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Black Diamond Forearm Trainer

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Item # 496308

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Use this rubber ring forearm trainer for warming up--it helps prevent elbow and finger injuries.

Constructed of synthetic rubber--will not lose its resilience even after hundreds of squeezings

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Black Diamond Forearm Trainer Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Forearm Trainer

4.7

(based on 21 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (17)
Lightweight (16)
Comfortable (12)

Cons

Not adjustable (3)

Best Uses

Bouldering (10)
Indoor (10)
Outdoors (9)
Long climbs (8)
Sprint climbs (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (9), Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 21 customers

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Oct

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

AWESOME!...and I dont say that often...

By Houndsrule

from Albucrazzzy

About Me dreams lrger than reality

See all my reviews

Pros

Effective
Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile
Weather Resistant

Cons

Maybe to hardlight

Best Uses

STRESS RELIEF in car

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

I doubted this donut at first but bought it anyway as just another knick-knack to lose, doesnt look fancy and is inexpensive. WELL, that was last year 2006 I believe, (time flies...) OK, buy this for [$], buy 2 or 3, keep one in the car and use it when the mood hits. DURABLE, GREAT STRESS RELIEVER, ACTUALLY WORKS hands,4arms and even biceps,(fast toning!) and it is fun to see quick imprvmnt. Also, the donut can be worked slooowlyy or quick. Verstile! Highly recommended arm trainer/driving exercise, doesnt impeed manual transmission shift. Buy it, try it, love it or leave it, its [$] and still looks brand new. Simplest "tools" always most effective. (for some of us.) Good luck!

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome little trainer

By begleysm

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

This little guy is awesome and the price is right. I picked this up at my local REI because of all the good reviews and I was not disappointed.

I started climbing (indoors) a few months ago and found that after a couple hours on the wall my forearms would be totally gassed and I could barely grip a water bottle, much less a hold. I picked up this trainer and now I do them in the car on my way to and from work. I started out being able to do 100 reps per hand. A few months later and I'm up to 180 reps per hand. Now I can go to the gym and climb for 3 hours straight and my forearms are fine. The grip endurance used to be my weak point. Now, because of this trainer, those days are past. Now I need to toughen up the pads of my fingers :)

Bottom line: This forearm trainer is cheap, durable, and effective. Buy it.

Jan

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

By HenryHo

from Houston Texas

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Works your forearm

Cons

Smells like rubber

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

The product is just a plain blue donut, doesn't look too fancy and the price is reasonable as well. Use it in the car, at home, at school or whenever your bored. It provides a good workout every time you squeeze it. Also a great stress reliever, and sometimes a good anger reliever as well, well for me. It is lightweight and can easily be packed in your backpack and be taken with you anywhere you go. One thing i hate about it is that it smells too rubbery, but not enough too notice it. It can only be smelt when you bring it near to your nose to smell it. And it leaves the same rubbery on your hands after using it the first couple of weeks. No a very big negative. Bottom line, The product is inexpensive, light, nothing too fancy and does the job!

Jan

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome workout!!

By Spiderwoman

from Marietta, GA

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

This is the perfect workout when not climbing, or when fingers are cramping. It not only provides a forearm workout; but also strengthens the fingers and each individual joint.I would recommend this device to all climbers.

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

addictive

By Froglet

from Virginia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

I love this little smurf donut! It's something you won't regret getting. Try to grip it for 2 min, 2:30, 3 min! Feel the burn!

Jan

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best forearm/grip trainer out there

By Neil - UConn

from Storrs, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

I got this and a gripp medium firmness ball. This little donut works very well as a grip trainer as well as a forearm trainer. You can work pairs of fingers, all at the same time, or just a pinky. I would say that for the price, this is a great product.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great work-out tool

By Phil

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Weather Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

All things climbing

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

Great tool to work all around hand and forearm strength. Starts out tough to use, but don't give up on it, you will improve. A must for any climber who is getting serious about the sport.

Aug

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Could be stiffer

By a3ng25

from Rockville, Md

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Not Adjustable

Best Uses

Staying active

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

I can flash most 5.12's and cant remember the last time I fell off a 5.11 when I wasn't pumped out. I didnt boulder much until recently but am into V7's...all indoors. I usually climb about 3 hours a day 5 or so days a week.

I picked this ring up because it was half the price of the other trainers and I wanted something for when I'm on vacation and can't climb.

Putting it in my palm i don't think I could wear out my hands/forearm. If you use your finger tips instead of fully gripping it then it's decent resistance; good if youre going to do a bunch of reps.
But I think the best use is probably training 2-3 fingers at a time. Then it's pretty good resistance and I could see it giving a good pump.
I can crush it using my pointer and middle finger but it's too much for my ring and pinky to handle.

Hope that gives a good idea of the resistance.

Mar

2011

5.0

Awesome

By nbianco

from Wilmington, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Long lasting
Rubbery
Rugged
Simple

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Climbing
Driving
Strength

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

I was a bit skeptical when I picked this up at REI 3 years ago, but I got it anyways and after using it, I would definitely recommend it. I use it mainly when I'm driving on the highway and for getting some blood flowing when I'm in the library studying (college student).

After three years, it has looked better and it is stained from sweat and the rubber is starting to crack, but none of this effects how it works. I keep it in my center console in my car and use it whenever I'm driving. You can use this and squeeze all fingers at once or one at a time. You can contract it quickly or hold it for some time. Come up with a workout and just as long as you use it, you will get stronger.

I highly recommend this if you want to work on your grip and forearm strength for climbing or any sport, or getting some blood flowing.

Nov

2010

3.0

Limited Usefulness

By shaneshiker

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Climber

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good for beginners
Lightweight

Cons

Doesn't help you climb
Not Adjustable
Not enough resistance

Best Uses

Grip strength

Comments about Black Diamond Forearm Trainer:

This is a good grip trainer for beginners. Most people will only take 2-3 weeks to develop enough power that this is too easy. I'd recommend the grip pro trainer instead, since its available in 3 different resistance levels. There's 3 different types of grip strength: crushing, pinching, and holding. This trainer almost exclusively trains the crushing strength - which has little transfer to climbing. However it is useful for other things.