'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux

[urbanlifter]

I'm definitely on the same page with the above mentioned, I'm good with the original Rogue DD plates to use and abuse, but if a pair of Arnold's decide to restock, I would jump on getting them for what they'd potentially fetch.

Absolutely, I'd drag them out to the Arnold Festival and farmers walk them right up to the man himself.

Can you imagine what those might be worth in the future autographed?

[Greybird2]

They're nice, but Rogue is charging a $95 premium for what is essentially one of their existing deep dish plates with a different mold (I guess there might be licensing costs to consider, but that's still pretty steep).

I remember buying machined Cap Barbell plates in the late nineties for 30 cents/pound.

You don't thing Arnold wants a cut? 275 is a deal for these.

[Michiganian]

Acquired over the last couple weeks:



Strap to facilitate Nordic Curls, a pair of Rep 35 lb. rubber-coated Oly plates, Harbinger weight belt, Harbinger lifting straps, Diliboz Oly plate-loadable DB handle.

[urbanlifter]

What kind of harbinger stuff did you buy?

Best Lifting Belt: Pioneer, Inzer, or Best Belts. PAL lever is a must add-on, awesome adjustability.

https://generalleathercraft.com/prod...v2-discounted/

Best Lifting Straps: Versa Gripps or knockoffs (Harbinger does make a knockoff)

[Michiganian]

What kind of harbinger stuff did you buy?

What kind? The weight belt and lifting straps. Or maybe I'm not understanding the question?

I bought what I bought based upon various reviews at various places. I particularly went with the belt I did because I'm not lifting that heavy and don't expect to, didn't want to deal with leather break-in, and cost.

I've been using Harbinger gloves for years and have always found them satisfactory, so, when their belt and straps reviewed well, it was an easy decision.

[urbanlifter]

Didn't know if you bought a Harbinger lever (if they make one), regular buckle, or some velcro belt. Or if the straps were your typical garden variety or if they were the nicer 'Versa Gripps' knockoffs that Harbinger makes. I've got a pair of the Kratos straps on Amazon, highly recommend!

Bought an Inzer belt 10+ years ago and paired it with a PAL from Pioneer, one of the best investments I've made and I dont push crazy weight.

[Will85scusc]

After using a standard set for so long I realized I couldn't improve my squat or deadlift much longer. Here are plates. Siill waiting for the barbell and some of the other plates to show up. Finally excited to have a bar I can put a lot of weight on without giving af! Lol

[Greybird2]

Ordered a set of Arnold plates! They are in stock for anyone that wants a set.

[urbanlifter]

Nice, just came to say the same thing!

Got my pair, stoked

[Greybird2]

Nice, just came to say the same thing!

Got my pair, stoked

I am excited. I cannot wait to use them! I have been hoping they would make these since they produced the ones in 2016 for the Aenold Classic.

[Greybird2]

Urban, I just looked, No longer in stock....

[urbanlifter]

Urban, I just looked, No longer in stock....

Yes sir, they lasted about 15 more minutes after I ordered mine. Couldn't have been available for more than an hour before selling out, I didn't even get a notification email they were back in stock.

Now the big question, to lift with them or not to lift with them? Really needed more weight anyway so I didn't mind paying a premium, maybe I'll stick them on the Powertec where they won't get scratched up.

[Greybird2]

Yes sir, they lasted about 15 more minutes after I ordered mine. Couldn't have been available for more than an hour before selling out, I didn't even get a notification email they were back in stock.

Now the big question, to lift with them or not to lift with them? Really needed more weight anyway so I didn't mind paying a premium, maybe I'll stick them on the Powertec where they won't get scratched up.

I am using them. Probably first in line on the leg press. Do the Rogue deep dishes you have show any wear from use?

[urbanlifter]

I am using them. Probably first in line on the leg press. Do the Rogue deep dishes you have show any wear from use?

Not much to be honest, aside from a few scratches the e-coating Rogue uses is fairly durable. I've also been dragging some outside for sled pushing and they still look fantastic. I'll probably just go ahead and use mine as well, should have two pairs coming since I had someone else place a second order for me

[Greybird2]

Not much to be honest, aside from a few scratches the e-coating Rogue uses is fairly durable. I've also been dragging some outside for sled pushing and they still look fantastic. I'll probably just go ahead and use mine as well, should have two pairs coming since I had someone else place a second order for me

Nice! And they will match up perfectly with your other plates.

[Michiganian]

Just pulled the trigger on a set of The Strength Company rubber deadlift mats:



Kind of spendy and I know a lot of people just use Tractor Supply Co. horse stall mats, but, I bought a couple of those for another purpose and, even after a year in the shed they still stank badly of rubber. These mats are alleged not to have that problem.

[urbanlifter]

Nice! And they will match up perfectly with your other plates.

Well looks like there is a possibility for more, Rogue Rep says the notify button isn't grayed out yet so they may release more stock. Worth keeping an eye out and signing up for notifications, I'd like to grab another pair if possible.

[Greybird2]

Just pulled the trigger on a set of The Strength Company rubber deadlift mats:



Kind of spendy and I know a lot of people just use Tractor Supply Co. horse stall mats, but, I bought a couple of those for another purpose and, even after a year in the shed they still stank badly of rubber. These mats are alleged not to have that problem.

Why did you choose those over drop pads?

[Michiganian]

Why did you choose those over drop pads?

Drop pads are significantly thicker. These are only 3/4 in. (20 mm) thick. Plus, using three of them, one upon which to stand (as shown), I maintain proper bar height.

[urbanlifter]

Drop pads are significantly thicker. These are only 3/4 in. (20 mm) thick. Plus, using three of them, one upon which to stand (as shown), I maintain proper bar height.

Made me think about these from Titan. Had a pair that I used on a belt squat machine, thick as heck (1.6") and the rubber smell wasn't as bad.

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/s...SABEgL-XvD_BwE

[urbanlifter]

Rogue's been teasing me all day, Arnold plates show in stock but it won't let you check out. Rep says it's out of stock, then turn off the button so my suffering can end! Haha

[Greybird2]

Rogue's been teasing me all day, Arnold plates show in stock but it won't let you check out. Rep says it's out of stock, then turn off the button so my suffering can end! Haha

How many 45 lb Rogue deep dish do you have? Is it your goal to replace them all with Arnold plates? How cool would that be?

My 2 come on tuesday.

[urbanlifter]

How many 45 lb Rogue deep dish do you have? Is it your goal to replace them all with Arnold plates? How cool would that be?

My 2 come on tuesday.

Nice, my two pairs come Tuesday as well! Right now I have four pairs of the regular 45's and a pair of the hundos (plus 4x25's & 6x10's). But that's all spread across the rack, belt squat, lat pulldown, and powertec mulit-press machine. In retrospect the hundos were not very practical but they have worked pretty well on the belt squat, but I probably should have just bought more 45's. I've needed more weight anyway so it would just be adding to my current Rogue deep dish, but I'd like to grab a couple more pair at least. Had a couple friends lined up to buy them but none of the transactions would go through.

[Greybird2]

Nice, my two pairs come Tuesday as well! Right now I have four pairs of the regular 45's and a pair of the hundos (plus 4x25's & 6x10's). But that's all spread across the rack, belt squat, lat pulldown, and powertec mulit-press machine. In retrospect the hundos were not very practical but they have worked pretty well on the belt squat, but I probably should have just bought more 45's. I've needed more weight anyway so it would just be adding to my current Rogue deep dish, but I'd like to grab a couple more pair at least. Had a couple friends lined up to buy them but none of the transactions would go through.

These 2 bring my 45 count up to 14. I might have a problem.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Urban and Greybird,

Congrats on snagging some pairs of the Arnies, I'm still looking out myself after that early April fools joke they played on their order page yesterday lol.

On the subject of Powertec equipment, never had many issues with their products...however their selector pin on their weight stack's a POS after having it only a few months and the magnetic washer crumbling apart inside the end cap keyed into 20 lbs (my mom stopped over and used it for some light pulldowns and rows) luckily it didn't happen when I maxed out the stack so everyone was safe.

I decided to go with Bare Steel Equipment's selector pin with a 6 shooter style magnetic pin and once received I'll post a few pics, it'll be nice to be able to use my stack again.

[urbanlifter]

These 2 bring my 45 count up to 14. I might have a problem.

See I'm slacking, have to transport all my weight to the belt squat since I've about maxed out the machine now LOL. Really my next purchase should be some of their skinny plates, couple pairs of the 55lb would go well on the Edge Belt Squat.

Urban and Greybird,

Congrats on snagging some pairs of the Arnies, I'm still looking out myself after that early April fools joke they played on their order page yesterday lol.

Yeah man, was bummed out when the checkout wouldn't work. Oh well, but the rep said keep checking so I guess they might have a few more lying around. Will be interesting to see what happens with the Arnold plates, if they get enough interest I wonder if they'll continue to release more on special occasions. Sorry to hear about the Powertec thing, hopefully the Bare Steel pin is better!

[Greybird2]

Pictures here i cannot do. Just got the plates! They are works of art!

[urbanlifter]

Pictures here i cannot do. Just got the plates! They are works of art!

Saweet! Honestly that's why I have no issues paying premium for them, even the regular DD from Rogue are absolutely beautiful. Everything about them screams quality, they have been a true pleasure to lift with and are my favorite plates out of all the ones I've owned (vintage too).

[urbanlifter]

Alright lets see what you guys think about this, would you consider that false advertising? Overall the plates are incredibly cool, they did a fantastic job on back and rims in terms of machining. The color is slightly off compared to the regular plates around the rim, I'd say it appears a little more 'matte black' than the glossy look of the regular deep dish. But look at that 'precision' center hole, couple of them are pretty damn sloppy (with visible wear on the inside)! Super glad I snagged a couple pair, but if I'm being honest was expecting a little more attention to detail for the premium price.

Maybe I jinxed myself with the post above LOL. On the plus side I guess that settles whether I'm going to baby them or not, Arnold says "Crush them, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women".





What Rogue shows you....



What they actually give you....



Color and finish appears different, not a big deal. (Arnold far left)

[Michiganian]

What they actually give you....

Hate to say it, but, that looks to my eye like rust bubbling/pitting under the finish on that bevel. Are they all like that?