Full disclosure, I am also sponsored by RecoveryPump. I can offer a few tidbits to this discussion. The most important thing here is that if you are interested in the science, go to each web site and read the information for yourself (RecoveryPump.com). If I were about to spend several thousand dollars on a product, I would read up on it myself and not listen to athletes' interpretation of the products' medical explanations. Athletes can offer you their experiences with the products, but there are only a couple physicians who are also professional triathletes (none have chimed in here, yet). If you read RecoveryPump's literature you will understand the difference, especially about the why the sequential compression is a superior technology. RecoveryPump is very new to sports, but it has been used in hospitals for years under a different brand name to treat a whole host of problems and issues. If you do want to read the research on the subject of compression, then RecoveryPump is now posting a great deal of published reseach on this topic. RecoveryPump's website is fairly new, but they are adding more content every day.
I have been using RecoveryPump for over a year, even before I was sponsored. My training buddy had a set and I would go over to his house whenever I could to use them. Now I have a set, use them every day, and notice a true difference in my recovery. I have never been someone who follows the fads, gimmicks, and pseudo-science that seem to take over this sport. This product is the real deal and should be part of every athlete's training regiment. I would not use it or promote it if I didn't believe and know that it works.
If you read the literature on the products, you will come to two conclusions: RecoveryPump's technology is better and the price-point is a no brainer. If don't agree with me, I'd be happy to sell you a Ford Focus for the price of a new Mercedes.
On a related note, I had 4 flights yesterday, the day after a race. I got home and my lower legs were so swollen, I had cankles. 45 minutes later in the RecoveryPump and the lower leg swelling was gone. You can keep debating all you want, and I'll be sitting here in my boots recovering!
Pat
Patrick Evoe
Professional Triathlete
www.patrickevoe.com