Powerball

   I was thinking of getting one of those things, but I had no idea how to work them  , but isn't £25 a bit expensive for a ball of plastic, or is there more to it than meets the eye??!  

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TheSeaFalcon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 04 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 345	Post Options Post Reply Quote TheSeaFalcon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Powerball Posted: 26 Sep 05 at 7:36am
	I was thinking of getting one of those things, but I had no idea how to work them , but isn't £25 a bit expensive for a ball of plastic, or is there more to it than meets the eye??!
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headfry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359	Post Options Post Reply Quote headfry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 05 at 2:57pm
	The string just starts it...... Think of the wrist action when stirring paint it's about the same, as the speed builds make the circles smaller- it's kinda like a rocking action but with a a gentle flick of the wrist. I have to say it's very adictive and if you have one with a rev counter on it then the challenge amongst friends can be great fun! and you're getting a great arm work out at the same time

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	Some climbers use them go here and ask, I prefer the wall: http://www.ukclimbing.com/ forums/
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Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 05 at 12:37pm
	I have one ... never managed to make it spin fast though ... The string to get it started dosn't seem to make it spin fast enough... Buy some dumbells.

headfry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 359	Post Options Post Reply Quote headfry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Sep 05 at 9:29am
	Hi Nick Star Class I have a power ball! Great fun when you get the hang of it, which is easy to do, it's just down to practise. It does seem to give your arms and hands a good work out Dont think you need two and I can't see a way of using them for your legs/ feet Great fun to get it going very fast then pass it to someone who has never used one!!!! DON'T what ever you do, drop them though!

bigwavedave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigwavedave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 05 at 2:46pm
	I have seen a couple of Stars on Oulton Broad when ive been up that way visiting family, is that you? Always fancied a Star but they seem quite expensive to maintain. Oh and sorry but I know nothing about the powerball. Edited by bigwavedave


Nick Star class Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick Star class Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 05 at 2:21pm
	Norfolk Star fleet . we have a fleet of 8 grp boats , racing in Norfolk and Suffolk , and good opens in Europe !!! + 2or3 old wood boats . + 2 good boats in Scottland . + 1 in Hampshire . Be great to get another fleet in the UK . Any interest from anyone ???

bigwavedave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigwavedave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 05 at 1:31pm
	Where do you sail your Star?


Nick Star class Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick Star class Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 05 at 12:16pm
	PowerBall I'm thinking of getting one or two of them !!! Have you got one, are they good ? Do you need two, ie one in each hand, or will one do ? Can you fix them to your feet/legs ? I sail a Star and want a bit more strength , cant always get to the gym . Edited by Nick Star class