JackWright » Dec 26th, '06, 13:21

I just got my powerball yesterday for Christmas. Today my hand feels like it's dropping off and I have already spilt two bowls of cereal :lol: (which I would never normally do)! Mom is not happy!
Anyway, I think it could possibly help for XCM but it depends exactly what sort of thing you do, and how extra strength would help you (?). I don't know.
They are certainly addictive though and pretty fun too!

*goes and plays* *wrist hurts*

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Postby MarcLavelle » Dec 26th, '06, 22:47

Iv had one one for about 6 months, i use it every dy, and seeing as i go climbing twice a week, and have been for two years now, i can tell the difference since using my PB, its great!

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