Anyone use a "Herman" monitor yet?

[HKphooey]

I just got some promotional material about a new trainign product called :

HERMAN - Digital Interactive Training Partner

Anyone use one yet? Looks like you can hook it up to existing training bags and monitor speed and strength.

Thanks.

 

[James Patrick]

I think Paul Janulis has used one. I will have to see if he responds, or I'll ask him myself.

 

[beau_safken]

IS that like a PSI meter or something? Now All I can think of is Tommy kicking that pad with that dude with glasses in Best of the Best.

 

[HKphooey]

IS that like a PSI meter or something? Now All I can think of is Tommy kicking that pad with that dude with glasses in Best of the Best.

Lol! Looks like it monitors impact and speed.

 

[Aqua4ever]

I've seen it in the Century catalogue and thought it look'd cool but maybe gimmicky? I'm hopign someone can confirm/deny!

 

[Blindside]

I think my instructor has one, and yes its pretty gimmicky.

Lamont

 

[bluemtn]

I haven't seen it until now. Sounds interesting- neat to know how powerful kicks and punches are...

 

[IcemanSK]

There used to be a similiar thing in the 80's. (Even before "The Best of the Best") They were connected to kicking shields. I hope the technology has improved since then.

 

[still learning]

Hello, I have the old "century bags" with an "air power" measuring device..breaks all the time.

The whole class loves to punch them because there is a numbers that can be seen and can be compare to others punching the bags. Great device for class training, kids get excited. Everyone wants to out do the others.

This "Herman monitor" ...if it doesn't break all the? What is the cost ?..( is it $299.00? )

Just my thoughts on this....get one...makes training fun.....Aloha

 

[HKphooey]

Thanks for the feedback. I have seen the monitor, alone, for $99 and hooks up to any bag.

 

[Cruentus]

I have used it. GLSDA (Banner on the gun forum) is currently doing research projects with it, so I don't want to say too much to take away from the write ups that they will do.

But, I will say that it is cool as a training tool. The reason is because it inspires you to hit harder with your pad work because you want to try to beat your last "score" so to speak.

As far as a tool to accurately measure the trauma potential for strikes, I am not sure that it is that accurate.

First off, it measures G force, not force per area (square inch). Truama potential of strikes has just as much to do with (if not more to do with) force per spuare inch as it does G force. Plus G force can be effected by the type of bag you attach it too, how and much swing the bag has, as well as many other variables. So, a push hit with a palm could register more then a hit with a stick, for example, even though the hit with the stick creates more trauma due to a high force of impact per area. So, it is difficult to get an accurate reading of how hard one is actually hitting. You won't get a very good comparison between individuals (meaning, who hits harder, this guy or that guy) or between strikes (like palm vs. punch), and there are too many variables as far as it goes for getting an accurate reading.

However, as a training tool it isn't too bad, just as long as your going for a comparison of data (meaning, did I hit with more G force this time vs. last time) rather then completely accurate information.

Paul

 

[Fluffy]

There used to be a similar thing in the 80's. (Even before "The Best of the Best") They were connected to kicking shields. I hope the technology has improved since then.

I remember that one. Only this is more accurate and it's interactive. It will take an average and push you a bit, kind of like a personal trainer. It even grades the technique. $99 is retail I believe wholesale is around $60.....

 

[Brandon Fisher]

I just got mine and it seems to work well. It is nice at least getting an idea of your speed and power. My issue is I wish it measured in pounds per square inch and not in g-force.

 

[HKphooey]

Thanks again for all the feedback.