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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I have recently Just had a op and i`m off sick as I type, I was speaking to the doc and explained that due to this op I wouldnt be able to train and it will put me back at least a month in training. He told me about these Power balance bands and I nearly laughed him out of the hospital. He showed me he had one on and swore by it telling me how it did this taht and the other.

Now call me sceptical but this looks to be the biggest scam i`ve ever ever heard. I thought it was called the Placebo effect but I may be wrong. I`ve had a good look on the net and ppl seem to swear by them.

I Just wanted ppls thoughts, I don`t believe it but there are that many ppl saying it does work i`m starting to wonder now.

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http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba...-hits-the-nba/

http://www.powerbalance.com/

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Looks like a whole load of bollocks designed to part you from your hard-earned money

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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I'll send you a rubber band in the post FOC if you pay the postage?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Snake oil

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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HAHAHAAHAHA "holograms embedded with frequencies that react positively with the body’s natural energy field to improve balance, strength and flexibility"
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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And a doctor recommended this. Did he look like this?



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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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My 1st thought was exactley the same as everyone has stated but coz I`m recovering from a op I`m looking for anythin to get me back in shape. I guess thats what they play on. Now ive read a lil more about them I have to say its defo the "PLACEBO" effect.

I`ve just mentioned it to a friend and he actually bought one the other day, Hes gona bring it round after wk tmoz morn and I`ll let you all know the test results lol

Ps - you can buy em on ebay for a quid so they must work.........
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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coffin dodger - wrong colour and different colour tie but not far off lol
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Originally Posted by scoobywrxwagon
My first thought was exactly the same as everyone has stated, but because I'm recovering from a operation I'm looking for anything to get me back in shape. I guess that's what they play on. Now I have read a little bit more about them I have to say its definitely the "PLACEBO" effect.

I've just mentioned it to a friend and he actually bought one the other day, he is going to bring it round after work tomorrow morning and I'll let you all know the test results.

Ps - you can buy em on ebay for a quid so they must work.........
The ones on ebay are just rubber bands with the hologram cut from DVD cases - in fact just the same as the "originals"

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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sarcasm is great when used correctly lol
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Improves balance amongst other things.

Shaq Uses them - notice in this pic he's not wearing one - they must work

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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dude, try some self hypnosis, its free and more effective
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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feature a performance technology using holograms embedded with frequencies that react positively with the body’s natural energy field to improve balance, strength and flexibility.

Pure bollocks of the highest order.


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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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I really hope this doc hasnt left a scapel inside yer
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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lets hope not eh lol
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I diagnose a severe lack of alcohol, have a pint it'll do you wonders...

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Reminds me of the homeopathic doctor who killed himself by taking an underdose.
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Originally Posted by scoobywrxwagon
My 1st thought was exactley the same as everyone has stated but coz I`m recovering from a op I`m looking for anythin to get me back in shape. I guess thats what they play on. Now ive read a lil more about them I have to say its defo the "PLACEBO" effect.

I`ve just mentioned it to a friend and he actually bought one the other day, Hes gona bring it round after wk tmoz morn and I`ll let you all know the test results lol

Ps - you can buy em on ebay for a quid so they must work.........
RIGHT THEN

I cant believe i`m going to type this but its only what I experienced first hand and they DO work. I don`t know how it works I really dont but all I can say is that they do work.
I tried all the balance and power tests possible and everyone of them worked. I`m absolutley gobsmacked I was and in a way and still am a disbeliever coz I dont know how it works but it does it really does.
I tried the exercises with and with out the wristband countless times and everytime it worked.

Call me stupid call me anything you want but they WORK. I`ll be buying one now.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by _Meridian_
Pure bollocks of the highest order.


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I thought exactley the same until today and was proven wrong in everyway fella. I dont know how they work but they do !!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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bet you will be posting details of your website where we can *ahem* get a good deal

Group buy anyone
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
bet you will be posting details of your website where we can *ahem* get a good deal

Group buy anyone

I dont have and interests in them at all and like I said I still dont/cant understand how they work. All I can say is they DO work and thats that. Completley blew my away with how much they worked.

All I can say is try one and you`lll know what I mean, check them out on youtube.

Mindblowing ppl absolutley mindblowing god honest truth
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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lol im drawn into wanting to try one just for the hell of it.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobywrxwagon
I dont have and interests in them at all and like I said I still dont/cant understand how they work. All I can say is they DO work and thats that. Completley blew my away with how much they worked.

All I can say is try one and you`lll know what I mean, check them out on youtube.

Mindblowing ppl absolutley mindblowing god honest truth
I was joking mate, fill yer boots

Actually put snazy down for at least 10. That guy will try any home remedy, snake oil and crap on the market
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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I was joking mate, fill yer boots

Actually put snazy down for at least 10. That guy will try any home remedy, snake oil and crap on the market
lol shut it Swiss !
Ebay have then for £1.29, thats far more my style.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Power-Bala...item895f028363
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Originally Posted by Snazy
lol im drawn into wanting to try one just for the hell of it.
Pls do so I have someone else thats tried it out 2, I just cant work out how the hell they work.

Propa madded my head mate thats all I can say !
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Im more tempted to try the fake ones first though, much cheaper option lol
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Originally Posted by Snazy
lol shut it Swiss !
Ebay have then for £1.29, thats far more my style.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Power-Bala...item895f028363

Do they sell one at twice the price with an apple logo on it then?
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Originally Posted by Snazy
Im more tempted to try the fake ones first though, much cheaper option lol
I was gona do the same, my mate spent £30 on his. But his works weather or not the £1.29 ones on ebay do or not im not sure but thats where i`m starting.

I ordered mine a few hrs ago i`ll report back once I have tried and tested it.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SJ_Skyline
Do they sell one at twice the price with an apple logo on it then?
lol funny you should mention that.
Im sure they would be more, but re-invented

interesting that they are the same price as the majority of Apple accessory bits lol.

OK on a serious note, I really do wanna try one of these though. Might have to check all my friends to see if anyone has one, and see if they will lend it to me.

I wonder what effect carrying a load of them has. Cant be run over or something lol
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Originally Posted by scoobywrxwagon
I have recently Just had a op and i`m off sick as I type, I was speaking to the doc and explained that due to this op I wouldnt be able to train and it will put me back at least a month in training. He told me about these Power balance bands and I nearly laughed him out of the hospital. He showed me he had one on and swore by it telling me how it did this taht and the other.

Now call me sceptical but this looks to be the biggest scam i`ve ever ever heard. I thought it was called the Placebo effect but I may be wrong. I`ve had a good look on the net and ppl seem to swear by them.

I Just wanted ppls thoughts, I don`t believe it but there are that many ppl saying it does work i`m starting to wonder now.

Check em out



http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba...-hits-the-nba/

http://www.powerbalance.com/
Did the doctor mention that he has shares in Powerband?

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