'Look what I bought today!'.

[Vmango]

I forgot about this thread, a month ago I picked up Used VTX bumpers.
also some all star chuck Taylor's for lifting shoes

How do you like the VTX? They're on my potential purchase list but I can't seem to find a non-BS assessment of quality.

[ExtremistPullup]

How do you like the VTX? They're on my potential purchase list but I can't seem to find a non-BS assessment of quality.

these have been used and the don't show any splitting or a loose hub. They don't bounce high when you drop them. I bought these for a dollar a lb.

[ajsat23]

My latest purchase, a Spud Dip Belt (I see ExtremistPullup has one hanging in the pic he just posted), and a pair of Elitefts wrist wraps.



Cant wait for my next purchase, if all goes well I plan on buying the Rogue R6 around February.

[hulked]

these have been used and the don't show any splitting or a loose hub. They don't bounce high when you drop them. I bought these for a dollar a lb.

A reseller in my area had for 4 of them for 90$ last weekend. I was about to PM you EP, but felt that it would be a long drive just for 4 bumper plates.

[hulked]

Thanks, I have a gym membership this is a backup.

Looks perfect with plenty of room...!!!

[ExtremistPullup]

My latest purchase, a Spud Dip Belt (I see ExtremistPullup has one hanging in the pic he just posted), and a pair of Elitefts wrist wraps.



Cant wait for my next purchase, if all goes well I plan on buying the Rogue R6 around February.

Great belt

[ExtremistPullup]

Lifting shoes

[BIgOrange865]

Lifting shoes

Classic just like mine

[jgood602]

same here.. been using them for a couple weeks and really like them specially when doing squats

[Skyaura]

How do you like the VTX? They're on my potential purchase list but I can't seem to find a non-BS assessment of quality.

Vmango,

See link on one coach's assessment of the VTX Bumpers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8_Bxf998U

I have liked a number of Troy products, but with this video, I would certainly hesitate to get the VTX bumpers. Could be more to the story, but I thought it might be worthwhile since you were considering them.

[Biggerfoot]

I finally was able to get a used set of spotter stands for $60. These are from Berry's Barbell.

They are quite heavy and seem to be very sturdy. I was wanting something that would allow me to do heavier shrugs over my deadlift weight.

They do need some cleaning up and probably paint come spring.

[ProtienandIron]

I finally was able to get a used set of spotter stands for $60. These are from Berry's Barbell.

They are quite heavy and seem to be very study. I was wanting something that would allow me to do heavier shrugs over my deadlift weight.

They do need some cleaning up and probably paint come spring.

I like them. I'm wondering if they have been modified at all as it seems strange that the welded the safety bar to the inside of the uprights instead of putting it over the top, also the location of the top few holes seems to make that last adjustment redundant if you see what I mean. Either way they look nice and solid, a great buy for the price.

[Biggerfoot]

I like them. I'm wondering if they have been modified at all as it seems strange that the welded the safety bar to the inside of the uprights instead of putting it over the top, also the location of the top few holes seems to make that last adjustment redundant if you see what I mean. Either way they look nice and solid, a great buy for the price.

When I was cleaning them up, I saw the holes too and wondered about that. They look like they were made this way as they both still have stickers on them. There are metal pads on the bottom of each them too and everything seemed to match up and even the plastic ends were there. They do have some age on them

[ProtienandIron]

When I was cleaning them up, I saw the holes too and wondered about that. They look like they were made this way as they both still have stickers on them. There are metal pads on the bottom of each them too and everything seemed to match up and even the plastic ends were there. They do have some age on them

In that case I am guessing when they made the batches they just drilled holes all the way along a 6metre length of box section and then just cut the pieces to size after. They look heavy duty and thats what matters IMO, will be great to see them refurbed.

[matrix563]

those stand are awesome. i want some

[adam81pdx]

Decided to condense (yet spend MORE money to do it..) selling my parabody rack/smith setup, a leg developer bench, and a dual cable pulley tower and replacing it with this when it arrives later this month... Drool.

[DTS62284]

I just purchased a powertec wbls system and 300 pounds of Olympic weights for $400. I'm short on space, and so far it does everything I need and some. I wish I could post pics but I'm new and it wont let me yet. I've had it for a week now and it is awesome.

[Stasher1]

Today's purchase:

Tuff Stuff RFB-305 flat bench for $50.

[Skidmarx]

In the last 3 weeks I bought....

Powerblocks+bench
Pro db's + rack
Chest press machine
Shoulder press machine
Body Solid leverage gym

It's gettin' crowded in here lol

[Stasher1]

In the last 3 weeks I bought....

Powerblocks+bench
Pro db's + rack
Chest press machine
Shoulder press machine
Body Solid leverage gym

It's gettin' crowded in here lol

This has been a problem for me lately, too. I just sold my vertical leg press and three 7' bars on Monday, and my Body Solid FID70 a couple days earlier to regain some elbow room. I've been eyeballing a couple preacher curl benches (Icarian and Body Masters), but I just don't think I have the room for either one.

[ProtienandIron]

Decided to condense (yet spend MORE money to do it..) selling my parabody rack/smith setup, a leg developer bench, and a dual cable pulley tower and replacing it with this when it arrives later this month... Drool.

Where abouts are you? I'd be interested in seeing a review on that Titan stuff. All I could find in the past were stock photos.

I just purchased a powertec wbls system and 300 pounds of Olympic weights for $400. I'm short on space, and so far it does everything I need and some. I wish I could post pics but I'm new and it wont let me yet. I've had it for a week now and it is awesome.

Post up the link but break it by removing an obvious letter, and one of us can post it for you.

Today's purchase:

Tuff Stuff RFB-305 flat bench for $50.

Thats a good stable bench for $50. You did well.

In the last 3 weeks I bought....

Powerblocks+bench
Pro db's + rack
Chest press machine
Shoulder press machine
Body Solid leverage gym

It's gettin' crowded in here lol

Good going mate, I like to think of it as doing my bit for the economy.

All I've bought recently is a hard foam roller from another nutrition site, and a small pair of adjustable 10kg dumbbells + standard bar from a garage sale for £8.....nothing thats gonna make anyone gasp, so no pics lol.

[Stasher1]

Thats a good stable bench for $50. You did well.

Thanks, P&I. It's rock-solid, unlike my Nautilus NT1010 flat/incline bench. Don't get me wrong, I love the 1010, but it has a bit of a wobble in the flat position that just can't be remedied. My bench press has been lagging behind my squats and deads, and I think some of it has to do with the stability of the benches I've been using.

[irongrandpa]

In the last 3 weeks I bought....

Powerblocks+bench
Pro db's + rack
Chest press machine
Shoulder press machine
Body Solid leverage gym

It's gettin' crowded in here lol

What chest press & shoulder press machines did you get?

[BAVE]

I picked up some Converse for $30 at Target today. I believe theyre called Pro-Star but they have the same sizing and fit as the All Star.

[ExtremistPullup]

I picked up some Converse for $30 at Target today. I believe theyre called Pro-Star but they have the same sizing and fit as the All Star.

I picked up the all stars at famous footwear for 55 they are comfortable for weight lifting but I can't imagine wearing them anywhere that involves a lot of walking.

[Skidmarx]

I picked up the all stars at famous footwear for 55 they are comfortable for weight lifting but I can't imagine wearing them anywhere that involves a lot of walking.

Haha yeah they are like having boards tied to your feet.

[BAVE]

I'm receiving and storing (in our rental's garage) pieces for a small gym in our new house (under construction). I still have a couple of months until these will be used.
Everything in the room (bars, etc) will be black except the Elite 0-90 in red.

EliteFTS BYO 3x3 with dip and all the goodies
EliteFTS 0-90
Also received a set of 6 red Troy 45lb bumpers and 35s and 25s in black

[ProtienandIron]

Those are beautiful, nice colour combo.

[Stasher1]

Bodymasters preacher curl

[dumb.bell]

Bodymasters preacher curl

What was it about the Bodymaster that made you choose it over the Icarian?