Black Widow vs Invisible Hand

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Black Widow vs Invisible Hand

Postby Hardknock » Feb 19th, '10, 01:48



Hi there. Can anyone who are well-verse in a hold-out system be able to help to advice me as to which will be the best to use? Black Widow by Darryl Vanamburg or Invisible Hand by Mitchel. Thanks!

Black Widow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfcaVS_ur0Y

Invisible Hand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esv1mHcVuIE

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Postby IanKendall » Feb 19th, '10, 09:51

The two units are very different, and a direct comparison is not really possible. Of the two, a Miller holdout is far more useful, but there are things that you can do with a Black Widow that you cannot with a gravity holdout.

If you are interested in doing kewl street trix and don't mind certain limitations on your clothing, the Black Widow may be good enough for you. If you want to perfrom more traditional miracles, go with a gravity holdout.

Take care, Ian

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Postby dat8962 » Feb 19th, '10, 23:32

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Postby midge25 » Feb 20th, '10, 12:08

Black widdow was the worst thing i have ever bought, managed to get it sold for what i paid for it though.

Bulky and not as easy to use as it looks

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Postby dat8962 » Feb 20th, '10, 12:33

I've heard of a lot of people offering their Black Widdows for sale and some very soon after they made the purchase.

As for the Invisible Hand which I still own and wouldn't part with, I've found it to be a good purchase and one that I would still recommend.

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