tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post2053938049740696638..comments2023-12-13T07:38:43.480-08:00Comments on Triathlon Tips: Speed Hound Recovery Boots Review vs Normatec Compression Boots Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-2310064843263981762020-12-02T02:55:11.670-08:002020-12-02T02:55:11.670-08:00Thanks, because of Black Friday sale at Air Relax,...Thanks, because of Black Friday sale at Air Relax, I was able to get the pants AND the shorts for less than the pants only at some of the other sites. Will give them a try. MSKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088105559242470564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-19845912109291823472020-12-01T19:37:21.726-08:002020-12-01T19:37:21.726-08:00Hi MSK, in general the pants will be more effectiv...Hi MSK, in general the pants will be more effective for glutes and it band while not targeting the lower back at all nor the glutes. For those the hip shorts would be better. In general athletes I work with spend much more time in the pants.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-52208272422822736592020-12-01T19:36:07.205-08:002020-12-01T19:36:07.205-08:00Hey sorry for the late response. I would go with S...Hey sorry for the late response. I would go with Speedhound at the current time. What did you decide. Whatever choice you made it is a good one! Getting into boots is the most important thing.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-52037448771661769672020-11-25T14:44:00.725-08:002020-11-25T14:44:00.725-08:00Great review. Thank you. Based on all 3 products ...Great review. Thank you. Based on all 3 products (Air Relax, SpeedHound, and Normatec) can you try and tlrate them in terms of overall value as to which you would buy first, 2nd, 3rd? Trying to decide between the Speed Hound and Air Relax personally... Especially now that Black Friday is upon us. Thank you! brianlaskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803486176810095471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-76333282445759237572020-11-23T08:36:40.607-08:002020-11-23T08:36:40.607-08:00Hi, wondering about whether to get a unit with the...Hi, wondering about whether to get a unit with the short or the pants. My main areas of concern are hip flexors, glutes, lower back, IT band, wondering if the hip shorts would be better for those areas than the pants.MSKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088105559242470564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-19656462569578246712020-07-19T18:14:18.991-07:002020-07-19T18:14:18.991-07:00No you can not. You would need a second controller...No you can not. You would need a second controller to do that. Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-50984330837838429842020-07-19T01:30:21.150-07:002020-07-19T01:30:21.150-07:00On the speed hound can you do both arms at the sam...On the speed hound can you do both arms at the same time without buying a second power controller?Jason Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-90652642959817536212020-06-27T07:34:42.607-07:002020-06-27T07:34:42.607-07:00So I just reconfirmed with SpeedHound. Good to che...So I just reconfirmed with SpeedHound. Good to check in on things every now and again. Yes they are returnable. That restrictions applies only to their apparel. Happy to connect you with the owner if you need to confirm further.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-60797171628725672812020-06-25T08:29:46.712-07:002020-06-25T08:29:46.712-07:00Thanks! I was planning on going with the wide with...Thanks! I was planning on going with the wide with the thought I could always return them if they were too wide but then I read of the SpeedHound site their official return policy says "To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it." which is confusing and contradicts their product description that says "Want to try? FULL REFUND & FREE returns within 45 days of purchase for purchases in United States - If you're not happy, we don't want your money!"John Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022871791783833090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-90081911314514611392020-06-25T08:10:02.831-07:002020-06-25T08:10:02.831-07:00Yes these devices are more than just foot/calf mas...Yes these devices are more than just foot/calf massagers. They actually compress the whole area and help promote drainage in the lymphatic systems which helps the body clear waste. Definitely would go with them over a foot/calf massage unless you are just looking for purely the sensation of massaging. Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-31216903744473990762020-06-25T08:08:10.511-07:002020-06-25T08:08:10.511-07:00John, the SpeedHound wide boots are just a smidge ...John, the SpeedHound wide boots are just a smidge wider than the regular Relax boot in the same size. However, the SpeedHound boots will have more granular compression setting so you can more closely dial in the pressure. They have a great trial period at the very least. I would go with the wide sleeves but you can always go with the narrower ones as well as they come with an extender to widen them a bit. I hope this helps.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-5276618264745104072020-06-25T03:18:13.374-07:002020-06-25T03:18:13.374-07:00I'm having a bit of analysis paralysis. I'...I'm having a bit of analysis paralysis. I've never thought I had larger than average thighs for a cyclist but I measured them today when looking at the speed hound system and they're 23.5"/23.75". Since speed hound recommends the standard sleeves for up to 23" and the wide sleeves for 24"-28" it makes me wonder if neither will be "optimal" for me. Obviously I would go with the larger width, but I wonder if they wouldn't be able to compress as well as say, Air Relax or Normatec that have a one size(width) fits all. Do you know if speed hound's "wide" sleeves are wider than Air Relax's sleeves? John Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022871791783833090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-80092368915358425802020-06-24T13:51:27.716-07:002020-06-24T13:51:27.716-07:00I'm really stuck with the sizing. I've nev...I'm really stuck with the sizing. I've never considered myself to have exceptionally large thighs for a cyclist but after measuring one is 23.5" and the other is 23.75". Their sizing for the standard width is up to 23" and the wide is 24"-28". So I guess that would put my going with the wide width, but I wonder if it will lack the ability to really compress my thighs since I'm at the very bottom of the range. It makes me wonder why other companies have a one size fits all that really seems to fit all? Its also making me reconsider going with Air Relax instead?John Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022871791783833090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-75186304866394965082020-06-24T11:42:04.615-07:002020-06-24T11:42:04.615-07:00Hi - wondering what these devices actually accompl...Hi - wondering what these devices actually accomplish - it is simply increasing blood flow/ flushing out lactic acids, or would they be an effective substitute for massaging tight muscles? Any insight would be appreciated as I am considering a foot/calf massaging device but would invest in this if it makes more sense... thank you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-30261701789062807282020-06-21T23:00:00.151-07:002020-06-21T23:00:00.151-07:00Thank you for this feedback. Keep enjoying the boo...Thank you for this feedback. Keep enjoying the boots and THAT RECOVERY!!!Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-27733626427987906732020-06-20T13:57:52.723-07:002020-06-20T13:57:52.723-07:00As an update, after trying both the Normatec Pulse...As an update, after trying both the Normatec Pulse 2.0 and the Speed Hound system, I ending up keeping the Speed Hounds. Mainly for three reasons: <br />1) I found the Normatec zone pressure to be very inconsistent (foot too much, ankle and calf too little, and the zone boost didn't help at all) <br />2) The Normatec boots do not have a zipper guard/flap, and I didn't appreciate the pain on my shin bones. <br />3) The Speed Hound system comes with a carrying case, and that's an extra $160 with the Normatec system.<br /><br />Though the five zones of the Normatec system is better than the four zones of the Speed Hound system, for me that wasn't enough to overcome its negatives.rfield54https://www.blogger.com/profile/10814574730756615401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-7741763777802296352020-06-11T07:23:29.394-07:002020-06-11T07:23:29.394-07:00Thanks Thomas. Another thing I was curious about w...Thanks Thomas. Another thing I was curious about was why you didn't go into more detail about the fact that the Speed Hound has four zones, and the Normatec has five, and five in a slightly shorter length than the four in the Speed Hound. That would seem to me to be a big plus for the Normatec product.rfield54https://www.blogger.com/profile/10814574730756615401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-39244068050866290072020-06-10T20:29:33.599-07:002020-06-10T20:29:33.599-07:00Yes Speed Hound does go to higher pressures but I...Yes Speed Hound does go to higher pressures but I don’t use them that high because they are too much for me. I haven’t even used Normatec on the highest setting lately either despite only being 100mmHg. With the being said I do know people who use Air Relax and Speed Hound at much higher pressures. For them it works. Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-56817151831652485162020-06-10T07:27:55.670-07:002020-06-10T07:27:55.670-07:00"I notice the speed hound had higher pressure..."I notice the speed hound had higher pressure but no mention in if this has any advantage it not. Maybe it's just a marketing thing and feels the same in your legs in use?"<br /><br />This is a good topic. I too wonder if the highest pressure of both the Speed Hound and the Normatec actually FEEL about the same, or can one apply more real world pressure than the other? rfield54https://www.blogger.com/profile/10814574730756615401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-14691968069992749882020-06-07T08:42:05.677-07:002020-06-07T08:42:05.677-07:00While I have some arms I don't use them. This ...While I have some arms I don't use them. This isn't to say they aren't beneficial, just as a triathlete I find my legs way more beat up and there is only so much time in the day. I do use the hips and I prefer the SpeedHound Hips over Normatec.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-45959116430469351582020-06-07T08:41:47.057-07:002020-06-07T08:41:47.057-07:00Funny that you should ask as I believe there was s...Funny that you should ask as I believe there was some cheapening of the product with the Normatec Pulse 2.0 and maybe even mnore so with the most recent price drop. The zippers do not seem to be as high of quality anymore and feel very stiff when zipping them up. The boots feel stiffer as well but if that is for durability purposes I am ok with that. Regardless the zippers are not a fluid experience and sometimes the zippers even get stuck in the fabric. This happened with my first Pulse 2.0 but hasn't happened with my second, they just are not fluid in the zipper process. The Air Relax and Speed Hound zippers are now beefier than Normatec. <br /><br />I have not evaluated the customer service process in a few years with Normatec. There are issues that occur and that will occur with all the devices Air Relax, Normatec, Speed Hound etc. However if purchasing Normatec this is why I suggest doing so thru Amazon (https://amzn.to/2MAxJP8) because at least you deal with their returns process to start with. <br /><br />Speed Hound is very good about returns and offer a 45-day guarantee. I CAN speak to the head of Speed Hound in making sure you get a product that works for you and I have even seen him push people in the other direction if that worked better for that particular person based on their individual needs. I hope this helps.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-52168286001862954142020-06-06T09:02:12.317-07:002020-06-06T09:02:12.317-07:00Hi Thomas, I've been thinking of purchasing th...Hi Thomas, I've been thinking of purchasing the Normatec now that the price has dropped a little. I saw you mention in previous comments about the quality of zippers being robust. Have you heard of or experienced any issues recently resulting in having to get a replacement device? Is it true that Normatec's customer service has the tendency to be slow in responses? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-19502395216895852212020-06-02T17:01:10.278-07:002020-06-02T17:01:10.278-07:00Question! Have you used the arm or hip attachment...Question! Have you used the arm or hip attachments for speedhound? Are the arms designed the same as normatec? I cannot seem to find any information on them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857148697321107010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-1408878883590397662020-05-30T09:17:54.820-07:002020-05-30T09:17:54.820-07:00It is $255It is $255Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-88351204003843090592020-05-30T09:17:23.274-07:002020-05-30T09:17:23.274-07:00Normatec Pulse is smaller and easier to travel wit...Normatec Pulse is smaller and easier to travel with and I really need to do a decibel reading on the Normatec Pulse 2.0 and Speed Hound as this question does get asked. I will do one at some point. I don’t see any advantages of Normatec other than size and their dual hose attachment mechanism. People already complain about the lack of scientific research supporting compression boots, it is really hard to argue with the the fact that so many pro athletes use them regularly when time is scarce, but Normatec would have a really hard time proving there was any physiological benefit to their marketing features over say Air Relax and Speed Hound. With that being said Normatec is a great product. I hope that what people get out of it is that you can purchase alternatives that are less expensive and achieve the same benefit (IMhO) and other more expensive brands.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.com