5 comments about Century VersaFlex Stretching Machine.

1. Yes, putting this thing together could be difficult for most people but I did it in 30 minutes but I am good like that... This is really a well made unit, no problems at all, everything works... I also purchased the DVD Versaflex (Leg stretching) DVD by Bill Wallace, I highly recommed the DVD and a book call "Relax into Stretch : Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension"... With these tools will be all you need...



2. The VersaFlex Stretching Machine is a solid and very useful piece of equipment, especially for those of us who are on the wrong side of middle-age. We bought this (used and fully assembled) since my son (14), daughter (17), and I (45) have started taking TaeKwonDo (actually I took it some 23 years ago and am just getting back into it - hard to start over a White Belt, but to be honest that is appropriate). I am 5' 10" and 240 lbs (down from 290 lbs) and find that this machine has greatly improved my flexibility. Here are my observations:
   
   Pros -
   + Very Solid; easily takes my weight and never feels like it is over stressed
   + Easy to Adjust; leg pads are easy to set and accommodate my 5' 6" daughter and my 5' 11" son
   + Easy to Use; the ratcheting lever is conveniently positioned and smoothly moves the legs apart
   + Grips; front and side handles allow for extended stretching, which is very helpful to getting full benefit from the machine
   + Gauge Indicates Progress; the degrees are clearly marked and seem to be accurate
   + Comfortable; the seat, back support, and legs are nicely padded
   
   Cons -
   - 5 Degree Increments; while 5 degrees might not seem like much of an advance, it really is when you are at the extreme end of your range
   - Tight Release; the ratchet release can be difficult to activate while the legs are under tension
   - Bulky Frame; this takes up a lot of floor space, even when not in use
   
   Misc -
   * As noted above, I bought this used (lightly) so did not have to assemble it myself
   * I never use any stretching or exercise equipment without another person being around, helpful since I got stuck my first time
   
   Overall I am very pleased with the VersaFlex and am impressed with improvement in leg flexibility we all have seen as a result of using it.
   
   Recommended!
   
   CFH



3. Thanks !!
   Great product I am very happy with It.
   
   Randall..............



4. I figured this would work but not well and I was wrong. This not only works great but comes with an extra handle on each side that the video review of this I watched did not have. The only complaint is that assembly took a little while maybe 45 minutes or so. I am bad with putting things together and did it with no problems in around 45 minutes so anybody could put this together. It is comfortable to use and has become my new tv watching or movie watching chair. The only thing to beware of is it is really easy to push yourself on this past what you should so make sure that just because you can stretch your legs easy you don't get too far ahead of yourself and get injured. Great Product and exceeded my expectations. Not as space consuming as I thought it would be either!



5. So I've had this device for several weeks. After normal use now it won't lock your legs into position. The little catch wont hold the main gear so after you let go of the lever your legs just come back together. Piece of junk.

2 comments about TapouT Mouthguard.

1. just got this from ups today on time i might add which was great. I immediatly formed it to fit my teeth and this product is fantastic great fit and protection, and was extremely easy to mould



2. I tried this one out and I'm surprised. I had to put mine in the water for a while longer than the directions say, and when it was done fitting the indentations in the guard didn't seem too deep so I didn't think it was going to work too well. But the fit is awesome and if you fit it with your jaw forward it does an AWESOME job of stabilizing the jaw. It does that without being all huge like you've got a big orange wedge sticking out the front of your mouth like some jaw-stabilizing mouthguards(that cost more). It's a good enough fit that you have to pop it off of your upper row of teeth, which is a characteristic of a dentist-made mouthguard. I'm thinking I'll play with these to see how to get the best fit out of them and then buy another one.
   
   With water from a coffeepot:
   
   120 seconds submerged
   30 seconds of fitting
   30 seconds under cool, LIGHT RUNNING tap water
   
   I'll try 150 seconds and see what happens.

5 comments about Ichigo Tensa Manga Full Functional Sword.

1. The sword is awesome! It came in a box and in a cloth bag. For the money it is absolutely worth it.The blade is decently sharp and the blade is black just like in the anime. It comes oiled to prevent rusting so be careful not to get the oil on your clothes when you unsheathe the sword. Awesome for cosplaying, decoration or fighting hollows. Ichigo would be proud.



2. This sword is very beautiful. From what I can tell it is a perfect replica except for the habaki (base of the blade) which is gold instead of black like in the manga. This does look nice though.
   
   In terms of it being functional, the blade is relatively sharp. The only thing I have cut is the cardboard shipping box and it went through easily. This did cause the black liquid finish on the blade to smudge however and it will not buff off. The black finish also has a couple small chips in it. Cutting things with this blade does seem like it will mess up the black finish, so this hurts the "functionality" a bit and is why I gave it 4 stars. Other than that, this is a very nice sword and a very good price with all the accessories.



3. Well bleach is one of my favorite anime series and I have to say that this is a very nice replica of zangetsu. The only thing really wrong with it is that the base of the blade is not black. Other than that, I really love this sword and am very glad that I bought it. Well worth the price



4. I was very happy with this sword looks great box is nice decorative if you are a bleach fan you will be happy



5. First off this is a beautiful sword have no doubt about that. There are only two gripes (and are rather trivial) that I have about it and are the only reason it gets a 4 instead of a 5.
   
   1) "China" is written on the blade in some yellow ink.
   2) The use of plastic for the "fuchi" and "kashiri."
   
   As for everything else this is a great sword and definitely worth it. I love this sword it makes a great addition to my meager collection and looks great. As for the "china" and the plastic for the price and surprising quality it's quite easily ignorable.
   
   I took photo's documenting it. See the customer photo's.

3 comments about Zombie Gear Demon Bones Tri-Bladed Fantasy Hand Claw.

1. I received this for christmas. I LOVE it! The only downfall is it does not come with a wall plaque or display. Nothing that a little woodworking will take care of. :D



2. Very nice. I got this Item and love it. One of the skulls was offbut I crazy glued it and hung it up on my wall will buy the other. Fast service. A good buy.



3. This product is unique and nice. Very affordable. I would reccommend this item to people interested in like stuff.

5 comments about Ninja Utility Belt.

1. This is the cutest utility belt ever. I got it for a friend who acted like a ninja, and now she actually looks like one. Thanks.
   
   
   Note: know that the pockets of this utility belt are closed by velcro, which if you're creeping in the shadows, or in a air duct, will INFACT get you caught. Just a thought.



2. If you actually would like to receive the item you purchased do not buy from this company !
   
   The parcel if you lucky enough for it to even arrive at all will get to you weeks after the promised delivery date and once it actually arrives the documentation is in such disarray as to prevent you from actually claiming it from the post office...
   
   I have to say you guys certainly left an impression on me ! I will never do any form of business with you again !



3. Well...have to say, this was a very disappointing product. It did arrive on time as promised. But, it is poorly made compared to other Ninja belts I've seen. It also stinks. The odor seems to be related to the cheap material. I'm thinking about returning the two that I've purchased. In my star rating system, these are a big zero.



4. My friend has this and it is strong great material and great for carrying any hand sized ninja tool!



5. I ordered this belt and paid the 15.95 extra for shipping now it's been a week and I've still not gotten anything, I asked for a refund on the shipping and let them know that if they did not refund my money I would report them and now they have erased my order like it didn't happen.

2 comments about 16" Expandable Steel Baton with Holster.

1. I bought two of these and they were surprisingly well made. I have had no trouble with them collapsing unexpectedly and in fact they are strong enough that it actually takes a serious effort to get them to retract a definate plus in a self-defense situation. Also they are strong enough that there is no chance of them bending from impact. These were worth considerably more than what they cost and I highly recommend them to anyhone considering buying one or a pair. As for the holders...they're durable enough for my needs which is saying quite a bit since my need for durability in such items is quite high. So whether you are a practiting Kali or Escrima, work security, or just live in a dangerous environment...these are more than up to the task.



2. this is my first baton. The only reason why it is not 5 stars is because to close it you have to smack it very hard on cement to close. It is hard to get it to close. When you jam it into the cement it leaves marks on the end. The other is that it takes a few tries to open. the directions that come with it also state that it will take a few tries. Other than this it is a sturdy item. Not to heavy and comes with a holster. Shipping was also fast. Ordered it and had it in a couple of days.

5 comments about Feiyue High Top Shoes.

1. These shoes are a great deal. I had heard the high tops ran a little wider width. I normally wear a double or triple E width and these high tops work. They are still not quite EEE wide, but are serviceable. I would say they are at least single E to double E width. My left foot is wider than my right and is a little bit cramped. But my right foot is fine. I wish someone sold the wide widths, but these are fine for now. There was no noticeable smell of the rubber or anything, as some reviews stated. They are light and grip the ground just fine.



2. Fast shipping, great condition, FANTASTIC shoes! Highly recommended for any martial artist. Also makes a stylish shoe for just walking around as well. Can't beat this :)



3. These shoes are great for any kung fu or tai chi practitioner. They give my feet good support without slipping around and my toes don't get squished.



4. I have a couple experiences in martial arts; TKD up to blue belt, and currently doing Wado Ryu Karate, and Chin Woo Association Kung Fu. These shoes are great training shoes, whether you're doing kicks in the dojo or outdoors. They comfortable enough to move around with, good grip when holding stances, and the High Top design makes it stay on your foot better, even when doing kicks with full power and speed. I've even heard from my parkour friends that they stay on just fine and the grip will take you up and over most walls, but they have trouble staying on metal. My only complaint, if it can be called one, is that these shoes look rather flimsy, but from what I've heard from my fellow martial artists, they hold up their own. Only time will tell, and I will definitely put these shoes to the test. Overall, great shoes, great price and so far I'm satisfied with them.



5. 
   I bought these for my grandson. He likes them better than the low tops because they don't slip off his feet as easy when he's working out and offer more support around the ankles. The high tops have a little more rubber over the toe. I would recommend these they also look very smart.

No comments about Ten Level Martial Arts Karate Belt Display.

4 comments about 2pc Ninja Climbing Foot Spikes Set Claws Tree Wall Ashiro Ice.

1. they are kwel but they wont stay on longer then a couple sec's without a velcro strap.otherwise it could make a good ninja weapon



2. These are really just a novelty item and there priced that way. If you actually want something that will aid you in either walking on soft terrain or climbing something I'd suggest looking into buy either a pair of crampons, or tree spurs. Both items are different, crampons are closest to what these represent but the spurs will actually help you climb.
   
   crampons - petzl makes good products as well
   Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon
   
   I don't own these so i can rate them but just an example of the climbing spurs
   Wolf Claw Climbing Spurs with Tote Bag



3. Ok let's be honest about these... No way in all of hell are you going to climb something with these. They look cool, the metal's very sturdy, the spikes are relatively sharp and could be sharpened more... The foot spikes may work if there was a better way to strap them to your feet, but the hand claws would crush your hand bones under your own weight, no way someone's going to climb with these. Better off with your bare hands.



4. I bought these spikes to assist in climbing trees, but it does not really matter what I intended to climb; they will not stay on my feet. I tried tying them multiple times, multiple ways, on both my tennis shoes, work boots, and tabi boots, and they just fell off after a few steps. One would have to use a lot of tape to make these stay on; it's just not worth the hassle. Since they don't stay on, they are also useless in combat.

4 comments about Everlast Professional Hand Wraps.

1. After hearing about the quality of Everlast's products declining, I was very careful about buying something from them. But it turned out great after all. I received the package two days after ordering and was not disappointed. The wraps are long enough to fit around my hands and then some. They are very comfortable and can definately absorb a good impact.



2. I paid about $7 shipped with other products to get free shipping.
   (I wish everyone would make a point to say how much they paid on all their purchases since this makes a world of a difference when reading other user's reviews.)
   This is flimsy but you get what you paid for.
   I would not recommend.



3. I bought these because they are long enough to wrap my hands the way you are supposed too. After some research I found some are not long enough.
   
   Quality is fine, at least the set I got are. I tried using just heavy bag gloves to train with, but I kept cutting my knuckles on my right hand with the fingerless gloves I bought. Grabbed these after reading a bunch, and watching some YouTube videos on proper wrapping.
   
   So far so good, no more cut hands, and all is well. I roll them up backwards so when I'm ready to wrap my hands again I can just roll it around my hand/fingers vs. having it strung out on the floor, and untwisting it as I go. When I get to the end, the Velcro tabs are in the correct position every time so there is no guess work if I'm wrapping my hands with the wrong side up.



4. Given that most boxing gloves these days have velcro straps, whose bright idea was it to make the entire length of these handwraps prone to sticking to velcro?
   They tie very well and they're rather elastic, but you have to put a lot of yardage over your wrists to keep it tight. I have another pair of Title handwraps that I actually like much better. They don't stick to velcro and it only takes 2 or 3 wraps around the wrist to keep the wrist straight rather than the 10 or so you need with these.
   
   The velcro issue, though, is a huge pain. I wouldn't recommend these.