Mid rep, pin sliding and weight falling
Injure yourself or got lucky
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Never once heard of a real/reliable claim to design failing in action.
People throw/drop them and they can get damaged or bent up which ruins the easy nesting ability - that could be construed as failure but blame is all on person and abuse. Maybe the new urethanes rot away over time or have a materials design flaw. I think someone posted an issue with a urethane model here in the past few months.
I have a set of old Pro Rexan 5-130lbs that I love. Old non contoured handles. Feels great. I did have a plate stick once on heavy weight so when I pull them up I look to ensure I see whatever color or combo still in the nest that I expect. Set was used and that home gym saw real use by a real lifter (he had this full set of powerblocks as well as Ironmasters). He took great care of them but sometimes putting 90lbs or more down can be hard so maybe the slightest bend - or maybe just a one off fluke as it's never happened again. Who knows but I do watch my set for this and I think it's good practice as an unsecured plate could certainly be an issue though wouldn't slide off or fall during reps by design but could getting into position.▪█─────█▪ Rogue Barbell Crew #27 ▪█─────█▪
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Haven't been able to "rep" many of you for a year or more...not for lack of trying.
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