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G-RadeBaller21 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:12 PM

I was lookin on vertical-jump.com and came to this, which they say is the best buy they have ever made to improve vertical. Its called the portable power jumper. here's a link to the review which also includes a link to the main site for it..... http://www.vertical-jump-homepage.com/power_jumper.html

just wonderin what anyone thinks, even better if you have one please respond to what you think

karnell · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by G-RadeBaller21

I was lookin on vertical-jump.com and came to this, which they say is the best buy they have ever made to improve vertical. Its called the portable power jumper. here's a link to the review which also includes a link to the main site for it..... http://www.vertical-jump-homepage.com/power_jumper.html

just wonderin what anyone thinks, even better if you have one please respond to what you think

My mate have those and his vert is niiice, i talked to him and he recommend them

gl

G-RadeBaller21 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by karnell

My mate have those and his vert is niiice, i talked to him and he recommend them

gl

really? i was just questioning about if your neck hurts with it on or if it would fall off but its good to hear from someone who has used it thanks

phenom11 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:44 PM

just looks like a couple of roppes. nothing special

bluegreyhound · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:57 PM

I bought one but have not used it yet. I bring it with me when I'm on holiday in the mountains/countryside so that I can exercise if I feel like it.

As for a training tool I do think it can work at least if used for short periods of time. It teaches you to accelerate as your leverage advantage increases as well as increases the eccentric force in the countermovement. Teaching yourself to accelerate is all very well and good and in that sense I can see yourself increasing power. However, I think that depth drops and jumps deal with the eccentric overload better while allows for more natural jumping mechanics. So you need your usual plyos.

I have spoken to some people on the prolonged use of bands. Opinion is split. Interestingly, some say that they can teach you to 'relax' at the bottom position (i.e. where there is least stretch) rather than explode right from the get go. Personally, I have no view or experience and am intrigued, I will use mine at some point.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Probably raised more questions than I answered.

bluegreyhound · #6 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by phenom11

just looks like a couple of roppes. nothing special

Rubber bands, not ropes.

BLinGsTAR · #7 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by G-RadeBaller21

I was lookin on vertical-jump.com and came to this, which they say is the best buy they have ever made to improve vertical. Its called the portable power jumper. here's a link to the review which also includes a link to the main site for it..... http://www.vertical-jump-homepage.com/power_jumper.html

just wonderin what anyone thinks, even better if you have one please respond to what you think

It`s a cheaper version of the flex nimbo..
The flex nimbo works great, but it also cost like 190$ more:O

G-RadeBaller21 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegreyhound

I bought one but have not used it yet. I bring it with me when I'm on holiday in the mountains/countryside so that I can exercise if I feel like it.

As for a training tool I do think it can work at least if used for short periods of time. It teaches you to accelerate as your leverage advantage increases as well as increases the eccentric force in the countermovement. Teaching yourself to accelerate is all very well and good and in that sense I can see yourself increasing power. However, I think that depth drops and jumps deal with the eccentric overload better while allows for more natural jumping mechanics. So you need your usual plyos.

I have spoken to some people on the prolonged use of bands. Opinion is split. Interestingly, some say that they can teach you to 'relax' at the bottom position (i.e. where there is least stretch) rather than explode right from the get go. Personally, I have no view or experience and am intrigued, I will use mine at some point.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Probably raised more questions than I answered.

Thanks you did help lol yea i was planning on using it when i squat or deadlift to get more out of lifting and using it when i do the plyos for VJB so that shouldnt be too much ill cycle on and off of it too for plyos and weights. My overall concern was if it worked or not and it seems that it does do the task it says it does

Chriso · #9 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 06:36 PM

i'd recommend it for the use of plyos but definately wouldnt go around wearingit 24/7, only when you're doing plyos and maybe even sprints. helps teach you to get down into the squat position faster when going into the jump and would provide some resistance while sprinting.