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Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:38 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I'd actually look at the B&R 2.0 bar or the Chan bar over the Ohio bar. The no center knurl wouldn't be the best for squats. The Chan bar looks the best for an all purpose bar IMO.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:58 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
no the bare steel ohio is just the ohio bar with no coating. Feels amazing. And as far as no center knurl, atleast for me, I would never go back to squating with center knurl again. I have no problem holding the bar on my back even with no shirt in the middle of summer in the garage. But i do have a problem now with my texas power bar kind of poking me with its sharp knurl.
the most I would do would be a passive center knurl. But both the bars you suggested are bad arse too.
the most I would do would be a passive center knurl. But both the bars you suggested are bad arse too.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:04 am to buffbraz
yea the regular ohio is an all purpose bar good for olympic lifts and regular lifts. ohio power bar is simply a power bar good for the basic lifts. honestly though the only reason I wouldnt do the power bar for power cleans is only because of aggressive knurl.
you could also look into one of the raw OLY WL bar they have in the boneyard. It will be a bad arse all around bar if you arent lifting massive amounts of weights, but it will require a lot more maintenance.
you could also look into one of the raw OLY WL bar they have in the boneyard. It will be a bad arse all around bar if you arent lifting massive amounts of weights, but it will require a lot more maintenance.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:13 am to lsu777
I think the boneyard is only 50 less than the regular. I would get the new bar and have that lifetime warranty.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:21 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
yea if your worried about that absolutely. Im pretty careful with my stuff so I dont worry about it. Have a separate bar for anything like pin pulls etc.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:22 am to lsu777
And the risk of double tracking knurling where you place your hands would be annoying.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:24 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Ok I think I'm going with the rogue regular ohio bar, titan t3 power rack. Now I need to find some weights and an adjustable bench.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:34 am to buffbraz
I would actually look into a flat bench. I was in the same boat as you and just HAD to have an adjustable. I use my flat bench way more. However, if you just have to have an adjustable, look into used as a good one is very expensive. Do not get a cheap adjustable. Mine is a Hoist and got it for 120.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:36 am to buffbraz
Also try to get the deeper rack. I have the R3 and the weights on the rack are sometimes in the way. I don't need them there because I have a weight tree but I do like them nearby.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 10:03 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I like to do incline bench and military presses, which is the reason for the adjustable bench. I know they are more likely to break but just don't think a flat bench will cut it......So are you saying the deep T3 titan, or the bigger T6 model (don't think I'm going to splurge on the rack, so not looking at rogue. Will spend that extra money on a rogue bar)
Posted on 11/28/17 at 10:10 am to buffbraz
I think the Deep T3 would be good. The T6 is a good bit more expensive. The benefit of the T6 is plate storage and not having to bolt it down. If you bolt it down and have a separate weight tree, I don't see the need to upgrade.
As far as bolting it down, if you get some plywood and use carriage bolts, it will not move. That is what I did when I bolted it to my lifting platform.
As far as bolting it down, if you get some plywood and use carriage bolts, it will not move. That is what I did when I bolted it to my lifting platform.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 10:32 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Cool. Now I just have to wait for it to not be out of stock. They do have concrete anchors I could use as well
Posted on 11/28/17 at 10:44 am to buffbraz
Titan sells the add on kits to go from a T3 to T6 if you ever wanted to upgrade your rack for plate storage. I was deciding between those 2 bars and ended up going with the Chan bar because of the passive center knurl. I also like that the knurling was spaced out more than a regular bar. I got mine from the boneyard. The only thing wrong with it was a scratch on the end of the sleeve near the shaft. I want to say it was around $100 cheaper but you don’t get the warranty.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 11:19 am to 23
I feel like I will be able to squat without the center knurl, but would be nice to have.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 11:51 am to buffbraz
Anyone have thoughts on this rack?
Fitness Reality?? ??810XLT
Not really trying to be cheap on my rack, but the titan T3 has literally gone up $100 since yesterday, and it's out of stock anyway. Just looking at different options
Fitness Reality?? ??810XLT
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With a large walk-in design, 800 pound max weight capacity and hrdy 2 inch x 2 inch framing, the Fitness ????Reality 810XLT is easily the most budget friendly power rack on the market. To ensure maximum training safety, a pair of rear lock in stability bars act as a self spotting system. You also get two 23 inch chrome safety bar catches. With a large walk-in design, 800 pound max weight capacity and hrdy 2 inch x 2 inch framing, the Fitness Reality 810XLT is easily the most budget friendly product on the market. To ensure maximum training safety, a pair of rear lock in stability bars act as a self spotting system. You also get two 23 inch chrome safety bar catches.
Not really trying to be cheap on my rack, but the titan T3 has literally gone up $100 since yesterday, and it's out of stock anyway. Just looking at different options
Posted on 11/28/17 at 12:22 pm to buffbraz
Wouldn't do it. You will love the Westside spacing of the Titan/rogue
This post was edited on 11/28/17 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 11/28/17 at 1:43 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Gonna look at the rogue 3 I think.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 1:57 pm to buffbraz
Does the 24 inch length of the rogue R3 seem to be restrictive? Obviously the R4 is bigger but it is also much more expensive.
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