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08-25-2021, 07:25 AM #4261
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09-07-2021, 07:58 AM #4262
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09-07-2021, 05:24 PM #4263
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09-11-2021, 06:43 PM #4264
I just picked up these urethane coated Intek plates for $2/lb. Not the greatest deal, but my local market is still asking that for cast iron Fitness gear plates.
The urethane's got all sorts of imperfections in it though. Some looks like maybe heat damage, then there's random small bubbles, and the brownish tint isn't residue, it doesn't clean off. Still these are the thinnest coated plates I've seen, and my Detecto digital scale has them at 44.2 lbs, 44.4 lbs, 44.4 lbs, 44.6 lbs.
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09-11-2021, 10:23 PM #4265
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09-12-2021, 03:42 PM #4266
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09-12-2021, 04:13 PM #4267
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09-12-2021, 09:01 PM #4268
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09-12-2021, 10:18 PM #4269
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09-13-2021, 07:55 AM #4270
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09-13-2021, 06:38 PM #4271
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09-14-2021, 05:35 PM #4272
Basically, everything everyone has said above. These are 100% the Champion Rubber Plate series. Typically, especially nowadays, the urethanes are fairly distinguishable with their hubs (typically stainless steel) showing vs just being on the inside of the hub (if at all). I'm sure different companies use different compounds/mixtures for their coating, hence why some rubber plates could look/feel more like urethane and vice versa. Still not bad, considering the prices of new weights going up, (with tax, 45lb Fitness Gear Plates are $1.88lb for example)
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09-14-2021, 07:09 PM #4273
Well I contacted Intek, and sent them a bunch of close up pics. Here's their response. They really are quick with responses.
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09-14-2021, 08:42 PM #4274
Interesting! No doubt the plates were manufactured in China and look similar to others, so I guess it's not all that surprising even Intek isn't sure after 10+ years. What do they measure? If they are standard 450mm (17.72″) diameter then I'd lean back towards urethane. Intek's lower end plates used to be narrower, though it could have been all of their plates that long ago.
Jason helped me with three different orders and patiently + quickly answered all my questions and provided several quotes. Awesome customer service.
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09-14-2021, 10:14 PM #4275
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09-15-2021, 04:23 AM #4276
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09-30-2021, 10:08 AM #4277
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Fresh steel compliments of Buddy Capps! There is just something special about this Barbell, even though it came with a couple dings from shipping and I spot some machine swirling on the smooth areas. But it doesn't break the bank, is tried and tested, and the knurling still has a nice 'gritty' bite. Sleeves are interesting, they appear to have lightened up on the ribbing compared to the one I had a few years ago, this is closer to the Rogue OPB and I'd almost say a little lighter. Plan on getting another Barbell at some point, maybe see how the Rogue AGGRO 3X is reviewed before taking the leap on something that expensive. But the TPB will hold me over nicely as I continue swapping out my 'Made in China' stuff. You'll notice no weights on the rack and those Mono's will likely go soon
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09-30-2021, 02:27 PM #4278
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10-01-2021, 08:32 AM #4279
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10-01-2021, 11:58 AM #4280
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Haha, I'm sure his review is underway! I'm thinking about it, think I, might try my hand at keeping a couple barbells. So the TPB is a must, it's just a classic and I love the knurling. AGGRO might be good, looking at IG's Barbell, possibly an AB but I fear I have grown accustomed to a more aggressive knurling to go back to passive/grippy. But who knows, might just stick with the Buddy Capps, for a little over $300 it's a great Barbell.
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10-01-2021, 02:18 PM #4281
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10-01-2021, 07:45 PM #4282
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10-03-2021, 12:55 PM #4283
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10-03-2021, 03:09 PM #4284
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10-04-2021, 03:13 PM #4285
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10-04-2021, 05:33 PM #4286
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10-04-2021, 07:04 PM #4287
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10-10-2021, 08:27 PM #4288
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10-11-2021, 02:14 PM #4289
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