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Thought I'd start documenting my progress.
Had a short metal + plastic session today. I used my techno to warm up, then had some 30s and a 90s on the 350 with not-so-amazing scores. After that I cooled down for a few minutes before jumping into some plastic speed runs and ended up ending the session with a new 250 record of 12 983!!! So close to 13K, but I guess that's for next time.
About 4 years ago (age 14), after I received my first PB (Techno) for Christmas, I carried a high score of 12 050 RPM for a really long time. Though come to think of it back then I never really cleaned it or made any strength runs. After a few month I lost my powerball... I eventually picked up some neon/reg 250s and started it Powerballing again and eventually I even found my Techno. It's been a slow and steady climb since I've started, and now that I've started again I'll continue to work to my goal of 13.5K :) Wish me luck!
Gongratulations jihmmie:D :D :D Now 13k is just a tiny step infront of you.:) Keep practisingand soon you'll get that really-wanted 14k;)
I'd suggest after warmup or anything to rest for 1-2 min. maximum because then you'll be really cooled down and not able to reach a hot mode.That's what i do and it works:D
Wish you good luck:D
Wow, had a 2 hour session yesterday night with a buddy of mine. Some highscores achieved between the two of us, probably the most competitive session I've had yet.
I warmed up on my old Techno for the first 10 minutes hitting 9K-11K+. After that made some speed runs on his neon and was hitting 11K - 12K, then switching to metal. No amazing scores on metal, but after I ran some scores on my buddy's neon again and I beat his highscore with a score of higher 12K+. He picked up my metal and broke my metal score of 10 247 with his 10 360. I went back to train on metal for a bit more and then took a break. Cleaned my metal, let it cool down as it was getting very warm. I took out my 250 Pro and took some speed runs walking away with 13 257!!!!! Took some more speed runs and the scores kept declining, I decided to call'er quits when I was struggling to hit 11.1K...
But now the 13.5K (top 400) doesn't look too far away. I'll need a day's or two rest before I'm up for another session like that though.
Congrats on the new score, don't give up.. :D
Also I did'nt knew the pb existed for that many years.. I only knew it this year and my top is 11,480 (with the techno) so it means I got quite a good score since im getting closer to you (not alot but still :D)
also, I can tip you, because im using my techno most of the times at class (which has airconditioner) it cools my body out and especially my hands, so when I do runs at class, I dont feel much pain as im used to do while im at my home, so try cooling your hands and hope for high scores :D
All the best,
Ron
:D :D Congrats on your new score, :D :D
Passing a barrier is always nice so keep it up and go for the 14k;)
Congrats Jihmmie!, hehe, almost all of us had some improve in the last 30 days. That's very nice...:)
Keep Spinning;) , 13.5 is not so far now..., but first try to catch 13k in every session.
PS: Update your signature...
Regards!
Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement! Thanks ESL, I'll keep at it! I gotta wait for some blisters to heal before having more sessions though...3 blisters on my right pinky in one session, its never been that bad before...
I'll have to try your A/C advice Ronsar, though it's getting pretty cold out (Fall season) and the temperature's dropped quite a bit already :(. In the summertime we can go up to high +30s and mid +40s Celcius, and in the winter time we go down to low -30s and mid -40s...we're averaging about +18 these few days, so I hope it'll remain warm for a little longer.
And Xaverr, I've definitely got to keep doing a better job with my signature...
Had two sessions last week. The first one got me up to 13K+ 3 times, but not hitting my high record. After a few more runs I started to get worse scores and stopped.
Then I had another short session a couple of days later. I warmed up briefly with the old and broken techno (waiting for new rotor in mail). Then I immediately whipped out the Amber 250 Hz Pro and made some runs. Again nothing too impressive, mid to high 12K, then it started dropping to low 12K, then high 11K. Sat down, took a break, opened up the powerball and cleaned it out. Found that the square and round washers had fused themselves together and I separated them. Reversed all my washers (for the first time on this powerball) and gave it a few more runs. 13 285 RPM!
Not too much of an improvement, but I did improve as well as find a new technique. Before I used to always have my arm down (spinning to the outside or clockwise) beside my body, but I found that if I spin into the air I can use more of my biceps and shoulders when powerballing. I'm not sure yet if this is a good technique or just a different technique, I'll keep you posted though.
Guess every kind of progress (long or short) is good :) So congrats jihmmie:D
I also powerball with my arm like that:D ;)
Installed
01-11-2007, 23:38
Hey Jihmmie! You've got some good scores cookin'! Best of luck on making top 400 soon. :D
I took out my 250 Pro and took some speed runs walking away with 13 257!!!!! Took some more speed runs and the scores kept declining, I decided to call'er quits when I was struggling to hit 11.1K...
I'll do that sometimes, keep going and going and going until I'm well below 12k and sometimes even down to 10k! For the most part, record high speeds seem to come after a good warm-up followed by a several minute break. But you can carry on the hot mode by getting plenty of rest between speed runs (at least two minutes) while running the ball at a slow relaxed pace to keep your muscles warm.
Wow, what a night.
My sister had a friend who dropped her Neon Green Pro powerball and it began making the rutty klunk klunk klunk sounds. I powered it up, confirmed the klunking noises, opened her up and found MULTIPLE ruts (4, most likely two severe drops). I tried blasting out the ruts, with no luck, then I tried putting my metal rotor in to speed up the process :D
After 15 minutes of 9k (top speed close to 10K, low speed maybe low 8K high 7K) it was incredibly more smooth than it was when I began the repair process! I was also incredibly warmed up... I managed to mostly remove 3 of the 4 ruts, unfortunately there is still one rut which is very prevalent in the track. I would have kept going to see how close I could get to removing that last one rut, but a secondary track/groove is starting to form the weight of the metal rotor...oops.
I took the opportunity, now that I was warmed up, to take some speed runs on her neon green ;) I hit a 9.9K with metal rotor in neon green Pro, and then I put in the neon green rotor back and hit 11.8s, 12.3s, 12.5s, nothing special. I then took a rest (2 minutes) and took out my own Amber 250Hz Pro. Immediately I was hitting 13K! I did a few more speed runs and walked away with 13 303 RPM, I called it quits when I was hitting :o low 13s and bordering 12s again:eek:... Slowly but surely, that top 400 is coming any day now!
Nice work there. Good thinking with the metal rotor:rolleyes:
Congrats Jihmmie!!, keep spinning and 13.5k will come very soon...;)
woah big jump! :D congrats man!! :D :D
Installed
03-11-2007, 21:58
Great job! Nice record. :cool:
Had a few sessions today...maybe that was the problem... No good news for today. Perhaps a few days rest is in order...
Another friend brought over his powerball for me to check for "clunks." There were atleast 14 ruts between his two tracks, Who would have thought it could be dropped so many times:eek:. So...we put in my metal rotor:D...got out most of the ruts, and the deeper ruts we only managed to smooth into moderate ruts as opposed to deep ruts (I remembered to stop before carving a track inside his track this time:)).
After two hours I was out running some errands and stopped by a friend's house to check out his new neon red rotor replacement. He hadn't been able to break 12K (his record being 12.59X) eversince his old rotor fins cracked. We opened up his powerball to check it out/clean it out and found 2 deep ruts in his upper sphere and heavy wear on his bottom track. Having a quick half hour session I walked away with only some mid 12K scores, lots of 11K scores, and a handful of high 10K scores, and some sore spots on my hands (very slippery powerball, mostly due to the loose grip band). He was htiting 10s and 11s, but only hitting 12.3 once :(.
I went home and pulled out my Amber 250 Hz Pro. Revved it up, felt like a good run, but only saw 11.9K, then I gave'er another run, 11.8K, then repeated, 11.8K, 11.8K, then decided to take a rest. Opened it up and cleaned it, noticed circle washer was almost worn down to nothing, put it back together and gave it another run. 11.6K, decided to call it a night:mad:
Powerball monster garage, isnt it? :D,
Ive also figured out that theres some problem with the circ. washer that makes it wear out quite fast... well I cant expect it to last forever...
Hope youll make a new record soon :P (you should work on some endurance I belive.)
Good Luck,
Ron
Hi jihmie:D
I remember when i faced this: one night over 13k and then back to the usuall 12.3k scores.Just keep at it (and rest) and soon you'll get another new record:D
My sister asked me to take her shopping today, so I brought my metal... Didn't expect to get any new scores, but when we were heading home I found a grip position that really work and worked it up to a new record 10 683 RPM (Metal). Old record was under 10.3.
Adrena1in
06-11-2007, 12:42
Grip is such a major factor with the Metal, and can make hundreds or even thousands of revs difference. Well done on 10.6k, but if you can do that then you can do 11k. ;)
Well done jihmmie:D Nice score:)
Congrats Jihmmie, 11k will come very soon, just keep spinning and you will improve. 13.250 rpm (Regular) are like 11.2k rpm with your Metal..., so keep training...;)
I was powerballing from my classes to my car in the parking lot (10-15 minutes?) and when I got to my car I felt really warm (even in -5 degrees celcius:eek:) so I took off my jacket, whipped out my 250 Hz Amber Pro and give it a 13 623 RPM!!! I'm in the top 400 now! I haven't taken the picture yet though, will have to wait till I get home later tonight to make it official :D
I gave it a try with my metal too, though my arm wasn't fully rested, and I squeezed in a few extra rpms in my Metal Score. It's still in the car so I don't remember what it is right off the bat...I think, if I remember correctly it was 10 683 RPM.
Armitage
06-11-2007, 22:34
Cool! you almost catched my RH :eek::D Congrats!
Congrats jihmmie:D You are unstopable:D ;)
Its official! 352nd on the Top400:D Still a long and slow journey ahead of me though...maybe I should take up the harpoon gun....;)
Congrats Jihmmie!!, 13.6k is a great score!!!, today my best score were 13.720. Keep training and we will catch 14k soon :)
Tstering
08-11-2007, 09:25
Grats Jihmmie. It is a great feeling reahing that world top 100. Time to push yourself further up the list now.
Installed
08-11-2007, 14:26
You're freakin' gonna pass me in no time!
Wow :eek: Very well done jihmmie:D That's a real hot mode... every few days and a new record:D ;)
Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement!
Installed You're freakin' gonna pass me in no time!
I hope so!
Tstering Grats Jihmmie. It is a great feeling reahing that world top 100. Time to push yourself further up the list now.
Top 100? Give me some time!!! I'm still haven't gotten over reaching the top 400 yet!
ESL Well done jihmmie:D Nice score:)...Wow :eek: Very well done jihmmie:D That's a real hot mode... every few days and a new record:D ;)
Thank you!
xaverr Congrats Jihmmie!!, 13.6k is a great score!!!, today my best score were 13.720. Keep training and we will catch 14k soon :)
Is that a challenge? Surely you're much closer than I am to 14K, but I accept!
Cool! you almost catched my RH :eek::D Congrats!
I thought did! I thought I hit a new record today (13.8K) on a signature:eek:. I was powerballing from class to my car in the parking lot and I was hitting 13K, 13.3K, 13.2K, 13.5K, 13.6K and what appeared to be 13.8K!!! But it was on the wrong setting (current rpm) and the score was removed before I could actually see the score (should have did an Ed Tech to check the score :(). I tried furiously again and again but was only hitting low to mid 13K.
When I got to my car I pulled out my speed ball and was unfortunately only able to hit mid 12K:confused:. when I dropped below 12K I called it a day. When I got out of my car I gave it another run but was only able to hit low 12K. I think I can actually achieve higher scores in a hot/cold mode (cold outside). Ronasor recommended powerballing in an airconditioned room for better grip...I think it works ;)! When I got home though I was only hitting 11.9K max, I cleaned it, switched out a different support band and different washers from a less used neon, and was only able to reach 12.6K :mad:. I'm not sure if it is the ball or if I need rest...I probably DO need rest though...
I'll keep you posted and will write again soon! I've never been any good at putting myself at rest...
Just had a 10 minute warm up (a few speed runs, then the rest on 30 second techno runs). Pulled out my 250Hz Pro and pulled a 13.1K, which felt good (haven't been able to hit 13K on that ball since Thursday!) then tried again 13.0K, then tried a 30 second (did better than my techno 30s warming up), and then tried two more 12.8K, 12.9K. Now taking a 5 minute break before giving it another go.
...Finished taking a break, went to wash my hands, picked it up and spun a 13 652 RPM!!!
Not a whole lot better than my previous, but then again I was worried about not being able to hit 13K since last Thursday:confused:
I put down my powerball, recorded my score give it another run and got 13 637 RPM...
...Ok, so I still felt really pumped after those runs so I rested a few more minutes, cleaned out some support band debris from the tracks, washed my hands with dish soap, and pulled a 13 861RPM!!! Trying once more I received a 13.4K, so I took another minute break, took a picture, and after washing my hands again tried rotor out instead of rotor in and then 13 901 RPM:eek:!!!
Tried once more, 13 851 RPM, and a few more again, 13 283 RPM, 13 467 RPM, 13.4K, and then decided to call it a day:D
Oh so close. Keep pushing it 14k will be flashing soon:)
Congratulations jihmmie:D
Very well done!:D ;)
charette
13-11-2007, 13:07
YEs, very nice session , it s very amazing for you when you are in such a physic state.
You ll improve very fast if you usually train.
You ll be a 14k-man very soon! :)
great score jimmie keep it up mate!!!!
Armitage
13-11-2007, 19:24
Hey man ! Amazing scores!!!!!!!!! !:eek:
Congrats !!! Really cool :D
No way!!:D , 1000 rpm in just a few weeks??, congrats Jihmmie!!, today was a great day for me too!!, 13.865 was my best...
Keep spinning!;)
Sorry Javier, couldn't wait for you. Had a Session tonight, 14055 RPM!!!
Will edit in details later :D
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The video evidence I only got up to 13 906 (98.94% of 14055):
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/926661/powerball_14_055_rpm_video_evidence/
can be found here: http://usask.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=680057&l=78786&id=601035900
Hey Hugh, Armitage, ESL, don't keep me waiting now!
Armitage
17-11-2007, 10:15
:eek: congrats :D
Tstering
17-11-2007, 11:11
WOOT, great work, another 14er.
Wow:eek: :D many congratulations jihmmie:D :D :D As for me i think till Christmas i'll be back in form(hope sooner) :o Congrats again:D Go for 14.5 k now;)
No way!!, I lost the challenge :p :D , congrats for your score Jihmmie!!, give me that score of 13.906:D , I'll be happy with that score for now...
Keep spinning, and try to improve more.
PS: You improve from 13k to 14k in a month??, very nice man...
Wow amazing jimmie, im hoping to get the big 14k soon!!
CA-NA-DA! CA-NA-DA! CA-NA-DA!!
Good job, feels good eh??
Brent.
Installed
17-11-2007, 20:31
Man, you're improving lightning fast! Congratulations on making 14k. :D
somone is on the move :D congrats for the 14k!!!! huge jump, im suprised, thought I could have catch you with the 12k uve used to do, now theres no chance :D keep it up!
Thank you all for your kind remarks.
I have the video (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/926661/powerball_14_055_rpm_video_evidence/) uploaded as well as the picture.
Is my technique a lot different than any of the other videos uploaded so far?
http://photos-900.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v151/153/7/601035900/n601035900_680057_9246.jpg
Had another session tonight. Found out my sister and her 15 year old friends were playing around with them yesterday. I wasn't too happy...
So I had another session to see if any damage was done, but found out the damage was mostly in my arms from the 14K session two nights previous.
I probably made at least 30 speed runs (not to be confused with 30 second runs). Mostly hitting 13.4K, sometimes maxing out at 13.5 or 13.6, and then almost always tuckering out to high 12Ks followed by a few minutes rest before starting some more series of runs. I did try out a new Blue 250 Hz Amber I have been saving (brand new!). I must have hit 13.4 or 13.3 a minimum of 20 times tonight though, so I know I'm starting to be more consistent 13K (from two weeks ago when I just hit at the time's record of 13.303K). During every run, though, I had great grip and my technique perfectly spun and spiraled into concentrated small circles, but my arms gave way early when I knew I could have pushed it further. I think this calls for rest...who knows, maybe I'll 'run over' the 15 year old Peter Mayhew when I'm rested up :D Or maybe at least I can update my score before Tim finds time to update the board :D :D
Hi jihmmie:D
I think you had a nice session:D Try and rest for more days and i think you'll be hitting 14k again;)
Its official, I'm now in Division 1 (Thanks Tim). Now I have to rest up and get ready to slowly climb up again in a few days;).
Thanks again for all your kind words of encouragement.
Nice session Jihmmie, I need to rest at least today too, it's very difficult to rest after read all the score of this forum, it's very Frustrating...
Anyway, I will rest to make a full session on Wednesday.;)
i am also resting while the blisters on my index fingers heal i think my next big session will be next week hopefully i can get near 14055
Tstering
20-11-2007, 11:35
Great work Jihmmie.
Although gettign records is the best feeling, becoming consistent is also very satisfying. I often find after hitting a new record the next week is well spent trying to be consistent at a speed close to your record. That then allows you to push on to new and better scores.
Great work Jihmmie.
Although gettign records is the best feeling, becoming consistent is also very satisfying. I often find after hitting a new record the next week is well spent trying to be consistent at a speed close to your record. That then allows you to push on to new and better scores.
After a week's rest, my scores didn't improve much and I was left kind of let down. But having three sessions in a row now for the past 3 days has been proving, like James said, to be somewhat consistent. well...not really.
The first night sucked. It was a short interrupted session that went horribly. I walked away with probably a 13.2 tops, hitting anything from 11.7K and up, but hitting more frequently around a 12.7K range (not too impressed either).
Then the second night, yesterday, I became more consistent. My techno scores (always way lower than average) were around 11K to 12.3K, and my 30s were hitting around 5.1. I then tried some Ed techs on techno (if you haven't noticed, its my warm up and demo ball...) scoring a considerably worse 4.7K.
Tonight it was a little more satisfying...looking forward to a session tomorrow:D. It still fluctuated lots, still haven't really harnessed, properly, my energy levels and my technique. My lowest tonight was 11.8K, but I my 250Hz Amber speed ball I was hitting lots in the 12.6 range, and maxing out at about 13.4K; my new 250Hz Blue I was hitting lots in the 13.4 range, maxing out at 13 910 RPM (record being 14 055 RPM on old speed ball). Tried some grippers on my speed ball and am doing quite a bit better on my 30s: 5.7K (I'll try 60s and 90s after I can push that to past 6.0K). All this was done after about an hour and a half of Wii Boxing...
I think I'm definitely looking forward to a session tomorrow! my last video (13 906 RPM) qualifies any scores up to 14 198 RPM ...I probably won't hit that high, but it'd be nice to see the flashing 14K again tomorrow :D
The Force
28-11-2007, 11:23
Mmm.....is this actually allowed?
When you break your record but you do not have it on tape, you simply use your current video as evidence? (which then works as long as you do not break your record with more than 2% of course).
To me this sounds a bit weird as this approach is quite sensitive to cheating.
Regards,
The Force
Mmm.....is this actually allowed?
When you break your record but you do not have it on tape, you simply use your current video as evidence? (which then works as long as you do not break your record with more than 2% of course).
To me this sounds a bit weird as this approach is quite sensitive to cheating.
Regards,
The Force
I understand your side on this view of the matter also TheForce. The rule is quite useful for people who are not convenient to record every run in every session, and like myself, quite frankly, I wouldn't want to have on video any of my high energy attempts which come out with low end scores;).
Eventually, though, when/if I'm in the 15K league I'll have to video tape every run...that's not for a long while though I'm afraid...
So yesterday after an hour of badminton and an hour of Wii Boxing I couldn't seep so I ended up having a session till about 2:30 AM (even though most of my limbs were exhausted, go figure).
I topped of at about 13.4K plastic, and made two 30 second strength runs and ended up with 5.7K then 5.6K (nothing special, but slowly improving).
After that I whipped out the metal and tried further developing/adapting my plastic grip for using metal. First go I ended up with 10.6 (close to previous record), then with each additional run it kept going up: 10.6, 10.9, 10.9, 11.1, 11.1, then back down to 10 and I decided to call it a night. Well, not really.
I gave a few more gos on Plastic trying to see if I could hit that 14 again and cracked my finger tips (dry hands, frequent liquid dish soap washing, excessive fingertip strain). So I stopped after another 13.4K and a deep crack on my index finger tip, side corner of my left thumb, cracked skin of right middle finger knuckle, and some bruised knuckles on the palm side...:(
Congrats Jihmmie for you record!, but I think if you can make 14k plastic, you can do at least 13.5k+ with your Metal... (My Metal Plastic score are very similar...):) , try to spin a little more your Heavy Ball (do you have the same tech for both?, I do and its works very well....)
Regards!!
Congrats Jihmmie for you record!, but I think if you can make 14k plastic, you can do at least 13.5k+ with your Metal... (My Metal Plastic score are very similar...):) , try to spin a little more your Heavy Ball (do you have the same tech for both?, I do and its works very well....)
Regards!!
Wow! I don't know about hitting 13.5 Metal... maybe I'll need to pick up a good glove before I can do that. When I was experimenting yesterday I tried adapting my plastic technique into using metal, though, I still don't have a set metal technique yet.
Congrats jihmmie:D Very nice score though i'm sure you can do more like 11.5-12k or something;) Keep rising:)
Yeah, a glove will help you a lot, indeed a golf glove helped a lot a few weeks ago, now is ok too, but my fingers can spin the Metal without problem... (Same tech, same strength for both balls...);) I made 2 test of the 3 ones I said before (to enter to the university in my country), they were ok, I hope that tomorrow Tuesday, the Math test will be easy..., I need a good mark!!:D :p (wish my luck!;) )
Regards!
I'm so glad I'm done with exams. Best of luck xaverr
Thanks LTLFTC!, the test was over and I think that I'll have a nice mark (in 2 weeks more they will said). Now 3 months of holydays!! :cool: :D :rolleyes:
PS: I always wondered what LTLFTC means??:confused: :p
Regards!
Thanks LTLFTC!, the test was over and I think that I'll have a nice mark (in 2 weeks more they will said). Now 3 months of holydays!! :cool: :D :rolleyes:
PS: I always wondered what LTLFTC means??:confused: :p
Regards!
Well done. It means Long time listener first time caller. I was reading the forums for about three months before I could register.(some problem with the letter thingies) so it seemed appropriate. Should have been LTRFTP I suppose.
Oh, lol..., that is the meaning :D , very original indeed... :)
I'll be off powerballing for the next few weeks. Just suffered a deep cut on my RH...:(
This is a good time to let Hugh, Javier, and Armitage catch up!
Armitage
09-12-2007, 22:17
heal fast, maybe you are faster in speed RH but i don't know about your other scores ;)
btw. how did it happen?
Hey...I'll work on my other scores Armitage! Eventually I'll get them up there!
Also, I was washing a teapot and there was a chipped edge....
...I mean, I was fighting a Canadian polar bear. After I wrestled it to the ground it moaned and I starting walking home--the bear (a sore loser) then got back up and bit my hand...
What??, a bear bit your hand?? or a teapot burned?:confused: :o , I don't understand that point... :rolleyes:
PS: You have never tried a 30 sec. or other kind of competence??,oh.. and heal your hand soon...
Regards!
No bear attack, a broken teapot cut the side of my pinky side of my hand.
The bleeding has stopped, bonded very tight now, it is probably about 3-4 milimetres deep, but the bleeding stopped so I had a few quick runs.
I tried a RH UPC, the second one I've ever tried and I got 41 456, the highest RH 30s was 5.9K, and the highest RH speed was 13.7K. All Grippers.
I haven't taken off the bandage off yet so I don't know how severe the cut is, but it stopped bleeding very quickly.
Oh.., now is clear like the water, no bear atack :D
13.7k with a not 100% hand??, you are improving fast Jihmmie!!
Regards...
Nice score jihmmie:D Heal soon and come back faster;) :)
Ok, so didn't have an official session tonight, but had some random cold spins here and there throughout the day. I did try a dual run though hitting 25 068 RPM...and found that I apparently really suck. Armitage, Javier, how far behind am I? My left hand is a whole 1000 RPM below my right and it really makes it hard to coordinate, but I'll get better... (video linked in my signature).
As for my hand, it's gotten better. It still hurts, but the wound is dry and well clotted. Probably getting a mild infection though, will upload pictures soon...
EDIT: In addition to my dual run attempt, I had some female friends video taped to bring up the numbers in the ladies metal board...and my high score was erased during one of their runs :( But it will be beaten! And soon! I hope!
(video linked in my signature).
Check the link Jihmmie it doesn't seem to work??
Just watched it by getting there through your user name, keep practising it will come. On a note with video evidence, try and show the video of your score with the ball spinning, it isn't uncommon for the ball to show your previous high spin when you restart it and this isn't always what your spin was. This can obviously be confirmed on powerballyzer, but it doesn't leave it open for question.
Nice work though
Check the link Jihmmie it doesn't seem to work??
Just watched it by getting there through your user name, keep practising it will come.
I've relinked the address to my signature, and I've tested it to work.
[I apologize in advanced for my "lacky" camera crew...they didn't do a bad job, but...well, i'll let you see (and listen) for yourselves]
If it doesn't I'm using metacafe and it can be found directly here: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/973896/powerball_25_068_rpm_dual_league_video_evidence/
On a note with video evidence, try and show the video of your score with the ball spinning, it isn't uncommon for the ball to show your previous high spin when you restart it and this isn't always what your spin was. This can obviously be confirmed on powerballyzer, but it doesn't leave it open for question.
I thought about showing the scores after I start the powerball, definitely will do so for next time--I thought this run would have been easier for the camera to film me starting the powerball from stopped...also, does powerballyzer work well for dual runs?
...also, does powerballyzer work well for dual runs?
Yes obviously the closer your scores are the less defined it is
Hi Jihmmie. Actually, my record is: 13.250(R) 13.280(L), or something like that. I'm in the top 25 in Dual. ( O I was..., I didn't check it for a lot of time :p )
I think that you can do much more than that Jihmmie. I hope that your hand heal soon too:)
Keep spinning... ;)
Javier
Hi Jihmmie. Actually, my record is: 13.250(R) 13.280(L), or something like that. I'm in the top 25 in Dual. ( O I was..., I didn't check it for a lot of time :p )
I think that you can do much more than that Jihmmie. I hope that your hand heal soon too:)
Keep spinning... ;)
Javier
Thanks for reminding me Javier...I'll work on getting the LH up to speed...
Meanwhile, I took the bandage off my hand for a few days now. Its dried up, but it isn't as bad as it looks...
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v166/153/7/601035900/n601035900_751204_3548.jpg
Hi Jihmmie. Indeed it doesn't look very well :D , but you will survive. Just rest a few days more and put some heal cream in the night... ;)
PS: Try to make a little of force with that hand, to recover strenght gradually (like a light hand grip)
Regards!;)
I just started a light endurance session... and I dropped my speed ball.
I was starting my 14K ball and I managed to flick it out of my hand; it hit the hard kitchen floor fast, and bounced 6 to 10 inches before I could grab it out of the air.
The bottom track is fine, but the top track is toast with two massive craters and the rotor now has the vibration of the doomed. My heart literally ripped in half when it happend, all I can do is wait for Philip and hope that the replacements will be able to work up to 14K soon again...:(
http://photos-900.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v153/153/7/601035900/n601035900_753020_9375.jpg
wow, i never believed dents could go that far O.o
hope it will arrive asap buddy, i also believe youll manage to break the 14k with the replacements in no time :P
Don't worry jihmmie, this things happen to everyone. I'm sure you'll hit 14k again:) ;)
Hi Jihmmiee. I have 2 Powerballs with that holes in the shell. You can fix them, just put the a old rotor, and spin fast, for an hour, and the hole will be fixed ;) (After doing this, my Shell were new again.)
Regards! :)
Ok, so its been many days since my Speedball was dropped, and also many days since my last session.
After all the Telford Inspiration, I couldn't help but have a session tonight. No new speed record though, but I did hit some really encouraging scores...
I hit
-13.6 at least 10 times, but oddly never any 13.7 or 13.8.
-10.8 Metal (not a night for metal)
-13.5 about 3 times,
-13.4 about 5 times
-13.9 three times tonight
I've only ever hit 14K once, and now I've hit 13.9 for the fifth time (13.910 and 13.906 from before; 13.982, 13.958, and 13.915 were all tonight)
If I had my worn in speed ball tonight I would have probably broken 14.1 or low 14.2K, maybe. But tonight was entirely up to my backup balls :( I did learn a lot about my technique though...for some reason I'm starting to do a bit of knee bending now...
Soon, I promise, new records will come soon, I can feel it!
Did some dual runs afterwards too, LH 12 780 + RH 13043 = 25 825 RPM, was only able to get 25096 on video though :( The 12 780 is the highest LH that I can remember... Gotta start tracking my Left too now...
Auch!, you are improving fast!!, now I will make a session, I will tell you later what's up...
13.9k a lot of time, that is very nice, indeed I know that I will improve a little more this year, the 90 sec. was the secret and I never wanted to try, maybe If I started before, the 14k will be done for me... :o ;)
Regards!
Wow:eek: 3 times 13.9k,well that is very good;) :) You were just 18 rpm from 14k with that 13982 score:D Keep going and you'll hit again 14k, surely;)
...weird, just had a 13 840 RPM cold spin :o
Ok! Its been a while since my last update...
The Short
Had metal sessions for the last two days, achieved high 10s and hit low 11K but couldn't break record of 11.1K. Tried evolving angular grip with metal then for plastic today.
I hit 14K 4 times today and came within 5 rpm of my previous record set in November...Completed shreaded my hands though, blister on LH inside ring finger, and no blisters on RH but it is incredibly sore (off for a day or two I'm afraid).
The Long
In the first 3 mini-sessions or waves in my overall session tonight I made several runs with the following noteworthy scores.
Waves 1, 2, and 3
13 936
13 992
13 897
14 050 <record being 14 055, this is the closest I got tonight.
13 971
Wave 4 <-starting charting every score
13 8XX
13 6XX
12 892 - lost rhythm during run
-- --- - wrong counter function
Switched (Blue Ball)
13 747
-- --- - wrong function
12 960 - lost rhythm
13 502 - lost rhythm
12 360 - lost rhythm
12 490 - lost rhythm
(took a break,arm feels charged/pumped/stiff/slow)
Wave 5
(Amber Ball)
12 514
13 433
13 421 Pre-LH then RH
13 084 - lost rhythm
13 202 - Pre -LH then RH
13 022 - RH only, lost rhythm
-- --- - wrong counter function
(Blue)
13 060 - Pre-LH then RH, lost rhythm
13 167 - Pre-LH then RH
13 845 - RH only
12 843 - RH only, lost rhythm
13 639 - LH then RH
13 514 - Pre LH then RH
13 143 - RH only, lost rhythm
12 680 - RH only, lost rhythm
12 102 - LH then RH, RH feels pumped/charged/stiff/slow
(Amber)
12 895 - RH only, lost rhythm
13 502 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
13 139 - RH only, lost Rhythm
13 144 - LH then RH
(Break)
Wave 6
(Blue)
13 499 - LH then RH, right thumb and palm starts to feel tender
13 149 - LH then RH
12 669 - LH then RH, thumb and palm starts to feel uncomfortably tender
(Amber)
13 506 - RH only
14 011 - LH then RH
13 438 - LH then RH
12 560 - RH only, tried behind my back, don't ask...
13 058 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
12 532 - RH only, lost rhythm
13 109 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
(BLUE)
13 667 - LH then RH
13 023 - RH only
-- --- - Lost function
10 801 - tried without using thumb :P
10 457 - tried different directio nwith different grip, thumb feeling very sore
12 741 - RH only
13 396 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
13 272 - RH only, lost rhythm
(AMBER)
13 250 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
12 359 - RH only, lost rhythm
12 783 - LH then RH, lost rhythm
12 389 - LH then RH, lost rhythm, thumb very sore
(Blue
90 second: 14 892 both hands
13 320
(AMBER)
13 094 - RH only
(BREAK, ate some grapes, a bannana, a piece of chocolate, liquid dish soap hands washed)
Wave 7
13 949 - LH then RH
13 561 - LH then RH
13 310 - LH then RH
12 480 - RH only, lost tempo
13 009 - RH only, lost tempo
free spin for approx 3 mins
14 028 - LH then RH
13 110 - LH then RH, lost tempo
13 442 - LH then RH, palm + thumb very tendo, finger joints starting to stiff/ache.
(BREAK, ate a beef liver)
Wave 8
(METAL)
-- --- - wrong counter function, hands really sore
10 951 - LH then RH, hands=ouch but I'm so close
10 831 - LH then RH, ouch still
10 908 - LH then RH
10 442 - LH then RH, ouch RH, LH starting to be real tender
(AMBER)
14 015 - Whoah! and ouch.
11 403 - hands too painful, stopped in mid run
13 301 - LH is done, blister on inside ring finger, cannot accel.
13 008 - RH only, RH is done also, but I'll maybe try one more
12 841 - Both hands are really done, something told me to try metal though...
(METAL)
10 140 - Ouch, end session.
Nice Jihmmie very similar to my evening
Very good scores jihmmie:) I bet you'll break your record soon and with a 14.3k at least ;) :D
Good work Jimmie! Still hitting 14k after a workout like that.. I think that must indicate excellent technique, since you would have been too worn out to muscle your way that high.
If you need some incentive, my 250 pro will be repaired soon and I don't like being # 2 on the Canadian mini-league!!
Brent.
Double post ESL;):p
Congrats Jihmmie!!, I can see that 14k is not very hard to break for you now..., I need to practise more or you will pass me very soon!! (tomorrow I'll have a session!:) )
Regards!
Double post ESL;):p
Thanks xaverr, fixed now ;) :D
Congrats Jihmmie!!, I can see that 14k is not very hard to break for you now..., I need to practise more or you will pass me very soon!! (tomorrow I'll have a session!:) )
Thanks Javier, unfortunately 14K is very hard for me now...seems I might have over done it last night and my wrist and whole Right Hand is actually quite stiff and sore. Probably a temporary inflammation or something to do with my joints/wrist parts grinding together too much...
Good work Jimmie! Still hitting 14k after a workout like that.. I think that must indicate excellent technique, since you would have been too worn out to muscle your way that high.
If you need some incentive, my 250 pro will be repaired soon and I don't like being # 2 on the Canadian mini-league!!
Brent.
I think I found my 14K technique again (the last time I hit it was in November). This morning none of my fingers are sore (though they're a little stiff), my thumb and thumb side of my palm is incredibly stiff and sore though (not sure if this technique is an efficient one, only focusing on half my hand?). I just hope I hit it again and break my old score before you do!!!
Very good scores jihmmie:) I bet you'll break your record soon and with a 14.3k at least ;) :D
I wouldn't mind seeing a flashing 14K, its been too long a while since it happened last. Unfortunately it won't be happening tonight though, it'll be at least a day or two before I make my light "pre" session with metal, then I'll try a short real session on metal, then I'll do speed again.
I found last night doing left and right 30's runs I got high score straight after, try it out.
I'm not sure, I thought it helped in the past, but have been slowly moving away from strength endurance training recently...my performance isn't very good though, that may be one reason why. I'll have to work a little more on my endurance and my metal after I try to bump up my speed :)
So my hand finally healed and had a light metal session 2 nights ago: 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.8, nothing really noteworthy.
Last night I planned a second metal session (usually I find good speed performance if I plan 2 successive metal sessions), but ended up going straight to speed.
Walked away with getting as close as 13.997 but no 14K. tried some 30s and slowly getting closer to 6K--still need to work on the endurance lots though. And tried a UPC but didn't set the counter to 60s for the second run (accidentally did 2 30s). I'm thinking of switching my sessions from planning for optimal speed records to focusing on solely endurance and metal for a while.
Very nice there jihmmie:) Keep going and you'll get 14k soon;)
13.997??, that is a fantastic score, why you say that you are not very well in speed??:rolleyes: , just 58 rpms from your record. I recommend you to keep training your speed, or it will go down. I practise speed and endurance in each session.
Regards
I'm thinking of switching my sessions from planning for optimal speed records to focusing on solely endurance and metal for a while.
I find that to get good endurance I need speed. As a rough rule of thumb my endurance average will be 90% of my speed for a session. I also find endurance to a degree helps my speed but don't do 5, 1 hour runs in a row, bad for speed.
I used to structure my session like this.
(1 speed run left, 1 speed run right), repeat 5 times, 90s both hands,(1 speed run left, 1 speed run right) repeat 5 times, 90s both hands etc etc for 1 to 2 hours. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week for 6 months. Occasionally do dual runs instead of left then right. I found this to be a good mix of endurance and speed. I'm trying to get back into that basic format now.:):)
2-3 hours!!, are you mad??:eek: ;) , do you want to make 10 runs of 90 sec in one day??, I think that this routine is to much for me... :p
2-3 hours!!, are you mad??:eek: ;) , do you want to make 10 runs of 90 sec in one day??, I think that this routine is to much for me... :p
1-2 hours 2-3 times a week :) Starts off slow but you build up I've got 5-6 18k 90s in a one hour period and it is usually the 5th or 6th that is fastest and still get 13.9-14k. Don't expect miracles straight up, but it builds up slowly:cool:
13K's :D Nice one jihmmie!
Ok, had another session tonight. Plastic speed only (Javier).
With a bad start I started slowly picking up. The highest was 13 978, had a few 13.8s, a handful of 13.7s, many 13.6s, etc etc.
I started off with my Blue 250Hz, got a new Left hand record 12 829 RPM but right hand wasn't getting any higher. I decided it was going too slow, (averaging at about 13.4), switched to my Amber 250Hz with the Dropped Rotor and got 13 978. The vibrations grew stronger as I kept trying hitting 13.858, 13.775, 13.573, 13.7, 13.275, 13.405, 13.254, 13.405, 13.254, then halfway through that last run the vibrations doubled! I opened it up to see if any cracks developed because it almost felt like a quick fissure, but the fins are still fine. The Axle must have bent more as I was trying to push it faster. This rotor's done.
I switched back to the replacement Rotor Philip sent me, immediately hit 13.844.
Had only about 60 runs tonight.
Good runs Jimmie. Part of my problem when I hit a plateau like that is the anxiety that it causes. I get frustrated and my arm tenses up which slows things down. If I breathe, relax, and try to keep my arm relaxed as long as possible during a run, the speed seems to jump. I'm no expert, just sharing something that worked for me.
Brent.
Good runs Jimmie. Part of my problem when I hit a plateau like that is the anxiety that it causes. I get frustrated and my arm tenses up which slows things down. If I breathe, relax, and try to keep my arm relaxed as long as possible during a run, the speed seems to jump. I'm no expert, just sharing something that worked for me.
Brent.
Thanks Brent, I think I've found a stable technique that can allow me to hit up to 14K, but I think it really causes a most of the strain on my thumb. In general I think I just need to have more sessions...
You are right on with the thumb. Aside from (but contributing to) overall grip strength, the powerball (particularly the metal), has drastically increased my thumb strength. I have a variety of methods to measure pinch-grip strength which relies on the thumb, and after years of staying the same, my thumb strength has increased. After a few dislocations, my right thumb was always in pain and weak. Since powerballing regularly, the pain is gone and I have made noticeable gains.
Brent.
Good session there jihmmie:D Soon u'll be at 14k again;)
You are right on with the thumb...After a few dislocations, my right thumb was always in pain and weak. Since powerballing regularly, the pain is gone and I have made noticeable gains.
Brent.
I think I bruised the bottom joint of my right thumb...or bruised a tendon, but I'm not sure if this is possible. There is no swelling so I fear it might be something with the cartilage. It started hurting a couple weeks back, but thought it was just a strain--its gotten worse since then. Hard to powerball now without pain. Physioblue? Any suggestions?
Congrats Jihmmie, your sess are very constant, probably you will hit a new record with a 14.1k+ ;)
I hope to have nice scores tomorrow too :(
Regards!
Hey jihmmie, take it easy with that ball.;) Hope u heal soon;) :)
Thanks guys, It's been several days now. My lower thumb joint isn't as sore when I use my thumb now, so I tried picking up a powerball. I can get it up to mid 12K before I feel the pain coming back though, so I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with my thumb, but I know it has healed a bit since my last intensive session--though not ye 100% healed.
I shall have to wait this one out. It's weird though, I can play volleyball, piano, lift plates and other things, but my thumb joint pain seems to be powerball specific....
Then probably the pain must have to do with powerballs.Take it easy with it and heal soon;) :)
I've done the same thing Jimmie. When I first started using the powerball this past summer, I overworked my right thumb. It was already injured, and 10 minutes of 'balling would cause unbearable pain. I took a few breaks for a week at a time, used it sparingly and it has healed up stronger than ever. That was a weak point in my right hand, and I think that powerball use has strengthened it. All the lifting I do is very dependent on grip and the powerball has helped with this immensely.
Ease back into it and you will be better than ever. You probably needed a break anyways.
Brent.
The most important is rest jihmmie. A few months ago I had problems with my elbow, was very difficult for me but no rest, no Powerball or other sport... ;) :)
OK! Tried the resting from powerballing for a full two/three weeks. A week and a bit of no sports as well.
Had a quick session and walked away with a 13.8, a 13.5, and a few other 13 scores, and a bunch of 12K scores. Didn't want to over do it first day back to powerballing so I ended it quickly (probably before I was properly warmed up).
Nice jihmmie!:D Back to 14k soon;) :)
Way to go Jihmmie, not even a proper session and only 250 off your record :eek:
You'll get it soon, i know it
Hawky
Good to hear Jimmie. I think powerballing is deceiving in that it's hard to believe that you can overwork your muscles with a little plastic ball. It works you harder than you think.
Thank you all.
I had another quick session today again. On my first spin I hit 13.2, and then my thumb felt OK still so I tried a 30 second (gripper of course) RH--my fingers started edging in towards the rotor so I ended up having some LH contribution in the end. I got 5920 Turns, but my thumb started feeling discomfort again. I tried some more runs and I was only able to get 12.3, 12.7, 12.8, etc. Took a break, stretched out my thumb (feels awkward needing to stretch out your thumb), and then was hitting 13.5, and then 12.9, and then the discomfort came back in my thumb again...I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do with my thumb :confused:
Nice session jihmmie:)Don't go too much with it, let it fully recover;)
Anyway, keep it up and go back to 14k soon;):D
Oh and have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY:D:D;)
Thank you ESL!
I already received a great birthday present too!
NEW SPEED RECORD!!! 14 484 RPM!!! (Video/pictures to come soon)
I had been powerballing mildly with metal for about 3 hours on and off. Much of it was done during driving to class, during my classes, and driving to pick up my little sister from High School.
I let her powerball until we got home.
When we got home I challenged her, we agreed that she would try to achieve 50 000 Revolutions on plastic before I hit 100 000 Revolutions on Metal (Her speed record is almost 10K, so the challenge really could have gone either way). As it turns out She hit 50K when I was at about 65K/70K. When I finished my 100K she had hit 74K.
Immediately, after 10 or so minutes of straight metal, I picked up her signature: 13.8K
I go to pick up my own Blue 250 Hz: 14 350
I go to ask her to video tape a video evidence for me: only 14 08X
Tried again: 14 366
I wash my hands, and try a metal run on video: only 10.6K
I wash my hands again, try my Amber 250 Hz: 14 484 RPM!!!!!
I also hit some 14.9s, some 13.Xs, but was satisfied with the result and retired because of the stiffness in my thumb. I might try some 30 seconds in a bit.
Tstering
05-02-2008, 00:05
WOOHOO great work. We have a back log on approving scores at the moment due to the new web site so it may be several days before your score is put up on the web site.
petemayhew
05-02-2008, 00:12
Wow!!! Great work Jihmmie! :D:D
All that metal work payed off then. ;)
Well done Jihmmie had to happen sooner or later huge congrats
Had some endurance runs too....here's all the videos from today:D
14 484 RPM (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1080852/powerball_speed_records_14_484_rpm_jimmy_hong_2008 _02_04/) - I'm developing a really weird pelvic thrust...I think what I'm doing is arching my back so that I can pull my abdominal muscles into coordination with my arm? Picture
(http://lh4.google.com/jihmmie/R6fSRYSzVyI/AAAAAAAABro/kK5qOp8uX54/14%20484%20RPM.JPG?imgmax=720)
14 366 RPM (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1081258/powerball_speed_records_14_366_rpm_jimmy_hong_2008 _02_04/) - Watch out for thrusting...
6027 Turns (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1081259/powerballs_strength_6027_turns_jimmy_hong_2008_02_ 04/) - 30s. I think it was a gripper, but my hand kept edging into the rotor and had to be readjusted...Left hand ended up helping some too...picture (http://lh6.google.com/jihmmie/R6fWb4SzVzI/AAAAAAAABsQ/XzZyrxZNYZw/6027%20Turns.JPG)
15 830 Turns (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1081282/powerball_strength_index_15_830_turns_jimmy_hong/) - 90s. Forgot I was doing a 90 and didn't pace myself out quite right...picture (http://lh3.google.com/jihmmie/R6fWcISzV0I/AAAAAAAABsY/h2ttfGTA9m0/15830%20Turns.JPG)
OOOO I just watched the video heaps of room for improvement there, you'll be going places soon I think:):)
Installed
05-02-2008, 06:09
Whew!! Great going... you were well due for a speed improvement just like I was. I think you can push even higher. :D
Outstanding Jimmie! Just when you thought things were looking down?? I find the metal really helps me too. Don't worry about the pain in your thumb. As long as you don't overdo things again, you will be able to work longer each session until the pain is gone forever. Very impressive score...now you're going to knock me off my spot again....
Brent.
Nice Jihmmie, improve more than 450 rpm in just 1 run. Congrats for that ;)
i havent watched the video but the score is well deserved mate, somehow i feel a lot of pressure from all you guys improving by so much, i would be over the moon just to get 6 more rpm than my best.
well done keep up the strength and endurance it seems to have boosted your scores dramatically
Great jihmmie!:DFantastic score!:DGo for even more!:D;)
Tried another light session today. Had to stop because of discomfort from my right thumb...still not sure what is exactly going on with it, but until I feel 100% I feel I need to stop before the discomfort turns into pain/damage.
Tried something with a new twist... I challenged my sister (15) and her friend (15) to an long distance 50 000 revolutions race. I had plastic, while I accepted the combined score of their 1 plastic and 1 metal runs--not mattering which had the metal/plastic or if they switched. So in theory, I was hoping to reach 50K revolutions before they hit 25K each give or take. I lost unfortunately :(
Their total reached 50K when I was at about 42K :(
Edit:
for the few speed runs I did I got low and high 12K scores, as well as some low 13K scores. I probably did less than 10 runs though due to joint pain in thumb.
Just some tendonitis due to overuse Jimmie. It will go away. You SAID you were going to rest it last time you hurt it.... I guess you did, but then you jumped right back in at full speed. This time, take a break and when you go back at it, ramp up slowly to your top speed. Yeah, 10 runs isn't enough to build up to over 14k, and with a sore thumb, you just don't have the pop you need.
Brent.
Installed
07-02-2008, 17:42
Tried something with a new twist... I challenged my sister (15) and her friend (15) to an long distance 50 000 revolutions race. I had plastic, while I accepted the combined score of their 1 plastic and 1 metal runs--not mattering which had the metal/plastic or if they switched. So in theory, I was hoping to reach 50K revolutions before they hit 25K each give or take. I lost unfortunately.
You come up with the weirdest ideas... next time you need to work it out to where you win though. :rolleyes:
Hehe. :DTry and rest jihmmie abit more, fully recover and get back for speed!:D;)
Shoveled the back concrete patio of snow just now. Been kind of lazy and let it build up to about 2 feet or so in height, and the patio is about 12ft by 40ft?
Felt really warm afterwards (even in -21 celcius), so I whipped out a powerball and gave one good spin. I didn't wash my hands so it started slipping out of my hands--this lead me to tightening my grip--and my thumb shot a quick pain. That quickly ended my session tonight :o (13.1K was the run if anyone was curious)
Quite a short sesion i must say!:D;)ANyway,nice score .ALowly, slowly increase to your normal speeds and go for 14k;):D
Installed
09-02-2008, 00:59
I'm going to rest my thumb completely for a week...soon... It'll be interesting to see how you and ESL are standing after a week's time ;)
That sounds like a good idea... I can't even count the times I've had to take a week's break due to overuse. This should give your muscles a nice break, possibly resulting in some new record scores. :)
OK, its been 3 days and I couldn't resist. I'm back to powerballing again, but I can't use my right thumb (sharp pains), so I'm going 100% Left for the next week :)
Left hand session tonight (on and off with no hot mode):
best speed was 12.1K
Best 90 second was 13.2K
Good jihmmie:)Now that you've got a chance get ur lefty to 13k!:D;)
Hava Gess
10-02-2008, 10:46
Just out of interest, what's hot mode?
We use the term "hot mode" to describe a state of overexcitement and high tension during powerballing, wherein you are enabled to unleash your full energy and achieve your peak performance.
It generally takes effect after many repeated intense sessions; it might as well take hours!
Regards, Akis
A quotation from an old post of Akis;):)
Hava Gess
10-02-2008, 10:56
Ah, thanks ESL, thanks for the explanation. I've actually never experienced it as yet. I hope to though, i wouldnt mind a few big scores
OK! So its nearly been forever since a proper session. My thumb still feels weird and pains under certain use/positions, but I thought I'd ease into it again slowly....
...with an Akis Master Class Competition. Only scored 95 000 revolutions, but it leaves a good burn if you don't pace yourself out properly!
Had to try some speed runs, only had a dirty neon green but managed 13 731 out of it in the end. I didn't have my speed balls, but I had my metal with me and managed 10 721 RPM out of that, but I think the effects of the AMCC was already starting to wear away. Will keep you all updated again soon!
Very good jihmmie:);)Back in action!:D;)Keep going!
Installed
29-02-2008, 21:38
Nice one on the neon. :D
Hey Jimmie! Excellent work! I take it that your thumb must be all healed up by now? I've been travelling to work lots, so I haven't had much PC time. I have been powerballing lots, working on my technique to see if I can break 15k. I'm consistently in the 14.1-14.5 range. I know I have more in the tank, just have to refine things a little more. Been doing lots of endurance runs, seems to help. Hit 14,229 driving home tonight, and 13,719 with my left.
Take care and REST YOUR THUMB ONCE IN A WHILE.
Brent.
Hey Jimmie! Excellent work! I take it that your thumb must be all healed up by now? I've been travelling to work lots, so I haven't had much PC time. I have been powerballing lots, working on my technique to see if I can break 15k. I'm consistently in the 14.1-14.5 range. I know I have more in the tank, just have to refine things a little more. Been doing lots of endurance runs, seems to help. Hit 14,229 driving home tonight, and 13,719 with my left.
Take care and REST YOUR THUMB ONCE IN A WHILE.
Brent.
Hey Brent, nice to hear from you again! The thumb isnt 100% yet, but its been a month of rest, so I'm holding back a little as I ease into powerballing again...If the pain eventually gets too intense I'll probably get it checked out....
Once every 4 years! I wanted to see if I could bump up my top speed by a couple hundred RPM tonight (This is my second day back at powerballing with my thumb) so I could beat Paul Clarke and get a chance at the monthly prize :D But even with the extra leap day it didn't help break my Top Speed :(
Tried an AMCC with my Blue 250Hz and got 114 500 Revolutions averaging at a poor 7.6K RPM...
After the warm up I jumped into speed runs and got the following readings:
13 662
14 022
12 472 (Left)
13 456
12 225 (Left)
13 548
13 109
-----Few Minutes' Rest----
14 231
13 846
12 121 (Inside Spin)
12 232 (Left)
13 849
-----Complete Cool Down---
13 698 (didn't wash hands, very slippery, strained thumb due to grip slip)
-----Washed hands------
14 320
14 425
13 743
13 531
-----Grip/thumb feels tender---
13 047
Done
NIce there jihmmie!:)Very close to your record;):DSurely u will break it soon! keep going!;):D
Thanks ESL,
Had a short session tonight (after two days resting).
AMCC: 111 800 Turns
Dual: <24 000 RPM
Dual: <24 000 RPM
Left: 12 842 RPM (new record?)
Right: 14 043 RPM
13 795 RPM (thought I saw 14 795 but it was actually only 13 :o)
13 983 RPM
30s: 6146 Turns (camera not ready:()
----REST----
Right: 13 961 RPM
13 907
---End----
Good short session there jihmmie!;):DNice left record and 30s;)Back to 14.4k soon;)
Nice Jihmmie. Looks like I'm the only that can't pass 14.1k... :(
Installed
04-03-2008, 16:27
Two records in one night... nice going! How did you work the 30s run; right hand only, or both hands?
Two records in one night... nice going! How did you work the 30s run; right hand only, or both hands?
I did something like 25 seconds RH, 10 LH, and 5 RH;)
Had a few days off where I was too busy to powerball:eek:
Tried having a metal session tonight, but ended quicky, only after a few speed runs, due to returning pain in my thumb. Topped out at 11 028 (record at the moment being 11 126), will try to continue session with LH focus...
LH
10 446
10 412
09 794
09 658
09 857
09 446
09 668
09 133
09 993
-REST- 2 minutes
10 457
10 107
10 141
10 511 - One last painful thumb RH attempt
09 754
-End- of speed session, now I continue with non-metered Endurance/stength
Good metal session there jihmmie :DWhy don't you try with right also?Maybe you'll be getting better scores than before;):DKeep going!
Installed
11-03-2008, 20:39
Close to your record, nice one.
Had some questions as to what Wushu was.
In short: Traditional Chinese Martial Arts.
From my Wushu Academy (Facebook):
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=11282751053
From YouTube (A local company "hired" me and a friend for a commercial):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfs7X7RKpkY
Had a short metal session (less than 30 minutes) today.
Highlight was the new speed record 11 432 RPM. My right thumb is incredibly painful when I use the metal so I ended up trying to adapt a two handed technique that would utilize my thumbs in a way that wouldn't be painful.
All runs posted below:
10.4K - RH thumb in pain, not fun
11 113 - Trying dual handed run.
10 517
10 876 - Tried RH again, thumb still very painful
--Wash hands and grip band--
11 432 - Dual handed run
10 486
10 863
09 536 - tried different grip on dual handed, didn't work.
10 323 - LH run
-- --- - Aborted run, RH thumb too painful to finish the run
10 700 - Dual handed again
10 103 - RH spinning inside, didn't affect my thumb as much
10 495 - Dual handed again
--END--
Great score there Jimmy;):DSurely your plastic speed will be benefited by these metal sessions ;)Keep going!
Congrats my friend..., anyway if you can make 14.4k Plastic, you should be able to make at least a 12k Metal.
Anyway is a good news..., just keep training with that big ball ;)
No 12K on metal just yet, but gave it a thorough cleaning--with soap and everything I washed out the entire metal (excluding counter, rotor, and washers).
Afterwards tried as best as I could with my sprained right thumb and managed to break my RH record 11 206 RPM. With my both hand technique I was able to hit 11 354 RPM but couldn't break my 11 432 RPM with only the few runs I made.
Earlier today I had a cold techno run: mid 12K, as well as a cold screamer run: mid 13K.
Will build up for a speed run for sometime in the next week to come....:D
Very nice there jihmmie:D;)Surely that metal practice will help with plastic;)Keep going!
Installed
20-03-2008, 20:46
Using two handed technique?? Have a video? :) Thats a nice score.
Using two handed technique?? Have a video? :) Thats a nice score.
Hehe, not yet, but am thinking about getting a vid up. The technique isn't well refined, but it does allow substantially more grip real-estate and allows for more brute strength. There are two other guys in my home town who've adapted a 2 handed technique for themselves (before I started trying one for myself) but neither of them have videos up--one guy's at 11.8 the other's at 12.0, I'm only at 11.4
Installed
20-03-2008, 21:31
Okay cool, I'd like to see a vid. I got 12200 on the metal with that technique, lately though it hasn't seemed to be working.
Had "warm up" earlier in the day when I was showing people what powerballs were.
Tonight
-------
126 300 Turns - New Record AMCC [15 minutes]
5 min rest
13002 RPM - Error?
14233 RPM
12500 RPM - Dual hand plastic not work so well
13226 RPM - New Left Hand Record!
25457 RPM - NEW Dual Run RECORD! 11624 LH + 13833 RH, no video though :(
14185 RPM
13952 RPM
12892 RPM
10408 RPM - Metal RH
10620 RPM - Metal DualHandTech
[All runs done within approx 7 minutes]
5 minute Rest
10881 RPM - Metal DualHandTech
14055 RPM
13710 RPM
[~35 mins into session, session interrupted, end session]
Hehe:DGood session there Jihmmie;)Surely 14.5k soon;) keep it up!
Nice Jihmmie, you still in the game with very nice scores..., Now I see that 14k is not very hard for you.
Keep Spinning !;)
Just tried a metal AMCC (96600turns/15 mins), and man is that a work out! I don't know why more people try it, plastic OR metal!
Hehe:DGreat there jihmmie;)May give it a try some time
Just tried a metal AMCC (96600turns/15 mins), and man is that a work out! I don't know why more people try it, plastic OR metal!
As much as I love endurance I love my hands more. Don't think I'll try this
As much as I love endurance I love my hands more. Don't think I'll try this
I really am pathetic on endurance, but these really help (even if I don't do as well as some of the other guys). I find it doesn't trash my hands though, after I do these (plastic or metal) my hands are still in good shape and can probably go for another hour or two before they start getting sore. Maybe I'm just not putting in enough effort into these? Maybe my grip is uber great!?
Just broke a new speed record during what was, probably, the shortest (20 minute) cold session I have ever had!!!!!
More details, and video, to follow soon!
Tstering
26-03-2008, 21:53
Huge grats, and insane improvement aswell. I'll let you tell the other the great score of course though.
Just broke a new speed record during what was, probably, the shortest (20 minute) cold session I have ever had!!!!!
More details, and video, to follow soon!
What's with all the suspense lately, this is supposed to be a stress free sport you guys are giving me ulcers:p
Wholly crap jihmmie awesome score. I'll maintain the subterfuge until you post it WOW:eek:
Had a super short cold run session today. It was only about 20 minutes, but I was able to hit a very quick hot mode somehow?
12K Techno
13.7 Screamer
14.1 Blue 250 Hz
14.473 Blue 250hz
Hand Wash: 14.773 Amber 250
Another Hand washing and set up makeshift video recording set up and then: (http://www.facebook.com/share_redirect.php?h=e37292826ec20cf6d6380754df897 92a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metacafe.com%2Fwatch%2F119329 9%2Fpowerball_speed_records_14_851_rpm_jimmy_hong_ 2008_03_26%2F&sid=12612632594)
14851 RPM!!! ON VIDEO!!! (http://www.facebook.com/share_redirect.php?h=e37292826ec20cf6d6380754df897 92a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metacafe.com%2Fwatch%2F119329 9%2Fpowerball_speed_records_14_851_rpm_jimmy_hong_ 2008_03_26%2F&sid=12612632594)
Then I needed to move some heavy boxes into the storage shed and the phone guy came to rewire my phone lines/DSL Lines, and then I needed to get to classes...after classes I met Pako, James, Skyler, and others on Gyrotek, came home, fixed the internet connection, uploaded videos, went to work, and here I am. I usually have my sessions late at night when I come home from a days worth of work/school/everything (maybe that's why records were hard to come by). Today's short session (less than 30 minutes) was done around 1:00 in the afternoon after I had lunch. Maybe I have more energy earlier in the day...
15K within another 3 months? I hope so! Watch out! Stephen! Tim!
Calling on Paul, ESL (I finally beat the scary 13 year old!), Javier (long due, but busy with school), Brent (where are you?), Pete (should I feel bad if I feel good about beating a 16 year old?), Barry (don't be a sissy), and all you others!!!
Hava Gess
27-03-2008, 09:26
Congratulations man, thats an awesome score. One hell of an improvement.
Well done Jimmy! Now use the momentum and go for a 15k!
Adrena1in
27-03-2008, 11:21
It was only about 20 minutes, but I was able to hit a very quick hot mode somehow?
Doesn't surprise me at all...my 14974 was achieved within 5 or 10 minutes of starting my session, after only one 90s one-handed warmup or something like that.
But BLOOMIN' well done, from 14.4k to 14.8k IS a surprise, but a well-deserved one. I hope the Hot Mode continues and improves...don't rest on your laurels like I did. :o
(I can't actually view your video at work, so hopefully James or Enda will be able to confirm and approve your score. Unless you can actually send the video to Scoreadmin@powerballs.com? That might be best actually, as it'll give us an easier chance to analyse the graph. I hate to say it, but we've had quite a few counter errors lately, from people who can manage 14.5k+, and are submitting scores around 100 to 300 rpm about their records, so not unusual scores, but still errors all the same. I'm sure this isn't the case with yours though.)
Well done again! :)
petemayhew
27-03-2008, 12:15
Very well done Jihmmie!
Comparing the sound of your video to Tim's 14860 video the score sounds pretty legit. But saying that until it's run through powerballyzer you can't be 100%.
But huge congrats, I hope I'll be getting these scores someday. :)
http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/rob2andy/th_jimm-1.jpg15 at the top 14 at the bottom. Comes in around 14.9k for me:)
Adrena1in
27-03-2008, 13:15
Thanks Rob, that's just what I'm after. Score approved Jim! :)
Congrats, but again one place down for me :(. Next ESL, Mayhew and some third one and then I'm out of top 30. I was 15th sometimes, if I remember correctly or was it 14th.
WOW:eek::eek::DSImply fantastic!!!!!!!!:D:eek:;)REally impressive! Huge congratulations!:D;)C'mon, 15k soon;)
Thank you all! Its been insane thinking that I am within reach of the mysterious 15K which only a handful of people in the world have had the honour of tasting.
I'm not sure when it will come, but I'm working towards it now. Will keep you all updated!
I was spinning casually today while doing demos for some friends (13.8 on neon was the Top Speed). Then had a late night session, surprised at the number of 13K readings I got (very few):
14481
13.3K?
14473
14324
14219
14069
14220
14339
14616
14775
13872
14283
10379 - Metal (M) TwoHandTech (2H)
11163 - M
10693 - M2H
11135 - M
14333
14188
14362
14194
115800 - AMCC (I was interrupted and ended up having an ~3min break 5 minutes into the run as I tended to something...result not accurate, actual result would have been a bit less.
Metal needs work, two hand tech is now failing me :( and I erased the 11.4 I had on the counter :( :( I don't know if my hands are built for Metal performance:confused:
Well done Jimmy! Now use the momentum and go for a 15k!
Akis, I would have loved to listen to your advice if I had been able to continue that session, or to make a session earlier but you can't always make your schedules accordingly. I may have over done it a little though, as my hands are a little tender in the palm and pinky. I I've never used grip substances, bandages, or gloves in my sessions--only soap and water!
congrats on the new record and its great your being very consistent. focus and plan your next session and i bet you can beat it just got to be prepared
congrats on the new record and its great your being very consistent. focus and plan your next session and i bet you can beat it just got to be prepared
I think I might have over done it yesterday ENDING my session with an AMCC... No session today, didn't pick it up once--though my grip isn't feeling tender anymore so I may plan something for tomorrow depending on how I feel.
I need to really plan out my sessions now to be able to reach it. It'll be tough...
Nice being constant there Jimmy!:)Indeed that AMCC wasn't really necessary there!:eek::D;)Keep it up!
blazer666999
29-03-2008, 17:28
15k Jimbo!!! U Can Do It!!! Give Er Hard Man!!! Hit 15k Today!!!
Thought I'd try my luck to with one cold quick run: 14061...will further investigate...
Edit: made 5 runs to see how my mind/body is feeling:
14061
13919
13531
14101
13748
The body (arm/hand?) is only feeling ok, my mind isn't as focused today. Will try again later today perhaps...
Edit:
One more cold run of 14141, didn't feel like I had the energy to chase down a hot mdoe :( It'll be for some other day I'm afraid...
Wow!!!, congrats Jihmmie, I'm out a few weeks and you improve almost to 15k... :eek: , congrats for that jihmmie... ;)
Had a quick cold run (14340) out of the shower (technically I was warm?) as I left out the door. Would have loved to jump into hot mode right there right then, arm's feeling up for a 15K challenge, but timing couldn't have been any more off :(
Edit: Thanks Javier! I hope to see an update from you very soon!!!
Adrena1in
02-04-2008, 08:31
Blimey, if I could ever do a 14.3k cold run I'd be looking at 15.5k when warmed up!! :eek:
VERY nice cold run jimmy! ;):DC'mon when u feel ready go for 15k!!!!:D;)
Didn't feel like 15K today, but I needed to put in a session before my arm goes to shot.
Wanted to "cheat" by warming up in a hot bath, plumbing problems lead to a cold shower instead...
Then the runs:
13.3
13.x
13054
14274
13741
14100
12180
10969 (powerballalyzer says 14.1)
13419
14534
14126
13925
13857
27597 New dual run record. My left was actually faster on the counter, though the analysis says one hand was just over 14K while the other was just under?
Felt warmed up now, but there are so many hours in the day. Until next time. Two more weeks to get to 15K? If I can plan it out right I'll for sure let you all know!
Thanks all!
Adrena1in
04-04-2008, 12:23
27597 New dual run record.
Very nice, but why is it that EVERYone is good at Dual-Hand runs except me! :mad: :mad: :( :rolleyes:
Very nice session there jimmy!:)Great dual record!;)Keep it up!
petemayhew
04-04-2008, 17:39
Great dual run Jihmmie. :)
Keep up your practice and the speed will follow.
http://photos-407.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v199/242/117/506858407/n506858407_790620_8708.jpg
No session tonight, thought I'd give my niece a heads start in training :D
Hehe:D:DU have already started training him for 15k!?!:D;)Really nice
Installed
08-04-2008, 01:35
Belated congrats on your astounding speed record!! I noticed it awhile back but haven't got around to commenting. :D
And whoa, nice picture rofl.
Thanks all.
I have been ill recently and have not had much performance in powerballing, or anything else for that matter.
I did have two cold runs out of the shower today of 14.0 and 14.3 so I think I should be on the right track to getting back in the game for when I fully recover from my flu or cold or what have you. Until today the cold spell has had me in the 12K range which felt really bad--not that I already felt bad enough from being sick, but to see myself top out in high 12K range was really something that hit me hard...
Hava Gess
14-04-2008, 04:07
but to see myself top out in high 12K range was really something that hit me hard...
Welcome to my world
Adrena1in
14-04-2008, 14:06
...but to see myself top out in high 12K range was really something that hit me hard...
I can imagine. I'm right off form at the moment, but I could still just about manage 14k the other night. That was with an almost brand new ball, and straight away it was only marginally slower than an Old Skool ball of mine with 14.6k on the counter, (and which I managed 14.4k on not too long ago.) :o
Had a series of quick cold runs today (today would have been a good day for a session if my muscles had not been sore and my nose had not been a constant stream--Flu? Cold? Misery?)
14635 - First spin out of the shower today on my second fastest ball, the record on that ball is only 14.77X....I think the hot shower and the moisture has a great deal of an affect on conditioning my grip!
14343 - my strength significantly decreased after the first run, grip still feeling awesome, but I had to leave in fear of being late otherwise I would have waited a minute and whipped out my speed ball.
13908 - First spin in the evening after washing hands. Not as great as in the morning...mental note to self: must have sessions in morning after soaking my hands in warm water or a shower...
13601 - 2nd spin in evening, energy decrease consistent at least, but dropping 300 rpm with each run probably indicates why I'm so bad at endurance....
13356 - 3rd spin in evening, 300RPM drop is really consistent today, combination of endurance training, using hot showers to condition grip, and powerballing in the morning may get me my 15K sometime after two more weeks (Started writing University final exams last Saturday. Its only first year so its not that bad, but finding I'm having tough times scheduling sessions lately)
Had an afternoon session today, I'm on track, but no 15K yet.
14439
13955
13936
13608
13960
14294
14238
14074
14098
14056
14297
14344
14001
14433
14332
14607 - Though Powerballalyzer says this was closer to 14.9 :(
13885
14186
13913
14275
26459 Dual run
On the verge of new top speed tonight... will keep you posted :D
Adrena1in
17-04-2008, 08:45
On the verge of new top speed tonight... will keep you posted :D
I reckon that means you done 15k already! ;)
Go for it! If you're achieving 14.6k cold then I honestly don't see why you can't blast into the World Top 10...or Top 5 even. (I'd aim for the Top 5 myself if *I* was hitting 14.6k cold!!! :eek: )
Tim.
OK, so had a super late night session today after work...
After what Hava said, I gave me metal some more attention tonight :D
4161 - Metal 30s, RH, Rotor to Palm, Inside spin0
4416 - Metal 30s, LH, Counter to Palm, outside spin
4728 - Metal 30s, RH, Counter to Palm, Outside Spin, Couldn't be outdone by my left hand :P
4067 - Metal 30s, LH, Rotor to Palm, Outside Spin
Speed runs - not so many of them, not so great speeds, tried 2 handed tech again reaching only 10K...how did I do it that night?
13803 - Plastic - I think I've taken on a bit of Javier's technique...
14742 - the ball's top speed is 14775. But this was as close as I got tonight
14211
14124
14521
14367
12851 - twohanded rotor down sideways technique...
14405
13748
Dam I was trawling metacafe waiting for a scoop on the video too:p.
Nice session either way c'mon 15k
Adrena1in
17-04-2008, 08:54
I know you're concentrating more on Plastic speed at the moment Jim, but I think you can do stacks more with your Metal scores there, especially as you're regularly hitting over 14.5k Plastic speed.
Come on, I want to see way over 5k 30s and way over 12k speed. ;)
Dam I was trawling metacafe waiting for a scoop on the video too:p.
Nice session either way c'mon 15k
hahaha, no surprise suspense ending this time LTLFTC--I almost forgot about your creepy creeping habits :P No surprises tonight, but its any day now...Quit odd really considering I utterly suck at endurance/metal/every other category other than plastic speed at the moment...:confused:
I know you're concentrating more on Plastic speed at the moment Jim, but I think you can do stacks more with your Metal scores there, especially as you're regularly hitting over 14.5k Plastic speed.
Come on, I want to see way over 5k 30s and way over 12k speed. ;)
I think the metal might have something to do with my poor grip. I'm fairly short (5' 8") and my hands aren't big enough to properly grab the metal :( You did give me an idea though, training metal rotor on plastic size housing might do the trick...will keep you posted :D
Tstering
17-04-2008, 12:07
Jihmmie I am also only 5'8 and have small hands. I had problem with metal for ages, and to be honest I still do.
I want you to try to specifically do as follows and see what score you get.
Warm up as you might normally do (but DONT touch the metal). Then get into speed mode with the plastic, once you are hitting good speed scores (14.6K+) change to the metal. Don't do any warm up on the metal (no 30/60/90s atall) just go for a 1 off speed run. I bet you break your record. Make sure the metal hasn't been used or held atall, it needs to be cold.
Installed
17-04-2008, 16:21
What you're doing with that little sphere is just amazing... keep up the good work! I know 15k will be yours soon.
That 14.6k is one of the highest cold runs I've heard of. Too bad it didnt get any better later in the session though, that happens to me now more than it used to. By the way, is 12851 from last night close to your two-handed record? Good runs with that technique are few and far between with me, some days are good, but most are plain awful.
Jihmmie I am also only 5'8 and have small hands. I had problem with metal for ages, and to be honest I still do.
I want you to try to specifically do as follows and see what score you get.
Warm up as you might normally do (but DONT touch the metal). Then get into speed mode with the plastic, once you are hitting good speed scores (14.6K+) change to the metal. Don't do any warm up on the metal (no 30/60/90s atall) just go for a 1 off speed run. I bet you break your record. Make sure the metal hasn't been used or held atall, it needs to be cold.
Remembering back to your "strength of sur-grip" video, I don't use any grip enhancers. Never tried them, wouldn't know where to get them, probably slightly also against the slight messiness... My technique I've developed requires more finger tip strength...I've been really paying attention to this technique in the past two weeks, I've figured out exactly how to use my finger tips to help the rotations speed up by 300-500 rpm (on highspeed plastic). Finger grip is extremely important to gain those speeds and I probably should start looking at grip stuff, but most likely won't.
What you're doing with that little sphere is just amazing... keep up the good work! I know 15k will be yours soon.
That 14.6k is one of the highest cold runs I've heard of. Too bad it didnt get any better later in the session though, that happens to me now more than it used to. By the way, is 12851 from last night close to your two-handed record? Good runs with that technique are few and far between with me, some days are good, but most are plain awful.
The 14.6 cold and 14.3 were back to back just before I headed out the door, then the rest of the posted scores happened about 10-12 hours later when I came home from work--don't let the time lapse fool you ;).
the 12851 twohand was the first time I tried a plastic run. I changed the grip position completely for twohand-plastic due to the smaller size. I have it on video, if i can find your email I might send it over to you...
Hava Gess
18-04-2008, 04:01
Two hand plastic? ive tried that a couple of times but cant get the hang of it. nice scores tho, keep it up.
Installed
18-04-2008, 14:56
the 12851 twohand was the first time I tried a plastic run. I changed the grip position completely for twohand-plastic due to the smaller size. I have it on video, if i can find your email I might send it over to you... If you have a video of your best metal and plastic two-hand runs I'd like to see them both. Although the counter usually faces down with my technique, my hands' grip changes on a daily basis. Its just real hard to find the right grip and the right technique simultaneously.
Two hand plastic? ive tried that a couple of times but cant get the hang of it. nice scores tho, keep it up.
Its really hard, but I used to be good at it. I've hit 14k twice with it.
Twohand runs are something I've been semi-successful in experimenting around with...
Ran a short session this afternoon. Didn't think I was going to get any amazing scores going in and didn't get any amazing scores going out of it...
10669 - Metal :(
14325
14252
13812
138xx
13983
14162
Installed
19-04-2008, 17:57
Looks about like one of my sessions lol. It was just a bad day....
Hava Gess
20-04-2008, 00:28
I'd be happy with those scores. But then again, i'm a good 1000RPM behind you guys. Just picked a bad day to have a session i recon.
...Just picked a bad day to have a session i recon.
I wasn't feeling well that day (and have been progressively getting more ill since)... Partly it might have been the state of mind going into the super short session (which was only those 7 or so runs you see).
It will be another week or two before I attempt at charging for the 15 again. I had a 3 hour badminton session yesterday with a friend of mine. Its been a couple of months since I've been out for badminton and having a hour session with someone that's top 10 in the province probably wasn't a good idea....the 3 hour session alone probably wouldn't have been a good idea.
I'm also gearing up now for my final final-exam of the year for this upcoming Thursday. If all goes well it will be the end of April or first two weeks of May where I can have a solid chance at nearing 15K. Any further past that and I will be crunching into too much work for near the end of May.
I hope all goes according to plan. Thanks for all the encouragement, wish me luck!
Its been a week since my last serious session. Done final exams now though, and I'm gunning for more improvements.
I was stuck just around 14K today, arm feels weak after a week of no powerballing :( Did a couple of 30s and did not bad (12K and 11.7K average RPM). Will be getting on improving over the next week again, will keep you all posted!
Adrena1in
25-04-2008, 08:31
You, me and Installed need to try and organise some serious sessions to see if we can become the 18th, 19th and 20th to reach 15k. I can't be bothered to have a session these days unless it's at the Gyrotek Chat. I'll never get those extra 26 revs at this rate! :o
Installed
25-04-2008, 17:35
You, me and Installed need to try and organise some serious sessions to see if we can become the 18th, 19th and 20th to reach 15k. I can't be bothered to have a session these days unless it's at the Gyrotek Chat. I'll never get those extra 26 revs at this rate! :o
Yeah seriously. What ever happened to motivation!? (and working powerballs) :rolleyes:
You, me and Installed need to try and organise some serious sessions to see if we can become the 18th, 19th and 20th to reach 15k. I can't be bothered to have a session these days unless it's at the Gyrotek Chat. I'll never get those extra 26 revs at this rate! :o
We really do, really. What are you all doing in May/June?
petemayhew
25-04-2008, 20:09
We really do, really. What are you all doing in May/June?
Count me in! :)
Free from Thursday 12th June as it's my last exam! :D
Managed 14848 yesterday in ooVoo. Yesterday started off with really cruddy cold runs of 13.3s and 13.5s though, was quite surprised I was able to warm up after a bit.
Today spun it up after coming out of the shower and hit 14.4, so I 'm already warm, but have to leave for work again. :( Which is too bad really.
See you all on ooVoo sometime!
Really good scores there Jimmy;):DI am sure you'll have 15k one day of these if u keep it up like this!;):DGo for it!