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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Loving it! But quality not as expected
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I've been a huge TwelveSouth fan ever since I discovered their products. Their products are exclusive to Apple and they have some killer designs (bookbook for example). However I have never bought any of their products... just love them though (but I've always wanted bookbook for iPhone)
This armband is the first product they have that I *need* as I've started cross training and Olympic lifting for about a year now.
Not only does this free up my wrist to allow me to wear wrist wraps for weight lifting... I have been getting more accurate readings during my "WODs". I use to range anywhere from 300-550 total Cals and average BPM around 100. Now total cals range from 450-700 and BPM around 120-135
Only one con though, which I hinted in the title.. quality. See attached image, did not expect the part you grab to undo the strap to come apart in less than 1 weeks worth of use. It doesn't not work as a result but I thought... prolly luck of the drawl, if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any kinda thing.
Well I bought one for my wife and almost same exact thing happen to hers as well
I'm not gonna put up a fuss but I am a little disappointed in it happening... I've still been using it regardless. And id still recommend it.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
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This is the 2nd one I bought first one was amazing and still have it but this one only 2 weeks in and its falling apart.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Holds Watch Snug - Does Nor Slide
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I have used it four times to play basketball. It holds snug on my upper arm and only slid when I was dripping wet in sweat. I holds the Apple Watch securely in place, it will never fall out.
The materials seems decent and I have had no problems. I think is really a decent product.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
ok for first use
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I was hoping it would be a great product, but broke after 1st use. The portion that attaches to the velcro separate into two parts when I tried to remove it the first time. It still held the watch face, but the non-attached flap would flap around during workouts and running. Returned the product.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Crossfit and more consistent HR
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I bought the Actionsleeve directly from the company as soon as it was released. The biggest frustration I had with the Apple Watch was that I couldn't wear it when the movements of the workout affect my wrist. Any type of push-up, ring dip, overhead squats, jerks, etc were all no Watch days. When I could wear my watch, the HR rates were inconsistent as the watch would lose direct contact with my skin depending on the movement. I would have a HR of 155 one minutes, then the next would be 77. It was a bit frustrating as I am learning how HR levels during workouts promote different aspects of conditioning. It also is rewarding to see the HR higher when you know you were pushing it or that it was steady for some of the endurance things.
The action sleeve solved all my frustrations with the Apple Watch. I've worn it about 5 times now and it has kept consistent HR readings. It has never gotten in the way of a workout. The closest thing to being in the way was ring dips. Usually the bicep needs to touch the ring and I couldn't feel the touch on the side the actionsleeve was on. Still - it did not limit my range of motion at all.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who is having the same frustrations I was having. It is a worthwhile investment and I believe the price is great for the results I've seen in using the product.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My wife loves it!
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My wife loves it! She uses it at work with her Apple Watch because she can’t wear watches. She uses it to track her steps. She loves it and it works fine. It might cause a bit of a rash though if you sweat on it too much.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok
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Is a good arm band for working out in the gym or whenever I ride my bike.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Apple Watch Accessory I Own
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I purchased the Apple Watch mostly because I noticed that none of the fitness trackers I owned and eventually got rid of did not provide the functionality I was looking for. With the various fitness apps that the Apple Watch supported I could achieve this, so when I bought my Apple Watch I also purchased the ActionSleeve armband. The armband has never come loose, supports the Apple Watch perfectly in a spot I can still access it, and is easy to swap the Apple Watch in and out of as needed. Excellent design and easy to use.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not too bad of a product
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Easy to place Apple Watch and it stays secure. Controls are still responsive. I only use this when I am at work because my job does not allow me to wear watches on shift. My drawback with this is I cannot wear it in a normal fashion because the band is too small for my arms. This is probably not the norm, but I wish there were a larger size.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great protection for your watch
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Love wearing this to the gym, my wrist always messes with the buttons so I bought this item and it works good.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good armband
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It is a good band. Fits the watch head just fine. I have used it a couple of times between my other watch band depending on what workout I am doing. Sometimes when it is in my wrist, the hr monitor doesn't register. I haven't had any issues of it reading it while on my bicep but you have to keep the senor more on the inside of the muscle to hit the brachial artery. other than that it serves its purpose.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love this armband!!
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Allows me to wear my Apple Watch to work. Fits on upper arm just perfect.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good arm band
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Good arm band. Little hard to fit the fab into the band.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for activities
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This was great to use when I was doing yard work and workouts!
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for workouts
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Holds my Apple Watch firmly on my arm. Great for workouts requiring wrist flexibility (pushups, kettlebells). The end of the strap did come apart, but was easily fixed with some flexible glue.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for workouts!
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Great for workouts! Extremely light weight and comfortable yet high quality and very durable. Also plenty of length for larger arms (which can be an issue with many other brands).
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good for working out
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Already falling apart after about 2-3 weeks. Metal part also a little rough on arm
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than wrist
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Love this item better for workout put on arm and set then go. No in the way when putting workout gloves and Apple Watch keeps results as if on wrist
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great accessory for Apple Watch
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Bought this for my workouts. Love it. The only issue is it messes with my distance running. I need to recalibrate my watch while wearing this band.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Functions as expected
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It started to fall apart after three work outs. I suppose it functions as expected, but aesthetically it does not hold up.
This review is from Twelve South - ActionSleeve Armband for Apple Watch ® 42mm - Black