| | |  | Equipment | Home » » » » Dynaflex Powerdock Blue Power Ball Gyro Exerciser + Docking Station | | | | | | | Description: | | This package combines our Top-of-the-Line powerball (Blue) gyro with the amazing powerdock! The powerdock will jump start your gyro exerciser and get it up to operating speed in seconds! It also serves as a fantastic and modern looking base to rest your gyro while not in use. It also makes for a convenient place to securely hold your gyro while you are not using it. With a push of the button the new powerdock docking station activates the gyro hand exercisers! It just takes a few seconds to get the gyro up to operating speed. | | | Features: | |
• The PowerDock will jump start your gyro exerciser and get it up to operating speed in seconds.
• It also serves as a fantastic and modern looking base to rest your gyro while not in use.
• With a push of the button the new powerdock docking station activates the gyroscopic blue powerball.
• As speeds build resistances grows, this powerhouse reaches up to 18,000 RPM with 40lbs of gyroscopic force.
• The Powerdock is a great way to display your dynaflex gyro exerciser on your office desk, table and any other place that you like to keep your gyro.
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| 1.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Easy to use out of the box - never used one before - learn the "trick"Dec 02, 2008
By Paul Kimelman
After reading some of these reviews, I was worried. I inserted the batteries, inserted the powerball into the docking station and held it down while pressing the button. It barely spun as it started turning sideways. I was thinking the negative reviews were correct or mine was broken. Then, I noticed the picture showed it not being held down when in the dock. So, I aligned it, let go of it, and pressed the button. It immediately spun up to a high speed and I picked it up.
The 1st time I tried it, it slowed down. Again, I was thinking the negative reviews were correct. But, I went to their site and watched their video. Once I realized that the written instructions (which say left to right motion) are wrong, it was easy. You rotate your wrist in a simple circle (like you are drawing a small circle with a pen). When you do this and it is spinning fast enough, you suddenly feel it "catch" and start speeding up. If you circle too fast or to slow you can feel the change in resistance and stops increasing the speed. So, by circling at the speed that gives a constant pressure back, it gets faster and faster (you can hear it revving up). I found that I could learn the motion with bigger circles, but the big speed up happens with smaller circles.
I then tried the string start and it works, but you have to pull really fast. Pulling hard is useless, pulling fast is what is needed (it has no real resistance).
I have not tried a thumb start, but I can see how it would work - you need to have the circling motion just right though (cannot take long to catch the right speed).
I have only had one day, so cannot comment on how well it helps my wrist pain (computer use). But, it does feel like it will strengthen my wrist, which is what I need.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Neat little item, I would skip the power dock though.Dec 21, 2007
By D. MCKICHAN
The powerball itself is pretty neat to play with and only took me about five mintues to get going. I can see though how one could be come frustrated if they don't pick up on the motion to keep it going right away. The string worked just as well as the docking station does and if I was ordering again (which I may do as it does make for an interesting gift) I would probaly go for just the ball as I don't think the docking station is that great a benefit and makes the package cost as much as two balls. I took off the one star for what the dock costs vs. what I think it was worth. If I had paid for just the ball I would probably give it five.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Great for arm strength and conditioning.May 23, 2008
By J. Albuna
This item is perfect for me for two reasons:
1) I type very fast and use the computer very often.
2) I'm a tennis player.
I purchased this in September of '07 and have been using it ever since, almost everyday. I bought this with the intent of helping me achieve better arm strength and grip since I play tennis. I have not had tennis elbow or any pain or soreness in my hand,wrist,forearm,etc.
If you do not use proper technique with the string, the tip of the string can easily break off and then you'd have to use the dock or the advanced techniques. The dock is constructed very cheaply IMO. Looks like something someone made in the garage. It is effective though, and the only complaint I have about the dock is that I have to keep buying batteries (so I'd recommend rechargeable batteries, it uses two-AAA).
Don't read some of these reviews on here that say the dock takes forever to start up the ball. It only takes maybe 5-7 seconds to get the ball started up using the dock, which isn't that bad considering it already has a ton of momentum for you to work with.
Also, this isn't just a "toy" like some of the reviewers here have stated. If used properly with the right technique and repetition, you'll be using this thing everyday. I'd definitely recommend it for those who need physical therapy, those who play tennis a lot, and those who use the computer as often as I do.
All in all, I don't have any real complaints about it. I bought my Gyroball from Sharper Image and purchased an extended warranty on it. Don't know if Amazon offers one on their website though. The only reason I gave it 5* despite the criticisms about the dock and string are for the performance and usage of the gyroball itself.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Wrist rehab toolFeb 21, 2009
By K. Pallister
"Hookin'Ladder"
I recently broke my right wrist in 5 places and bought the powerball to rehab it. The ball works your whole arm, but really focuses the strengthening on the hand, wrist and forearm. Some people have a hard time spooling the ball up initially, but once you realize that the motion is rotational instead of back and forth, it's really quite easy. One great thing about using the ball to regain range of motion and strength is that the ball is self limiting. the ball will only spin as fast as you can make it and as a result the pressure it puts on your wrist will increase as your strength and movement comes back. One more thing, it's addictive, once you get it going you dont want to put it down.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
PowerBall is excellent, but skip the docking stationDec 22, 2007
By Kevin Brown
The PowerBall provides an excellent workout for the hands and forearms. The accompanying documentation (CD-ROM video) describes additional benefits such as it being a good workout for the biceps, but these claims are laughable overstatements. The PowerBall is well made and I expect it will last a long time. However, the Docking Station is not worth the cost; it is cheaply made and does not work very well. I recommend just getting the PowerBall by itself and using the string to get it started.
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