[craignozza]

Hi everyone just brought a wonder wand has anyone else got one if so how long does it take to get used to using it ?

[Simon Gerrard]

I was wondering that

[Russ Chadd]

Hi Craig

I had one and sold it with my Airflex, personally i found it heavy but it was very well constructed, i found that if you give it plenty of pressure.. 400psi + it seemed to work better.
You may have to slightly change your wanding technique to get the best out of it mate, slower strokes.

[Len Gribble]

Was once told by a leader I was the only one within the Tm fraternity who used one as for getting used too depends on you! Oh I keep mine a 300psi be it porty/tm and still keep my S bend in the van well not over the past few years, must get round to selling them

[Jamie Pearson]

Can someone explain to me the technique of using it.

This confuses me a little as I just used It the same way I always had and was fine.

The only bit I found strange. Not needing loads of dry passes. Perhaps I used a standard wand differently from everyone else.

I am not trying to be funny here. If someone could explain the difference between techniques I would be grateful.

[Adam Fearnley]

Its not that difficult, just pull it backwards.  Don't have to worry about over wetting which is nice

[garry22]

Jamie,

You can get them in forward or backwards modes (direction of pull). I've used a forward motion one for years and love it.

Have a look at this. It's mine in use on a fairly low profile carpet. The "wanding" starts at about 1 min 30 secs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2O21jeE3Iw

[robert meldrum]

The original was used by wetting on the forward stroke which does take a bit of getting used to and it's pretty heavy, never got to use the later version which I believe is conventional in use.

[garry22]

Robert,

I understand that like myself, you suffer with back problems.

It is an old wand and I think reduction of back strain was a big factor in the design of those . You may notice in the video that I have the handle set right high up (above the bend). This allows me to stand almost bolt upright with a straight back. Wanding almost entirely an arm movement rather than me bending my back

the irony here is that my back was made worse by using a Dry Fusion machine. It's not their fault but the most comfortable position did not tally with the incremental adjustment on the handle. I was cleaning one day near a full length mirror and realised I was stooping over the DF machine.

Since I set the CFR wand up this way, I have had virtually no back pain from wanding.

[Len Gribble]

Try before you buy is my motto in Sidcup (Colin F your not invited its pull not a push) oh I have no financial gain in promoting and no time restraints on drying times


Gary

47 minutes is that a promise  

[robert meldrum]

Garry

Using your legs is the best way to reduce back pain WHICH IS LIKELY TO GET SOME DAFT REPLIES but if you've trained in martial arts you'll understand what I mean.

The worst possible thing is to stand UPRIGHT although it seems like you're just using your arms and upper body you're actually putting additional strain on the hamstrings and glutes.

My back is wrecked from lousy NHS treatment ( or lack of it ) over decades. Nothing to do with c/c which actually provides some useful exercise.

By adopting a stance as if you were about to throw a punch or a fighting stance as it's known in Kung Fu you're dropping your centre of gravity and not having to stretch when wanding.

Having trained in martial arts since I was 16 certain body movement become automatic but if you're trying something for the first time it feels strange.