You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On the right hand, it faces inward towards the hand. On the left hand, it faces outward. So there must be no way that you could use the dog leg on the left hand, as this would create a completely different angle/grip. So, what do you guys do about that? Set different, or the same? Seems to make no sense at all to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right AND left. Seems to only make sense to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right hand and the dog leg on the FINGERS for the left hand. Actually, I don't think it's even possible to set the grippers the same way for both hands? Unless you turn the gripper upside down for the left hand. Hmmmm. That sucks. No wonder why my left pinky gets torn up. You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On... » Read More You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On the right hand, it faces inward towards the hand. On the left hand, it faces outward. So there must be no way that you could use the dog leg on the left hand, as this would create a completely different angle/grip. So, what do you guys do about that? Set different, or the same? Seems to make no sense at all to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right AND left. Seems to only make sense to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right hand and the dog leg on the FINGERS for the left hand. Actually, I don't think it's even possible to set the grippers the same way for both hands? Unless you turn the gripper upside down for the left hand. Hmmmm. That sucks. No wonder why my left pinky gets torn up. « Show Less
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Iron mind says that 1 in 1000 people can tell the left hand is set differently than the right, on the right handed gripper.This is outright balderdash,and just plain condescending towards its customers.If iron mind made shoes they would be a pair of right footed shoes,and they would say that 1 in a thousand can tell the left shoe should be pointed the opposite way as the right; the rest have no issue.So are you one of them?
955990
iron mind claims a dog leg does not exist.iron mind now makes a left handed gripper because of the dog leg on the gripper. Iron mind is clueless about most everything.
955991
Well, my suggestion to this matter would be to create an gripper that has would be equal no matter what hand or how you turn it in your hand. The way it is now feels different from right to left hand.
2029382
There are 3 hole choices on one half of the paddle that the button on the other half fits into when you hook your paddle halves together. The middle position will have the paddles set at the same angle on each half. I usually paddle with the center position but if you were paddling against wind or a current or something like that you might try to offset the paddles so that you have more dig on one side than the other? I'm not totally sure about the reason & I'm just guessing. Someone else with more experience may have a better answer for us. I'd like to know the expert answer too.
745782
You dont. Its supposed to be random when it shocks so they learn faster. Its a pretty powerful shock so they will learn regardless of placement. Trust me...I have one of the most stubborn dogs ever....and it worked for him.
1442333
You set the heat temperatures separately. You can control how hot you want your thumb/throttle to be and then you set your grip as to how hot you want your grips to be. You can 100% have both the thumb and the grips heating at the same time. Hope this helps.
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The Flexi Freedom for a dog over 100 pounds has a larger clip at the end. If you're interested in buying one, I would buy the one for a dog over 100 pounds so you could clip a collar and a harness at the same time. Some people have a tendency to grab the leash when they accidently rub the handle against their hip or leg and the brake on the handle releases. What can happen is, the dog can take off because he was distracted. Don't grab the leash, it can tear off your finger! This incident happened to me and burned my hand.
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It sounds like maybe the harness is not fitted on her. Make sure you adjust the straps so the harness fits snugly. The purpose of the front hook is to redirect the dog when they are pulling so a little pulling to the side is normal but not so much that it should bother you.
899151
The model I have is for the right hand. I think it would be uncomfortable and difficult to try to use it with your left hand. I'd recommend against it.
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I have two dogs and this isn't an issue for me. There are two separate buttons; one for each dog. That makes it easy to switch between the dogs quickly. If this is a concern, I recommend working with one dog at a time until you are comfortable with the remote. I also recommend associating one dog with one specific button (e.g., dog #1,is always the top button). That should dramatically reduce the chances of vibrating/shocking the wrong dog. Good luck!
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I also had trouble initially, this is what worked for me... Hold the spring handles between thumb and index finger, the spring itself will work in different configurations; you can roll it almost completely without a curve, I'll call this "straight" it will curve down at the handles where you are gripping them, and using light pressure against the skin roll slowly up twisting the handle with your thumbs in an upward motion while your index finger rolls the handle down. I did not find it necessary to roll back and forth while in contact with your skin, you will, however, find yourself rolling back a little just to reposition your fingers on the handle as you move up the face. I suggest you start with short upwards moves so you can feel the extraction of the hair and this will tell you if you are manipulating the tool accurately. The hair on the face can grow in many directions, so sometimes the spring in a straight form is better and other times a U curve will be more effective, the U curve can be varied to access the area you are working on. Puffing out the cheeks can help as can puffing out the lip area. Don't give up, it DOES work. After you get the hang of it you will find that you can vary the pressure and still pull out unwanted hair.
257909
It is a left hand retrieve, meaning you wind with the left hand. If needed you can switch it to right handed. Tight Lines. Darrin
793148
The design of the handle allows either left or right handed people to use it. Simply switch hands then rotate the handle in your grip.
21681
UMMM turn it around...let me try left handed, Wait a second... oh shit call a doctor...NO it works just fine left handed!!!!!
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I have to guess...but it's an educated guess, as I have friends who are part of the SCA. As near as I can figure, the cage (the part which goes around your clenched fist) is built to protect your thumb. I would imagine that the difference would be that the cage is mirrored so that a person who is left-handed would have protection for their thumb on the correct side.
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the orientation is the hand that you throw with ultimately it's the opposite hand left handers use right gloves right handers use left glove so you order it considering which hand you are going to throw with I know it sounds confusing but there you go .
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I have to agree with the questioner here. I stuck *one* finger in it and when i tried to pull it out, my finger was stuck and hurt quite a bit when I was finally able to get it out. It is WAY too stiff and not soft at all. My toy poodle has titty bitty paws and cried when i tried to pull it out (no problems going in though).
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My dog got ahold of mine, and chewed off the twist top and the thumb button, and it still didn't go off. Ig 've concluded that you really have to purposefully press the button down in the right direction with a little force in order for it to spray. I am back to order another one. Thank you, Saber- for not spraying my sweet, although poorly-trained, dog.
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you have to do your thumb separate, unless you can really contort your hand to get your thumb in line with your fingers. The light is curved a bit, but for me, trying to put my thumb in at the same time is not very practical or comfortable. I was able to do my toes without problem.