The official 2008 Edition POWER RACK THREAD

[DiamondDelts]

Are you thinking about it?

Well the bodycraft is the rack I originally wanted VERY bad some months ago when I was in the market for a uprgrade. But the price was out of my budget. As for now if I had not made so many alterations on my rack I would jump on this like stank on ****. But...................I have made too many alterations to my rack to turn back now. And the welder I work with will finally finish the job this weekend.

If I was to sell it I would NEVER be able to get another rack like it again with the options I've added to it. And there is a chance juan might not be able to do any more work for me in the future so it's a one shot deal as far as I'm concerned that I'm sticking with.

I can always get another bodycraft rack albeit at a MUCH higher price than this steal. But I may not ever get a chance to create another chinning emporium which is what I am on the verge of finally finishing now.

Like I said before functionality is more important to me than brand names. Other guys here are obsessed with big names and will shell out three times what something is worth for it. I am only worried about what exact equipment will get me bigger/wider. And my rack once it is finished will do this in spades.

[HardKore79]

Other guys here are obsessed with big names and will shell out three times what something is worth for it.

Thanks...

My rack will do for now! But that doesn't mean I'm not eyeing those 4 gauge racks!


I'm curious to see what did you do to that poor rack now...

[FERRUM_MAXIMUS]

I'm working on a deal now for an EliteFts rack for $90,but I'll have to drive 120 miles to get it.

[DiamondDelts]

Thanks...

My rack will do for now! But that doesn't mean I'm not eyeing those 4 gauge racks!


I'm curious to see what did you do to that poor rack now...

Lol. What am I going to do with you hardkore spender?

[HardKore79]

I'm working on a deal now for an EliteFts rack for $90,but I'll have to drive 120 miles to get it.

120 miles isn't that bad at all for that rack and for that price!

[HardKore79]

Lol. What am I going to do with you hardkore spender?

It's a disease and it needs to stop now! I'm turning into a housewife!

[fudgetracks]

Wooo!! Thanks to Swollen Powell (rep'd) for the link on the Bodycraft rack. Just when I thought I missed out on ordering the ptec rack with the recent increase in price, this deal pops up. Now I just need to find a good deal on a FID bench.

[FERRUM_MAXIMUS]

120 miles isn't that bad at all for that rack and for that price!

The guy hasn't picked up his phone once since the ad came out,and he says he has a bunch of bars and plates too.I left 2 messages but he hasn't called back,and I called 5 minutes after the ad came out so I can't see how somebody beat me to it.

[DiamondDelts]

The guy hasn't picked up his phone once since the ad came out,and he says he has a bunch of bars and plates too.I left 2 messages but he hasn't called back,and I called 5 minutes after the ad came out so I can't see how somebody beat me to it.

At least he included a phone # unlike a certain craigslist seller around here.

[FERRUM_MAXIMUS]

At least he included a phone # unlike a certain craigslist seller around here.

I always leave my phone#,I'm not real fond of playing email tag with a million questions,one question per email.A friend of mine won't even leave an email,he says if you won't call me then don't bother me because you're not serious.

[DiamondDelts]

I always leave my phone#,I'm not real fond of playing email tag with a million questions,one question per email.A friend of mine won't even leave an email,he says if you won't call me then don't bother me because you're not serious.

Hmmm. Maybe that was accutron who said he never lists his home # then?

[WaterBlender]

hey DD, can we get full pics of your power rack, or are they floating around in some other thread?

[ctgblue]

Like I said before functionality is more important to me than brand names. Other guys here are obsessed with big names and will shell out three times what something is worth for it.

See, I am the same way. If I won the lotto, new house with walkout basement with a full Magnum Power rack with slider bench - no brainer
On Ctgblue's budget, I would have to opt for the TDS Monster rack, because of the width, and depth behind the back upright, you could actually use that back upright for all the presses http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/pro92600.html


Although, if you have the current ProMaxima Fall 2007 Summer 2008 catalog, the open top super power rack with 7g uprights (according to the catalog, not website) and nice back depth is a serious consideration(with bench and weight storage for under $1k) I like the open top for power cleans and presses and std military, which I do not do often enough
http://www.promaximamfg.com/index.cf...%20rack%29.htm




I guess the biggest problem is that I've USED the powertec and Bodysolid cheap PR's and would not own one myself, because I lift too damn much weight on rack deads and shrugs and would bend the stops (675-765 rd 635 shrugs) and I squat 500+ at times
they are made for 300-400lb squatters and 250-300lb max benchers, too shallow, and just feel weak for my use
I like my PARABODY, but even it would have gotten beat up with 600-700lb+ rd's

[HardKore79]

At least he included a phone # unlike a certain craigslist seller around here.

Are you talking about my ad also?
I don't actually like to put my phone # on there since people don't really care when they call you. Alot of idiots out there...

[bigg_K]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...1T4N9&v=glance

$350.00 for the bodycraft with 14 shipping.

Is this right, everywhere else is 699 for it

Just an FYI,

I found another site, with Bodycraft's old prices (I really wanted one). I ordered it, and then the company just cancelled my order. They didn't have the rack, and it was just an old link or something.

Might be the same deal with this rack, and they just haven't bothered updating.
They could do what many companies do to keep their ads up on amazon, and just say they have "9999" quantity, and no matter how many you purchase it'll be "in stock"

[fudgetracks]

Just an FYI,

I found another site, with Bodycraft's old prices (I really wanted one). I ordered it, and then the company just cancelled my order. They didn't have the rack, and it was just an old link or something.

Might be the same deal with this rack, and they just haven't bothered updating.
They could do what many companies do to keep their ads up on amazon, and just say they have "9999" quantity, and no matter how many you purchase it'll be "in stock"

You pretty much nailed it. So last night I placed an order through Amazon for the rack and received a confirmation email, this morning I get an email from the vendor stating that I had order the Lat/Row attachment for the F430. So I call the vendor this morning to clarify and after talking to the customer service rep, I came to the conclusion that there was some sort of error b/w amazon and the vendor. So basically, Amazon lists the F430 power rack on sale for $350 erroneously and in reality it should have been the Lat/Rack attachment. I doubled checked with the vendor's site to confirm pricing as well and they had the F430 rack backordered and priced at $699.00.


So it's back to square one for me. Maybe I'll be ordering that TDS rack. =(

[High-point]

You pretty much nailed it. So last night I placed an order through Amazon for the rack and received a confirmation email, this morning I get an email from the vendor stating that I had order the Lat/Row attachment for the F430. So I call the vendor this morning to clarify and after talking to the customer service rep, I came to the conclusion that there was some sort of error b/w amazon and the vendor. So basically, Amazon lists the F430 power rack on sale for $350 erroneously and in reality it should have been the Lat/Rack attachment. I doubled checked with the vendor's site to confirm pricing as well and they had the F430 rack backordered and priced at $699.00.


So it's back to square one for me. Maybe I'll be ordering that TDS rack. =(

That sucks! I was about to order it too... Guess it was too good...
What's the best price you found on the 8515?

[fudgetracks]

That sucks! I was about to order it too... Guess it was too good...
What's the best price you found on the 8515?

I was actually looking at the 92563 (wanted something in the $300-$400 range) but I may just look at getting the 8515. I just hope the customer service rep took care of cancelling my order.

[Swollen_Powell]

http://cgi.ebay.com/XS-Strength-Powe...ayphotohosting

I wonder if this is any good for a starting lifter...Probably made out of recycled plastic

[billy]

Just saw this on Elitefts. This guy added an adjustable pulley system to a 3x3 build-your-own power rack.

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/thankyou_letter.htm

[DiamondDelts]

hey DD, can we get full pics of your power rack, or are they floating around in some other thread?

I have some older pics of it in another thread. But it's getting upgraded this weekend. I will have some pics up when I get it back on monday.

[Zensuji]

Sweet round-up DD!!

[C. Griswald]

Bodycraft Power Rack

http://www.mistralfitness.com/pd-pro...-ref-NXTAG.htm

As always. Another high quality rack form bodycraft. Rack is made of thick 2 by 3 inch tubing, adjustable bar holders/safety rails, and a super smooth lat pulldown attachment. And as always the straight pullup bar is definitely a plus.

link takes me to a treadmill. thanks for making this tread, much appreciated

[C. Griswald]

But did you finally get your vest???

LOOOL, did they get your address correct?

[CBoxer]

See, I am the same way. If I won the lotto, new house with walkout basement with a full Magnum Power rack with slider bench - no brainer
On Ctgblue's budget, I would have to opt for the TDS Monster rack, because of the width, and depth behind the back upright, you could actually use that back upright for all the presses http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/pro92600.html

That rack looks awesome.

[DiamondDelts]

That rack looks awesome.

People talk alot **** about the quality of TDS products around here but I will be the first to admit that their racks have always been very good quality for the price range. At least before they upped their prices and shipping substantially.

[CBoxer]

People talk alot **** about the quality of TDS products around here but I will be the first to admit that their racks have always been very good quality for the price range. At least before they upped their prices and shipping substantially.

I'm about a month away from finally having my own home gym and I wasn't planning on spending much on a rack...until I saw that one. May have to do without a recumbent bike for a bit.

[Keetman]

I'm about a month away from finally having my own home gym and I wasn't planning on spending much on a rack...until I saw that one. May have to do without a recumbent bike for a bit.

If that's the only thing that's holding you back from a nice rack.....I'd wait for a year on the recumbent bike!!

You can figure out a lot of ways to do cardio.....but the rack is your central piece....get the mongo rack dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FERRUM_MAXIMUS]

I'm about a month away from finally having my own home gym and I wasn't planning on spending much on a rack...until I saw that one. May have to do without a recumbent bike for a bit.

If that's the only thing that's holding you back from a nice rack.....I'd wait for a year on the recumbent bike!!

You can figure out a lot of ways to do cardio.....but the rack is your central piece....get the mongo rack dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah screw the bike.

[CBoxer]

I was letting my wife influence my priorities. Time to man up!