The Battle of the Rings

I know I have already suggested Silicone wedding rings as a gift idea for dad, but as we get closer to the holidays I am finding more and more brands rings to try out. There are dozens upon dozens.

I find this interesting as I don't remember seeing much if anything posted about them last year. What I find even more perplexing is the lack of information about  where they come from. (No not the companies that sell them, but more where the idea came from.)

You can find the brands I have previously looked at and analyzed as well as my phobia that spurred me to consider them here.

As a recap up until now, my favorite brand of silicone rings was Stoni.

I liked these rings for their soft flexibility, rounded edges, and durable thickness.  Because all of these features really resonate with me and what I was looking for in a silicone ring, the Stoni has become the benchmark against which I compare all other silicone rings.

Since my last post, I have had the pleasure of trying Status Sport silicone ring. 

Status Sport silicone rings are available in two colors: black and grey and are sold in two packs. Each pack contains two consecutive ring sizes (ie: 9& 10). While the picture above makes the ring look about the same as the Stoni ring, I have found that the Status Sport ring is not quite as thick, which makes it feel slightly less durable than the Stoni. The edges are slightly beveled and the ring is light and comfortable to wear. It is still a great ring and the color variety gives it one over the Stoni ring, however the differences in the thickness and the perceived durability has the Stoni winning out in this round.

The second to go up against the Stoni today is the FitRing by Arthletic.

FitRing had different versions of the ring for men and women. I have only tried the women's version of the ring and will be basing the comparison off that one. Both the men's and women's rings are available in multiple colors. The men's rings are available in blue, red, grey, bright green (like the picture above), and black. The women's rings are available in a light blue, the bright green from the picture above, black, and a lilac purple (which looks like hot pink to me). The men's FitRings are of course available in larger sizes than the womens and look to have a greater width.

The women's FitRings are by far the thinnest width-wise ring that I have yet tried.

Here is how it looks while I am wearing it.

Here is the green women's FitRing side-by-side with the Stoni. You will notice that the Stoni has a thicker width and the FitRing has a lower profile to the finger. The color was spot-on and matched the picture exactly. It is also very flexible, light-weight, and the beveled edges makes it very comfortable to wear. 

It goes toe-to-toe on all the features I like about the Stoni but fits better on my fingers as it is designed specifically for women. The fact that it also comes in a variety of colors has won me over from the Stoni. This little size 7 bright green FitRing how now become my new favorite.

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Gift Ideas for Dad pt 1

Over the coming weeks as we all approach the holiday season, I want to share gift ideas with you. I will also keep a running list the pages linked to my blog: Mommy's Time Out and Dad's Man Cave.


Buying for guys in my family can be difficult. They just don't seem to keen on communicating with me things in which they are interested. Number 1 has already started learning these non-communicative habits. (Hello monosyllabic answers. I didn't expect you until the teenage years.)

So as I scour the Internet and local stores, I will share with you some of the items I think would make great gifts, and hopefully they will inspire you and help you find something for them.

Silicone Wedding Band:

These things are really neat. Okay so story time. I used to work in a warehouse setting, and I was constantly terrified that my ring was going to get caught in the machinery. Or smashed onto my finger to where I couldn't get it off, and the blood flow would be restricted and I would have to have my finger amputated.... Sorry about that. Like I said, I was terrified.

Silicone wedding bands are made of a soft, flexible rubber. I have found three different brands so far.

The first brand is North Action. This brand of rings is very light weight and comfortable. I like the variety of colors you can get them in. One of the downsides is that the edges are not beveled and so for the first few days or so (until you get used to it) it will almost feel like the edges are "cutting" into you when you bend your finger.

The second brand that I have found is Stoni. These rings are a little heavier than the North Action brand and they don't flex quite as readily. What I do like about them are the beveled edges. They make for a much more comfortable wear.

 

The third brand that I have tried is the softest and lightest that I have tried yet. It flexes easily and if it were to get caught it would break away before any damage would be done to your digit. This ring is a lot like the North Action in the design and like it, it does not have the beveled edges that the Stoni does. This ring  comes in an attractive box that is suitable for giving as a gift like the Stoni. I would recommend it for any active person where they are not allowed to wear metal rings or any person who works with heavy machinery that might damage traditional metal rings. 


iPhone Armband:

If the man in your life likes to spend his extra time either on the track or at the gym, then this may be the gift for him. I found a nice one from CellProPlus.

The armband straps are made from a soft padded neoprene to ensure a comfortable fit. The clear plastic shield over the screen of the phone is thin enough to where the touch screen can still be used. There are small openings at the top and bottom of the back panel of where the phone fits for unimpeded sound from the microphones and speakers.

The arm band sports a few nifty pockets that come in handy if your workout clothes do not have any pockets. The is a small pocket for a possible gym locker key built into the strap. There are two flat pockets on the back of the phone pocket to hold an ID or a credit/debit card.


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