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Balance Bands

  • 11-10-2010 8:08pm
    #1
    up them Schteps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone uses these? I got one today and will be curious to see how (well?) it will work.

    (Mods, not sure if I'm allowed to post the link?)


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  • #2
    celtic723
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭celtic723


    I'm looking into getting one as well.

    There seems to be a huge fuss regarding them so that's why i'm intrigued.

    Price is a bit steep, but i'm tempted.:o


  • #3
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,259 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    up them Schteps wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone uses these? I got one today and will be curious to see how (well?) it will work.

    (Mods, not sure if I'm allowed to post the link?)

    Beyond a placebo effect, it won't do anything.


  • #4
    TommyKnocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭TommyKnocker


    Have a look at this thread, especially the video in the last post.

    M


  • #5
    Edwardius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Edwardius


    Gah, it's a bracelet with a hologram?! The spaceship will be here any moment.


  • #6
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,704 ✭✭✭squod


    I wanna see if they work, OP could you post up something of your experience?


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  • #7
    up them Schteps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭up them Schteps


    My curiosity began last weekend. A friend of mine picked one up and was trying it out. On sunday we were both out sailing together and he said that he noticed an increase in his balance. I didnt really dig any further after that thinking he was spouting rubbish but afterwards I wanted to try it out and he did the power balance 'test' on me and it actucally worked (same results as the videos on the PB website). I didnt see the videos online till after he did the test on me as well.

    I'm a pretty sceptical person at the best of times but he seemed to be very positive about it. I got one yesterday but will probably have to wait until after the weekend to have a definite opinion on them. Theres a 30 day money back on them so I'm going to return it if I think its a placebo. €30 is steep enough so i will be leaning towards returning it if I think its a gimick.

    I will admit though that the idea of a hologram helping the body doesn't really sit well with me (Sounds like a complete scam!) but the test he did on me peaked my curiosity....


  • #8
    Wonkagirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭Wonkagirl


    is this the same one that david beckham wears, or is the the 'power' version? if it's good enough for becks....

    anyone know where they are available in dublin?


  • #9
    SpookyBastard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭SpookyBastard


    Wonkagirl wrote: »
    is this the same one that david beckham wears, or is the the 'power' version? if it's good enough for becks....

    anyone know where they are available in dublin?


    You mean the one becks is getting paid to wear... I've been paid to wear things, doesn't mean I use the product or that it has any effect on my performance.

    Back to the OP, save your cash and don't bother. The 'tests' are rubbish. If you do want to improve balance there are a bunch of exercises that will get you results.The bands are just a pretty gimmick, the stuff that works is never as shiny as the magic bullet.


  • #10
    Edwardius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Edwardius


    Lookit, this was posted in the other thread
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piu75P8sxTo


    The balance band is a hologram in a silicone bracelet. The "balance test" is BS, a sticker on a bracelet can not stop gravity making you fall if you're pushed. Here's some more on the "technology". This makes me sad :'(:(.


  • #11
    tHE vAGGABOND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,693 ✭✭✭tHE vAGGABOND


    I have some magic beans Op - if you want them, really good price :)


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  • #12
    SpookyBastard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭SpookyBastard


    tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »
    I have some magic beans Op - if you want them, really good price :)

    You mean Quantum Energy Healing Beans right? :p


  • #13
    G86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭G86


    Next thing they'll be bringing out a fat burning bracelet.:rolleyes:

    Seriously, wtf.


  • #14
    Wonkagirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭Wonkagirl


    Yes, it is hard to believe how they could work, i agree.. however, they look cool, and the placebo effect is not to be underestimated! 2 girly comments if ever there were some i know... so, going back to my Q, anyone know where i can buy one? (am a marketers dream- but it's not like €30 will send me under either like:))


  • #15
    kingQuez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭kingQuez


    Wonkagirl wrote: »
    Yes, it is hard to believe how they could work, i agree.. however, they look cool, and the placebo effect is not to be underestimated!

    Erm.. looking at the video posted above this isn't a placebo effect, but simple physics at play. The demonstrations are rigged to give a good show.

    If you want to improve your balance then stand on one leg, if you want to improve strength lift some weights, and if you want to improve flexibility stretch ;)


  • #16
    token
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭token


    This thread reminds me of the epsiode from the Simpsons with the bear patrol.

    Can't find the video..

    Homer: Well, there's not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol is sure doing its job.
    Lisa: That's specious reasoning, Dad.
    Homer: Thank you, sweetie.
    Lisa: Dad, what if I were to tell you that this rock keeps away tigers.
    Homer: Uh-huh, and how does it work?
    Lisa: It doesn't work. It's just a stupid rock.
    Homer: I see.
    Lisa: But you don't see any tigers around, do you?
    Homer: Lisa, I'd like to buy your rock


  • #17
    gavtron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭gavtron


    Wonkagirl, 53 degrees north in Carrickmines have them if you really want one!


  • #18
    Wonkagirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭Wonkagirl


    kingQuez wrote: »
    Erm.. looking at the video posted above this isn't a placebo effect, but simple physics at play. The demonstrations are rigged to give a good show.

    If you want to improve your balance then stand on one leg, if you want to improve strength lift some weights, and if you want to improve flexibility stretch ;)

    ..and how about if i want to look cool, like becks:D

    i just like the look of them. AND the fella that won Gaelforce this yr had one on!!


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