JamesG Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 What has been everyones experience with this thing? Is it worth getting? It looks like it could be usefull for benders but im not sure. What are the pros and cons you have experienced with it? thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Really like it. Put next to nothing on it the first time & my forearms blew up. A fun little toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Really like it. Put next to nothing on it the first time & my forearms blew up. A fun little toy. So your recommend getting one, John? Your personal endorsement is good enough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Yeah. I can never have enough toys. I don't know how much it will strengthen your hands, but the wrists certainly. Plus it's just cool. Kind of like my #4 that I'll never do anything with...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I give it a thumbs up!I bought one from IM and I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Are the ends round & what size are they? Thankx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 i got one myself. no complaints, i only wish that it was made of metal, but other than that, found it real good for the wrists. stay strong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorman Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I don't use it for the wrists at all. I have my palms FACING each other and actually twist the hands (like opening a jar) to use it. It's a far different type of workout and wow does it ever blow up the hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarknessDragon Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 ...Isn't that the intended use? I can't picture doing anything else with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 <<I have my palms FACING each other and actually twist the hands (like opening a jar) to use it.>> that's the way i do them... i do feel in my hands, but feel it a lot in my wrists too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wells Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 (edited) A similar exercise would be to simply take your wide handled wrist roller, grab it by the butt ends with your palms facing each other, and twist your heart away. I have been doing this for years and it has enabled me to open every single container lid ever put in front of me. Edited February 12, 2004 by wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Are the ends round & what size are they?Thankx Yes, the ends are round with a 4"OD and about 3.5" across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 i made one of these today for just a few $'s. all you need are a couple of 4" PVC end caps, a short section of 3.5" PVC to go between them, and a 4' nylon cord. start to finish, about an hour, but that's just because i sat around the hardware store shooting the bull with my old buddies for 55 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don of tha new grip Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 The caps are an excellent idea!! I made one also but I just put tape on the ends for cushion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 (edited) i made one of these today for just a few $'s. all you need are a couple of 4" PVC end caps, a short section of 3.5" PVC to go between them, and a 4' nylon cord. start to finish, about an hour, but that's just because i sat around the hardware store shooting the bull with my old buddies for 55 minutes. Good idea!I wish I thought of this,I would have saved myself $35! Edited February 20, 2004 by gerryg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdwler Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Nice idea... easier than what I was going to try:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdwler Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I've made a couple 3 and 4 inch. I made the pipe in the middle longer, so I could support the twister and get it higher thus more twisting without sholder use... The advantage of making is many sizes to play with. I'm also going to make a couple smaller ones for those 1-2 finger and thumb type twists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davekline Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 It seems like one could make this item from an old dumbell. And no, I am not talking about the person who highlights your reciept when you leave Wal-mart. If you were to take a solid dumbell and either drill a hole through the handle or sink an eyehook into the handle, you could make something similar to this product. If anyone here has an old dumbell that has round ends about the right size, please feel free to ship it to me so I can try my idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nArKeD Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I have a 3.5in. PVC pipe that I use for this kind of wrist rolling. Words can't describe how difficult it is to do in the overhand manner since it is so unwieldly and slick. Needless to say I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Adolfo Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 One question about the original twist yo wrist. Is this thing really worth the 35 dollars? What other IM grip contraptions should I get if I'm in a budget? the eagle thing? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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