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geoteck
Nov 5, 2002, 4:22 PM
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Anyone use any of the finger 'conditioning' aids. I've seen blue rings, squeeze balls, a specially designed putty, a red ball with black finger holds, and some people even using elastic bands (to provide resistance in the outward direction. Anyone use these - how do you like them. What else is out there and how do you like them?
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lox
Nov 5, 2002, 4:51 PM
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Wow.
When I saw this from the front page, I thought I had missed the S&M Forum entirely.
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geoteck
Nov 5, 2002, 5:47 PM
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Sorry to disappoint you.
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rocksolid
Nov 5, 2002, 6:11 PM
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When I first started climbing, I bought one of those blue ring things. I still have it in my car – most people mistake it for a dog’s chew toy. To be honest, it hasn’t done anything for me. Nothing strengthens your fingers like some good old fashion climbing and bouldering.
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tradguy
Nov 5, 2002, 6:18 PM
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The dynabee is cool.
EDIT: look at the $25 SuperGyro
[ This Message was edited by: tradguy on 2002-11-05 10:19 ]
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high_times
Nov 5, 2002, 11:55 PM
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i must be freakin uncoordinated...but that gyro is not easy to get a hang of.
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djmicro
Nov 6, 2002, 2:22 PM
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I would also rather stick with normal climbing. It helps with skin regeneration and 'grip holding' teqnique as well.
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marshall84
Nov 7, 2002, 12:32 AM
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There is a device called the "Grip Master." It is a hand and finger exerciser. They come in three tension levels. I started with the light tension and have since moved up to the medium. You can find them on REI's website. It has certainly helped my grip strength. The only problem is that you can overuse it and stress your tendons.
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legless
Nov 7, 2002, 6:53 AM
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i have the black/heavy gripmaster...im totaly unconvinced that it is at all helpful for climbing. at best it is a way to get your fingers aa bit warmed up before climbing. a regular pair of stiff squeezer thingies is a slightly better way to go...but you have to be creative...practice pinching and holding them in a closed position using the tips of your fingers...its mostly good for a mini-pump, dont expect any climbing miracles...
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apollodorus
Nov 7, 2002, 7:08 AM
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The DynaBee used to be called the DynamoHum, until Frank Zappa used that as the title of a song. It's the space-age forearm trainer. I'm surprised they still sell those things.
At the other end of the tech spectrum is squeezing an old tennis ball. Works about the same as those $19.99 donuts and rubber balls.
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climbsomething
Nov 7, 2002, 7:21 AM
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I have the blue power putty, but all it does is sit on my shelf cos the blue power-to-the-people fist case it comes in looks cool....
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geoteck
Nov 7, 2002, 7:28 AM
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how about those stress balls (ie sand filled balloons). Do they work?
Also - and this may seem weird - but anyone know where I can find one? I used to see them everywhere but once I started looking - they're gone!
I also tried making a few a little while ago but I ended up with sand everywhere - homemade ones break easier!
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crux_clipper
Nov 7, 2002, 8:24 AM
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Get two squash balls (competition ones - their firmer) and just hold them in your hands, squeezing them.
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geoteck
Nov 7, 2002, 3:41 PM
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the ones with the two yellow dots?
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geoteck
Nov 10, 2002, 10:03 PM
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So how does the dynabee work?
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repseki
Nov 10, 2002, 10:27 PM
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you should just crush apples in your hands.
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geoteck
Nov 12, 2002, 4:02 PM
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I'll get right on that
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toejam
Nov 13, 2002, 10:16 PM
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I use those blue rings. You can get a pretty good forearm burn with them, which is good for staying awake in meetings or long road trips.
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texastechclimber
Nov 13, 2002, 11:28 PM
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I have the Black Diamond blue ring. I usually keep it in my jacket and work it on the way to my classes. I end up doing about 500 - 1000 reps each day. I got it to keep me in shape during the off season. It helps fore arm strength alot but does almost nothing for your fingers. On the first climb after summer I noticed that instead of my forearms giving out first, it was my fingers that got tired. I never even felt much of a forearm burn. Ive been going to the gym almost everyday now; and I will tell you, there is absolutely no better training than actual climbing.
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geoteck
Nov 15, 2002, 10:47 PM
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what do you do for fingers then?
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