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Thread: spin lock comfort pad
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03-19-2012, 06:00 PM #1
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03-20-2012, 06:55 AM #4
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I think something like that could be a good option. How many threads up the handle does that go? It looks like it only needs 2 or 3. That's my biggest knock with spin locks is that on heavier weights trying to rest them on your knees to knee them up into position can get brutal.
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03-20-2012, 07:18 AM #5
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I use spinlock dumbbells with multiple slimline 5kg plates on and have never had a problem with them because I only rest the side of the plate on my legs before kicking them up for a bench press. Its not to say its a bad idea, but its just no use for me. Although I can see people having a problem if they are using small plates on the ends of the dumbbells- but to combat this just put the bigger plates on the end instead.
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03-20-2012, 09:20 AM #6
Locks up good with about a half turn on the threads. One full turn gives a margin of safety.
When I was looking around for spin lock collars to try this out, the least expensive source I could find was the Walmart/Gold's $4.97 spin lock dumbbell. Take the two collars off and use the leftover bar for whatever.
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03-20-2012, 05:14 PM #7
Personally, I think that concept solves a common problem. If you were to make them a bit bigger, there's no reason you couldn't market those and make some coin off the idea.
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03-20-2012, 05:46 PM #8
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03-20-2012, 06:30 PM #9
I used a 3 1/2" "Super Slider" bought at Lowes. see for product details http://www.waxmancpg.com/getProducts?category_id=36. There are larger sizes than 3 1/2"
Lowes info http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogDi...N=0&oq=&rpp=24
The flat side of the spin lock collar was epoxied to the rubber pad on the slider.
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03-20-2012, 09:39 PM #10
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03-21-2012, 03:19 PM #13"ive made the most impressive gains when i spent months with the heavy dumbbells and left the power rack cowering in the corner like the b**ch that it is"-anonymous
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03-21-2012, 05:32 PM #14
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03-21-2012, 06:06 PM #16
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03-21-2012, 06:26 PM #17
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03-21-2012, 06:58 PM #18
I used one of those twin tube (epoxy & hardener) dispensers. I've had it awhile so the brand label is long gone.
I didn't test different glues. I used the epoxy because it is pretty reliable on a large variety of materials - there may be better choices. The spin lock collars from the Walmart handle are painted metal. I sanded the collars to get a better holding surface for the glue.
All in all I think it's a pretty risk free low cost fix for bar-in-the-thighs pain.
For non spin lock standard db handles the collar setup I showed for the olympic db handle should work by using a 1" collar instead of the 2".
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03-22-2012, 04:58 AM #19
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