We recently had the opportunity to review the R8 Plus from Roll Recovery.
The R8 Plus is a massage roller designed for more than just your forearms! The R8 Plus was designed to targets the IT-bands, quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, gluteus, arms and more.
First impressions of this device were strong.
With a lot of experience with other rollers, we were excite to try the R8 Plus Roll Recovery. First things first, it is actually much bigger than expected. Keep in mind that when we first began using it, we were hoping to target our forearms. However, as we began to use the tool on a regular basis, we noticed really how good it is for other areas of the body including your shins, quads and hamstrings.
The design of this device is simple and sleek and easy to use. The dial for adjusting the amount of pressure is very easy. The two hands on the sides make it very comfortable to get the device in place of big muscle groups, and it is very easy to use.
I think it is important to note that this device is likely to be used at home rather than out at the crag because of its size. However, i should note that because it is thin enough to stow away, it could easily be brought on trips and other travel.
Overall, we found that the device worked very well for recovery and we loved the idea that it could be used on bigger muscle groups. When targeting the forearms specifically, we don’t think it gives the precision that a single ball might give. That being said, if you are in the market for this device, I think it is best used on the lower body, especially to roll out the hamstrings and quads.
For $169.00 USD on the Roll Recovery website, this device is a little on the expensive side, but well worth it if this tool is apart of your recovery process
