Dynaband snapped again, and again and again!!!

[amazondotmom]

Ok I've gone through 3 Dynabands over the last 2 years! Is there a better product! I would purchase something that is more expensive if it doesn't tear and break. I have to order two more because nobody sells the 6ft bands and I need to have a back-up. Help, any suggestions!

 

[beth6395]

I just ordered a few more these ones do not seem as near strong as my old one I wonder if they changed the material I am very disappointed. And Yep I ordered from Fitness wholesale again too.
beth6395

"You didn't pause your dvd and go make popcorn did ya"
-Cathe Friedrich

http://www.picturetrail.com/juicyfruities2002

 

[buffettgirl]

I usually order three or more, knowing that they won't last forever. They are cheap enough that I don't mind.

 

[4fitNphun]

Hi

I use Thera bands. You can find them on Amazon as well as other online stores. I have a Dyna band and in comparison, Thera bands are a little stronger than Dyna bands, in my opinion.

Penny

 

[kathryn]

>Hi
>
>I use Thera bands. You can find them on Amazon as well as
>other online stores. I have a Dyna band and in comparison,
>Thera bands are a little stronger than Dyna bands, in my
>opinion.

I agree.
You can also get Thera bands at www.fwonline.com .
They specifically state that they don't have to be powdered (with talc) to prolong their life (the way Dynabands are supposed to be). And they are non-latex (at least the ones I get).

You can also get bands in rolls, so you can cut your own length. They are a bit less expensive/foot that way.

 

[SRP]

I use TheraBands too, and haven't had any trouble with them. I ordered mine from Amazon. They have packages in different lengths resistance - for example you can get bags of three different tension-bands in Heavy, Medium or Light.

 

[shouldbesad]

Is the green Theraband about the same tension as the green Dynaband?

Diane

 

[kathryn]

>Is the green Theraband about the same tension as the green
>Dynaband?
>

The colors/tensions don't correspond. The "medium" tension Theraband is grey, I think? Go by the tension (light, medium, etc.) rather than color ( the green Dynaband is "medium").

 

[DeanaMax]

anothe option- The purple dynabands are thicker and last much longer. They are more resistance so work you a bit harder.

 

[amazondotmom]

Are the Thera-bands six feet long? I checked amazon but it didn't give the length on the set of 3.

 

[4fitNphun]

Hi

Here is the link to a pack of 3 (6' long) from light to heavy resistance.

http://www.amazon.com/Thera-Band-La...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1208901817&sr=1-2

But as Kathryn said you can buy them in a roll and cut customize your own length.

Penny

 

[amazondotmom]

Thanks for the link! I ordered them, I wish Cathe's were ready! I would have ordered hers 1st.

 

[kathryn]

Another thought:
Instead of getting the green/medium Dynaband, get a heavier resistance. It will be thicker, and perhaps sturdier because of that, and you can get a comparable resistance out of it by setting up your exercises so you don't stretch it as far as the green one (same amount of resistance for less stretch = less wear-and-tear on the band?)

 

[Tess_ATL]

Also just wanted to mention for firewalkers, check out versa loops instead of dynabands - http://www.power-systems.com/p-2705-versa-loop.aspx I found that mine kept breaking from untying and tying them. These are great, I have the red one and I love it. I ordered from Tracey Staehle's website but you can also order from power systems.