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01-20-2013, 12:13 AM #1441
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01-20-2013, 06:07 AM #1442
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That's actually the rack I sold. It was generally pretty nice. I just could never get it quite as stable as I would like it to be, no matter how many times I bolted/unbolted it.It just never felt the way I wanted it to. If I could go back, I have designed the base a bit different too. I ended up selling it yesterday for near $600, which is going toward the new rack.
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01-20-2013, 07:14 AM #1443
Paulie, Make sure you check out the latest specs of the TSS rack before you purchase. Promaxima is pretty good. I would probably take them over the other 2. For almost the same price, you can look at SNP & Edge as well. Any reason you are not considering Legend? Since you are located in Tennesse, you may avoid high shipping.
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01-20-2013, 07:42 AM #1444
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What is it about the latest specs at TSS that should concern me? I think right now, Promaxima is in the lead, though I wish the full specs on the rack were posted on their website, so I could compare when I'm researching online. I just sent Scott at SNP an email, and I'm waiting for a reply from him. Both Legend and Dynabody were up for consideration because they are w/in 1.5 hours of me, but I didn't really care for their offerings and quotes at this price point. Not to mention Legend told me it might take over 2 months for a custom cut rack to get to me. The only reason I even considered TDS is that they kind of owe me "compensation" for a damage product I bought from them a few months ago, which will result in a discount.
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01-20-2013, 09:58 AM #1445
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01-20-2013, 10:57 AM #1446
- Join Date: Oct 2005
- Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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Rack 1.jpgRack 2.jpgRack 3.jpgRack 1.jpgRack 2.jpgRack 3.jpg Good Eye GarageIron
I realized my mistake after putting it together. Since then I have fixed it.
see attached photosLast edited by Pelipe; 01-20-2013 at 11:12 AM. Reason: adding pictures
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01-20-2013, 11:14 AM #1447
- Join Date: Oct 2005
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Rack 2.jpgRack 3.jpgRack 1.jpgGood Eye GarageIron
I realized my mistake after putting it together. Since then I have fixed it.
see attached photos[/QUOTE]
Sorry having trouble adding picturesPT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified manual therapist
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01-20-2013, 01:48 PM #1448
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- Location: New Jersey, United States
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Texas Strength are supposedly made with the same material used in sign posts, which turns some people off (I don't know enough about the strength and quality of signpost material to have an opinion one way or another).
Have you considered the Body Solid GPR378? It's not in the same league as the racks you're looking at, but at $400-450 shipped, you can't beat the price. The downsides: 3" hole spacing, bottom rear cross member prevents you from squatting off the back, unusual 1 5/16" diameter holes makes 3rd-party add-ons difficult to use (such as extra J-cups). On the positive side, it's heavy, sturdy, and only 79" high.
Unless you have your heart set on a 4-post rack, have you considered something like Rogue's S2 with spotter arms? You can get it cut down to fit, and it looks sturdy. As much as I like my GPR378, I do miss the convenience of the "openness" of a half rack. It's more of a hassle to move bars and benches in and out of 4-sided power racks than half racks.
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01-20-2013, 07:42 PM #1449
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Well, I've decided to step up in budget, and get a Sorinex Dark Horse rack. I heard from a rep today (yes, on a Sunday) that they would be willing to cut one to 80" for me, but with a 6 week lead time. I decided this was the best plan after an hour long conversation with Scott at SNP Equipment. He was really surprised by the rack, and said he couldn't do anything close for the price. I'll be ordering tomorrow.
Weisgarb- I know that plenty of people love that Body-Solid rack, especially for the price. However, two things prevented me from buying one. I really like a much deeper, or non-existent base in the back of the rack. The Body-Solid's base ends at the rear uprights. Also, I like to have several pairs of J-hooks. The J-hooks made for these are NEVER in stock, at least when I've checked.Last edited by Paulie_G; 01-21-2013 at 06:00 AM.
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01-20-2013, 08:20 PM #1450
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01-20-2013, 08:26 PM #1451
Great choice. Once you go above 500 in budget, its really tough to beat the DH... Regarding ur earlier question. The TSS racks were 11g, 2.5x2.5 earlier. Now they are 12g, 2.25x2.25... This change was withing the last 6 months or so.
The sorinex team is very flexible in customizing the DH. Just a thought, you can also have the plate storage in 3x3 and or the same height as the rack
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01-20-2013, 10:59 PM #1452
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01-21-2013, 04:20 AM #1453
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01-21-2013, 05:56 AM #1454
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The ONLY variable now is the Promaxima. The quote was about $150 less than the Sorinex. Now, the picture of the Promax rack doesn't make it look like a particularly outstanding rack. However, the invoice/quote I received stated "with plate storage rack". So, I'm wondering if that particular option is included, but just not pictured. If it has weight storage on the rear, it will make the rack significantly more substantial. That would put it in the running still for 4 reasons. First, the quality between companies is close. Second, the quote was $150 less. Third, if I buy the Promaxima, I'll have some extra cash to buy my Ironmaster dumbbell add on kit. Last, and least important is lead time. Promaxima tells me their lead time is 2 weeks, where Sorinex say 6 weeks. I know that the power rack is not an item to go cheap on, or cut corners with, since it will last you a lifetime, and it's the most important piece of equipment in any home gym. However, with the companies we are talking about, it's really slitting hairs in terms of quality.
I'll have more info by this afternoon. I really want something ordered by the end of the day.
EDIT: I made a mistake on the Promaxima model. What I was quoted for was the FW-163 Official Texas Power meet rack, that DOES have rear weight storage. So, this complicates my decision a bit, since the Promaxima is like $250 cheaper after custom height upcharges on both racks. I started a new thread, requesting assistance with a final decision, since I can't make up my mind. LOLLast edited by Paulie_G; 01-21-2013 at 08:49 AM.
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01-21-2013, 10:59 AM #1455
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01-21-2013, 01:47 PM #1456
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01-21-2013, 04:39 PM #1457
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01-21-2013, 04:50 PM #1458
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01-21-2013, 05:26 PM #1459
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01-21-2013, 05:29 PM #1460
Sorinex Glute Ham Developer... The GHD is actually quite large as you can see in my pics. It's deceiving on the Sorinex site.
https://store.sorinex.com/The-FNGHD-...am-p/ghd-2.htm
I'll take a pic with my wife on it. You can kind of see it in this pic when I was bolting together the Dark Horse.
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01-22-2013, 01:25 PM #1461
Any thoughts/reviews on this thing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DELUXE-POWER...item53f374db18My All American EFX Kre-Alkalyn EFX Log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=146550893
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01-22-2013, 03:20 PM #1462
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01-22-2013, 04:01 PM #1463
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01-22-2013, 05:33 PM #1464
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Admittedly, I spend less time looking at Dynabody than anyone else. I've used them in the past, and I just don't care for the base rack, the 127, which is what they would have customized in my price range. When I originally requested a quoted months ago, it took several mails to get a reply, and the quote prior to adding any weight storage was around $600, if I went down and picked it up. However, that was a couple of months ago, and I didn't hang on to the quote info, so I'm not 100% on the price.
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01-22-2013, 05:58 PM #1465
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01-22-2013, 06:19 PM #1466
Here's a cool custom cage/ pulley system from Strength Inc (StrengthEquipment.net):
Basic Power Rack: 3" x 3" x .120 (11 guage) square tubing with 1-1/4"
Safety pins and One pair of J-Hooks. Weight Storage and straight chinup
bar.:
Option: 3" x 3" x .188 (7 guage) with 1-3/8" Safety Pins. one pair of
J-Hooks and Straight Chinup bar with adjustable width handles. Weight
Storage.
Option: Sumo Style:
Option: Extra pair of J-Hooks (1-1/2" longer for 1-1/2" adjustment on bar
height:
Option: Extra Pair of Safety Pins:
Option: Monkey Bar Chin Up: (as shown on rack on website)
Option: Plate Load Lat/Row with Footplate for row:
Option: Low Row Bench: (removable, can be used outside of rack)
Option: Selectrorized Weight Stack Lat/Row: 250lb: or 300lb:
Option: Band holes and adjustable Band Pins top and Bottom:
Option: Spacers for Safety Pins to space every 1" increments:
Option: 4" x 4" Power Rack
Other options such as Belt Squat or
Power Arms attachment.
Another cage/ pulley system
Pro-Fitness.com
They'll also do custom stack weights if 200 is not enough.
Last edited by BAVE; 01-22-2013 at 06:29 PM.
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01-22-2013, 06:59 PM #1467
Hey guys I'm starting a home gym and have been looking around for racks on CL. I used to work out in my buddies garage before moving and he has a rogue W-4 with bumper plates. I planned on getting bumpers and a similar setup. But all I see on here is power rack! Power rack! Power rack! Lol. I don't see the need if I'm using bumpers but maybe I'm missing something? Thanks guys
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01-22-2013, 07:19 PM #1468
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01-22-2013, 07:23 PM #1469
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01-22-2013, 07:29 PM #1470
I see what your saying for the bench but I would definitely buy some spotter arms. I'm using bumper plates i could just drop anything that's too heavy in squat form or anything And I know this is the power rack thread lol but I meant in this equipment forum in general
Last edited by Wheyum; 01-22-2013 at 07:54 PM.
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