Power Balance Bands

northernneil
northernneil Posts: 1,549
edited December 2010 in The bottom bracket
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Balance-Silicone-Wristband/dp/B002X4NWHO

anyone heard of/use one of these, Heard about them on the radio today and the guy on there said as soon as he put one on his mate couldnt push him over when he was stood on one leg, but could when he wasnt wearing it.

Sounds very unusual ... and suspicious, but have never heard of them ?

how are they meant to work ?

Comments

  • Had these demonstrated when I was on holiday. They are supposed to align your magnetic fields or some such rot.

    The whole demo only works if the recipient knows what the band is supposed to do. So you push them over without the band on, tell them about the band, put it on them and miraculously their balance improves!

    Having seen it demonstrated before having a go I had the benefit of preparation and the band had absolutely no effect. It's all suggestion and placebo.

    Waste of money!
  • They're a scam. Its just a hologram in a bracelet.
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    They work by reducing imbalance caused by a too-heavy wallet.

    They need need snake oil to keep them lubed.