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Metolius Grip Saver Plus
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Metolius Grip Saver Plus

Item # 692269

$17.95

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Train the right way with this hand strengthener, designed to strengthen and balance the muscles of the hand, wrist and forearm.

  • Effective for rehab or prevention of climbing-related finger, wrist and elbow injuries, Grip Saver Plus is an essential tool for serious climbers
  • Allows the hand to move through a full, natural range of motion, using both the flexion (closing) motion and the extension (opening) motion
  • Set includes a Grip Saver band and one sponge ball

After witnessing first-hand dozens of repetitive stress injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow, Dr. Terry Zachary decided to take some action. The result is the GripSaver Plus. "Climbers are especially prone to imbalance injuries related to the inherent overuse of the flexor (closing) muscles of the hand and wrist. Climbers, in my experience, are among the strongest of all athletes as far as finger flexion is concerned, yet are very average relative to strength in hand and wrist extension. This leaves them wide open to the threat of repetitive flexion injuries. Climbers must be especially aware of addressing reciprocal muscle balance of the hand and wrist in their training. Not only will they reduce the risk of injury, but they will also improve their performance." Dr. Zachary compares this approach with training other body areas. "When a fitness trainer guides a client through biceps muscle exercises, there will be equal attention focused on exercising the triceps muscle group. The same is true for most muscle groups in the body".

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Item 692269

Metolius Grip Saver Plus Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1.5 ounces
MaterialFoam/rubber

Metolius Grip Saver Plus Customer Reviews

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Metolius Grip Saver Plus
 
2.5

(based on 6 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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        Apr

        21

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Broke after a day

        By jpfbird

        from Columbia, MD

        Pros

        • Good Idea

        Cons

        • Bad Design

        Best Uses

        • Someone with small hands

        Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

        This product sounds like a good idea however one of the finger loops detached after using it for one day.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        30

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Similar issues as others...

        By unkleben

        from Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Quality idea

        Cons

        • Poor follow-through

        Best Uses

          Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

          This product is great, until the rubber bit(s) break. Even if the rubber isn't used for a while, it begins to decompose (crack and peel) while sitting in a drawer. Fantastic idea, extremely poor follow-through.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          13

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          good concept, needs better material

          By The Climbing Camper

          from Wilsonville, OR

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Poor rubber

          Best Uses

          • Injury prevention
          • training

          Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

          I like this product, but the materials need to be a little better. I got mine at the beginning of the year, and would use it either as a cool down after climbing, or during periods where I couldn't get to the gym or find a boulder to climb. It worked well, and I really do think it helped my hands recover faster. The problem was that after 3-4 months, one of the rubber rings for the fingers broke. Fortunately I took it back and was able to get it replaced. The one thing I would change would be the quality of the rubber, so as not to crack after a couple months of use or need replacement.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          25

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Elbow relief...in ball form

          By GPSCraig

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Avid Climber

          Site Member

          Pros

          • One of a kind

          Cons

          • Flimsy

          Best Uses

            Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

            Ignore the whole bit about hand strengthening, this thing wont improve your grip. What it will do, however, is help balance your forearm muscles. That sore spot on the outside of your elbow, just below the joint? Thats lateral epicondylitis (of course, don't trust me, ask your doctor). Thats your tendon saying "Hey, whatever that is you're doing to me, STOP". But you can't stop, can you? You're an addict. Use this every few days while sitting in front of the TV and in no time that elbow pain will start to fade away. Its more comfortable than simply using a rubber band for finger extensor resistance. I hear they break after a while...hasn't happened to me yet.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            24

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Good product, but flaws in materials

            By Queen of the Wrenches

            from St. Louis, MO

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Works as described

            Cons

            • Not durable

            Best Uses

              Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

              This product is great for preventing hand/finger injuries and for cooling down after a day of climbing. If not for the weak rubber cord, i'd give it 5 stars. The thumb loop broke after 1.5 months, so i contacted Metolius and they sent me a new cord free of charge. Then the new cord broke in 2 weeks, so i returned the entire item.

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              25

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Not good for large hands

              By Backpacking Dan

              from San Jose, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Flimsy
                • Not Adjustable
                • Not good for large hands

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Metolius Grip Saver Plus:

                  Same problem here as other reviewers - I bought this product hoping to balance my forearm muscles. Apparently, in an older version, they included small and large elastic bands, but I got "one size fits all". I have large hands (10" span, 8" heel of palm to tip of middle finger) and the bands obviously didn't work for me. I broke the first (thumb loop) within a week, exchanged it at the store for another and broke that in a few days (thumb loop again). Then I contacted Metolius and got two replacement bands in the mail for free. They told me they had had a run of bad bands, so I was hopeful these would work. Nope - I broke the next one the first or second time I used it (yep - the thumb loop). Rather than break the fourth one, I just gave the thing to a friend to rid myself of it.

                  Not a bad idea - but stay away for sure if you wear XL gloves or larger.

                  • Gift:
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                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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