**official black friday deal thread**

[Mechanon84]

One vendor was selling theirs for $100 pre-holiday with free shipping on Amazon. They offered an 11% sale (so $89), but took away the free shipping. Shipping was now over $30. So with the "sale" price you now had to pay $120 for it.

Was the vendor EliteFTS?

[Biggerfoot]

No opinion either way on the rack or trap bar, but be sure you know exactly what a manufacturer or vendor mean when they use the term "rackable". Some simply mean that their bar is long enough to sit across the safeties, but due to its design, it can't be set in the j-hooks properly.

Just something to keep in mind as you're shopping.

Thanks for the suggestion. I sent off an email to Rogue about their trap bar and rack.

[mikerashid]

What is the consensus on the Rogue RM-6 power rack? Is this their best rack and is $1,875 a decent deal for Black Friday? Hoping to do the 5 for $5. Any other suggestions, like is it worth it for the upgraded j-cups, the crossmember options etc.?or any other help would be appreciated. The options make it a little confusing. Thanks!

[mrcheeze36]

What is the consensus on the Rogue RM-6 power rack? Is this their best rack and is $1,875 a decent deal for Black Friday? Hoping to do the 5 for $5. Any other suggestions, like is it worth it for the upgraded j-cups, the crossmember options etc.?or any other help would be appreciated. The options make it a little confusing. Thanks!

I like mine. if my memory is right, that's $100 cheaper than when I got mine last year on Black Friday. I'd go with the sandwich j-cups (I didn't and I should have).

I went with the multi-grip pull-up bar, "rogue" name plate crossmember (will be additional costs) and safety straps for my options. I also substituted for the 30" crossmembers in the front part of the rack (vs. the standard 43" ones).

[mikerashid]

That's a sweet setup. I don't see an option for the multi-grip pull up bar. Is that a standard option? Maybe I should give them a call when they open...

[mrcheeze36]

Thanks! I selected the 43" single pull-up bar for crossmember 1, then added the following note/comment when I was checking out (see point #2):

"RM-690: 1) I'd like the 30" crossmembers from the RM-3BT instead. 2) For crossmember 1, I'd like to substitute for the RM-43M multi bar (I'll pay for the substitution fee)"

[Synthetickiller]

Man, the 690-C is making me question if I should get a RC rack.
This is bad, lol.

[mrcheeze36]

Man, the 690-C is making me question if I should get a RC rack.
This is bad, lol.

[Synthetickiller]

I'll hold out for the RC rack, lol.
I need to give them a call about cutting it down. Hans didn't seem too happy to do it, but maybe I can talk him into it to fit under an 8' ceiling, or I'll just wait. Choices, choices...
It's not like I need an 8'3" rack? I'm 5'9" with a 5'8" wingspan, lol.

[Peter_Klim]

Was checking yesterday to see what new HOT DEALS Rogue added. They put up a bunch of T shirts at $25 ea. But that's the every day of the year regular price. So why were they added up there?


http://www.roguefitness.com/hot-deals/

[dingdongkunt]

Can anyone comment on the Rep Gladiator bar it's 10% off ?

[Dont Want None]

Was checking yesterday to see what new HOT DEALS Rogue added. They put up a bunch of T shirts at $25 ea. But that's the every day of the year regular price. So why were they added up there?


http://www.roguefitness.com/hot-deals/

The deal doesn't activate until the timer runs out. 6 hours until you'll see the proposed discount.

[FoolsErrand]

Domicron - Would you please confirm whether this is the CAP-OB bar you have talked about in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_p=2289726542

Current price is $142.25

Amazon has stated there will be a flash deal on this bar at 8am Central tomorrow.

[Mechanon84]

Domicron - Would you please confirm whether this is the CAP-OB bar you have talked about in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_p=2289726542

Current price is $142.25

Amazon has stated there will be a flash deal on this bar at 8am Central tomorrow.

yeah it is. It'll probably go for like $110 tomorrow shipped. Great deal.

[Domicron]

Domicron - Would you please confirm whether this is the CAP-OB bar you have talked about in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_p=2289726542

Current price is $142.25

Amazon has stated there will be a flash deal on this bar at 8am Central tomorrow.

yeah it is. It'll probably go for like $110 tomorrow shipped. Great deal.

yup yup! if you need a bar on a budget it honestly can't be beat. once you get over $200 there are better bars, but until then, i think this is the best starter bar.

[Peter_Klim]

Anyone know if Adam Ant Barbell or Dumbbell Buddy ever have BF deals?

Looking to get iron plates. Or if there is anyone else that I should look into for plates (Troy Premium of HO plates or something comparable)


http://www.adamantbarbell.com/Olympi...es-Wide-Flange
http://www.dumbbellbuddy.com/weight_...ts_plates.html

[CVH5]

Anyone know if Adam Ant Barbell or Dumbbell Buddy ever have BF deals?

Looking to get iron plates. Or if there is anyone else that I should look into for plates (Troy Premium of HO plates or something comparable)

From what I am understanding they aren't even on par with Troy ? But they are on sale for $169 for a 300# set of iron. : the Cap silver colored ones on Amazon. I have them in my cart but am waiting to see if anything else comes up or more reviews from here as they will be my first weight set

[scrottykeys]

If you go to the bottom of againfaster's website. They have blank competition plates at a their blowout deal. Basically $1 a pound for competition plates. 500 dollars ships free. No reviews on them but regular price plus freight shipping would have put what I bought at 1500 and I got for 504 shipped. They are out of 45's. They are also out of all their barbells

[Hardgains88]

From what I am understanding they aren't even on par with Troy ? But they are on sale for $169 for a 300# set of iron. : the Cap silver colored ones on Amazon. I have them in my cart but am waiting to see if anything else comes up or more reviews from here as they will be my first weight set

I have several types of iron plates. I have the cap standard plates, I bought the in 2000, and they are decent weights. My ivanko standards are a little nicer and deeper dished but otherwise not too different. The caps may not be cast as well now but they are probably better then the dicks stuff that would be priced against now!

[obey46]

Domicron - Would you please confirm whether this is the CAP-OB bar you have talked about in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_p=2289726542

Current price is $142.25

Amazon has stated there will be a flash deal on this bar at 8am Central tomorrow.

Wow these went up in price since last year. I think the trick back then was to order it from Walmart and ship to store. If there was any issues with it, you can always take it to the store versus sending it back to Amazon.

From what I am understanding they aren't even on par with Troy ? But they are on sale for $169 for a 300# set of iron. : the Cap silver colored ones on Amazon. I have them in my cart but am waiting to see if anything else comes up or more reviews from here as they will be my first weight set

Is craigslist not an option for weights?

[CVH5]

It definitely is an option and I have been checking every day. I would like some weights to start with though as soon as my rack comes in once ordered. Currently there is not a lot of options out in my area (Charleston)

[sgman]

I like mine.

Mr Cheeze, where'd you get those chains?

[mrcheeze36]

Mr Cheeze, where'd you get those chains?

I got them from Equipment Raw, but it looks like they either ran out or are not selling them anymore...I can't find them on the site.

[mrcheeze36]

Kabuki strength has 10% off your entire order with code blkfriday.

http://store.kabukistrength.net

Cool shirts, Duffalo bar, shoulderok, and a few other things.

[SmokinJoe87]

Kabuki strength has 10% off your entire order with code blkfriday.

http://store.kabukistrength.net

Cool shirts, Duffalo bar, shoulderok, and a few other things.

I had been eyeing the Duffalo bar big time, but the current 12 week lead time on them made me hold off for today.

I saw you had one also. Curious to know how you like it. A review thread would be awesome!

[sgman]

I got them from Equipment Raw, but it looks like they either ran out or are not selling them anymore...I can't find them on the site.

Damn, they look nice. It seems like some people have questioned their quality, but they couldn't mess up chains and their prices usually look solid.

[Mbenson122]

Looking at picking up a couple kettlebells. So far, I've seen that MDUSA has 15% off site-wide and CFF has theirs on sale tomorrow.

Any sales that I'm missing?

Which kettlebells would be better?

[mrcheeze36]

Amazon code: 30BLACKFRI gets you 30% off selected shoes. There are some weightlifting, cross training and wrestling shoes listed. (Unfortunately, the new Nike Metcon's aren't.) Here's a direct link...

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_...ion-mens-shoes

Thanks FE, repped! I got the black/red adipowers for $104 after tax w/ the discount code.

[mrcheeze36]

I had been eyeing the Duffalo bar big time, but the current 12 week lead time on them made me hold off for today.

I saw you had one also. Curious to know how you like it. A review thread would be awesome!

I haven't been able to use it as much as I want to as work projects have been keeping me busy, however the times I've used it it feels great/comfortable compared to the straight bar. I haven't used it for bench yet but heard its good too.

[thejosef]

Thanks FE, repped! I got the black/red adipowers for $104 after tax w/ the discount code.

Wow, that's a STEAL man! Love my Adipowers.