seasick watches

[mireland]

I wonder if anyone has tried out these new fangled watches that are supposed to counter seasickness. They deliver little tingly electrical currents to stimulate the so say acupressor points. If you have tried them I would be glad to hear about your experience. Are they worth the dosh or just another ginmmick?

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[sailorman]

got 2 prs of wrist-bands if anybody wants them, almost new condition ( boxed )£5 delivered

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[mireland]

Not quite the same thing Sailorman. The watches cost £100 and give small electrical impulses. The elastic wrist bands do NO good as far as I can see!!

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[ashley]

Some people swear by those passive wristbands.
It probably works psychoscematic (big word for a sunday). if you belive it works, it will help you, like herbal or complimentary medicines.

Apparently works well for pregnant women so i may buy some for my wife. Won't cure the pregnancy unfortunately but might help the morning sickness!

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[Talbot]

It is vital that the sea bands are pressing on the exact point, otherwise they will not work other than psychosomatically. I believe that the electric thingy uses the same principle of application to an accupuncture point. I have been happy with the bands, but have never met anyone who uses the watch.

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[colvic987]

my wife has had her watch for two years now, but when the seas get really rough, she gets sick no matter what seasick remedy or gadget she is wearing. but it does help her not to get sick in an average sea (F4).... she has tried the seabands, ginger, sturgeon tablets, and all kinds of potions, next years solution is acupunture, so we'll wait and see...
but at least she is still sailing, which is a blessing, (at least i dont have to cook)<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by colvic987 on 05/12/2004 13:05 (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[Spuddy]

yep. I got one after being taken by surprise during a night passage - the hurling went on for some hours. Previously I'd only had some queasiness while i acclimatised.
Psychosomatic?? I wouldn't care to be so definite. The thing certainly makes a difference in popping down to check on nav or to knock up tea or sandwiches when previously I would have been reluctant. I reckon I've been better off than others on board. Lent it to out a couple of times with some success.
Put aside the alpha male posturing and weigh up what its worth. You won't know until you use it for real. I reckoned the gamble was worth it and it's improved my comfort---I'm not totally immune though but it does ease the path through those first couple of days getting used to the motion again.
I won't go on ad nauseam.... spuddy

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[charles_reed]

Can\'t comment

on anti-seasickess watches but I found the Boots travel bands (which also apply pressure on the acupuncture nodes) to be more effective than other seasickness remedies.

PS on first reading your headline I had visions of watches evecuating their springs or batteries at the first sign of heavy weather

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