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Frequently Asked Questions
They are 9 feet long, with a 14 inch Rail anchor (See how to Anchor Video)
You need 13 feet back, 3- feet to the left & right to perform all 18 menthods / wave patterns. All of the Inertia Waves SOLO, DUO & STRONG are the same strength regardless of color. Their color variants are strictly cosmetic. Note: If you clean the tubes, especially the "END CAPS" that fit in your hand with DAWN dishwashing liquid, and warm water...they will last 12 months longer than not. Specific to the climate, or environment (See Insert with Product) the Average Lifespan is 2 Years. Color fade is the only concern.
All The Inertia Wave ®️ Products exceeds the physical properties of basic commercial rubber products.
We customized a special blend of natural tubing, 70% & 30% of a special density powder that maintains flexibility, resiliency, decreases its ability to become brittle, and increases its tensile strength 13%!!
15 Dip process, Ozone protection -20o to 120o, Double hypoallergenic overlay on hand end cap, Military Grade, double reenforced webbing blend for 1200lbs torque.
Solid steel USA O- Ring, & caribiner. We exceed the recommended dipping process “five times” than the fitness industry standards. Physical Properties: The rubber tubing used to create the Inertia Wave products contains a small amount of latex. Tensile Strength (psi) Exceeds federal specifications with gives it a totally different resistance profile then typical exercise / fitness tubing. “Ultimate Oscillation & feedback response. -Hardness -Specific Gravity reactiveness -UV Resistance under 90 degrees Our manufacturing plant in the USA & Mexico supports the world-wide goal to eliminate the use of ozone depleting chemicals. Manufacture Assistant 20-year engineer MIT.
Because the Inertia Wave is not a battle rope, the most beneficial methods you could perform never hit the ground. Have you watched the Beginner Methods of Use video? There is a series of methods or movement patterns the Inertia Wave goes through, the most beneficial methods go on the transverse plane such as the CrossFire and Super Typhoon.
The Inertia Wave method is also done in a thumbs up position which can be found in the on our social media. Remember when you hit the ground it's intermittent energy leaks - you're shutting off and losing energy.
That being said, if you want to hit the ground in using methods like the Thunder Slap and Hero Wave, it's fine to do so on a hard FLAT surface… The Inertia Wave has been tested consistently on beach surfaces, concrete, asphalt, AstroTurf, hard wood, and surfaces alike.
If it's a smooth surface it will be fine.
Be warned - if you hit a stone or sharp surface you may put a small crack or tear into the tube.
As specified, always check for small nicks and cracks and never leave it outside in the sun or inclement weather.
Most Important: MUST be anchored 24-36 inches apart, using the entire black rail straps. Must be 40 inches from ground NO LOWER. Watch all beginner, & Advanced, Videos. Think of the Inertia Wave products as a jump rope that engages your entire body.
It’s part of a circuit, an intense cardiovascular bout which has extreme demands over a 30 to possibly 60 second window.
Ask yourself "if I went all out how long can I jump rope without getting winded?" You would use the Inertia Wave in the same way. Each Inertia Wave product has a set of exercises called the "Methods of Use" designed by the inventor himself to give you the most optimal workouts.
Watch and perform these methods and each time see if you can endure them longer and longer as you increase your stamina, and cardiovascular endurance. The Inertia Wave can be used for many things. You can use it as a warm-up before your workout, as its own high intensity interval training, or as a cool down after your workout.
It all depends on the intensity and your perceived rate of exertion. You can use it between body weight exercises as what's called "active rest". Instead of doing boring cardio machines, do 12 minutes of your favorite IW methods. Feel free to get creative! Once you've mastered the methods of use, add some lower body movement patterns like step-back lunges, pop squats, fast feet, side shuffles, etc. Work it into your own routine in a way that works for you. The possibilities are endless.
Here are the Verbal & Tactile Cues for Coaches, and Trainers
All Below : If you don’t hear an incredible wind sound, you know you need to walk back more, put more tension, put your feet closer together, follow below...
1- Decide whether you’re going to use the pronated grip (Seen in Beginners Video) with your fist under your rib cage, elbows back, sternum, high, looking over the Horizon. …. OR…. The advanced methods, which I recommend. The ADVANCED VIDEO is a thumbs up position, fist on the side of your cheeks, elbows in 90° of flexion, never changes… Pump the tubes up and down with the elbow joint keeping that 90° of flexion in the elbow … Elbows are basically pointed towards the ground out in front of you. GET the tubes to rise & fall from the center. Keep the rhythm, don’t muscle it, or it will look sloppy. BEGINNER Hold end caps securely Hold end caps and walk back, with elbows back, until it feels like its “slightly pulling you forward” Keep all your weight towards “heel box” (mid foot to back of ankle) ADVANCED - Grab the end caps in the THUMBS UP position, FIST on the sides of your cheeks. Try not to stand with feet wider than 12 inches apart Stay loose and don’t muscle it, or it will be floppy, and won’t oscillate properly If you don’t hear an intense wind sound you know you’re not walking back far enough, or putting enough tension or intensity into the movement. …You must hear a wind sound! Every method! (18 in all)
The truth is practice, practice, practice! Not everyone has an athletic inclination to be flawless their first or second try. Here are some tips that may help... 1. Check to see if you anchored the rail strap properly 24-36 inches apart, 40 inches off ground. 2. Be sure to put enough tension on the tubes. Hold end caps and walk back, with elbows back, until if feels like it's pulling you forward. 3. Pull the tubes in close to your body. 4. Don't have your arms extended outward. 5 Keep your feet 12 inches apart with knees bent keeping all your weight towards the back of your heels. 6. Stay loose and don’t muscle it 7. Keep your head up and "look over the horizon" - try not to look down 8. Shake the water off your hands, Try not to muscle it. 9. Hey! how about starting with one tube!