coolcolj
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Well I did some research today.
There is a local shop that carries the Aussie Barbell Co stuff and the Bodysolid etc.
Well the BS PowerRack is actually $845AUD from them, so it's more expensive, but when I factor in the package deal it may end up about the same. Having said that I wasn't overly impressed with the BS stuff I saw for the price. I think the EliteFts powerrack is the way to go, when you consider that a Powerrack is something that will last your lifetime, it's worth spending more on a solid unit that has the features you want. The EliteFts racks are bolt together as well, so that is cool - yes I asked them
I can't really afford Bumper plates at $15AUD a Kilogram, nor a platform. So I have to give that a miss, since the money saved will buy me a Micro Muscle Lab which will help my training more.
None of the flat/incline benches there from BS or other companies in the shop looked solid or wide enough for my tastes so I will have to go for the EliteFts one which is actually cheaper, and comp spec in height and width.
The shop sells cheap $99AUD Oly bars, but these are probably the same crap my gym has. They can get in a York 450kg rated bar for $279AUD, and a Aussie Barbell 500KG rated Bar for $390 +$75 for double needle roller ball bearing option.
The Ivanko bar I want will probbaly be around $700AUD
But again the bar is not something I want to skimp on, it has to spin super smoothly and easily, and be ruler straight after loading. Will have to think of which to get, but I hear the ABC 450kg bar was used at the 2000 Olympics...
They can get in Oly dumbell handles from Aussie Barbell - imported ones at $85AUD non revolving sleves, and $170AUD Local ones with rotating sleeves. Both with spring collars, willl pickup a pair me thinks of the revolving set.
Plates - well the blue Infinity ones with holes come in at $3AUD a KG. They look OK. The holes make it easy to hold.
The cast iron Aussie Barbell plates look really shocking, and probbaly rust real quick too....
The Ivanko coloured ones look so much nicer, with holes, rubber coated and are calibrated - but hella expensive!
Infinity sell similar coloured rubber coated paltes as well but without as many holes for $4.50AUD a KG.
Hmm now I have to think hard on what to get - I hate this part
Would like to get a GHR bench as well.
There is a local shop that carries the Aussie Barbell Co stuff and the Bodysolid etc.
Well the BS PowerRack is actually $845AUD from them, so it's more expensive, but when I factor in the package deal it may end up about the same. Having said that I wasn't overly impressed with the BS stuff I saw for the price. I think the EliteFts powerrack is the way to go, when you consider that a Powerrack is something that will last your lifetime, it's worth spending more on a solid unit that has the features you want. The EliteFts racks are bolt together as well, so that is cool - yes I asked them
I can't really afford Bumper plates at $15AUD a Kilogram, nor a platform. So I have to give that a miss, since the money saved will buy me a Micro Muscle Lab which will help my training more.
None of the flat/incline benches there from BS or other companies in the shop looked solid or wide enough for my tastes so I will have to go for the EliteFts one which is actually cheaper, and comp spec in height and width.
The shop sells cheap $99AUD Oly bars, but these are probably the same crap my gym has. They can get in a York 450kg rated bar for $279AUD, and a Aussie Barbell 500KG rated Bar for $390 +$75 for double needle roller ball bearing option.
The Ivanko bar I want will probbaly be around $700AUD
But again the bar is not something I want to skimp on, it has to spin super smoothly and easily, and be ruler straight after loading. Will have to think of which to get, but I hear the ABC 450kg bar was used at the 2000 Olympics...
They can get in Oly dumbell handles from Aussie Barbell - imported ones at $85AUD non revolving sleves, and $170AUD Local ones with rotating sleeves. Both with spring collars, willl pickup a pair me thinks of the revolving set.
Plates - well the blue Infinity ones with holes come in at $3AUD a KG. They look OK. The holes make it easy to hold.
The cast iron Aussie Barbell plates look really shocking, and probbaly rust real quick too....
The Ivanko coloured ones look so much nicer, with holes, rubber coated and are calibrated - but hella expensive!
Infinity sell similar coloured rubber coated paltes as well but without as many holes for $4.50AUD a KG.
Hmm now I have to think hard on what to get - I hate this part
Would like to get a GHR bench as well.