Finch Windmill......

[JAD]

My neighbor, whose DD used to pitch before she went to college, called me the other day and said he had a Finch Windmill in mint condition collecting dust in his basement and that he "would make me an offer I can't refuse"......so $125 later, I own one and have no idea what to do with it. I will check online for some videos, but thought I would ask in case any DFP members DD's have used one in the past and have any helpful hints!

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Sell it for $250.00. They really go high, used. I wish that I had one.

 

[Thing1Thing2]

We have one... LOVE it!!! We put our up in the garage and they use it there. It only takes a couple of minutes to do the whole routine. The DVD it came with is really helpful. That's a great price!! My only recommendation is to put it somewhere it will get used.

 

[GatorGirl]

Ouch $325!

 

[James Smith]

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[GatorGirl]

Couldn't you use weighted softballs to do the same thing for a fraction of the price following the vids here?? Finch Windmill   The ultimate pitching, throwing, and shoulder exerciser

Great deal you got though! Score!

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I don't have one, but I want one. I can't think of anywhere in the house that I can put it. But $350.00 isn't bad. Use it inside, resell it like new, for $250.00. The one on Ebay is listed at $259.00.

There are too many things that could go wrong, using weighted balls. Plus, are you really going to do that? I can do something similar using my ball glove, but I don't.

 

[GatorGirl]

I would think you stand about as good of a chance of using the balls to using the windmill I suppose. I don't really see what could go so terrible wrong using the weighted balls or just even a regular softball to start and add one ounce as they progress.

I was one who thought that the weighted balls would be good for things and they aren't so I have 3 in various weights. Just thought the windmill looks pretty basic(ingenious but basic in concept) and so are the exercises--at least they look to be. I could totally be wrong of course, just an observation.

GG

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Here is better video. No straight arms, here. Jennie Finch Windmill, high quality arm and shoulder exercise machine - YouTube

 

[Cool Hand]

That is a cool product. I find it strange that they show mostly over hand. If that works that would be a great tool for confined space and winter work