I know sorinex raises their prices...

[Mech6]

... but come on.

http://store.sorinex.com/Base-Camp-S...-42-p/42sb.htm

$598 for spotters. Really?

[ExJbeck]

O wow, I really hope reflex isn't marking up with sorinex, i'll never be able to afford their stuff.

On another note, it sounds like you should raise your prices.

[aloosecannon]

Ouch, that seems like a lot.

[judgecrandall]

It gets better - $598 doesn't include shipping, which came out to $75 for me.

[cmarti063]

... but come on.

http://store.sorinex.com/Base-Camp-S...-42-p/42sb.htm

$598 for spotters. Really?

...wut?!

They have seriously priced themselves out of the consumer market.

[morebarbell]

On another note, it sounds like you should raise your prices.

hush!!

[Fs22]

Seriously. I really like what they have to offer but it is clear they have no interest in the home gym market for the most part. Sure there are those that will still buy from them , but there pricing is not in the same ballpark as their competitors. I have their diamond trap bar, landmine and a few landmine attachments. All are great quality. I love their attention to detail. But wow, they have gotten expensive.

[TwoBitHit]

$149 + delivery for 2x2 basic J-cups.

http://store.sorinex.com/Square-J-Cups-p/jcup.htm

$289 + delivery for their sandwich style for 3x3

http://store.sorinex.com/Sandwich-St...ups-p/jc-2.htm

[Cleveland33]

Seriously. I really like what they have to offer but it is clear they have no interest in the home gym market for the most part.

Yea I think it was intentional. I think there are a few others that will follow suit.

[Fs22]

As they go, others will take their place. Enter players like BWTG , edge fitness. Even rogue, elitefts and legend fitness still seem reasonable. I'm sure there are others I left out.

[Cleveland33]

As they go, others will take their place. Enter players like BWTG , edge fitness. Even rogue, elitefts and legend fitness still seem reasonable. I'm sure there are others I left out.

Actually I think it's Rogue, BWTG, and Edge that are pushing them out of the home market and focusing solely on commercial and facility sales - they net a higher margin and keep their overhead down. I wouldn't be surprised if Elite and Legend start following them in this route.

[cmarti063]

Actually I think it's Rogue, BWTG, and Edge that are pushing them out of the home market and focusing solely on commercial and facility sales - they net a higher margin and keep their overhead down. I wouldn't be surprised if Elite and Legend start following them in this route.

I would even go so far as to say it's just Rogue pushing them out of the consumer market. They have a fantastic business model and even better marketing.

[Cleveland33]

Rogue is for sure the main culprit.

Whether their business model is fantastic remains to be seen. They've enjoyed great benefit from being the official supplier to Crossfit, if they lose that it could be devastating. Also they were grew as Crossfit grew, with the saturation of boxes and an assumed slowing of new locations, that might take a hit. If they experience any considerable downturn in business, having that much money tied up in inventory and overhead could come back to haunt them.

[cmarti063]

Rogue is for sure the main culprit.

Whether their business model is fantastic remains to be seen. They've enjoyed great benefit from being the official supplier to Crossfit, if they lose that it could be devastating. Also they were grew as Crossfit grew, with the saturation of boxes and an assumed slowing of new locations, that might take a hit. If they experience any considerable downturn in business, having that much money tied up in inventory and overhead could come back to haunt them.

I don't believe crossfit is going anywhere for a long time (despite my personal distaste for it), and I don't believe crossfit has intentions of getting a different games supplier. I agree that if sales dry up that inventory-on-hand is bad, but I don't think that's going to happen any time soon. But you're correct, only time will tell.

[Cleveland33]

I don't believe crossfit is going anywhere for a long time (despite my personal distaste for it), and I don't believe crossfit has intentions of getting a different games supplier. I agree that if sales dry up that inventory-on-hand is bad, but I don't think that's going to happen any time soon. But you're correct, only time will tell.

I don't think Crossfit is going anywhere, but I don't think the boxes are going to keep opening up as often as they have over the last decade. I also don't think they are going to attract new members that will buy for their home at the same pace.

I would bet Rogue got in as the official Crossfit supplier early on with little to no competition and got a sweet deal out of it - like Reebok did because Nike wasn't interested. In five or six years when the Reebok deal ends, I fully expect to see a lot more competition jump in and drive the cost up. I can't believe there won't be more equipment manufacturers that jump into the fray to sign that deal and drive the cost up. Losing that affiliation could cost them dearly

[Bench905]

The spotters and j-cups are ridiculous, I agree. But they did just release the Recon bench @ $549 to take the price point where the NP used to be. It's pretty much a copy of Rogue's entry-level Adjustable Bench for $25 less, so they at least care a little bit about staying competitive for home gymmers (is that a word?)

It is funny to look back on Sorinex threads recommending the NP bench and dark horse racks and look at what the prices used to be...wasn't even that long ago.

[keyboardworkout]

Rogue actually pushed Sorinex out of Cultfit.

The early gay-mes all used Sorinex equipment.

Rogue managed to out Sorinex, Sorinex.

[Mech6]

O wow, I really hope reflex isn't marking up with sorinex, i'll never be able to afford their stuff.

On another note, it sounds like you should raise your prices.

Lol. US$598 = CAN$680. A few more dollars, I'll sell you a 2x2 rack.

[Fs22]

I hope elite doesn't follow suit. They have always had a reputation for being expensive but they seem to be in the middle. I have their byo rack, safety squat bar, multi press bar,chains, bands etc... And looking at what others now seem to charge it has seemed reasonable. That being said I'm not a brand whore. Whenever I need something I go for what's best at the time.

[2MoreRepz]

I feel like Richard Sorin is focusing more on the produce and fire wood business now...here it is doing well.

[Synthetickiller]

For anyone in the field (Looking at you Mech6 & others too), have metal prices jumped?

For $600, "Lol, you're silly" is the type of response I'd give them. I can't take this price seriously at all.

[Domicron]

Lol. US$598 = CAN$680. A few more dollars, I'll sell you a 2x2 rack.

sure, but how much do you charge for spotter bars

[keyboardworkout]

24" spotter arms

Sorinex $410.00

http://store.sorinex.com/Half-Safety-Bars-p/ssb-2.htm

Rogue $162.75

http://www.roguefitness.com/saml-24-...tter-arms-pair

[Mech6]

For anyone in the field (Looking at you Mech6 & others too), have metal prices jumped?

Not recently.

[Mech6]

24" spotter arms

Sorinex $410.00

http://store.sorinex.com/Half-Safety-Bars-p/ssb-2.htm

Rogue $162.75

http://www.roguefitness.com/saml-24-...tter-arms-pair

To be fair, you have to compare them to these
http://www.roguefitness.com/monster-...tter-arms-pair
$270. But still far from $410.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

That's highway robbery right there for such a minimal essential piece...Someone, somewhere has bought an actual rack for that price.

[Pandobearninja]

I have a bunch of sorinex stuff, great pieces and I really want the sorinex Mach II ghd.

but at 799 $ PLUS 400$ to ship to California that's just insane

I could probably get the Rogue monster swing arm flagship model for as much w/ free shipping next week..

only a year ago 2013 most of sorinex equipment was cheaper and had free shipping

[matrix563]

Sorins got to pay for all those vintage weights somehow

[jamesovercome]

Other companies will take their place and they won't be missed.

[Chuckster555]

I love the Sorinex equipment but agree it is too expensive. This is why I ordered my power rack from Reflex, it still cost a pretty penny but it cheaper for the same quality. Plus, I can custom order the power rack and attachment which can't be done at Sorinex. I have also start to look at Mech's stuff, ordered a few pieces, great quality.