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Comment on Aqua Power Ankle Swim Weights by carol irvin

carol irvin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:49:31 +0000

I’ve been a swimmer for decades. I added these ankle weights to everything I do in the water and now I can’t imagine swimming without them. I was able to use them as packaged, full weights, right away (decades of swimming paying off). I use webbed gloves on my hands along with them. I’ve used these swimming the side stroke, breast stroke, crawl, underwater, swimming on my back, treading water doing leg lifts and even upright dancing in the shallow end to music. I use these in both deep and shallow water. I also do surface dives with them. I now feel strange swimming without them. I miss the resistance if I don’t include these weights in my swim. If and when these give out, I will be buying a new set within hours. Two caveats: one, make sure these are snug on you as if they are loose they interfere with swimming; two, you must be a very strong swimmer to use these in deeper water. A weaker swimmer might panic with the added weight with disastrous results.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Aqua Power Ankle Swim Weights by R. M. Duenas

R. M. Duenas — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:00 +0000

I decided to buy these ankle water weights based on the other good reviews. However, the weights I received are of a totally different size. It looks like one is for the wrists and another for the ankles. The material also varies slightly. At least the weight is the same on both (I checked it on a weight). However they feel weird on my ankles, one bigger than the other. The only reason for which I do not return them is because I am abroad; it would cost a lot to send them back (given the weight) and I would have to wait a long time to receive a replacement. For the price they charge ($35 plus almost $10 s/h), I cannot believe that the seller (Fogdog) would be as careless as to not check what is being packed in the boxes and sent to clients. Very disappointed. Other than this, I guess the weights work fine.
Rating: 2 / 5

Comment on Aqua Power Ankle Swim Weights by K. Garcia

K. Garcia — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:12:47 +0000

I love how comfy these are. VERY adjustable. I also have the wrists weights. I do NOT use these for swimming. I use them in the jacuzzi because they hold me in place over the jets. The jets in our backyard jacuzzi were strong and I would float all over the place. Having the ankle weights and wrists weights on allows me to stay slightly anchored so I can enjoy the massaging jets without floating around. They are actually fairly lightweight under the water so it’s very easily move around in them, but it is enough weight to keep you in place better. They are also an incentive to go ahead and do some leg lifts and arm lifts for exercize while I’m enjoying the jacuzzi. Very happy with this purchase. I dont have a pool, but I think they would be fabulous for doing pool aerobics! If you have very tiny ankles, buy the wrist weights for your ankles. The weights are easy to make lighter by taking out some of the slide-in weights. I don’t know why you would want to do that unless you were using them for aquatic-based physical therapy and needed very low weight. Either way, these are very versatile and comfortable.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Running Mini-Crew Sock by TAB

TAB — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:22 +0000

I walk a few miles every day and since I got these socks I have not had a single blister or hotspot on my feet. What surprised me most is that my knees even felt better. After the first workout with these socks, I was a loyal customer for life. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED PRODUCT
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Running Mini-Crew Sock by Holly

Holly — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:34:12 +0000

At first I thought these were too expensive, but they are defintly worth it, especially since I can not find warm thick socks that are loose at the ankles in the store anymore. I love these socks! They are very good for winter. They are warm, thick, loose at the ankles, excellent cushioning, comfortable, and durable.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Running Mini-Crew Sock by melissajme

melissajme — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:24:59 +0000

These socks are very expensive, but my husband has arthritis in his feet and these socks have cut down a lot on his discomfort when exercising or golfing. Even better than insoles or wearing multiple pairs of socks. Note that there are specific washing/drying instructions that should be followed to keep the cushioning cushion-y!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Aqua Power Ankle Swim Weights by Janie Austenlover

Janie Austenlover — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:02:07 +0000

These ankle weights for water exercise are comfortable and definitely add to the workout. An excellent feature is that the amount of weight you can carry is modular: there are four slots on each side of each ankle-band, and you can utilize either no weights, or 1, 2,3, or 4 in each side. Manufacturer recommends starting with none, then adding 1 at a time… Good insructions, simple to use, and I liked the construction.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Running Mini-Crew Sock by A. Putnam

A. Putnam — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:35:34 +0000

I run 10K about 4-5 times a week and I have had four pair of these socks for a couple years. They are in great shape still. I tried quite a few different smart wool running socks but after trying these I haven’t wanted to look for a new running sock.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Hanuman Yoga Short by Verve by Yogaguy

Yogaguy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:28:39 +0000

I’m a male yoga instructor and are very happy with these shorts. I need to wear good looking clothing, prefer to have fabrics rather than the synthetics used in most athletic clothes, and prefer shorts to long pants. The length is perfect. Most importantly, they move as I move and stay in place comfortably. A bit pricey but worth it for made in U.S.A. quality.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Hanuman Yoga Short by Verve by IITian

IITian — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:44:36 +0000

While searching for a yoga pant for men , I stumbled upon this short made by a small company Verve based in Colorado. While researching the product and the company I happened to read an interview of the founder and it impressed me a lot. Not only was he a famous climber, but his passion for fair trade, human rights and customer satisfaction were obvious. These shorts are made from organic cotton and lycra and made right here in the USA in Colorado, I assume, by somebody getting decent wages.

I tried it on today for a class and the fit and technical excellence were very obvious. Truly a professional quality apparel. It looks good too. (I can be vain sometimes! Well, make it most of the times.)

It covers everthing that you don't want to be seen in public. However, many American males are comfortable only when the shorts reach nearly up to knee level or more, and Verve makes yoga and climbing (can be used for yoga) pants and knicks for them.

Incidentally, this morning I ordered Versa's Man knick too for more stylish color and longer coverage look for gym and outdoors.

Rating: 5 / 5