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PowerBalance Wristband?

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allybrown360
Posts: 96 - Karma: 30
I've been seeing all sorts of athletes wearing these things and was wondering if anyone on hear owned one. Do they actually work?


http://www.powerbalance.com/

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Jun 6 2011 4:07PM
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fourhundred
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complete bull all mental
Jun 6 2011 4:09PM
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TechnoPotamus
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waste of money man. it's a silicone bracelet with a hologram. it's a trend thing, and i mean there's nothing wrong with that but don't buy it because you're hoping it will actually work
Jun 6 2011 4:09PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
Posts: 2002 - Karma: 1,465
Of course they do
Jun 6 2011 4:10PM
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Deluge
Posts: 4398 - Karma: 767
i wear one, i dunno really if it does anything, i think alot of its mental but it could help you
Jun 6 2011 4:10PM
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Toasty.
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there as useful as an armless hooker

Jun 6 2011 4:11PM
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chuck_testa
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well on one of them the money does go towards cancer......
Jun 6 2011 4:12PM
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Ski_the_east01
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo
Jun 6 2011 4:13PM
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SenditSerg
Posts: 272 - Karma: 137
i dunno man.. my friend bought one and i pushed him over with it off then he didnt fall over when i pushed him the exact same way
then he let me try it and it was basically exactly the same way so it could just all be mental or just like a fashionable thing. i don't think most of them are that expensive so i guess its your choice..
Jun 6 2011 4:15PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
Posts: 1968 - Karma: 4
i have one, it doesnt do anything unless you are thinking about how you believe you will be more balanced....
Jun 6 2011 4:20PM
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eheath
Posts: 61161 - Karma: 118,909
If wearing a rubber bracelet with a hologram sticker makes you a better athlete or makes you feel better, then it works. Its not real.
Jun 6 2011 4:23PM
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Desabrais
Posts: 71 - Karma: 14
This test has been around for years, I don't understand why people actually believe it. You could literally do the test with anything and get the same result if you told the person the same shit. It's called muscle memory, your body doesn't know how to counter react the initial push but then once you know what's actually coming you can easily withstand it.

You could honestly do this test to someone with a giant black dildo and it would work just the same.
Jun 6 2011 4:28PM
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TuffGuy
Posts: 45 - Karma: 11
D. Rose wears one so i back it up....but Phiten Necklaces are much better.
Jun 6 2011 4:30PM
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BIGben*
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GBD!!!
Jun 6 2011 4:33PM
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TechnoPotamus
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i'm going to start wearing a giant black dildo around my neck while i play basketball and claim it helps me keep my balance. bitches love balance.
Jun 6 2011 4:34PM
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deleted5
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what is it supposed to do.
Jun 6 2011 4:35PM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
you could just as well wear a rosary and say that the power of god will improve your balance/coordination, it's probably even gonna work better than that pagan shit !

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Jun 6 2011 4:37PM
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ORDEAL
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It is honestly the biggest fucking scam ever.


Whoever invented that is making bank off of bullshit, and they know it
Jun 6 2011 4:39PM
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Deluge
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haha yes, and i also wear a phiten
Jun 6 2011 4:40PM
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zues
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lol these are bullshit... how can a small wristband actually help you keep balance if anything you're unbalanced because its on only one wrist.
But if you mentally think you have more balance i guess you have more balance
Jun 6 2011 4:41PM
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TuffGuy
Posts: 45 - Karma: 11
lol...trend whore? a phiten band and a powerbalance necklace....do you also wear jordan sandals? lol
Jun 6 2011 4:46PM
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jblaski
Posts: 5561 - Karma: 1,027
It does EXACTLY what it was designed for.





Taking your money.
Jun 6 2011 4:52PM
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dylgoz23
Posts: 178 - Karma: 77
i have 7 of them and they dont work lol, they fall apart really easily too. They look cool tho hah
Jun 6 2011 4:57PM
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DirtyDan
Posts: 1576 - Karma: 158
You should just paypal me all of your money before you spend it on more stupid shit.
Jun 6 2011 5:09PM
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steezy.stew
Posts: 1137 - Karma: 568
Mind over matter biiitch!!
Jun 6 2011 6:14PM
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Spic-N-SpaN
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I didn't think anyone actually believed it worked, I know a lot of people that got them just as a joke
Jun 6 2011 6:40PM
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Desabrais
Posts: 71 - Karma: 14
If only this were true.
Jun 6 2011 8:09PM
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AWALLRUS.
Posts: 5762 - Karma: 223
a rubber band is SUPPOSED to make you a better athlete.
steiroids WILL make you a better athlete.
Jun 6 2011 8:33PM
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dispatchQ_main
Posts: 2619 - Karma: 629
I wear a roserie! I think mine looks dope. Im like 99% against all religions but i wear it to pick up chicks. Girls get all starry eyed when you start getting spiritual. IT doesnt even have to make sense,
Jun 6 2011 8:36PM
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Ian.D
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Im with this guy. Cut the crap with the plastic wristbands and just go straight to roids
Jun 6 2011 8:38PM
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skiminnesota
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total placebo.
Jun 6 2011 8:39PM
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E.C.
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i wear one. i dont care if its only mental. it still helps.
Jun 6 2011 8:41PM
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Z-Juice
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it works
Jun 6 2011 9:03PM
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H8CH
Posts: 2709 - Karma: 218
they're as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike mate.....
Jun 6 2011 9:10PM
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forum10
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completely works. everyone who says otherwise haven't even worn one or got a counterfeit.
Jun 6 2011 9:14PM
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little1337
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its a placebo...
Jun 6 2011 9:27PM
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Desabrais
Posts: 71 - Karma: 14
Not sure whether to laugh at your stupidity or feel bad.

The only way it has any merit would be the placebo effect, as stated. I'm kind of jealous I'm not retarded because the placebo effect doesn't work on me with this item because I know it's complete bullshit.
Jun 6 2011 10:09PM
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trettzilla
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haha i have one because i won it. but they don't do anything the guy that made it had to make a national apology and take back all his claims. but i still wear it
Jun 6 2011 10:11PM
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alvy.
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I think we can all agree it does not work.
Jun 6 2011 11:44PM
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Steezy_IN_KC
Posts: 2033 - Karma: 1,607
I own one.. I got it for 10 bucks.
I will say this, in your wrist you have 3 major ligaments and i tore 2 of the 3 (in both wrists) from skiing and also baseball. I was always in pain and constantly cracking them because that gave me momentary relief.
Since buying one, i wear it on my left wrist, i am having less pain. I think i will contribute it to just thinking about having something on my wrist to distract me from the pain. That is all.

But it looks too cool. i guess lol
Jun 6 2011 11:48PM
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straightlining
Posts: 238 - Karma: 139
Heads up, OP, these things are definitely a scam. They were taken off the market here in Australia fo false advertising. AND they had to admit their product was a scam and give anyone a refund if they wanted one.

Read Up:
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/power-balance-wristbands-a-sham-accc-20101223-1960g.html
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/964065
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/01/powerbalance-admits-their-wristbands-are-a-scam/
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/964074

so unless you want to part with your money for what is basically an overpriced placebo, don't buy one
Jun 7 2011 12:06AM
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207
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i loled at giant black dildo
Jun 7 2011 12:09AM
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nkmo.
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http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0806/spengbab-squorpants-demotivational-poster-1214484755.png
Jun 7 2011 12:11AM
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nkmo.
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Jun 7 2011 12:13AM
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straightlining
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They don't even the company that made them admitted it:

Quote from a media statement that they had to print in EVERY media outlet in Australia: "In our advertising we stated that Power Balance wristbands improved your strength, balance and flexibility.

We admit that there is no credible scientific evidence that supports our claims and therefore we engaged in misleading conduct in breach of s52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974.

If you feel you have been misled by our promotions, we wish to unreservedly apologise and offer a full refund."


Jun 7 2011 12:14AM
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forum10
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duh, it's because it's based on non-approved methods by the mainstream scientific community. the doctor tanner went to go see in mexico was along the same lines.
Jun 7 2011 12:22AM
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straightlining
Posts: 238 - Karma: 139
thus, no scientific credibility. Do you really think a piece of holographic foil can magically increase your strength by, and I quote "up to 500 per cent". Come on man, really? what other advertising claims have you mindlessly followed. What you're getting at best, is a placebo effect.

Oh, and on Tanner, I'm personally a bit iffy on that one, but desperate times call for desperate measures. willpower is also an amazing thing
Jun 7 2011 12:28AM
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forum10
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i dunno man... like it aint a science so like, it might only increase your strength by 200%...
Jun 7 2011 12:43AM
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straightlining
Posts: 238 - Karma: 139
the 500 percent thing is true, ""Power Balance is performance technology that uses holograms embedded with frequencies that react positively with your body's natural energy field to improve balance, strength and flexibility by up to 500 per cent," It's bullshit, come on
Jun 7 2011 12:50AM
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forum10
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oh you fucking moron. it says UP TO 500 percent. it's impossible for anyone to go beyond that only on the power balance wrist band. jeeze, learn how to read.
Jun 7 2011 1:00AM
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Bungholio
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hahahahahaha ive seen that shit irl, it was kinda gay...
Jun 7 2011 1:01AM
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