No comments about Royal Leg Strecther.

1 comments about Steel Leg Stretcher.

1. This is my first leg stretcher. I started Taekwondo a couple of months ago, and at age 38, I realized I needed to seriously work on my flexibility. This stretcher allows me to relax my legs the stetch them gently apart and hold them in stretch very easily. I was afraid that I wouldn't like it by looking at the pictures of other leg stretchers, but I really love it so far. I has definitely helped my flexibility.
   
   It is also heavier and sturdier than I thought it would be. I highly recommend it if you need help doing a side split stretch.

1 comments about Deluxe Escrima Stick.

1. Ordered two, but they were different thicknesses and weight. Had hoped for a balanced pair of sticks.

3 comments about Cold Steel Wakazashi Bokken Md: 92BKW.

1. this boken is stronger compared 2 other bokens such as wood . if u make contact w/ a wooden boken from this polypropylene material. the wooden boken will shake or vibrate from the force throughout the boken, while the polypropylene material is stiff and hard knowing that it is basically industructable.



2. What can I say about it except that it is a nice product. I like the bokken. It is not a toy and could hurt someone if used as a weapon for defense, which I am planning on doing and to practice using a Wakazashi sword. Cold Steel sells quality products such as this piece. I might even buy the longer one. If you want a quality bokken or boken, then get one of these bad boys. Go to their website and watch the videos..Cheers.
   
   I just wanted to add that I had the guard missing for this sword but they sent me a replacement for it..I even bought another one..Cheers



3. I have every Cold Steel polypropylene training blade. Some friends and I started an unofficial "chambara" club at my high school. One time, we tried using a wood bokken and it was shattered in half by the polypropylene wakazashi in it's first use (it's sad, truly). These training weapons are virtually indestructible; we have TRIED to break them, and the closest we got to breaking one is by setting it on a hand rail with two people sitting on each end of it. I don't need to convince you to buy this, but unless you plan on practicing on AIR, then you're best bet would be Cold Steel's stuff.

1 comments about Best Martial Arts Leg Stretcher with Adjusting Wheel.

1. I ordered this product on Saturday and it arrived on Monday! It was also already assembled!

3 comments about Adidas WTF TaeKwonDo Shin and Instep Protector.

1. I bought this shin protector lately after I injured my ankle sparring. I liked the idea that it has extra protection at this critical point. The padding at the ankle is not as heavy as I expected, but I still like it a lot. It is light and straps on securely so you don't have to make adjustments while sparring. Additionally, it has a nice ridge in the front to offer extra protection for the shin. I find it especially good for Taekwondo where there is lots of kicking and leg blocks are employed.



2. I used these shin pads for about 2 months. When I bought them, I thought they were going to be nice and thick, and very importantly, that they would hold firm during training/sparring (meaning they would not rotate around the shin after striking) because they have 2 velcro shin straps + 2 stretchy foot straps to keep them in place.
   
   These pads were a big disappointment - the protection is weak (try blocking a good strike, and you will feel it), and most annoyingly, they keep rotating after every shin strike (I usually practice on a punching bag). They do not stay in place, period!
   
   Better spend your money on Twins or Windy - they are more expensive (usually about $70), but they actually work.
   
   On a second thought, these may actually work for some martial art that does not emphasize muay thai style heavy shin striking, but for muay thai they are absolutely no good. (Amazon actually calls these "TaeKwonDo pads" - I wish the site I bought these from had labeled them the same - I would have known not to get them...)



3. My previous gear was the basic cloth covered foam. My primary issue with that gear was keeping it clean.
   
   These adidas shin and in-step protectors don't have that problem at all. In addition to being far more comfortable, they are essentially impervious to sweat. They provide a higher level of protection and a BETTER range of movement. The only negative compared to the cloth version is that they occasionally slip to the side. Not all the way, but with just three velcro straps, it's just more likely to slip than something that envelopes your whole calf.
   
   They also have slightly better protection against elbow contact between the in-step and shin sections. Doesn't make you invulerable to a well placed elbow, but still better.

1 comments about Steel Leg Stretcher.

1. You can pay more money for a fancy stretcher, and I'm sure the fancy one will do the job. However, if you're on a budget, this stretcher would be hard to beat. It's lightweight and compact so it can travel with you if needs be. It's sturdy, made of metal with foam hand grip and foam leg pegs; it's comfortable on your legs because of the foam. But most pertinent of all, it WILL stretch your legs in a safe and effective manner! In fact, the only fault I could find after multiple uses is that I wish that wing nuts had been provided with which to assemble the unit; the supplied nuts are more than serviceable, but wings nuts would have been just a tad more convenient if you wanted to disassemble the unit for travel, although disassembling the unit isn't necessary. I highly recommend this stretching aid, especially for someone with knee limitations. For martial arts training, especially tae kwon do, it's a great product.

3 comments about The Stretch Loop Tm - The Original Patented Portable Leg Stretcher (With a Door Bracket).

1. The Stretch Loop arrived quickly, much faster than I thought. It is just as described. It is a quality product, inexpensive, and it really helps in the stretching. I noticed a big difference in my flexibility after using it for a few days.
   
   I am totally delighted with your Stretch Loop. It is so easy to use and the results are immediate.
   
   I can take it anywhere I go which is great.
   
   There are a few out there trying to imitate the Stretch Loop but I would not trade my original one for any other one.



2. As a martial arts, fitness instructor and video author of "Shaolin Physical Conditioning" DVD I highly recommend the Stretch Loop. I have one at home and numerous at my martial arts/fitness training center. This is the best piece of equipment that you can use for flexibility and to strengthen your legs and hips. It installs in seconds and it is light and compact to travel with.
   
   Julio Anta
   Anta's Fitness and Self Defense
   [...]



3. I recently purchased this product, and have enjoyed using it. Easy to assemble and use.
   Simple design yet very affective. I bought the portable version, and was a little concerned
   that it might not be strong enough. I am an unusal martial artist in that I weight 350 pounds.\
   But the Stretch Loop attached to my door frame and supports my bulk with no problems.
   My wife is happy, because I no longer need her help to do my stretching.
   
   Would gladly recommend this product to anyone.

2 comments about Tonfas.

1. just like everything i have purchased at amazon its it is great i am very happy with it if you are into japanese martial arts weapons get it you will be happy with it



2. BBS provided very prompt, fast service and delivery. The tonfa were nicely crafted, heavier than I expected and felt very solid. I measured per instructions from the internet. Slightly longer than the length from the index finger to my elbow (in my case a little shorter for my wife). My wife loves them.

5 comments about Century VersaFlex Stretching Machine.

1. The instructions to assemble it could surely be better, but I managed to put it together.
   I wish the pads that support the thigh and calves were a bit longer. I am 6"2" and the pad you legs lie on seems a bit short.
   But that does not take away from it's functionality. In truth I thought I would get this stretching machine, and force myself
   to stretch further that I should, but the machine is built thoughfully and I can't over stretch. So that is good.
   It does allow me to stretch out to 120 degrees, and then worked to 130, then 140 pretty quickly. That might not seem like much, but I
   weigh about 350 pounds. I feel certain this machine will work well to gradually increase my stretch. It relieves my wife from the duty of
   helping me stretch...so she's happy about it. All in all, I am happy with the purchase and would recommend it.



2. I have used this for many years and still use it on a daily basis. This machine makes stretching an enjoyable albeit still difficult experience.
   
   Still after all these years, I can't seem to get past 160. But, that is pretty far. My problem is I can stretch far, it just takes me about 30 minutes to reach my potential having the first 15 minutes still stiff as a board.
   
   But that is not the machine's fault, it is my own genetics. Great machine, love it.



3. I bought on accident both this stretcher and the Pro Leg Stretcher by Timas. I kept both for purposes of this review. My kids and wife have used both. The bottom line is that the Pro Leg Stretcher by Timas is a better machine, but is also slightly flawed. First I will discuss the Century VersaFlex STretching Machine.
   
   The VersaFlex comes in like 50 pieces. Instructions are horrible. The pictures are too small and poor resolution. They are on different page than the written instructions. The pictures of the bolts are too large, not actual size but 110%, making it difficult to figure out which bolt is which unless you get a ruler. The handles that go at the end of the legs are not pictured or discussed adequately. I was still able to put it together in about 1.5 hours.
   
   I am 5'11". The legs are too short by like 6 inches. Gimme a break. It would only have cost a few dollars more to make the legs longer. Now, my legs hang of the end, so all stretches are done with my knees bent and the end of the leg support digging into bertween my calf and ankle. I was going to make my own longer leg pieces since I have a wood shop, but now will likely give this unit away and keep the superior Pro Leg Stretcher.
   
   The teeth on the ratchet assembly dont hold very well. If there is a lot of tension it will just close. The ratchet assembly is cheeply made and I can see why it is unreliable and multiple others have reported the cables breaking. The ratchet on mine is kockeyed and only engages 2/3 of the gear. Worse, the ratchet assembly has about 5 degree increments only. This is way too large.
   
   The machine is rather large in that it is about 2 feet tall, and the legs dont close all the way but only to about 30 degrees making it take up more floor space than necessary. This also makes it more awkward to get into.
   
   The VersaFlex has an angle gauge that is poorly positioned so the user cant read it very well. It is also off by about 15 degrees. (This is bad but the Pro Leg Stretcher has no means of measuring how far legs are spread).
   
   With all these shortcomings it will still give you a powerful stretch. My stretch has improved faster than with no machine. I am extremely unflexible and it is hard for me to get in conventional stretching positions but this makes it easy to stretch.
   
   Now on to the Pro Leg STretcher:
   Wow. This one came fully assembled. The legs are long enough for me (5'11") but are still too short if you are much taller (but still way longer than the VersaFlex). Unlike the VersaFlex the vertical leg pads dont rotate. This is bad because the pad end tends to dig into my mid thigh a little bit. The wheel used to make the stretch is essentialy infinitely variable whereas the VersaFlex is in about 5 degree increments. Trust me, 1 degree change when you are near your pain threshhold is HUGE. You can eak out extra stretching power with the Pro Leg Stretcher that you cannot do with the VersaFlex because of this infinite variability rather than waiting a week or more for the next 5 degree increment. The back folds down on the Pro Leg Stretcher and the legs come completely together making it take up about half the floor space and half the height of the VersaFlex. While it is substantially better thant the VersaFlex, the Pro Leg Stretcher would be improved by makeing the vertical leg pads rotate and removable (like on the Versaflex) which would make it more comfortable and be able to slide under the bed. Also, there is no way to assess the amount the legs are opened. I am going to attach a tape measure from the end of one leg to the end of the other so I can better follow improvements. With these changes the Pro Leg Stretcher would have gotten 5 stars.
   
   The VersaFlex gets only 3 starts for its many shortcomings.



4. The setup was moderately difficult. 1 to 10, I would give it a 8. I was able to put it together in an hour. If you've put together alot of IKEA or Walmart furniture together, then it should be no problem. Basically it's 6 main pieces for the frame. The hardest of these is the pulley piece, but it was not that bad as long as you have a good build concept & already good at putting things together. After the frame, the rest are just the padding on the frame. 2 screws each, easy. Everything fit perfectly, no issues.
   
   The setup instruction is basically a diagram with parts and numbers for the hardware. They do go thru the steps, but at a very high level. They don't hold your hands thru the process like IKEA instructions do. But if you are good at diagrams, all you need are the 2 included hex keys, and note the Screw # to use for each piece and it will be easy. Even easier if you have an electric driver with hex key.
   
   Using the strecher is great. The crank system is excellent. You DO NOT have to crank it more to release it. All you need to do is pull it towards you, and it releases immediately. My 14, 10, and 5 year old are all now using it with no problems. The leg attachment can be adjusted with 3 holes at different placements. My 5 year old is well supported, as well as me at 5'10''. There are handles in front, and on both sides for deep streching. The quality feels excellent. I would highly recommend this leg strecher.



5. I bought this VersaFlex last year, and I got troubles with this machine from the beginning. I think it's bad design because the crank is really weak. Its teeth are not binding together. When I am at my maximum stretching level, the crank retracts by itself. I am trying to find parts to replace the crank and its components without success. Don't buy this junk.