I bought the travel version of The Stick back in March and have been using before every run. Just now while ironing out my hamstrings it snapped in half sending all the pieces flying. I'm taking it back to the store.
Anyone else have it break on them?
You are doing it too hard you moron.
RunnerMan Toronto wrote:
I bought the travel version of The Stick back in March and have been using before every run. Just now while ironing out my hamstrings it snapped in half sending all the pieces flying. I'm taking it back to the store.
Anyone else have it break on them?
The version you have is way to flexible. Take it back to the store and ask to have it replaced. Replace it with The Sprinter version.
Most specialty retail stores will only carry The Travel, and The Marathon Model. Both are first generation models that don't sell very well at Expos. The Sprinter version is just slightly longer than The Travel model, and is about 7.50 more in price. You didn't break it by doing anything wrong. You needed to put that much pressure on it to get deep enough into the muscle. (regardless what the person replying to you said)
Drop me an email if you have any question.
GB
aswa wrote:
You are doing it too hard you moron.
That's what she said.
GaryB wrote:
The version you have is way to flexible.
GB
"Too" meens excessive or also. That is the too you should have used. Moron.
Spellin an gram wrote:
GaryB wrote:The version you have is way to flexible.
GB
"Too" meens excessive or also. That is the too you should have used. Moron.
Pot and kettle!
I got the Sprinter version at the store today, they are sending the broken one (and all its pieces) back to the manufacturer and will give me a credit if it gets replaced.
Gonna use it now for the first time and go for a run. :)
For external use only!
GaryB,
I was looking into getting a stick, and their website recommended the "Power Stick" based on the info I entered. Any reason the Sprinter version would be better? I'm 5'11", 160lbs if it makes any difference.
looking to buy wrote:
GaryB,
I was looking into getting a stick, and their website recommended the "Power Stick" based on the info I entered. Any reason the Sprinter version would be better? I'm 5'11", 160lbs if it makes any difference.
Well, if you are only going to use it for lower back on down then you won't need to get a Power Stick. The reason it recommended that one is due to your height. If you are not really overly muscular and you are just looking for lower back, then stick with the Sprinter.
GB
Sorry, meant to say, If you are just looking to use if for your lower back and below then stick with the Sprinter model.
GB
Ok, thanks. I do get nasty knots in my shoulder blade region, would The Stick be at all helpful hitting that area in addition to the lower back on down?
If so, would that require the longer one, or would the Sprinter still suffice?
Thanks.
RunnerMan Toronto wrote:
I bought the travel version of The Stick back in March and have been using before every run. Just now while ironing out my hamstrings it snapped in half sending all the pieces flying. I'm taking it back to the store.
Anyone else have it break on them?
Try using it for its intending purpose. (Wink. Wink.) Not everyone has a flexible colon.
looking to buy wrote:
Ok, thanks. I do get nasty knots in my shoulder blade region, would The Stick be at all helpful hitting that area in addition to the lower back on down?
If so, would that require the longer one, or would the Sprinter still suffice?
Thanks.
Yes it would help you get to that area, but the Sprinter may in fact be too short. In that case you may want to go with the Power Model.
Got it. Thanks for the help, GaryB.
The Sprinter model seems to be much better than the Travel version I was using for 9 months. The handle has an easier grip and it bends less so not as much pressure is needed to work the muscle. Also makes it easier to roll out the bottom of your foot.
TheStick broke on me!
Well, if she weighs 300 pounds, don't have her on top.