Ripcords Resistance Exercise Bands Black Sniper Edition: Exercise Bands, Door Anchor and Manual

by Ripcords

Product Features

• Ripcords work the whole muscle, including the stabilizers, more effectively than free weights and machines. This means increased efficiency and a healthier, stronger, look and feel.
• Resistance bands not only burn fat and help you lose weight but with circuit training can provide a great cardio workout
• Ripcords products complement your ongoing rehabilitation programs as they provide a low resistance alternative to traditional weight lifting.
• Improve range of motion and flexibility with ongoing Ripcords training.
• Now featuring exclusive ergonomic handle for maximum grip and comfort

Product Description

Ripcords® are the ideal go-anywhere fitness tool. They are highly versatile, allowing you to target a variety of muscle groups, such as those used in sports-specific movements. Ripcords® work the whole muscle, including the stabilizers and provide tension throughout the entire movement of the exercise.

We construct our resistance tubing using the RPC Sequential Layering Process. This proprietary method is superior to any other process including extruding or dipping, used by our competitors. Not only does it result in extremely strong and durable tubing but it is a more sustainable manufacturing process that requires less fossil fuel use.

The Ripcords® Advantage
* Manufactured using the RPC Sequential Layering Process for maximum strength and durability.
* Each Ripcord comes with its own handles - no need to clip and unclip between exercises.
* Featuring our exclusive ergonomic grip handles. Not plain hard tubes or "sweat spunge" foam you may have seen on other resistance bands.
* Lifetime Warranty
* 90 day Money Back Guarantee
* Door Attachment allows you to perform hundreds of additional exercises

Package Includes

* Black Sniper Edition Ripcord (approx. 62 pounds)
* Blue Ripcord (approx. 42 pounds)
* Red Ripcord (approx. 30 pounds)
* Green Ripcord (approx. 20 pounds)
* Orange Ripcord (approx. 14 pounds)
* Yellow Ripcord (approx. 8 pounds)
* Door Hook
* Instruction booklet with sample exercises

Guarantee
90 Day Money Back Guarantee.

Warranty
Ripcords® are strong. And we back them up with a 100% Lifetime Replacement Warranty.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0018BZS34
• Item model number: RPC-017
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,606 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product backed up with solid warranty, May 7, 2009

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C. M. Winebrenner "internetwolf" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ripcords Resistance Exercise Bands Black Sniper Edition: Exercise Bands, Door Anchor and Manual (Misc.)

I bought the 6-pack of Ripcords with Black Sniper band in October 2008 and have used them heavily between then and May 2009. My intention was to use them for auxiliary exercises after my primary workout, and for that purpose they worked perfectly.

The bands themselves: If you lift heavier weights these are fantastic for finishing exercises - they really knock out a burn. If you're just starting out or not into the heavier weights these are also a great choice because they provide a wide range of resistance, require you to use your stabilizer muscles on the exercises, and allow you to perform reps to failure with limited risk of injury (i.e., you're don't have a loaded barbell that you could drop). For what it's worth coming from a regular Joe, I would recommend these for just about anyone.

My experience with the bands: Over time I experienced a problem like the 1-star reviewer below: with heavy use the nylon straps in the handle began to tear through the rubber/plastic part of the handle. This made it uncomfortable, but I solved the problem temporarily by simply rotating the handle so the tear was on the opposite side of the strap. Quick fix, and it worked.

More recently, though, I saw 2 more handles experience the same problem. I'm a reasonably patient person and understand products won't last forever, but this was getting to be too much. So, I decided to contact Ripcords - it was when I was looking on their website to locate their contact info that I was reminded of the LIFETIME WARRANTY on these bands. I contacted them by email and with 2 emails back and forth (all within a day and a half) we had verified my purchase on Amazon and they had given me instructions on how to get replacement bands.

They informed me that they had gone through 2 design changes on their handles since I made my purchase, so the tearing problem had been resolved. I asked if I could get replacements for ALL of the bands I bought since they all had handles that could potentially be a problem. To my surprise, they said yes without hesitation - all I would have to do is pay shipping. Very solid customer service with minimal delays in finding resolution...

In the end, I ordered a whole new set of bands to replace my entire original set - both the busted ones and the rest with the potentially defective handles. They arrived quickly and all I had to pay was shipping. The handles were, indeed, redesigned and built with a sturdier material. The heavier bands even had more reinforcing material visible on the handles, so hopefully all should be well moving forward.

Bottom line: Overall, a pretty good product combined with a pleasant customer service experience - a rarity these days. If you're in the market for exercise bands I would definitely recommend these without hesitation.

**Note: in my opinion, the shipping charges for the replacements was inflated, but it was still a small price to pay for a full replacement set.

**Another note: when ordering the replacements I accidentally ordered two(2) black sniper bands instead of just one (1). I emailed to inform them and ask them to remove the extra one from my order. The reply I got surprised me: they told me to keep it, no charge except shipping! They said I could use it myself or share it with a friend to spread the Ripcords love. :-)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for Biff, but for everyone else., September 3, 2009

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B. Lawrence (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ripcords Resistance Exercise Bands Black Sniper Edition: Exercise Bands, Door Anchor and Manual (Misc.)

I purchased the Ripcords Bands (6-pack) three weeks ago and very pleased with the product. With the horror stories I'd been reading about excersie bands breaking and poor quality, I was happily surprised with the Ripcords. They're sturdy and get the job done right; nevertheless, they're also backed by a lifetime warranty. It actually took me a few days to build confidence in the Ripcords, but they've been working flawlessly.

I find the lighter bands are great for warming up and the heavier bands, especially the Black band, are up to forcing the issue with muscles. Working every other day (to let muscles rest and build [essential!]), I'm feeling stronger and could see some definition after the first 2 weeks. I'm on a 1100-1400 calorie diet for weight loss, too, so this helps with seeing the results faster. As a guy used to eating "whatever," it's hard at times. Man or woman, you just need some trial and discipline. That goes for sticking with the Ripcords workouts, too!

If you're Biff and want to be buff, Ripcords may only be a warm-up routine. For the 99.8% of us, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with this product. Buy them, stick with it, and you'll love what you see in the mirror. Get through the rough days and stay at it. Good luck!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for traveling, October 9, 2009

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Average Joe "Rod" (Washington D.C., USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ripcords Resistance Exercise Bands Black Sniper Edition: Exercise Bands, Door Anchor and Manual (Misc.)

The set I ordered was received just days after ordering. The price on Amazon is the same as on their website, however when I ordered, I received free shipping from their site, which was not offered on Amazon. These bands provide a great range of resistance, with the black cord providing up to 62 pounds of resistance, and the yellow as little as 6 pounds. I have not used them long enough to judge their longevity, but appear to be good quality. The handles are nylon strap with a plastic tube, which looks to be the greatest opportunity for point of failure due to the tube rubbing through the strap after extensive use. However, if the company honors their lifetime warranty, it shouldn't be too much of an issue. The workout booklet mentioned in the product listing is a one page black and white xerox copy with approximately 12 exercises, so don't expect too much there.

I purchased these for use while traveling since most hotels only have Cardio equipment in their fitness centers, so for this purpose, I believe these will do great and am looking forward to having them on my next business trip.