anything Posted October 20, 2005 Report Posted October 20, 2005 i tried a 90 second run yesterday and managed just over 16000, and i came so close to breaking my high speed record Quote
Adrena1in Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Posted October 20, 2005 It's about time you got a new record Calum. I'd sat on 13,241 since April, then had a free evening the other night so did some intensive training. I got it going as fast as I could for as long as I could, until my arm was so tired I could hardly spin it more than 3 or 4k. Did this a few times, with a break of a couple of minutes each time, then tried a top speed run after a break of about 10 minutes. Was really excited when I saw my display flashing...but was disappointed to see it showing 13,244! An increase of 3!! Another try and it was flashing 13,476 though...much better. My new target of 13,500 by the end of the year should be easy, so I'm gunning for 14,000 again now. If you can, post a 90s score on Powerballs.com. If you challenge for the top few places you'll need a video. Mine was taken with my phone! Quote
Adrena1in Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Posted October 20, 2005 lets see the vid thenWhat, mine? It's at; http://www.powerballs.com/Tim17141.wmv Quote
matty_cross Posted October 20, 2005 Report Posted October 20, 2005 I like your deep breathing after that thrash fest...pmpl...... Quote
Adrena1in Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Posted October 20, 2005 Yeah, well I was knackered!! Quote
Adrena1in Posted October 24, 2005 Author Report Posted October 24, 2005 Watch it Calum, I'm coming for your record. Just been on a live chat on Gyrotek.com, talking with 14k+ powerballers, and we had a little on-line competition...top speed and 90s. I won the speed challenge with a new record (for me) of 13579 - left hand too, but couldn't come through on the 90s challenge and came third. Was because I did too much training earlier and was knackered. Now my left shoulder hurts. But that was an improvement of 337 wiith my left hand. Do that again and I could be hitting the top 100. EDIT: Oh yeah, if you're interested, the official Metal Powerball is out soon. Named the 350Hz, it's being released with a heavy rotor first, which Akis can't even manage 12k on, and then coming with a lighter, 20,000 RPM rotor later on. Shiny chrome, with counter, and apparently comes in a completely see-through magnetic case... ? Should be interesting, but I expect it's going to be expensive. I'll get one or two I'm sure. Quote
nolan Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 I've just been looking at the scores in Div1 & 2. Lots of our scores qualify, but they aren't there. Do we need to re-submit them to qualify? Quote
Adrena1in Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Posted October 26, 2005 Yes, they don't automatically update the main scoreboards from the mini-leagues...and vice versa. Quote
eeyore Posted December 8, 2005 Report Posted December 8, 2005 Know its a bit late, finally ordered my P/B Quote
Adrena1in Posted December 8, 2005 Author Report Posted December 8, 2005 Blimey, this has been brought up from the dead! I got my official Metal Powerball yesterday. Top speed is currently 10683. 13526 in 90 seconds. Quote
eeyore Posted December 12, 2005 Report Posted December 12, 2005 got my neon blue on saturday top speed last night was 10096 rpm Quote
Adrena1in Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Posted December 12, 2005 Good start eeyore, only another few hundred revs and you'll be able to add you score to the top 400 at http://www.Powerballs.com. Quote
Adrena1in Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Posted December 12, 2005 And if you want, come to http://www.gyrotek.net/forum/cat6-va.html . Powerball discussion forum...it's good - no-one talks about them here anymore! Quote
playaviation Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 l tryed one of these( the real one) over christmas and l'm impressed there's a load on ebay starting at 99p any good ?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOOK-POWER-BALL-GIRO-BALL-GRAVITY-BALL-martial-arts_W0QQitemZ7211190778QQcategoryZ97043QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote
Adrena1in Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Posted January 12, 2006 Forget them if they don't say NSD or Powerballs.com or Nanosecond... copies like the one in the link are naff - you'll get fed up with it verey quick and want a "proper" one. Play.com is your best bet. Quote
boneless180 Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 my best score is 14,101. im 64th on the top 100 on powerballs.com Quote
Adrena1in Posted January 17, 2006 Author Report Posted January 17, 2006 Blimey, excellent score for anyone, let alone a 14-year old. I doubt I'll ever make the top 100, but I'm still in the top 10 for the Strength Index scoreboard. Quote
boneless180 Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 cheers, it took alot of practise, i doubt i will ever beat it, and well done for the strength index! Quote
anything Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 my best score is 14,101. im 64th on the top 100 on powerballs.com finally someone has finally beaten my flexi record of 13795, it's been nearly a year now Quote
maxlevens Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 i cant believe this thread is so long- is it really that addictive? Quote
LilPeteMordino Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 Im confused and cant really find anywhere on the site that explains... What is it and what does it do? :s Quote
Adrena1in Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Posted January 19, 2006 What is it and what does it do? :sIt's a gyroscope that, when spinning fast, produces torque...pressure against your arm. In straining to hold your arm still you can not only work just about all the muscles from your fingers to your shoulders, but you can also speed the gyroscope up. More speed = more torque = more of a workout. I've not had RSI or arm pains since I started using mine about 16 months ago, and my muscles are much more defined. Plus the counter, which logs the speed, is good for a bit of competition against friends and other on-line people. Quite simply...get one. Or two. Quote
cassiewoofer Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 Well mine's still broke but when i get my award for unfair redundancy I'll be getting a new one! roll on 13k! Quote
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