'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux

[radrd]

I have no need for plates, yet I want some of those!

[grapegorilla]

Agreed. I have talked myself out of those plates several times. Now just waiting on some steel six shooters, but damn those do look sweet.

[weisgarb]

These plates are SAWEET! Amazed at how flush they all sit together, now I can finally get back to training

Those look exceptionally good. I expected them to look rougher than that, but I'm glad to be proven wrong.

[urbanlifter]

Those look exceptionally good. I expected them to look rougher than that, but I'm glad to be proven wrong.

The inside casting had a few spots I think, but I didn't do a full inspection yet. The rims/backs all looked great though, very well done by Rogue. Not too incredibly excited about the 25's and 10's, barely any lip and it would have been nicer if they looked more like the Strength Co style.

[EricAtl]

These plates are SAWEET! Amazed at how flush they all sit together, now I can finally get back to training

Very nice, use them well!

[Oxidated]

These plates are SAWEET! Amazed at how flush they all sit together, now I can finally get back to training

Very nice plates. How much weight in total did you get?
I wouldn't want to pick that 100 when it's laying flush on the floor.

[Greybird2]

These plates are SAWEET! Amazed at how flush they all sit together, now I can finally get back to training

Nice! 650 lbs? Been watching for your impression of these after a bit of use..

[urbanlifter]

Nice! 650 lbs? Been watching for your impression of these after a bit of use..

Ordered 700lbs total but I received 740lbs (four extra 10's) so I need to contact Rogue and see what we can work out. My gym, has been torn up woh all these house renovations but I just got the gym cleared up last night so I hope to put them to use soon.

[Skidmarx]

Those plates do look sexy.

[TolerantLactose]

Ordered 700lbs total but I received 740lbs (four extra 10's) so I need to contact Rogue and see what we can work out. My gym, has been torn up woh all these house renovations but I just got the gym cleared up last night so I hope to put them to use soon.

I'm green with envy.

My 25s were delayed by train derailment but got to me safely. The 45s were picked up by the shipper on Sep. 30 but didn't leave Ohio until Oct 7 due to an unspecified "incident". It reached Portland this morning on its way to Canada.

[urbanlifter]

I'm green with envy.

My 25s were delayed by train derailment but got to me safely. The 45s were picked up by the shipper on Sep. 30 but didn't leave Ohio until Oct 7 due to an unspecified "incident". It reached Portland this morning on its way to Canada.

It will be worth the wait! They are pretty awesome, dare I say nicer looking than any other plates I've seen to date. I'm not going to take a scale to them or anything, but size wise they appear to have zero variation. Not quite as easy to grip as my Equalizers, but I'm excited to finally test them out tonight to see how they fit on my Texas Power Bar.

[TolerantLactose]

It will be worth the wait! They are pretty awesome, dare I say nicer looking than any other plates I've seen to date. I'm not going to take a scale to them or anything, but size wise they appear to have zero variation. Not quite as easy to grip as my Equalizers, but I'm excited to finally test them out tonight to see how they fit on my Texas Power Bar.

I've already had a train derailment. I'm just waiting for the truck to catch on fire and really test that e-coating.

[EricAtl]

I bought a Body Masters flat bench, an absolute tank.

[murphyreedus]

I bought a Body Masters flat bench, an absolute tank.

I have always thought that the Body Masters stuff has an awesome look to it, though I have only found one piece around here (90-degree back extension). I'd ask you how the bench pad feels, but, well...

[EricAtl]

I have always thought that the Body Masters stuff has an awesome look to it, though I have only found one piece around here (90-degree back extension). I'd ask you how the bench pad feels, but, well...

I have a body masters seared calf, also a tank. I’m going to take measurements and then decide how thick the rebound will be for the new pad. Not sure if I will keep the bench when finished, but felt it needed to be rescued. A new pad with shipping from FC is almost 140. I’ll DIY it.

[murphyreedus]

I have a body masters seared calf, also a tank. I’m going to take measurements and then decide how thick the rebound will be for the new pad. Not sure if I will keep the bench when finished, but felt it needed to be rescued. A new pad with shipping from FC is almost 140. I’ll DIY it.

Yep, FC wants like $135 before shipping for the main pad for the back extension. No thanks. I am thinking about grabbing one of their Body Masters decals, though, unless I can find one cheaper elsewhere.

[EricAtl]

Yep, FC wants like $135 before shipping for the main pad for the back extension. No thanks. I am thinking about grabbing one of their Body Masters decals, though, unless I can find one cheaper elsewhere.

Look at fitness graphics:
https://www.fitnessgraphics.com/coll...masters-decals

Which back extension is it?

[murphyreedus]

Look at fitness graphics:
https://www.fitnessgraphics.com/coll...masters-decals

Which back extension is it?

Thanks, that looks like a good option. I have this one (seller's picture when I bought it):




I refinished it in hammered black and not sure the regal blue pads match with it very well now. The old decal was pretty much destroyed and I removed the rest when I refinished.

[grumpytude]

These plates are SAWEET! Amazed at how flush they all sit together, now I can finally get back to training

congrats those are a sweet looking set of plates. top notch looking

[Greybird2]

It will be worth the wait! They are pretty awesome, dare I say nicer looking than any other plates I've seen to date. I'm not going to take a scale to them or anything, but size wise they appear to have zero variation. Not quite as easy to grip as my Equalizers, but I'm excited to finally test them out tonight to see how they fit on my Texas Power Bar.

How are the new plates working out?

[jessedemasi]

Grabbed a magnum bench and flex Leverage leg extension put new pads on both as well.

[urbanlifter]

I bought a Body Masters flat bench, an absolute tank.

Saweet! Even sans pad it looks awesome, that's a great find!

How are the new plates working out?

So far so good! Now I'll openly admit that these are nowhere near as easy to handle as the Equalizers, but what they lack in functionality they gain back in looking boss LOL. I'll probably get a few more pairs of 45's whenever they have a sale, but I'm guessing that might be a minute with all the supply chain issues. They really remind me of the deep dish BFCO plates more than they do the old York, which makes me even happier with them.

[Duplicitous]

Grabbed a magnum bench and flex Leverage leg extension put new pads on both as well.

Magnum made nice stuff. I still think their flat/incline was one of the best ever made.

[jessedemasi]

Magnum made nice stuff. I still think their flat/incline was one of the best ever made.

I agree! Built like a tank but easy to move around and great adjustability.

[cwcmac]

Recently got a pioneer lever: https://generalleathercraft.com/prod...or=Matte+Black

Replacing the already great lever on my pioneer belt with one that allows multiple adjustments. Recently had to adjust the lever on my belt due to summer drinking and realized this is a great option

Really happy with the performance and whether in my mind (or just after a good day of sleep) my squat session with this was the best I've had in a while. I'd like to attribute it to a perfect fit on the belt but not sure. Either way, super happy with this.

I was going to get a Pioneer cut belt but really prefer levers to prongs and this was a great option.

No pictures as it looks exactly the same as it does on the site

[urbanlifter]

Recently got a pioneer lever: https://generalleathercraft.com/prod...or=Matte+Black

Replacing the already great lever on my pioneer belt with one that allows multiple adjustments. Recently had to adjust the lever on my belt due to summer drinking and realized this is a great option

Really happy with the performance and whether in my mind (or just after a good day of sleep) my squat session with this was the best I've had in a while. I'd like to attribute it to a perfect fit on the belt but not sure. Either way, super happy with this.

I was going to get a Pioneer cut belt but really prefer levers to prongs and this was a great option.

No pictures as it looks exactly the same as it does on the site

Saweet! I forgot about the Adjustable lever until this post, had it on my list but just haven't gotten around to it. I'm still rocking the Inzer Forever which is showing no signs of slowing down, hopefully it would be compatible. The summer drinking made me laugh though, I'd love to have this for the same reason

[C123C]

Saweet! I forgot about the Adjustable lever until this post, had it on my list but just haven't gotten around to it. I'm still rocking the Inzer Forever which is showing no signs of slowing down, hopefully it would be compatible. The summer drinking made me laugh though, I'd love to have this for the same reason

I've been using a 13mm Inzer Lever (probably same as Forever but made before they started using that term) since 2004 or 2005. Just doesn't quit and always been happy with it. This is a prime example of why spending a bit more to get what you want is worth it in this hobby. A lot of the stuff we buy really does last a lifetime.

Need to look up this adjustable lever idea just to see what it is.

[Cleveland33]

Saweet! I forgot about the Adjustable lever until this post, had it on my list but just haven't gotten around to it. I'm still rocking the Inzer Forever which is showing no signs of slowing down, hopefully it would be compatible. The summer drinking made me laugh though, I'd love to have this for the same reason

I found this shop a few months ago, I think the idea if very interesting but not sure how the quality of his leather or this binding style is, but looks like a really cool idea.

If I remember how these bindings work correctly, you can lift the far end of the silver buckle to ratchet the binding tighter.



https://www.dbgear.net/collections/lifting-belts

[urbanlifter]

Looks like a Rollerblade buckle! Wonder if it works the same, you should just have to pull the end to tighten then press the button to lift the latch and release.

[JustTheDad]

Looks like a Rollerblade buckle! Wonder if it works the same, you should just have to pull the end to tighten then press the button to lift the latch and release.

It reminds me of something that wouldn't make a comfortable belt.
This is the RapidStop which I like, but M2 also makes a tourniquet that uses the M2 ratchet like you see on that belt.

Someone's potentially going to get stuck with a belt that's way too tight if the ratchet sticks.