baileycm1 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Has anyone here used the parallel grippers from FBBC? I know the spring is large, but are they a valuable training tool or a novelty? I was planning on getting some of there OS grippers so I thought maybe I'd grab a parallel one too. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Never tried them, i would assume it's somewhat like a regular gripper clamped down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Never tried them, i would assume it's somewhat like a regular gripper clamped down. That's what i figured, but without the pain of choking a gripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Never tried them, i would assume it's somewhat likea regular gripper clamped down.That's what i figured, but without the pain of choking a gripperYea thats true, Come to think ofit i have never tried any fbbc grippers, Don't hear them brought up much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) If I can get some Ill do a review haha. Edited April 30, 2014 by baileycm1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jack Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have an FBBC P1 narrow. I got it for free when I made a big order last year. It was just rated at 148 this last week. Well built gripper. You just really have to get used to it being so narrow. I have a harder time with narrow or choked grippers due to hand size and they seem really tough to me. I have heard other larger handed people say the same. If you have average sized hands, like 7.5-7.75", they would probably be great. Also, the knurling is very, very rough compared to any other gripper I have ever touched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 I have an FBBC P1 narrow. I got it for free when I made a big order last year. It was just rated at 148 this last week. Well built gripper. You just really have to get used to it being so narrow. I have a harder time with narrow or choked grippers due to hand size and they seem really tough to me. I have heard other larger handed people say the same. If you have average sized hands, like 7.5-7.75", they would probably be great. Also, the knurling is very, very rough compared to any other gripper I have ever touched. Thanks for the info man! I'm not a huge fan of choked grippers. The clamp always made it feel awkward. I'll probably get a P1 and two others when I hear back from FBBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have a P1 with 5/8" steel handles: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=9125 I'll write something up on the weekend - it's quite an unconventional beast. It gets used in a grip training session at least once a week. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have a P1 with 5/8" steel handles: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=9125 I'll write something up on the weekend - it's quite an unconventional beast. It gets used in a grip training session at least once a week. . . . That thing is stout. Because of your gallery, I'm probably going to order a set of grippers haha. How hard is it to close the one with double 1" handles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Is that spring 3/8ths or what?? And 5/8 handles on the monster, Dam looks like it could replace a leafspring lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The 1" handles are a double-edged sword: A nightmare to comfortably set. . . . . but less distance to make the handles touch. I admit my pinkies aren't up to helping much with this gripper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 The 1" handles are a double-edged sword: A nightmare to comfortably set. . . . . but less distance to make the handles touch. I admit my pinkies aren't up to helping much with this gripper! Thanks for posting more pictures of that beast. I think I'm gonna get one with knurled handles. How long did it take you to get yours? I've read that it takes a minute to hear from FBBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sharkey Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've read that it takes a minute to hear from FBBC. If by minute you mean a geologic epoch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Given I have non-standard handles it’s a little hard for me to give a completely objective review. However here are a few observations: - The gripper is extremely well made and the spring is top quality. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=11427 - As mentioned on the FBBC site, the handles are slightly over parallel. - There’s no bevelling on the handles – but the edges aren’t sharp. - It beats the heck out of using a choked gripper (I choke the springs – not the handles) All up I was extremely happy with the gripper. I wanted something a little different and although I seriously doubt I’ll ever “close” it, nevertheless it forms a very useful part of my grip (crush) training. At the risk of sounding like a heretic one can of course train crush without closing their gripper. For the last year or so I’ve slid 5/8” rubber tubing over the handles: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=11425 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=11426 The effect of this is that: - It’s easier on the hands. - It makes it even harder (ie. brutal) to move as the rubber gives a little before the spring does. I usually do 3-4 sets of 15-20 squeezes (I wouldn’t even call them “partial reps”). Sometimes I’ll go with just a rubber handle for the palm, and bare steel for the fingers. If you were to go with a P1 one I’d stick with ¾” handles – particularly if you intend to train with it to help close big grippers. Frankly though I don’t see that knurling is necessary. And oh yeah – brass doesn’t rust or require much cleaning! I'd email FBBC to see what their turnaround times are like at the moment - remember each gripper is custom built. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileycm1 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Placed my order for some grippers from FBBC. Hella stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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