how durable are powerblocks?

[bobby5]

I was wondering how durable are powerblocks? Would they last a lifetime or just a couple years? What would go bad with them? Was looking into getting a set?

[ira_est_a_donum]

they will last a very long time if they are not abused aka dropped harshly... well worth the investment of a used set on craigslist..... $2.25 US dollars per lb is a decent price with stand... so for a used 90lb set with stand... $400 is a decent price... 450 isnt that bad either with stand... ive paid 325 as the lowest price and 420 is the highest price ive paid for a pair...

ive had my original used pair for about 2-3 years now with heavy use...and they look like they did the day I got them... but I never drop them...

[Mayze]

Like anything. If you take care of them they'll last a lifetime. The urethane models have a lifetime guarantee to back it up.

[teemenchaca]

Exactly what the guys above me said... granted, I've only had mine for a year, it's been a great investment so far and I've had no regrets...

[ira_est_a_donum]

picked myself up another pair of powerblocks today....

I have bought on CL and flipped the elite 90s, pro 90s and currently use another set of the pro 90s

today I picked up the sport 9.0 90s.... 400... with stand... both in really good condition.... also got a body solid bench with preacher and leg extension for 100...

so it was right in that sweet spot range of 400 like I said...

now I just have to decide if I want to keep the pros or sports...and flip the other one for a small profit... same concept for the bench... going to make a post later and see others comments on the situation...

[KSA]

Are they still made in USA ?

[Mayze]

Are they still made in USA ?

The Urethane models aren't. Don't know about the classic our sport models.

[RBLOCK]

The Urethane models aren't. Don't know about the classic our sport models.

I have the U 125's which are made in the USA. It's possible that they've switched location though, I got mine a year ago. The Urethane 175's will be foreign made.

[Mayze]

I have the U 125's which are made in the USA. It's possible that they've switched location though, I got mine a year ago. The Urethane 175's will be foreign made.

They must have cause mine have the made in china stickers on the cores.

[absntaxes]

I was wondering how durable are powerblocks? Would they last a lifetime or just a couple years? What would go bad with them? Was looking into getting a set?

I've had mine for 13 years and they look and work like the day they were purchased (i lift 4-5 days a week).

[a7stringkilla]

I agree, and well worth the money even if you bought them new!

[Herrymerry]

Basically, which ones would be better? I need a good smooth movement and where the bells are NOT going to hit each other during dual-movements, like the shoulder press.