Riiflex Wiimote weights up for pre-order
By Darren Murph 
posted Apr 8th 2009 9:44AM
posted Apr 8th 2009 9:44AM
[Thanks, Jon]
Update: Riiflex pinged us to say that pre-orders will get 30 percent off.
posted Apr 8th 2009 9:44AM
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why not??
Because now you'll not only have to replace your LCD, but the sheetrock on the wall directly behind it as well.
Sadly..too many people are spazes and can't handle the simplicity of the Wiimote by itself without causing harm to themselves, others, and household items.
I wonder if these include upgraded straps to account for the extra force generated by that mass?
Seems like a nice idea to pair with Wii Fit, but not at $35/set. WTF? Even $20 would be pushing it.
Except Wii Fit doesn't have any games that use weights. This is about as useful as those umpteen "fishing rod" controllers you can get that are supported by, what, a mini-game in Zelda?
Dumbass, the idea is just add weight for general game play.
Imagine boxing with these. It'll actually give you a workout.
Coming soon: The Riiflex Wiimote Protective Jacket/Condom - complete with TV, dog, and wayward 4-year-old protecting proximity-sensing airbag deployment.
AAAAAAAAAhahhahahhahaHAHHA Funny!
"pet set"
:-)
Per set means per both hands?
Nice price. But I'd rather make them myself...
Except it does. There's at least one I can think of, where you're recommended to hold a 500ml bottle of water once you find the reps too easy- and trust me, holding a dumbell and wiimote in the same hand isn't comfortable.
Soon we'll see some genitals for the wiimote and a game based on human genitals
LOL
LOLing your own lame jokes should be a bannable offense.
That's expensive seeing how it's only 2 lbs.
What about Nintendo charging 30 bucks for a yoga mat? Which would you rather buy?
Maybe they can package the deal for 60 bucks...talk about savings!
The Riiflex is a lonely child...
Actually, it's "only child".
... he's waiting in the park
Now when you smack your kid/friend/spouse/whatever in the head it has some STANK on it!
Also, people are getting "Wii-itis" from no weight, now they will get what, acute 'Wii-itis"?
Talk about crapgadgets.
This is perfect for the same people who walk around the mall in ankle weights
Those aren't weights — they're cankles.
Wiimote in left hand, Nunchuk in right? Somebody wasn't paying attention when they did the image layout.
Good call, telepheedian... because everyone that uses a Wii is right-handed.
But very few people use the controls left handed.
I have wrist weights that weigh just as much velcro on my wrists and would work almost as well.
http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/altus-10-lb-pair-adjustable-wrist-ankle-weights.html
How about getting adjustable weights instead? Also, wouldn't the weights be better on the wrists?
With minimal movement and Riiflex, you'll only become....WRIST-MAN /Conan O
Well, if you wear the safety strap with these, then maybe you could actually break your wrist when you accidentally try to throw these at the TV. Or, at the very least you would break the cable connecting the nunchuck to the wiimote. Velco wrist weights seem to be a better solution if you are really trying to get a work-out.
I honestly see this thing as being really harmful. The majority of the Wii games that I've played require for you to FLICK your wrist. Adding (relatively) heavy weights is going to damage a lot of wrists.
I may finally convince my girlfriend of our true need for a Wii once I forward her this article...
Why do you need permission from your girlfriend to get a Wii? If you want it, buy it.
You've obviously never had a girlfriend
You bet! I'm in for two!
I tried this idea before. I took wrist weights and wore them while I played Rock Band on drums. It was quite a workout on some songs. I think its a good idea for people who want to exercise but need a fun push to get them to keep going. Like me.
I can't imagine those being very good for ergonomics... Don't you usually point the wiimote at the TV? Your wrist is already in a somewhat unnatural state, and these'll just put more stress on the joint. Better idea: get wrist weights. Or use these and then sue the company when you get RSI or whatever.
Where's the 1lbs model? Four pound weights in each hand is going to cause some serious shoulder injuries. And these should also come with a heavy duty wrist strap, I'm thinking something with Velcro, not so much for your TV but for your tootsies if you like to play barefoot or in your socks like me.
Great idea, but needs a lot of improvement.
Wouldn't it just be cheaper/easier to get wrist weights? Amazon nets many attractive results in the 2-8lb variety starting around $6. Also, less need to yellowpages.com a sheet rock contractor in your near future.
Should the wiimote-wrapper makers not start to think ahead and make space for that wiimote plus thingy that will be on the end, making it longer and not fit such offerings?
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LOL. How useful could work out weights that are always the same weight?! Unless you are >90 it is a joke.
alot of people gonna be coming into the ER because of broken toes, when they drop one of these
no not really i doubt it you cant really kill or hurt urself with one unless ur uber weak