Blast Straps or Rings?

[scottyP]

So I'm going to China for the entire summer and think these would be really beneficial as I'm not sure if I will have regular access to a gym and they look really fun...So just wondering if any of you guys have either of these, have experience with them, or know of any other similar products...

thanks for the input

[DKing]

Jungle Gym 1: Product - Jungle Gym I & II

works great, way cheaper!

Danny

[scottyP]

Awesome!! I was hoping someone would know of a similar product that was cheaper...

I have a couple questions though..

-I can't really tell from the pic they have but how do you attach the rope to stuff

-What are the handles like? I was kinda leaning towards the rings over the blast straps because of the rotating handle on the blast strap.

[zennode]

I say rings all the way!!! There are so many different exercises you can do with the rings that will hit you like not other exercise, plus you can easily use them off a tree branch too.

Exercises on rings that are awesome:

Breaststroke on Rings

Flys on Rings

And so many more. How much are you looking to buy your rings for?? I got mine for about $70 which when you find all the different exercises you can do without a gym it is well worth the cost!!

[Tom@foresight]

I would go for rings! Great bit of kit!!

TOM

[Alcoholiday]

i have blast straps and they're very convenient. I don't have rings though, so have nothing to compare.

[scottyP]

Thanks for all the input guys though I'm still torn between rings and the jungle gym II...I want the rings but the jungle gym II is much cheaper...decisions decisions.

[DKing]

Xtreme Rings for Gymnastics Strength & Fitness Training - eBay (item 180223982510 end time Mar-21-08 02:05:14 PDT)

I have heard a positive review of them at BodyRecomp. The guy who makes these wrote this:

The primary differences between the Xtreme and elite, in no particular order, are:
1) The Xtreme Rings have a heavier texture that matches that of the competitive rings that my athletes compete on. This is not an inherent design flaw of the elite rings. It is a little bit like which is better; chocolate or strawberry? In actuality neither; my personal preference is simply for the heavier texture in the training of my athletes and clients. Your personal preference may vary.

2) The Xtreme Rings have no slots on the sides of the rings, nor will they in the future. This is not a design element that I find useful. Competitive gymnasts tape their rings to stabilize them for swinging skills, not for strength work. There is no need to stabilize them for strength work. My athletes have always conditioned on rings that move freely. Not having slots on the Xtreme Rings also greatly accelerates the speed with which Gymnastic Bodies attachments can be both placed on and removed from the straps. More on the Gymnastic Bodies attachments later this year.

3) The Xtreme Rings are a solid single piece manufacture, not two halves glued together.

4) The strapping is extra long (18') to accomodate handstand work.

5) There are velcro stays provided to control unused length of strapping.

In conclusion, you don't need the Xtreme Rings and only the Xtreme Rings to enjoy the benefits of the Gymnastic Bodies program; the elite rings are more than adequate for general fitness training. The Xtreme Rings are simply more convenient for some aspects of the Gymnastic Bodies training and follow the personal preferences I have developed after thirty years of training high-level athletes. The most important point is that you have rings of some sort to train on.

Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer

Danny

[scottyP]

Thanks DKing that looks like a really good price for a pair of rings.

[scottyP]

Went ahead and got those off ebay. Can't wait to try them out. Again thanks DKing for finding those I really appreciate it.

[kuri]

You'll enjoy the rings, they are a blast.