Which one of these power racks would you recommend

[golddigger1]

basically i was gona get some squat stands, but upon reading lots on this forum im opting for the more safer power rack.

These are more than i can afford, but i will for peace of mind. Whats ya think


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gym-POWER-SMITH-RACK-WEIGHTS-EXERCISE-MACHINE_W0QQitemZ270505931883QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Strength_Training?hash=item3efb68f46b

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERLINE-POWER-RACK-Gym-Weight-Barbell-Rack_W0QQitemZ110478468621QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_St rength_Training?hash=item19b907a60d


thanks for any advice

[Essexlad]

basically i was gona get some squat stands, but upon reading lots on this forum im opting for the more safer power rack.

These are more than i can afford, but i will for peace of mind. Whats ya think


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gym-POWER-SMITH-RACK-WEIGHTS-EXERCISE-MACHINE_W0QQitemZ270505931883QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Strength_Training?hash=item3efb68f46b

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERLINE-POWER-RACK-Gym-Weight-Barbell-Rack_W0QQitemZ110478468621QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_St rength_Training?hash=item19b907a60d


thanks for any advice

Firstly repped for researching beforehand.

Secondly, there's not much to choose between these racks that I can see. The Bodysolid Powerline are well liked on here, cheap, but get the job done.
I've never used the UK-gym one, which is made by a Chinese company called Bodymaker I believe. The weight alone says it's not made of complete junk, and a guy called Irishmick on here has seen this company making stuff before, and says it's a step up from some of the other cheaper manufacturers in this price range.

The given weight limits are similarish (700lb for Powerline, 550lb for Uk-gym) for the two.

Your call really, if money is a deciding factor, take the gamble on the UK-gym. If you want what reasurance a big name brand can give, spend the extra and get a Powerline.

I'd also order the Powerline direct of Bodypowers site; http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/power_cages/powerline_power_rack_grey/8847_p.html
rather than use Ebay personally.
Either way their customer service is generally excellent in my experience.

[xephonics]

I'd go with the one with higher weight cap personally.

[Wildtim]

I'd go with the Powerline one as well. It is from a quality manufacturer.

The other one? Just what they call it "POWER SMITH RACK WEIGHTS EXERCISE MACHINE" gives my pause. when they make up some wierd term for a simple piece of gym equipment thats been around for fifty years I get the feeling that they have no idea what they are taling about.

[qaz123]

I'd go with the Powerline one as well. It is from a quality manufacturer.

The other one? Just what they call it "POWER SMITH RACK WEIGHTS EXERCISE MACHINE" gives my pause. when they make up some wierd term for a simple piece of gym equipment thats been around for fifty years I get the feeling that they have no idea what they are taling about.
they put as many words in the title so it links to more people's searches for those words.

[Wildtim]

If they feel they have to sound like a retard with Turrets to sell their stuff, then they are retarded (and may or may not have Turrets) and not a company I would do business with or trust.

[Essexlad]

If they feel they have to sound like a retard with Turrets to sell their stuff, then they are retarded (and may or may not have Turrets) and not a company I would do business with or trust.

Don't know what it's like on US ebay, but on the UK one it's pretty common, although they'll usually list the 'search tags' in parenthesis after the actual product description. These guys have just included it inside the list which is kinda dumb I agree.

I've had a conversation with this seller over another product i this range (I didn't end up getting it, but may in the next few months), they seem ok. He was very eager to answer my questions.

[golddigger1]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodymax-CF375-Power-Rack/dp/B001DUW51I/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1263932110&sr=8-11

ive found this one on amazon aswell if anyone has any imput? up to 180kg

[Essexlad]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodymax-CF375-Power-Rack/dp/B001DUW51I/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1263932110&sr=8-11

ive found this one on amazon aswell if anyone has any imput? up to 180kg

I would never buy a Bodymax power rack. Made of ridiculously thin steel, with low build quality to boot. If you can afford the UK-gym or Powerline, both of those are 10 times better for not much more cash.

[golddigger1]

thanks for the advice ...