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11-27-2020, 04:10 AM #61
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11-27-2020, 04:15 AM #62
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11-27-2020, 05:11 AM #64
This week, I've seen at least 3 different dumbbells that have the same design as the Baadass dumbbells. If the IronMaster/Hoist patents weren't still in effect, I'm pretty sure fitted and/or slotted plates and the half thread would be being used, unless the tooling cost is prohibitive, which is a distinct possibility.
Last edited by supramax; 11-27-2020 at 05:18 AM.
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11-27-2020, 06:04 AM #65
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11-27-2020, 07:07 AM #66
One thing, coming as someone that has been using Prostyle handles for this, it would be nice to see the end caps with a 1/2" drive female socket so I could insert a ratchet or breaker to tighten/loosen them further or spin them faster. I use a sliding T handle and it spins the 5/8" bolts out pretty fast on my prostyle handles but the whole thing is time consuming regardless. Might be something to suggest.
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11-27-2020, 07:16 AM #67
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11-27-2020, 07:17 AM #68
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11-27-2020, 07:28 AM #69
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11-27-2020, 07:32 AM #70
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11-27-2020, 07:32 AM #71
No I totally understand and these definitely have appeal to me, especially as I already have a ton of 10 lb pancake plates, easily enough to make 160lb+ baadasses, not that I lift that much. The baadass, ironmasters, and other all metal designs are extremely appealing to me as they will never break. I don't like plastic.
There are a few personal reasons for me and just for me, I don't expect others to agree...
1) I will be moving to drastically smaller place and desire something that fits into a compact column instead of the weight tree with all the standard plates I have now since I will likely be taking my Rower as that is more of a priority for me now than lifting.
2) the BAADASS is about the same weight change speed as what I have now.
3) easy resale value on ironmasters. This will be a problem I will confront if I sell my current setup now, and worse post pandemic. If I suddenly need the cash, its just quicker to sell a known commodity.
4) IM don't really look like a dumbbell to the untrained eye which might be helpful with dumb landlords.Last edited by ampire; 11-27-2020 at 07:56 AM.
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11-27-2020, 08:48 AM #72
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Few things from my observation:
1) Does the stand actually come with the baadass db's or is it extra? Because if it doesn't then you are not exactly comparing apples to apples with that pricing.
2) Are you including shipping? I see free shipping for folks in Canada, doesn't specifically say that for the United States or even their heavier sets.
3) The IM DB's are square for a reason, you don't have to worry about them rolling around and they are easier to load each side without flipping.
4) Functionality: The design of the Ironmaster pin is superior to Baadass and other spinlock DB's. They are faster and still provide a fixed db feel.
5) Accessories: One of the nice things about IM is that they often have accessories to customize their equipment. There are a couple cool things you can add to the IM's that baadass doesn't have.
Not that I have much skin in the game, I prefer Powerblock over the IM sets I've owned which pushes Baadass even further down the line.▪█─────█▪ Equipment Crew #58 ▪█─────█▪
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11-27-2020, 09:05 AM #73
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doesn't look the most aesthetic but looks like it gets the job done. I do like the pin design to hold the plates, are they really secure? Not sure if I just bought a cheap piece of trash of dumbbell handles but the spinlock varieties tend to come undone and the plates shift around a little bit. Especially doing dumbbell curls. Think I almost killed myself doing dumbbell presses on the floor because the spinlocks came loose (despite me tightening them to the max) and the plates almost fell out.positivity brah crew
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11-27-2020, 09:18 AM #74
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I probably could have explained things better. I have 20lb through 100lb Iron Grip Solid Steel Billet dumbbells in 5lb increments. I really like my current dumbbells but they do take up a lot of space. Since I rarely use anything over 50lbs I have considered selling the heavier dumbbells and adding some sort of adjustables on the rare occasions I need something heavier. I am currently downsizing my gym area in the current house and my have to downsize quite a bit more if I eventually move into a condo. I have never been a fan of either the Ironmasters or Powerblocks. I just can't stand the looks of a square dumbbell.
I do like the looks of the Baddass set as well as the ones in the garagegym video (Pepin?).Last edited by dumb.bell; 11-27-2020 at 09:26 AM.
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11-27-2020, 09:56 AM #75
It's an additional $300 and I previously mentioned that I think Flex should have bought it. It's far and away the nicest and most functional dumbbell stand I've ever seen. It's not for PowerBlocks, though, because they're too advanced for this primitive manual loading of dumbbell weight plates thingy.
EDIT: I was so intent on devising a joke that I forgot to post this:
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11-27-2020, 10:10 AM #76
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Think so? Nicer than this one for $100?
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11-27-2020, 10:18 AM #77
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11-27-2020, 10:33 AM #80
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If you like the adjustable height feature you could always try an adjustable squat box, think that's what the Baadas was they just modified it. Then you have dual funcitonality, I'm thinking of getting one of these for my new set of PB's, flipped one once before and it was rock solid (Stamina).
Titan's kinda looks like theirs.....
https://www.titan.fitness/endurance/...ox/412212.html
This is the one I had previously.
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11-27-2020, 10:40 AM #81
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11-27-2020, 10:42 AM #82
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11-27-2020, 11:21 AM #83
Rogue sells a dumbbell stand as well. Predictably expensive
https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-powerblock-cart
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11-27-2020, 11:34 AM #84
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Rogue is insane with those prices, at that point you might as well buy a rolling workbench and also store all your tools in it LOL.
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12-16-2020, 03:09 PM #85
Yes, awesome product
I purchased a set of 5lb to 197.5lb dumbbells and stand. Messaged the site and worked with Steve. Amazing customer service, best I have had.
Received email to place order through secured site and received FedEx Freight tracking information the next day.
Absolutely love these dumbbells. At first it took some time to get use to the changing of weights compared to my Bowflex SelectTech 1090s. Now, it is my rest period between sets or exercises.
These are solid and sturdy construction. Not afraid to drop them. I dropped my Bowflex ones twice, cost over $250 in replacement parts. These, don't see it ever happening with the solid construction.
I have recommended them to several friends who placed orders and received the same amazing customer service.
Those complaining about the cost, you can't touch 5lb to 100lb dumbbell sets (without stand) for under $3k, and they are not even in stock.
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12-16-2020, 03:20 PM #86
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12-16-2020, 03:33 PM #88
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12-17-2020, 04:13 AM #90
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The entire thread was suspicious, but I don't blame Badaas for creating this thread to get their brand name out there. The most attractive aspect about these DB's is that they were the only ones readily available, once that stops being the case I doubt anyone would seriously consider these over Ironmaster unless they just wanted to try something new. There are no functionality or cost benefits to going this route.....
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