Weighted Vests: Who uses one?

[samoth]

Anyone have a recommendation as to a quality weighted vest? The only two companies seem to be V-Max and X-Vest.

The V-Max goes up to 100 lbs and uses 2.5 lb increment blocks.
Front image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_front_2006.jpg
Side image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_side_2006.jpg

Whereas the X-Vest only goes up to 84 lbs in 1 lb increment cylinders. This brand seems to be used for firefighting and military training.
Front angle image: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=179&pid=1616

They both cost about the same amount. Anyone use either model, or have any opinions? Are there other brands out there that are available in the 80-100+ lb range?

 

[calveless wonder]

i've seen anyone use one of those
in the history of any gym
ever

that i've been in



of course i work out w/ a bunch of homos

 

[samoth]

i've seen anyone use one of those
in the history of any gym
ever

This is for outdoors cardio, not inside a gym.

 

[calveless wonder]

This is for outdoors cardio, not inside a gym.

damn, that's some hardcore shit.

i'd imagine people in the military would use those.

considering their packs usually weigh 50-75 lbs

 

[samoth]

damn, that's some hardcore shit.

i'd imagine people in the military would use those.

considering their packs usually weigh 50-75 lbs

Marching with a 70-something pound pack on one's back would be harder. These vests are pretty symetric and fit well over the upper body, so there isn't the stress and fatigue that comes with military packs.

I've used a cheaper 40 lb. vest for years, but I'm looking for something a bit heavier. I've never seen anyone wear one before, either, so I figure I'd post here, lol.

 

[musclemom]

I've used a weighted backpack for cardio, on the elliptical, and done a few long walks with it outdoors, too (no hundred pounds though you're a freaking brute!) Works the shit out of your core and glutes. I would imagine that a vest would be much more pleasant, a backpack really starts to hit you in the traps and shoulders after a while.

 

[KillahBee]

A few 40-something dudes in my old gym used to wear them while doing the stair climber thingy.

 

[biteme]

I'm lugging 220 lbs around, no need for a weighted vest on cardio. I'd like to get one to do pushups with.

 

[jh1]

KillahBee has a built in weighted vest....

 

[KillahBee]

KillahBee has a built in weighted vest....

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