Heavy Duty General Purpose aid
$149.95
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Description
The Heavy Duty General Purpose aid is an uprated version of our General Purpose gripping aid for those who want to lift heavier weights. It includes several improved components to make it stronger.
Most users will find that our General Purpose gripping aids are perfect for rehab, gym and strength usage. However, we have found that some users, who are at the more extreme end of lifting and strength training, have required an uprated design. This may be due to a larger body mass (over 100kgs) or those lifting heavier weights.
We have created these aids in response to a growing number of customers who have requested bespoke stronger, uprated aids.
The Heavy Duty General Purpose aid has the following changes that make it more durable:
Heavy Duty Webbing
The webbing used for the wrist strap and across the back of the hand is a stronger, polyester webbing. This webbing has increased strength properties and further reduces any stretch when being used under heavier loads.
Additional Stitching
We have added additional stitching for increased structural strength, and to hold the Velcro on to the webbing. This adds longevity to the product when being used at extremes over a long period of time.
Metal Buckles
We have replaced the plastic buckles on the wrist strap and the overhand strap with metal ones. This gives extra strength and durability over the plastic buckles used on the standard general purpose aids.
Thicker Neoprene
We have used a thicker and more dense neoprene for the padding. The normal general purpose aids use a 5mm neoprene as padding. The heavy duty aids use a 7mm thick neoprene which is also a more dense neoprene variant. This gives additional comfort around the wrist in particular for those pushing the limits of lifting. The neoprene also has a woven backing on one side to reduce wear.
Please be aware that due to the stiffer materials used, these aids may feel different to your general purpose aid, especially when you first use them.
Size Guide for General Purpose and Mini gripping aids
Use this size guide to find out which General Purpose, Lite or Mini gripping aid will best fit your hand and wrist.
A = circumference of narrowest part of wrist
B = length from crease line (where hand joins wrist) to tip of middle finger
A: Wrist Measurement
| Mini | Small | Standard | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm – 140mm | 135mm – 150mm | 145mm – 185mm | 180mm – 220mm |
| 4.7″-5.5″ | 5.3″-5.9″ | 5.7″-7.2″ | 7.1″-8.7″ |
B: Wrist to Middle Finger
| Mini | Small | Standard | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm – 140mm | 135mm – 175mm | 175mm – 210mm | 195mm – 280mm |
| 4.7″-5.5″ | 5.3″-6.9″ | 6.8″-8.3″ | 7.7″-11.0″ |
(n.b. measurements are approximate)
This guide gives a rough idea of which gripping aid to purchase based on age:
| Mini | Small | Standard | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children up to age 5 | Over 5s and petite adults | Adults | Adults with larger hands |
If you have specific requirements which are not met by any of our sizes, we may be able to manufacture a bespoke aid to suit your needs.
Download our instructions here
1 review for Heavy Duty General Purpose aid
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Clare (verified owner) –
I’ve been using the limb difference aid for a while, but my index finger is oriented a bit more left, rather than straight up. After experimenting with holding the finger within the grip, I decided to try this, along with the gripping wrap and thumb protector, and I love it! My grip is much more stable. A couple of areas where I continue to have to place pads are at the wrist buckle where it rubs my thumb (small wrists) and over my knuckles to create more of a knuckle line over the amputated fingers (otherwise there’s a whole lotta space!). It is getting me thinking about the type of glove to create with these pads already in place, so it has been a creative trigger as well as a lifting assist. But I wouldn’t mind leaving it to the experts!?? Anyway, am so glad to have found your company. Thank you!