Thanks to Kevin (DBX) I ordered these. They came in today. Wow I must say these things feel like they are going to work extremely well
I haven't had the time to put them through the test but just going down to my basement and wrapping it around the pole speaks high volumes. The grip is unbelievable.
Thanks Kevin I will let you know how they do on Tuesday my back day, I might just hit 6 plates this time around!
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12-19-2008, 12:17 PM #1
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12-19-2008, 12:52 PM #2
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I just received mine yesterday. I'm looking forward to trying them out tomorrow. I bought mine as a recomendation from Kevin also.
Damn guy must be getting commission. J/K"Peace doesnt accomplish as much as war does. I am born of revolution. We all are. Warriors get stuff done, like it or not." - Crupiea
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12-19-2008, 01:14 PM #3
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LOFL . Nah, no commission. I just wish I could have forwarded you guys the email frees ship coupon they sent me twice in the last 2wks. I've had mine for over 2yrs, but I guess they keep your name forever .
I promise they will live up to the expectations I set .
Come back and post in here how you like them when you use them, OK? I was reluctant as hell to buy them when I accidentally ran into a BB.com member (he's an original member, but hasn't posted here in several years) on a business trip to SC, and he told me I had to try them. I was up to 500# on RD's and canvass straps were tearing up my hands/wrists at that weight. Man, these things are the greatest"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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Hey, didn't I get you to try them too? Maybe not, but I know I've sold several members here on them since I got mine."If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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12-19-2008, 01:40 PM #8
http://www.versagripps.com/
Hrmm....these look usefulObsession is a word used by the weak to describe the dedicated
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Hey John, do you know which way to roll the grip to grab the bar? That may sound stupid, but this dummy tried to simply use them to follow the contour of his palm the first time I tried them. I actually said, "Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have listened to that guy" . No joke. And then....it hit me; you actually roll it under the bar and back toward yourself. Huge difference
It's really kinda hard to tell from the pics on their site."If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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I'll post back after I try them, but it's got to be a hell of alot better than ripping my hands up. $52 is a great investment to be able to feel the pull in my back instead of the skin on my hands. I appreciate the information. I almost bought a pair of hookers. These should be alot more versatile.
"Peace doesnt accomplish as much as war does. I am born of revolution. We all are. Warriors get stuff done, like it or not." - Crupiea
" If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them." - Jack Handy via DBX
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I used the grips for the first time this morning. They're outstanding! My last (2) sets of 5 were @ 405 (RD's) up from 360 last week. Absolutely no pain in the hands I have a 3 day split and missed a whole split due to working double shifts last week and still ganied on my lift. Thanks again Kevin!!
AND THEN...............I made a mistake that I have never made in the gym..ever. My mind was in a land far far away and I was re-racking the plates. For some really dumb reason I peeled all 4 plates off of one side before taking any off of the other. I know better, but for whatever reason had a dumbass attack. You can picture the rest of the story. Bar flips on end and have to push the bar back down while taking off the plates. There was a nice guy that came to give me a hand. Wow, I really felt like an idiot."Peace doesnt accomplish as much as war does. I am born of revolution. We all are. Warriors get stuff done, like it or not." - Crupiea
" If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them." - Jack Handy via DBX
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Dang those look cool! I have been thinking about getting some straps, I may have to make an investment there.
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I would be the last person to ask about working out after surgery I am somewhat of an ignorant dumbass when it comes to training after surgery. As you know after my accident I was told NOT to do certain exercises and yet I did, whether it was bad or good for me I didn't care, I still did them. Fortunately it worked out for the better for me as I am fully recovered 100% and I honestly believe it was because I did do what they said for me not to do. But I wouldn't want to give you advise on something I know nothing of. SorryOn the list for Bannukah
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"Peace doesnt accomplish as much as war does. I am born of revolution. We all are. Warriors get stuff done, like it or not." - Crupiea
" If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them." - Jack Handy via DBX
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12-21-2008, 07:42 PM #30
Thanks John. I am aiming for a hybrid of you and me. I have found that the ice I ace wrap to my hand is actually doing something for me besides pain control. Shoulder and biceps not falling off as fast as forearm and triceps. .
Going nuts not lifting. I am going to beg of my sweetheart to help me set up the leg sled tomorrow for some leg workDo it or Don't do it, There is no try
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