Do you slip your wrist through (or thumb) and hang onto a thin rope. What happened to the handle?
612116
The handle is simply the rope looped around at the end, so you can adjust the handle to be whatever size you prefer by slipping the rope through the black sleeve at the end of the rope. If you do not want to have a handle, the size of the loop won't matter and if you do want to have a handle, you adjust the loop to your preference. I hope that helps. The ropes are very durable and a good weight.
612117
The loop is sizable to whatever size needed. I found it less likely to be pulled out of my grip than a handle.
317256
The handle had not done that with me. It has a locking ring that keeps it in place.This is a great machine and I'm glad I bought it.
954031
anything can slip in certain circumstances, like when covered with grease/vaseline (from fire starter cotton) etc. If you know your grip is weak due to injury or whatever, then...All the reviews I've read/seen compliment the ergonomics/texture of the handle. Personal use confirms these positive impressions.
839372
You pull the handle back on the gold string. But you have to let it snap to get your dart out good.
1730295
You just wind it up and then rotate your wrist to keep it going. It is a great workout for the forearms and preventing carpel tunnel. It is a lot better exercise you it looks like it would be.
934699
The handle is non-slip. It's a plastic material w/striations in it which help your grip. It has a loop for a belt, albeit not very thick built.
128391
The handles are wrapped in plastic that's been heated to stick to the rope. They're not exactly flexible but they move enough in your hand to be comfortable. Great upper body workout.
573010
I think you mean does an arm pull out of top and the answer is "no". It has a handle
2171143
Yup. You do have to hold it. It's kind of a trigger built into the handle, so it's not too inconvenient. I would imagine you could easily fashion a velcro strip to keep it squeezed if that was important ... or, of course ... duck tape!
236726
It has a screw in front that tightens a grip. There is also a wrist strap that can be used, to wrap around it, as a back-up.
380145
There is a small ratchet type device with a tightening screw in it right where your right thumb should be. Squeeze the handles and flip the ratchet to the right and it is no longer locked! Flip it back when you finish. It loosens up somewhat after use.
356245
For me I have found that it stabilizes my whole thumb from my hand up to the nail. There are straps to stabilize your wrist and palm, but a separate strap over your thumb for adjusted stability.
144599
There is a snap in the back where the handle goes in. Take off the handle and it becomes hand held.
924896
You can tighten up the twist connection on the handle and I have never had a problem with slipping or loosening. My sister borrowed mine to trim her palm trees. She said it done a wonderful job. So good that she hasn't returned them yet.
824617
I think so, but I'm not using mine now. I think that worst case scenario would be that you might need to sit on a stool or tie on an extension to the rope. No big deal in my opinion.
2195481
No. My handle was always loose and couldn't be tightened all the way. It's junk. Pass on it or send it back! It's defective!
883007
fI do not use my thumb to crank it, I use my wrist/arm to twist. It doesn't take very much pressure to turn it. I put my thumb and fingers around the handle and then use my wrist to turn the handle. I hope this helps