I'd kinda echo what @TW says (see also strength and conditioning + proper warm up) but also say that I have one and think they're great and it got a lot of use in July. There are now a few options at the lower end, which get good reviews too.
What one did you go for?
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I'd kinda echo what @TW says (see also strength and conditioning + proper warm up) but also say that I have one and think they're great and it got a lot of use in July. There are now a few options at the lower end, which get good reviews too.