Over the past 7 months I have been slowly launching a new band
I call the “The BAND” by Performax.

It has been performing well but there is still some defect issues.

I seem to have about 1 out of every 2000 bands that demonstrates a defect.

Not bad I know but still why???

Well when a layered band is created, small microscopic air
bubbles can form in between the layers.

As the band is stretched so is this air bubble. As air pressure
increases inside the bubble it can literally snap the band if the bubble burst.

If this occurs the band literally looks like it was cut by a sissors.

Very easy to see.

Most layered bands are glued and than heated when the layering process is completed.  However this post heating process is more likely to allow air bubbles to form because the layeres do not get sealed effectively.

Now if the each layer is heated as it is layed down the sealing success and subsquently potential for air bubbles is signficantly decreased.   The Band By Performax is manufactured that way which may be why we are seeing less defects.

What if the band is jagged or shreaded when it breaks?

Chance are this is a band that was attached to a rough surface or over stretched.

This has happened to me and as a new band user it could very well happen to you.   We all make mistakes.

If you purchase “The Band” and you have issues… Be honest and I will see what I can do to help out.

Training Beyond the Contraction

Dave Schmitz

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