Anybody else a gear whore?

I have a pair of Grizzly straps and pair of Nike Romaleos II shoes. I've never tried lifting with wraps.

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In your respective sports, are you accessorized? 

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it's depressing to think about the crap I've bought and the money I've spent to be dreadfully mediocre at triathlon.

Finished my first half ironman and due to some personal issues and a race cancellation, I ended up entering a different race I was not ready for timing wise, so happy to just finish. And I was happy. Until I saw my time and realized how much crap I bought for this hobby to be so damned slow at it . Motivation to get better I guess.

I am. I only replace when something needs replacing. I'm not one of the ones that just buys because of a new color.

wrist wraps
belt
sleeves
flat shoes
heeled shoes
straps
bands
hip circle

I got it all

I’m a training shoe whore

Got 5 pairs
Knee sleeves
Wrist wraps
Gymnast wraps

No belt. That’s cheating. Strengthen your core if you want to life heavy.

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Strengthen your core if you want to life heavy.

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Have fun squatting 500 with no belt

In my gym bag everyday:

Belt
Chalk
30-40 pound resistance bands
Ab wheel

I’m not good enough/going heavy enough yet on deadlift or squat to justify anything more than a belt. When it gets above 400 one day (not soon ) I’ll start thinking about more gear.

I? love the bros at the gym that have knees wrapped up, hoodie with the hood up, beats over the hood, lifters on, wrist straps, belt over the hoodie, chalk everywhere just to squat 315 once or twice. Those guys love the gym swag. I? need to to get on that level

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Brah, I want a hip circle and slingshot

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Had some sciatica issues a couple/few years ago and just made everything really tight. I use the hip circle now before every training session. Sling shot is great too. I don't use it as often as I should but it's a great tool. Get a hip circle though. Not too expensive and it's something you can use everyday.

shite...where do I even start.

I have so much stuff. It's ridiculous.

Where do we dry the line between gear and equipment?