View Full Version : Help with ideas for a spotter/safety stand...
Kendzlic
01-16-2008, 05:04 PM
Hey guys, I just picked up this Nautilus squat rack w/ lat, 200lbs olympic weights, BB and curl bar for $175 off craigs list. So far I'm happy but would like to figure out where and/or how I could add some safety to my lifting. I was thinking on purchasing a couple spotter/safety stands but am not too sure if I have any other options. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Star_Rider
01-16-2008, 05:24 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/SPOTTER-SAFETY-STANDS-TRAP-BAR-STANDS_W0QQitemZ360010533322QQihZ023QQcategoryZ440 81QQcmdZViewItem
rplass
01-16-2008, 06:14 PM
I have those safety stands. Got them at NYBB. I use them just like you are describing.
namthainguyen
01-16-2008, 07:46 PM
Damn! lucky you. i had been looking for a rack like that for a long time and had no luck. However i got bodysolid instead ; it's nice too
Wildtim
01-17-2008, 07:08 AM
Nautilus Doesn't make any longer weight supports/pins to act as spotters? I'd call Nautilus and ask That way they'd match and fit right in. Thats an Awesome find!!!
crupiea
01-17-2008, 08:08 AM
I use a couple different things. The cheapest is those screw type dumbell handles. I put one in each of the lowest holes on the rack. They will stock out about 10" or so. The other easy option is some saw horses. I have some nice sturdy folding ones from hone depot. They of course are much longer then the dumbell handles. Both work great for me.
Kendzlic
01-17-2008, 04:32 PM
Thanks for the ideas everyone.
Nautilus Doesn't make any longer weight supports/pins to act as spotters? I'd call Nautilus and ask That way they'd match and fit right in. Thats an Awesome find!!!
I need to do this. Good idea. I do know that they still carry replacement parts for my model.
Damn! lucky you. i had been looking for a rack like that for a long time and had no luck. However i got bodysolid instead ; it's nice too
Yeah I lucked out. The funny thing is that the person that was selling it lived in the same housing plan as me. We could have walked the pieces over lol.
mjgunnar
01-18-2008, 04:20 PM
what size are the holes?...depending where you live I could make a set to your length and send them to you.
Kendzlic
01-19-2008, 12:05 PM
what size are the holes?...depending where you live I could make a set to your length and send them to you.
Sent you a pm.
grizzwaldo
08-21-2011, 10:53 PM
I'm looking at pictures of stands online so that I can build my own. Owning a welder is fun!
tombro
08-22-2011, 07:05 AM
i think this thread is a trap for sherm
i think this thread is a trap for sherm
If it is, he's been pretty good at avoiding it since the trap was set back in early 2008!
tombro
08-22-2011, 08:00 AM
lol didnt even notice that, still funny tho