FrankyBoy Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 I take the challenge, Bill. Just ordered one. And now? Just sit and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Anyone been to the gallery yet? Go see Wannagrips top score! Wgrip has so far blown away the Powerball sites top score by over 3x Over 56,000? Bill? Man I bet the Powerball owner will freak over this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 No, current record is 14550 rpm, Bill reached 11553. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 What does the pic of 56,801 mean? Total rpms? The Powerball keeps track of total rpms you rack up on it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Stupid device, brilliant idea Once again i'll be happy to see my butt handed to me by genetic freaks three times my BW but I'll buy one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 What does the pic of 56,801 mean? Total rpms?The Powerball keeps track of total rpms you rack up on it then? LOL, now I got it. Turn the picture by 180 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagual Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Seems like the gripboard is going to generate considerable business for the powerballs company Going to get one after my vacation aswell... Been reading posts on their forum, and as far as technique goes, it's like Bill says... the higher the RPM the less you need to flick your wrist, but instead grip the thing like crazy... Oh, here's an interesting tidbit about a new metal powerball coming out: "Hi guy's...yes...our metal friend...what a Powerball this is! In truth, while there are a couple of working models of this particular powerball in circulation, they are unfortunately not for sale at this present time due to the radical change in production required to bring them on stream. Sales of the current 250Hz model are very strong throughout the world at present and all capacity is currently being used to meet with demand for this product instead. In time we expect that the metal ball will become available (it could well be 2005) and when it does, we will be sure to hearld its availability on this site. Just to point out however; this is an extremely precise tool and is likely to cost over Eur/US$100.00 when it finally makes it onto the marketplace due to the complex production procedure required - the upside however is that you will never experience anything quite like it! I have had the current 250Hz model up in the mid 14k levels on a few sessions at which point it is generating some seriously gut wrenching torque...the metal version on the other hand feels capable of pulling out stumps of trees, it's generating so much torque and will surely be used by NASA in future to send guys to the moon! This Powerball can hit speeds of over 17k and with the heavier rotor will really do some serious building work on your arms...(I hope that this addresses your query satisfactorily Lee) Thanks for visiting the site guy's - and thank you also for your business with us - we greatly appreciate it. Regards Rory" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 QUOTE (zcor @ Jul 4 2004, 02:05 AM) What does the pic of 56,801 mean? Total rpms? The Powerball keeps track of total rpms you rack up on it then? LOL, now I got it. Turn the picture by 180 degrees. Sheeeesh... I must have no common sense confused that one Did not even notice it was turned (Too much pre 4th July Jack Daniels) Thanks FrankyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 You're a cocky one aren't you? I'm not interested in a pissing match here, and I have certainly not done any naysaying of a friendly competition. I recall saying "Not that it will deter me, I'm just curious." Of course anything that increases strength is a strength builder, but will not necessarily build a great deal. That's it, not a big deal. A little strength or a lot, I don't care, I'm still interested. I was just curious. I appreciate the answer, but I didn't appreciate "Read my posts." If I took it out of context I apologize, but I took it as: It's there in black and white for you. I read them, there was no answer for me there. The site said it was a flick of the wrist. How should I know whether it's no mere flick. Now I know. Thank You. I don't know where you got "cocky" out of my post (cocky about what? I have nothing to be cocky about) and there's nothing to have a pissing match about frankly. You took it out of context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 Porkbone, let me know what your PR is and we can start the GripBoard top 20. As of about 5 minutes ago, 10677. I couldn't believe the score when I looked at it! The sound wasn't nearly as loud as some of my lower-scoring attempts. Have you experienced this? And Snott, I've read they can be purchased at some Sharper Image stores. Not really, but it's hard to tell when you are straining like heck. When I hit 11,000, I just knew I had a good run because the ball hit a new high pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 http://scpowerballs.com/ Here is actually that Ebay guy's site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 I got it started in the stats form with the rules. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=ST&...t=0#entry103995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 just watched the powerball video posted here, COOL, even if I never go for 14000rpm's I gotta have one, just because it's COOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 I have the green one that has no display. But it looks like I will be getting one like that. Here's a tip. It might sound dumb but I have found that if I relax my muscle in my arm the gyro spins faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 sigh....more money to spend...thanks wanna. I'm sending you the bill If this thing takes some serious hand strength, i wonder who those people in the Top 60 are, and what they could possibly do to the grippers we use and nails we bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodchuck Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Anybody know what happens when one slips out of your hands at 14k rpm? Seems like it might go nuts and break itself on something, or maybe it just spins like a top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 Anybody know what happens when one slips out of your hands at 14k rpm? Seems like it might go nuts and break itself on something, or maybe it just spins like a top? My guess it would fly out of your hands and potentially break something in it's path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Welcome to Rory of Powerballs.com. I just enabled him. He runs the powerballs site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Wannagrip, Where did you get your powerball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Holy shit, I am such a nerd. I am buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I am very interested in buying a powerball!The one thing that is holding me back is that the company is in Ireland!How is the service from this site?Any problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I am very interested in buying a powerball!The one thing that is holding me back is that the company is in Ireland!How is the service from this site?Any problems? you don't need to order them from Ireland! http://scpowerballs.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Wannagrip,Where did you get your powerball? powerballs.com is where I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 I am very interested in buying a powerball!The one thing that is holding me back is that the company is in Ireland!How is the service from this site?Any problems? you don't need to order them from Ireland! http://scpowerballs.com/ They don't get shipped from Ireland. Mine was shipped from within the U.S. and got here in 3 days. However, the site OldGuy points out does sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Holy shit, I am such a nerd. I am buying one. When you get done working with it a few days in a row, you'll realize you are no nerd Bob. It is SMOKING my hands and forearms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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