Product Review: Kettle guard wrist wraps
I received a nice surprise at the Arnold. I ran into Steven from the Ice Chamber and he handed me a set of wrist wraps and told me to try them out during the competition. I am always up for trying out new products. My zeal for all things new is so bad that my wife makes fun of me about it on a regular basis. For example if there is a new flavor of toothpaste that I haven't tried before, in the cart it goes. So it was a no brainer, Steve had something for me to try out so that's what I did. He also gave me a nice Ice Chamber T-shirt. Thanks man! Here I am wearing both.
Let's talk about the wraps. Wrist wraps have become synonymous with kettlebell sport thanks to Valery Fedorenko's ritualistic wrapping of the forearms. This ritual is only rivaled by the sacred chalking of the kettlebell handles. I am willing to wager that someone has put up a bell chalking tutorial on youtube. Let's check. Sho' Nuff there are at least 3. In case you are bored here they are www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kettlebell+chalk&search_type=&aq=f Cut and paste that bad boy into your browser address box or whatever that thing you put URLs into is called and you'll be all set. Of course there is also a Youtube tutorial on how to properly wrap the wrists for kettlebell training. It is quite riveting and can be viewed at this address:
Let's talk about the wraps. Wrist wraps have become synonymous with kettlebell sport thanks to Valery Fedorenko's ritualistic wrapping of the forearms. This ritual is only rivaled by the sacred chalking of the kettlebell handles. I am willing to wager that someone has put up a bell chalking tutorial on youtube. Let's check. Sho' Nuff there are at least 3. In case you are bored here they are www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kettlebell+chalk&search_type=&aq=f Cut and paste that bad boy into your browser address box or whatever that thing you put URLs into is called and you'll be all set. Of course there is also a Youtube tutorial on how to properly wrap the wrists for kettlebell training. It is quite riveting and can be viewed at this address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7e2YdsbB24
Good news folks. RFP is here to save you from such kettlecrazy toil. I have never been a fan of wrist wrapping as we all have been given a finite amount of time on this earth and God wants us to spend it wisely by either improving ourselves, helping others, or sleeping. I have always used the wrist bands that can be found at any sports store or in the sporting goods section of any department store. They go on quick and I don't have to worry about them coming apart in the midst of a set. They can also be used as a douchetastic fashion accessory with a matching headband and optional leg warmers.
The Kettle Guards are a big improvement over both the simple wrist bands and wraps. They have a thin profile but they offer a lot of support as they are reinforced with flexible plastic strips that slide inside the wraps. I had no discomfort issues either from the inserts or the weight of the bells. I did my long cycle set and then I used them for a strongman set of jerks and cleans with the 40kg bell at the AKC booth. I also used them at home in similar sets with 48 and 53kg bells. Once you get into those heavier bells you clearly are placing more demand on the wrist and additional support is welcome. These worked great. They absorb sweat as well as anything else I have tried, so the hands stay dry. That is important. Suffice it to say I really like these. Here is a link where they can be purchased if you are interested. http://www.kettleguard.com/
Good news folks. RFP is here to save you from such kettlecrazy toil. I have never been a fan of wrist wrapping as we all have been given a finite amount of time on this earth and God wants us to spend it wisely by either improving ourselves, helping others, or sleeping. I have always used the wrist bands that can be found at any sports store or in the sporting goods section of any department store. They go on quick and I don't have to worry about them coming apart in the midst of a set. They can also be used as a douchetastic fashion accessory with a matching headband and optional leg warmers.
The Kettle Guards are a big improvement over both the simple wrist bands and wraps. They have a thin profile but they offer a lot of support as they are reinforced with flexible plastic strips that slide inside the wraps. I had no discomfort issues either from the inserts or the weight of the bells. I did my long cycle set and then I used them for a strongman set of jerks and cleans with the 40kg bell at the AKC booth. I also used them at home in similar sets with 48 and 53kg bells. Once you get into those heavier bells you clearly are placing more demand on the wrist and additional support is welcome. These worked great. They absorb sweat as well as anything else I have tried, so the hands stay dry. That is important. Suffice it to say I really like these. Here is a link where they can be purchased if you are interested. http://www.kettleguard.com/
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