mind_my_pants Posted February 24, 2005 Report Posted February 24, 2005 Alright, it's a strawberry surprise. How dissapointing.... Was kind of hoping for something a little bit more substantial .... Quote
nolan Posted February 24, 2005 Report Posted February 24, 2005 Inspired by Callum's score, I had a go this morning. I added over 200rpm to my PB My new score is 12,473 which moves me up the Flexi league from 10th to 6th, which is nice. Quote
anything Posted February 24, 2005 Report Posted February 24, 2005 Inspired by Callum's score, I had a go this morning. I added over 200rpm to my PB My new score is 12,473 which moves me up the Flexi league from 10th to 6th, which is nice. nice one, and im glad to have helped in any way possible;) Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Posted February 24, 2005 How dissapointing.... Was kind of hoping for something a little bit more substantial .... But you don't know what the surprise is!! Nice one Nolan. I'd say you're fifth really...Russ's 12,599 on my ball was a bit of a one-off really...I've got a quick one. (You could probably do 12.9k on it easily, and I seriously reckon Calum could top 14k with it.) Quote
mind_my_pants Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 But you don't know what the surprise is!! Is it a strawberry suprise or not? Or was that a trick answer to confuse me? I mean, come on its doesnt take much So if I get past 8500 and ask you really nicely, can I have it please? ..... Quote
RedShift1599968581 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 I'm still stuck at 11,140 but I've found another entertaining way to powerball... spinngin whilst on a VeeDo balance board.... its harder than you think at over 10k Anyone else combined powerballing with other activities? Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Posted February 25, 2005 Anyone else combined powerballing with other activities?Driving!? When I'm doing endurance, I find that running rapidly on the spot helps. You know, when you pump your feet as little and as fast as possible? When I do that my arms pump in fast, small movements too...perfect for maintaining a consistent 11,000 revs or so. Something I don't recommend doing while Powerballing is trying to drink a hot cup of coffee! Quote
Skud_Mark Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 Something I don't recommend doing while Powerballing is trying to drink a hot cup of coffee! What about beer?! Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Posted February 25, 2005 What about beer?! Well it won't scald you so much, but it's more annoying when you spill your beer!! Quote
Plugus Maximus Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 Anyone else combined powerballing with other activities? Normally I powerball while at the same time saying to my Mrs "am I annoying you yet .... am I annoying you yet ... amI annoying you yet?" ... the answers normally yes in case you were wondering! I think powerballing should be kept in the closet ... lets face it it looks down right wierd doing it! Like some mad deviant body abuse . And having just read Adrena1in's thread about running on the spot ... I nearly PMSL!! I recently went on holiday with a bunch of lads skiing and so I took the powerball. One of the guys really got hooked but the rest just took the pish! Having seen a video of myself doing it I can see why! K Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Posted February 25, 2005 ...And having just read Adrena1in's thread about running on the spot ... I nearly PMSL!! ...It's fantastic cardio-vascular exercise though! Powerball in each hand, bent forward, running on the spot as rapidly as possible. I'm going to go to a Gym one day and do it...see what reactions I get!! Quote
Jabberwock Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 Stuck at 11,998 :( And I cant get no faster Quote
tttonyyy1599968643 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Hadn't picked my neon up in over a month and got 11,301 today on the first spin (a record for me). It must help to let those muscles settle down for a bit. Quote
tttonyyy1599968643 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Still too embarassingly low for the league, mind. Quote
James1599968601 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 I heard theat Neon Powerballs dont go as fast as the regular 250hz ones, thats my excuse for a crap score! I'm currently at 11104 and my Powerball is making a weird clunking noise and sounds pretty unhealthy. O well i'll keep trying. Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Posted February 27, 2005 I heard theat Neon Powerballs dont go as fast as the regular 250hz ones...That is true...a small amount of the energy is expended lighting up the LEDs. But anything and Andhill were both using Neons in the competition, and they came first and third respectively. Not sure if Mookster was using a Neon too. My record with an old 250Hz is 12991...my record with the Neon was about 12450. With a new 250Hz I got about 12650. All a bit different. ...my Powerball is making a weird clunking noise and sounds pretty unhealthy.Happens when they get a bit tired. Best thing is to get it spinning up pretty fast and maintain a high speed for as long as possible. Really smooths them out. Otherwise, take off the rubber grip, unscrew the little screws, pop the thing open using a vice and give it a good clean. Quote
anything Posted February 28, 2005 Report Posted February 28, 2005 I heard theat Neon Powerballs dont go as fast as the regular 250hz ones, thats my excuse for a crap score! I'm currently at 11104 and my Powerball is making a weird clunking noise and sounds pretty unhealthy. O well i'll keep trying. the neon balls aren't as fast, but i still got a neon green to over 13.4k, so they are still very fast Quote
tttonyyy1599968643 Posted February 28, 2005 Report Posted February 28, 2005 Way cooler in a dark room though. Quote
Adrena1in Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Posted February 28, 2005 The Techno produces a nicer light-show, but it's nowhere near as bright as a Neon. Quote
The BFG Posted March 2, 2005 Report Posted March 2, 2005 Got mine today through the post. Have just got 11126 with only the second time I got "it going" . Cant be bad for a beginer? Left had is stil down in the 7K's though:rolleyes: . Quote
Adrena1in Posted March 2, 2005 Author Report Posted March 2, 2005 11126 is pretty good for a first time, yes. Some people get the knack straight away. Tone did about a thousand more than you on his first go! I was around 10k I think. 13k is on my horizon. Did a little warm up with my Metal Ball last night, then took the 250 Hz and squeezed out 12803 straight away, without really trying my hardest. I'll see what I can do tonight, but those sorts of speeds do aggravate my shoulder injury a little. I should go steady and mend that first really! Quote
The BFG Posted March 7, 2005 Report Posted March 7, 2005 This is on the right 11300 on the left;) Quote
The BFG Posted March 7, 2005 Report Posted March 7, 2005 This is the right hand 11300 on the left;) Quote
Skud_Mark Posted March 7, 2005 Report Posted March 7, 2005 Definately need mine servicing, just busted 11,415 on a friends new one, no camera to hand though Quote
Adrena1in Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Posted March 8, 2005 Powerballs.com do offer a lifetime warranty...if anything's broke just return it and they'll sort it for free. They're great like that. However, if it's just running a bit noisy, a good clean and then run it at 8,000 to 9,000 revs for several minutes will really smooth it out! Quote
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