Thanks Ramrod, coming from you that means a lot!
The mini wrench sounds like just the ticket. I’ve never had to reposition the straps on mine anyway so that’s not a problem. Besides, using the clamp, I feel, is added insurance in case of the thing wanting to come off or come apart during use, but I don’t ever see that happening with the wrench. That industrial strenth velcro is tough as nails!
Also, with it’s smaller size I could use the medium size clamp with it. I’m taking the large one to the very last tooth (click) which means I have no where else to go with that size clamp. Thanks for idea and instructions. I’m gonna make one :-) . I could take my time moving up in weight to say 10 lbs with it, maybe more, and have the other one as a back-up for heavier weight later on, I think.
BTW, I’ve had some time to go back and reread your post (put this thread in my favorites) and what you said about the best/real gains coming from heavy hanging, not from an ads so much, and now that does make sense to me cause I see your point. I wish I could hang twice a day but alas I guess I’ll take the slow road to gains. Besides my wife would kill me..but no doubt enjoy the results :-) .
Something else I’m thinking of doing just to help myself out with staying fatiqued as long as possible. I believe it was Vege77 that mentioned making a really small mini wrench to use with golf weights. I’ve been looking at Monty 530’s peweights and think, in my case due to my daily schedule, getting 3 or 4 of those and using the MW, or small clamp itself, just above the head to secure them with some wrap.
Hanging 2-3 lbs, 1 hr on, 1 hr off should keep me very fatiqued.
My current rig weighs a little less than that so I think it’s a sound idea and perhaps good investment. Not sure.
Yes, I will try the Theraband again. I do like the single wrap better, less hassle like you said, now that I can get that last tight click in it will work better, I’ll try!
Ok, by all means I need to get this blood thing worked out. I’m glad you’re will to help out as I’ve had a burning question to ask someone. Your answers almost nailed it. But here it is.
Since there is an X amount of weight being applied to the unit there is going to always be some degree of blood in the head? even though we do try and squeeze it out?
I mean, it’s always there when the weight is applied but I will go by your thoughts below as to how much and how bad.
Ok, yes, I check mine as well during a set.
My head gets cool but never really cold I’d say.
Most time hard as a rock seems like, plump..yes, after squeezing blood from the head even.. but after applying the weight, not before.
Color, purple, but not deep purple. I feel it’s still getting blood in there.
It’s never really leaning toward blackish purple and never white, I know the technicle term for the white color (seen it) but can’t remember.. that means no blood at all I believe??
Normal color does restore rather quickly with some massage and slapping on the thigh (not real sure about the 1 minute though). But I’d have to say yes.
Comment/question, I notice that after the set, there is a difference in color, just a shade difference, of the head. The difference seems to come from where the skin overlaps the head some and it appears a little frontal part of the head get pooched out a bit. Ijust take that to mean the weight is pushing the head out and causing this difference in color (shading), hope that makes sense. But is this normal? Do you get that as well.
I don’t think it’s anything dangerous but was wondering about it.
Well, here I went and wrote another book, sorry about the long post!
But really do appreciate all your help and advice. I’m getting there!!