I recently bought a set of stretch cords. When I saw the design - small plastic rings/hooks connect the bands to the interchangeable paddles and handles - I was concerned. If this was the heaviest resistance bands and I was going to be pulling on them as hard as I could (sprint training), would these little plastic rings hold up? Well, they didn't. About the fourth time I used them, the ring broke and the band snapped back to the wall in the middle of my stroke. I have seen stretch cords that don't have this design. Instead, the handles are permanently attached to the bands. And there is a nylon strap to connect the bands to a post/weight rack so one can simulate swim strokes. I've searched and searched, and can only find 'lightweight' bands for pilates with no strap to attach the cords to anything. Can anyone direct me to sturdy, heavy resistance bands that can be reliably used for rigorous dryland training? Thanks in advance!
Craig,
www.nzmfg.com/.../StrechDry1.html I bought these cords and they are pretty sturdy and I have been happy with them.
I bought the heaviest resistance and find that it is really tough to finish my simulated pull through the end of my stroke.
PJE
Thank you both for your responses. Both of you recommend StretchCordz brand. That's actually what I bought. The store said they contacted the manufacturer about the breakage, and the manufacturer was surprised to hear it. Maybe I just got a defective pair? I would still like to hear from others that know of other brands. I know I used another brand/design at my former gym. I just don't know what brand they were. But if several people have had positive experiences with the heaviest resistance StretchCordz brand, maybe I will exchange the set I have, rather than return them.
