Rogue Barbell Club

[1651Naismith]

Here's proof for my application. Bare steel OHP came today. 15 lb technique bar and small deadlift jack lurking in the background.

[smokeater]

Rogue RM3 Bolt Together Rack
Rogue 28mm Training Bar, Bright Zinc
Rogue Ohio Bar, Black Zinc
Rogue Echo GHD Kit + Strip
Rogue 124lb Kettlebell

[dragon360]

How do you like that Ohio bar?

[Bench905]

Here's proof for my application. Bare steel OHP came today. 15 lb technique bar and small deadlift jack lurking in the background.

#20!

In new product news, they released color racks for the RML-390 and RML-690 as well as urethane dumbbells.

RML390C: http://www.roguefitness.com/rml-390c-power-rack
RML490C: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rm...wer-rack-color
RML690C: http://www.roguefitness.com/rml-690c-power-rack
Urethane Dumbbells: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-urethane-dumbbells

[Bench905]

It was a pretty generic response, so maybe it is still in the works, just a ways away.

Another stainless shot...http://www.enjoygram.com/m/979867886406330070_229981016

And Parkerized Ohio Bars: http://www.enjoygram.com/m/979034662214034477_229981016

[SmokinJoe87]

Another stainless shot...http://www.enjoygram.com/m/979867886406330070_229981016

And Parkerized Ohio Bars: http://www.enjoygram.com/m/979034662214034477_229981016

The very passive center knurl on that stainless bar looks like it will be an Oly bar...

[Bench905]

New Multi-Grip Bars...knurled one not showing up yet but described: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-mg-2-multi-grip-bars

[thejosef]

So I'm moving to a new home where a bolt-down rack is no longer a good option. I sold my R3 w/ a few add-ons last week on CL (for $600 if people are curious.. it took 1 day to sell listed at $650), and 'upgraded' to the Rogue RML-390F flat foot monster lite 3x3 rack w/ a few accessories.

I didn't need 3x3, obviously, as the R3 is a TANK, but the option to put the accessories on any side was a selling point for the 3x3, as was the necessity to have the 'flat foot' option. I went with the strap safeties, sandwich j-hooks, matador, spud lat pull down, & 3" pull-up spheres. It should be coming in today! (6 working days after I placed the order) Pictures coming soon....

[Robfitx]

So I'm moving to a new home where a bolt-down rack is no longer a good option. I sold my R3 w/ a few add-ons last week on CL (for $600 if people are curious.. it took 1 day to sell listed at $650), and 'upgraded' to the Rogue RML-390F flat foot monster lite 3x3 rack w/ a few accessories.

I didn't need 3x3, obviously, as the R3 is a TANK, but the option to put the accessories on any side was a selling point for the 3x3, as was the necessity to have the 'flat foot' option. I went with the strap safeties, sandwich j-hooks, matador, spud lat pull down, & 3" pull-up spheres. It should be coming in today! (6 working days after I placed the order) Pictures coming soon....

I've had my RML-390F for several months now and am very happy with it. The 3x3 is nice for mounting things on any side and I think the extra weight helps keep stationary, although it does move slightly on aggressive re-racks. Sounds like you got some nice accessories for it. I have my eye on those strap safeties and sandwich J-hooks myself... I'll be curious to know how you like them.

[thejosef]

I've had my RML-390F for several months now and am very happy with it. The 3x3 is nice for mounting things on any side and I think the extra weight helps keep stationary, although it does move slightly on aggressive re-racks. Sounds like you got some nice accessories for it. I have my eye on those strap safeties and sandwich J-hooks myself... I'll be curious to know how you like them.

Cool. Good to hear people liking the RML-390F. I'll post my thoughts on those accessories. I had the safety straps on my R3.. Loved them for squats and used the pins/pipes for bench press. The sandwich J-hooks are a splurge but I plan to have this thing for a long time. I liked that they have a narrow footprint so racking the bar should be similar to my R3.

Dang shipment got delayed to Tuesday due to me living outside the city.. Ah well.

[Bench905]

New Multi-Grip Bars...knurled one not showing up yet but described: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-mg-2-multi-grip-bars

Alright, weird. There's now no mention of the knurled multi-grip bar, just the MG-23 and MG-24.

[smokeater]

How do you like that Ohio bar?

Works great. I've done Olympic lifts with it and 500lb shrugs. Works great for both functions. I wanted a solid multi-purpose bar and I got one.

[okeley]

Any company that still manufactures most of its stuff in the USA is alright with me and gets my business whenever possible (even if I find crossfit strange and a little douchy but to each his own). Therefore my application for membership is attached.

[dragon360]

Works great. I've done Olympic lifts with it and 500lb shrugs. Works great for both functions. I wanted a solid multi-purpose bar and I got one.

Thanks. Sounds like a solid bar. Wasn't sure about the knurl. Been eyeing that raw OPB though.

[Bench905]

Any company that still manufactures most of its stuff in the USA is alright with me and gets my business whenever possible (even if I find crossfit strange and a little douchy but to each his own). Therefore my application for membership is attached.

#21!

[Bench905]

Alright, weird. There's now no mention of the knurled multi-grip bar, just the MG-23 and MG-24.

Just got an e-mail back from Rogue - "We are still planning on coming out with a Multi Grip Bar with knurled handles. We're expecting it to be in here in about a week or so."

Also, they just released the Euro Steel Rogue OLY Bar: http://www.roguefitness.com/euro-28mm-olympic-wl-bar

[keyboardworkout]

Also, they just released the Euro Steel Rogue OLY Bar: http://www.roguefitness.com/euro-28mm-olympic-wl-bar

Why the center knurl on that bar?

[Bench905]

Why the center knurl on that bar?

IWF Spec. All the IWF comp bars have center knurl.

[smokeater]

Thanks. Sounds like a solid bar. Wasn't sure about the knurl. Been eyeing that raw OPB though.

From the reviews I've read on the OPB the knurling sounds pretty good. Haven't used it so can't speak from first hand experience. If I hadn't bought a Texas Power Bar last year I would have grabbed the Ohio Power Bar. I've yet to read a bad review of it.

The Ohio bar's knurling is in the middle between passive and aggressive. You can a good hook grip in, but it bights in under heavy loads too. The knurl seems to vary on the finish. The zinc finish seems to be not as aggressive as the black oxide.

[okeley]

#21!

Cool and thanks.

[1651Naismith]

From the reviews I've read on the OPB the knurling sounds pretty good. Haven't used it so can't speak from first hand experience. If I hadn't bought a Texas Power Bar last year I would have grabbed the Ohio Power Bar. I've yet to read a bad review of it.

I've had bare OHP for a couple of weeks now and really like it. I've been very happy with the knurling -- more aggressive than my OB-20, but not "cheese grater" sharp. Grippy enough for heavy pulls, but no issues with sets of 8-12 on presses or squats (I've got a Rep Fitness Excalibur for Oly lifts).

The bar spins *really* well too. This was mentioned in an earlier review, but I'm very impressed very surprised at how well it spins. It doesn't matter for my use, but others may be interested.

[Sdca7718]

New OSO Barbell collars, I can see why they started selling them. Now they have Rogue engraved on them. Similar to the old style but less flimsy looking.
http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-oso-barbell-collars

[Jayjoe]

I have:

OHIO POWER BAR love it!
ROGUE KETTLEBELLS: 35, 44, 53, 62 lbs best kettlebells ever

[Jayjoe]

OPB knurling is dangerous:

After doing a set of seated overhead presses (low ceiling in basement) I rested with my forearms on the bar. Got up and dragged arm across knurling and it sliced me open looked like alley cat attack. But on the good side once I got the bar I stopped using lifting straps for good it sticks like glue to the hand.

[mliebs]

I've been seriously considering this bar in bare steel but I don't knurling that's more aggressive than my TPB.

[FyrFytr998]

I've been seriously considering this bar in bare steel but I don't knurling that's more aggressive than my TPB.

TPB is way more aggressive. I still have knurl scar from a squat session I did in February with a TPB. The OPB is more like a grippy sandpaper to me.

[dac22]

No pics right now, I'm in the process of moving from St. Louis to Dallas. I have:

Rogue Ballistic Block
SISU War Hammer
Echo 10mm Lifting Belt
White Series Wrist Wraps
Some Rogue Bands

[smokinHawk]

I've been seriously considering this bar in bare steel but I don't knurling that's more aggressive than my TPB.

get the zinc plated one, it will cut down the aggressiveness of the knurling

[keyboardworkout]

IWF Spec. All the IWF comp bars have center knurl.

I'm still trying to decide if center knurl is good or bad for Olympic lifts.

[okeley]

New OSO Barbell collars, I can see why they started selling them. Now they have Rogue engraved on them. Similar to the old style but less flimsy looking.

Big fan of those collars. However, be careful unlocking. They are snappy and will whack some fingers good. Also, don't leave them locked long when not in use. I left them on overnight when I first got them and some rubber residue came off and stuck to my TPB (came off with a little oil though, just annoying). Otherwise, work great and have held up so far including being dropped several times.