Customer Reviews

Wii Activ3 Workout Kit

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I really wanted to rate this purchase 4 stars but did not for one major reason.

The leg strap included in this package is 4 or 5 inches shorter in length than the one packaged with EA Sports Active (EASA). The strap itself is very, well made and upon examination appears to be finished and sewn better than the one packaged in EASA. For those with smaller thighs that have had issues with strap overlap, this will be an excellent replacement, BUT for those of us with larger thighs that have had problems with the one in EASA being too small, its not a help. When I succeed in loosing more weight, I suspect I'm going to appreciate this strap nicely but unfortunately I can't use it now.

The handles that I received are also good. A narrower, padded grip strap, that will sit comfortably behind the Wii remote while being used.

Three tubes. Black-light, gray-medium, red-hard.

While I have some mixed feelings about this kit, I do overall like it. That being said, there is one really big potential problem with it. The leg-strap is about 8 inches shorter than the one that came with EA Active. I'm really not sure why they made it so much smaller. My wife is using it and it works fine on her, but I couldn't fit it around my leg and I would guess that's true for 1/2 of the people that would consider purchasing it. If your upper thigh is larger around than 19 inches, you won't be able to strap it on without some custom modifications.

Okay, now the good. Besides being a little on the short side, it is well made. Also, the three different straps that come with it are all very nice quality, much better than the one that comes with the game originally.

The band that came with the game broke and I had a hard time getting enough resistance with the original band anyway. This set allows you to select a band at the appropriate resistance level, and I have had no problems with deterioration as I did with the original band. I haven't used the leg strap, but it seems to be of good quality as well.

I bought this due to the original leg strap ripping but it is made for a child...my girlfiend is 5' and 115 lbs and it is alsmost too small for her!!! Then the handles are not like whats in the picture...just material straps. Not good.. I think the company tried to get something out fast and screwed up.

These tension bands feel like they will handle a lot more abuse than the one that came with the game. I like that I can add varying levels of resistance by clipping on additional bands. The tension band that came with the game was fine but within a couple weeks it was just way too easy. My only complaint on this product is that the leg strap was designed for a child. Well, maybe that isn't fair...let's say somebody with slender legs. If you are muscular or chubby this leg strap is not going to fit you. On the upside you should be able to extend it with a strip of velcro without too much work. If you want the exact measurement let me know and I will take a look at it.

the leg strap is smaller then the one that came with the original game. the gray tube broke already after 3 days use, and the tubes hurt your feet when under them for some exercises, requiring you to use your shoes. great to step up your workout, but just not a well thought out product for the price (1/2 the price of the game)

FYI on the leg strap, it is very small. Im 5'8 150 lbs, and the leg strap barley fits around my thigh. There is not enough velcro strap to fit around your leg, that was the one disappointing feature about the product. The bands so far, I havent had any issues with them breaking they seem to work fine. My one complaint is the leg strap, had I known it was that small I would not have purchased this product. My husband would not be able to wear the leg strap, it really is designed for a small thigh. I dont know what they were thinking when they created it, it almost like its designed toward childern. Becasue it barley fits it has a tendency to come undone. The velcro does not always stay attached to the velcro strip, and then comes apart. It is way smaller than the actual wii strap. If you can save your cash and buy the orignal. I will probably end up doing that eventually.

I love the resistance straps but the leg strap is much shorter than the one that comes with the game. Had I known that I may have bought the original instead.

I just got this item and the tension bands are great. The leg strap is terrible though. I am within the very healthy size for my height and the strap does NOT fit around my leg. EVERYONE will need an extension strap to make it fit around your thigh. It does not come with one though. Why Wii would make a leg strap that does not fit the people using it is beyond me. The only people who could use this leg strap without an extension would be a 10 year old.

The bands are nice. Lots of resistance, and are easily doubled up for the workout. The thigh strap is incredibly small and barely fits my wife let alone me. We don't have large thighs either, the thing is just too small.

After measuring it, it is 24" long. If your thigh is any bigger than 23", you will be putting on a tourniquet.