olympic plates

[scoop70]

what is a good kind of plates?

[Fletch]

depends what you want bro.....I've seen em as simple as sand.....and heavy duty as iron.....and super heavy duty with rubber coating and handles in the plates for easy lifting.

Are you looking for type, brand?

The best plates I've ever used at a gym in MI were the ones they use at Lifetime Fitness. (prolly the most expensive too)

Rubber coated, with 2 grip holes in each plate for easy lifting. They were awesome and didn't make any noise.

Depends on your preference.....i enjoy hearing the clang of the iron once in awhile. (music to my ears)

- Fletch

[scoop70]

I was looking for a specific brand that makes good quality plates...

[Fletch]

here's a few ideas..........

http://www.megafitness.com/free-weight-plates.html

i'm a fan of the new cybex stuff but it's expensive........

- Fletch

[Fudog1138]

You can buy cheap Cap barbell stuff. It all weighs the same. It will chip faster, so get a small bottle of touch up paint.
There made in China. Don't know if Made in the USA is a concern or not. Macy makes around the same quality, but there cut in the middle so you can grip them easier.

Local fitness places will most likely carry stuff middle of the road, sometimes the more expensive brands.

Look in your local paper in the bargain hunters section. From time to time people will want to get rid of their stuff. You can get awesome deals. And again it all weighs the same.

[4 plates]

Ivanko is the best out there.

[chair]

i personally like cap barbell
but, that's just me.

[Kill Shot]

I'll second, what chair said: I like cap too. It's cheap and it heavy, lets face it, we're not buying fine furniture. Go for the cheapest iron..$.43 a pound and you are on the right track.

[kyser]

you'd be surprised at how far out the actuall weight of cheap plates, really are!

[IronWarrior]

Originally posted by 4 plates
Ivanko is the best out there.

Yes! Ivanko is good.. they supply almost all gyms around the world... another company is Forza.. very popular with the powerlifting crowd.. good equipment also.