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Spent $800 on a fancy knee kicker and I'm not sure it was worth it.
I bought the top model thinking it would save my back and speed up stretching, but honestly, it feels clunky and I keep going back to my old manual one for tight spots. Has anyone else dropped serious cash on a tool that just didn't click for them?
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lilycraig6mo ago
Sometimes the muscle memory from your old tools just beats new tech. Your hands already know the exact pressure and angle for tricky corners, while that fancy gear has a learning curve you don't need on a deadline. It's like buying a self-watering hose that's supposed to be easier, but you still grab the old nozzle because it just works right every time.
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kim.ben6mo ago
Actually, a knee kicker and a power stretcher are different tools for different jobs. The kicker is for close quarters where the big stretcher can't fit.
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the_andrew6mo ago
Maybe the real cost is that mental switch from trusting your hands to trusting a machine. Like @kim.ben said, different tools for different jobs, but your brain has to relearn when to use which. That hidden effort can make any new gear feel like a step back.
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