Powertec? Or NYBarbell?- Which Power Rack Should I Get???

[Texas Ranger]

I'm trying to figure out which one to buy. From personal experience, which one has served you the best? The Powertec Rack?- http://store3.yimg.com/I/homegym_1762_6328440 Or Newyorkbarbell?- http://newyorkbarbell.com/92563.html

 

[spatts]

Weren't you just shopping for this stuff a few months ago?

 

[Texas Ranger]

I was, but a close friend was in a jam and I helped him and his family out. He just paid me back a few days ago. So, I'm back at it.

 

[spatts]

Gotcha. How much is the first one?

 

[TheOak84]

i have the powertec rack with the high/low pully system. i like it alot, its smooth and sturdy. it cost me under 900

 

[Texas Ranger]

Spatts, the Powertec rack is $349 and it comes with a Dual Grip Chin-Up Bar and Dip Bar with the possibility of adding a Lat Pulldown later. I think the total package is $699. Here's the entire add. Let me know what you think. http://store.yahoo.com/homegym/powracsys.html

 

[spatts]

Looks pretty cool! If you have that much to spend, it looks like a decent piece. I've never used it before, but if Oak says it's smooth, then it's def. cheaper than buying each of those machines separately. Looks like a nice warranty too. If you add pieces later, does it change the warranty on the original product, or are all pieces lifetime no matter what?

 

[Texas Ranger]

Spatts, the only thing I don't like about the Powertec Rack is the Chin-Up bar is made with a medium grip for the average size trainer. I'm 6'3" with long arms, so this is a pushing it. With the NY Barbell rack you can add a 48" Chin-Up Bar for $40. That way I can do Chins with a regular grip, then do Pull-Ups(Underhand Grip) on the other side with the straight bar. I don't care too much about the dip bar because I already planned on getting a separate Dip Station for Weighted Dips.

 

[kingc_79]

i have the one from nybb and i love it. i was deciding bw those same two and im pretty sure the nybb one is a lil bit deeper also.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Spatts, this is a picture of the Chin-Up Bar that attaches to the Power Rack. http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/latbars.html I know you have ALOT of experience with NYBarbell Racks. Do you think I'll be making a mistake if I bought one? I only plan on using it for Chins, Pull-Ups, Partial Deads, Military Press, Squats, Front Squats, and maybe Barbell Incline Presses.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Kingc_79, which NYbarbell Power Rack did you buy???

 

[Texas Ranger]

Up for Spatts & Kingc_79!!!

 

[Texas Ranger]

Has anyone else bought a rack from either place????

 

[HodgeMN]

See if you have a Keys Fitness dealer close by. They use heavier gauge steel and have alot of extras for the money. Check them out at www.KeysFitness.com

 

[kingc_79]

mine was the super squat i think. its like 33in deep and 48" wide.

 

[Texas Ranger]

I'm 95% certain that I'm going to go with the NY Barbell rack above with the Chin Up Bar attachment. I can do regular Chins on one side and Underhand Chins on the other. I spoke to the engineer yesterday and he said the Chin Up Bar had a 350lbs weight capacity. Perfect for Weighted Chins!!!....