Powerball Gyroscope

[Mikey G]

Anybody have one of these?
www.powerballs.com/

I have just bought one and have been using it the last couple of days, i can only just on rare occasions crack the 10krpm mark, my arm is hurting now, obviously not enough wrist excercises

[darthPaddington]

yep, excellent things, good for RSI type pain as well (removing that is not causing)
got my dad one a last year for christmas as well nice little pressie

[polus]

Im actually crying now!

LOL

www.powerballs.com/akis.wmv

[deltafox]

Hells bells! He looked like he was getting a 240 volt shock....either that or an extreme ejaculation...

[johnny]

I've had one for a coupple of months now. Still can't get past about 10.8k.

Made me ever so popular in the office!

[celticpilgrim]

I bought one last xmas, once you can get the thing going, it's bloddy weird, but fun

[Mikey G]

Managed to get 11080rpm not long after posting this

All my mates want one now, gonna be a bit of fun during some drunken nights in over xmas, i can see a competition growing between us already So far i am the highest

That Akis video is funny, he really puts some effort into it

[pesty]

Yeah we had one at work for a few weeks. kept us amused for a while then went all wonkey(24 guys 24 hours a day will do that to you) so I smashed it with a big hammer.

most I got was 11k much to the annoyance of one of our more competative work mates.

[scorp]

Played with one before, the centrifuge (or whatever) it generates is impressive. Takes a bit of practice to get it upto high-revs though as you have to kind of keep rythm with it.

[Jay GTi]

Being that they mention it's benefits to mountain bikers, I'm interested, but what the hell is it??? Sorry, I don't get the principle behind it and how it's supposed to increase strength and the like.

[Mikey G]

Jay GTi said:

Being that they mention it's benefits to mountain bikers, I'm interested, but what the hell is it??? Sorry, I don't get the principle behind it and how it's supposed to increase strength and the like.

To keep it going you have to spin your hand in a circular motion, when up to speed your hand movements are pretty small and there is a surprising amount of pressure on your wrist and arm, after a little while you certainly feel your muscles aching!

>> Edited by Mikey G on Saturday 17th December 21:46

[cotty]

Jay GTi said:

Being that they mention it's benefits to mountain bikers, I'm interested, but what the hell is it??? Sorry, I don't get the principle behind it and how it's supposed to increase strength and the like.

play.com said:

Introducing Powerball - one of the most unique and dynamic products available on the web today - 8 world records and counting! Powerball is a dynamic and completely revolutionary new gyroscope that literally explodes with mind numbing torque and inertia once you activate its internal rotor. It's about the same size as a tennis ball and weighs just a little more, but take a Powerball in your hand, set that rotor in motion with the cord provided (or use your finger when you get used to it) and you'll experience an extraordinary sensation: Power ball slowly comes alive with gyroscopic force - a sublime yet pleasant resistance to your movement which is transmitted directly into your wrist and arms and which provides soothing, non impact rehabilitation at these lower speeds. You want more? Take it higher...much higher! Bring your new Powerball up...up to 10,000rpm...the forces are now much stronger, much more vibrant. Higher! Take it to 12,000rpm...no, higher still...take it right up, thrashing and jerking as your arm and wrist try to control and calm it down, faster and faster it spins until you have it up to an unbelievable 15,000rpm at which point it's exerting almost 40lbs of pressure on your limbs and is travelling at nearly 250 revolutions per second - no batteries, no motor, just pure gyroscopic power - the fastest human propelled device ever created!

basically the quicker it spins the more strength needed to hold on to it, with regular use it will strengthen the users wrist

I got one for my dad a year ago, fun for 5 mins but then lost interest.

[cotty]

You can get them from Play.com
www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=search&searchtype=GADG&searchstring=powerball&page=search&Go.x=28&Go.y=2

[Jay GTi]

Ah... thanks for the replies guys that actually makes sense and I can see why it would help. Time to get one then

[scorp]

Jay GTi said:

Being that they mention it's benefits to mountain bikers, I'm interested, but what the hell is it??? Sorry, I don't get the principle behind it and how it's supposed to increase strength and the like.

Once the gyroscope starts spinning the device resists being rotated by your wrist.

[UncleDave]

I tell you PH will ruin my life!

I see therefore I buy... Just bought a Powerball Techno from eBay

I might wrap it up for my Dad then nick it back for myself

Dave.



>> Edited by UncleDave on Sunday 18th December 00:51

[8Pack]

M'sieurs, Ma' british chums, a' wud li..ike to ba' one of theese! where can a' get one? Ma' wi..ife wud lurve eet!......

[UncleDave]

Had to ressurect this...

Just arrived now, showed the mother and the response was something like:
"I don't get it. What is the point of holding it in your hand? Do you put it on the floor and it spins around or something?"

Just thought i'd post here..

I have to say finding it a bit tricky!!

Dave

[angrys3owner]

One of the guys in my office got one to use to build muscle for kite flying of all things - a right laugh around the office - get some funny looks from the ladies though.

[cotty]

UncleDave said:

I have to say finding it a bit tricky!! Dave

There is a knack, keep trying it will come