My wife needs a new rack

[Corbets]

Well, actually, it’s mine, but I figured that thread title would get more attention.

My dumbbells arrived a few days ago after a 4 month wait. I’m pretty stoked and enjoying adding some variation to my bar work. However, my storage rack for the dumbbells ain’t big enough, and I’m looking for recommendations (disregarding cost, please).

I have limited space available, so something with three shelves would be ideal. However, I’ve found with the bigger weights that it can be a bit of a squeeze to get them on one of the bottom shelves, so they’d have to be well-spaced vertically.

I haven’t measured the space yet, but I have about 2.5m available (the current rack takes 143 of that).

Alternatively, I could get a two-shelf rack that fills the gap - wouldn’t be as aesthetic, as the styles won’t match, but it might work.

Any suggestions?





Edit: in case the pics are more confusing than helpful, I plan to move the chrome dumbbell stand elsewhere to make room.

[steve447]

Didnt read, now pics of wife now or neg

[ECGordyn]

Didnt read, now pics of wife now or neg

Lol

[Corbets]

Lol

As I told the other fella when I repped him, those photos are only available to subscribers. 😂

[ECGordyn]

As I told the other fella when I repped him, those photos are only available to subscribers. 😂

Thanks but no thanks

[Camarija]

Well, actually, it’s mine, but I figured that thread title would get more attention.

My dumbbells arrived a few days ago after a 4 month wait. I’m pretty stoked and enjoying adding some variation to my bar work. However, my storage rack for the dumbbells ain’t big enough, and I’m looking for recommendations (disregarding cost, please).

So this recommendation disregards both cost and integrity, but if you're looking for the ultimate space saving dumbbell rack that is ALSO incredibly versatile, then the Sorinex Iron Bear is worth checking out.



Notice how you can attach the Sorinex J-Squat? Mech6 recently made a bunch of belt squats similar these for forum members.



You can customize the setup to be as high as you need them to be, and you can install each row to suit the height of your dumbbells, as that seems to be an issue for you right now?



Also, if you're in need of a space saving lat pulldown and/or adjustable cable column, you can add those on as well.

I know some forum members aren't impressed by Sorinex's business practices, and I understand that is a justified feeling, but the product looks solid and more or less what you're looking for.

Good luck Corbets!

[Corbets]

Thanks Camarija, that’s helpful!

I can’t see from an initial glance whether Sorinex does overseas shipping or not, so I’ll reach out to them and check.

I’ve also found the following from Watson in the UK (I’ve bought from them before, they make quality kit). They make it sound sturdy, but as weight capacity isn’t listed, I’ve reached out to them to check. It looks like the kind of thing that is intended for 1-10s, but if it can hold a 40kg dumbbell, I’m buying two...

https://watsongym.co.uk/product/revo...dumbbell-rack/

[gym62richard]

Thanks Camarija, that’s helpful!

I can’t see from an initial glance whether Sorinex does overseas shipping or not, so I’ll reach out to them and check.

I’ve also found the following from Watson in the UK (I’ve bought from them before, they make quality kit). They make it sound sturdy, but as weight capacity isn’t listed, I’ve reached out to them to check. It looks like the kind of thing that is intended for 1-10s, but if it can hold a 40kg dumbbell, I’m buying two...

https://watsongym.co.uk/product/revo...dumbbell-rack/

I'm a big Watson fan, I had that Watson revolving rack, it is a space saver and in principle it works, spins really well, the issue with this rack, the dumbbell holders are laser cut from 3mm steel plate, the edges are sharp and it's a real pisser racking and re-racking the db's, to many grazed knuckles, it just had to go.

[Duplicitous]

Legend makes a 3-tier: https://www.legendfitness.com/produc...dumbbell-rack/

... and 4-tier: https://www.legendfitness.com/produc...dumbbell-rack/

[Corbets]

Legend makes a 3-tier: https://www.legendfitness.com/produc...dumbbell-rack/

... and 4-tier: https://www.legendfitness.com/produc...dumbbell-rack/

Very helpfully, thanks! It seems like it’d be a fit, and it’s a good option. Heard back from Watson already, and while their rack can support the weight, it might not support the size (their dumbbells are more compact). So I might have to look in this direction.

Cheers

[gym62richard]

Very helpfully, thanks! It seems like it’d be a fit, and it’s a good option. Heard back from Watson already, and while their rack can support the weight, it might not support the size (their dumbbells are more compact). So I might have to look in this direction.

Cheers

I think my Watson revolving rack had a 500kg limit, I traded it out for a Watson 3tier rack, 15 pairs, it's an absolute beast, on it's own the rack weighs in excess of 100kg.

If you're interested in Legend Absolute Performance are I believe the main European distributor, great company to deal with, but the Legend equipment has a fairly long lead time, particularly when you account for shipping, my Legend 3133 took over 20 weeks.


https://www.aperformance.co.uk

[Sboarder1964]

I would not get Sorinex / Rogue completely vertical racks. The shelves are directly on top of each other which makes it a gigantic PITA to get out dumbbells over 60 lbs (nevermind 100s+). You basically have to curl them out.

I would check out York's website and look at their 3 tier rack. Lots of vertical clearance and no finger smashing rails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbFLDgcLH0

[TheShadowMan]

Totally not what I was expecting from thread, but still happy inside.

[Corbets]

Totally not what I was expecting from thread, but still happy inside.

Glad I helped out.

Sorry for the delayed response guys, it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Nonetheless, I appreciate all the input, there are some good options on here. I’ll post back once I decide / received the new rack. Thanks again!