rustrocket Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I recently stumbled upon a product called the Optum S.P.S . it's basically a rope/pulley system that, with the turn of a knob, adjusts in resistance from 4 lbs up to 1000. I'm thinking there has to be some sort of system similar in both size and function, but designed for different fields? Anybody have a suggestion? Their website is http://www.optumsps.com These are the only decent pictures i can find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Welcome to Hybridz!! I think you clicked the wrong forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Actually, no, i didnt. I figured there were people on here with a multitude of interests/hobbies and engineering backgrounds that might be able to lend some advice about a similar system to serve the same purpose. If people can post threads about their guns, women troubles, financial advice, etc, i figured it was worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I thought this forum was for newbies to post. Your examples If people can post threads about their guns, women troubles, financial advice, etc i figured it was worth a shot are normally posted in the Non Tech Forum not in New Members Forum. Anyways, I am not the posting police I just thought I'd lend a hand. Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 what kind of field are you looking to use it in?? or what is wrong with that one that you are looking for something else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crispy Chicken Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The only way that thing could be any good is if it gives constant resistance. All the people that are really into this sort of thing use the type of sled I got. .. I could talk about this stuff for pages. I use my sled for about 20 different things. Ballistic speed and power movements, anaerobic endurance, speed endurance and strength endurance. Cable attachments for pulling movements and pressing. Lower back spinal erectors hamstring recovery. People use them mostly for recovery. Doing the concentric portion of the movement "against gravity," with out the eccentric portion of the lift "using gravity." Which can be 2-3x harder than concentric movements tearing you down. You can produce huge blood flow in an area without tearing the muscle down. Like when doing a normal compound movement. Bench squat deadlift press etc. Good Luck!! Derek i bought this sled a few years back http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=305&pid=8 with this draft horse pulling harness http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/products.asp?dept=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Welcome to Hybridz!! I think you clicked the wrong forum. Yes he did....... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerBjt Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 haha wow $173 for a piece of metal with a solid tube of metal welded on...... can you say rip off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Geez, i didnt even notice i posted in the wrong forum (i'm guessing it was moved into here?)...You'd think i'd know better after being around here for a couple years. Anyhow...There' is absolutely nothing wrong with the optum sps, except it's cost, $250. I'm looking to do the same pulling movements with it, but i figured there might be something cheaper. The system reminds me of the adjustable drag on a fishing reel... Crispy - Sent you a pm. And yes, $173 seems a bit pricey for that sled unit. However, the nice thing about the OPTUM is that i wouldn't have to carry around a bunch of weights to create 1000 lbs of resistance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crispy Chicken Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 People also make their own sleds for next to nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The system reminds me of the adjustable drag on a fishing reel... Have you looked at some? I honestly have no idea how much drag you can get with a reel, but there are some big reels for deep sea, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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