Is the dead-squat bar almost ready? I want one!! Seriously, what’s up? Anyone in the know care to chime in?
[quote]super saiyan wrote:
The box that the bars are shipped in should display a SrJoker stamp of approval. That would make them completely legit.[/quote]
LMFAO!!!
[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
[quote]super saiyan wrote:
The box that the bars are shipped in should display a SrJoker stamp of approval. That would make them completely legit.[/quote]
LMFAO!!![/quote]
You shall have trap[bar] envy.
My home gym is in need of this bar!
Now available:
Someone please hurry up and buy it, get tired of it and sell it to me on CL for 75 bucks. Thanks.
That things looks awesome!
[quote]PimpBot5000 wrote:
That things looks awesome![/quote]
So awesome they can’t even be contained by the singular form!
[quote]on edge wrote:
So awesome they can’t even be contained by the singular form![/quote]
LOL. Just look at it, it has lots of awesomes.
Looks super stout…but is the main difference from a regular trap bar just how much weight you can load on it? There are a helluva lot of options for trap bars out there with various handle configurations for under $200…sure they might not be as pretty or look as heavy duty, but price wise I might suck up and deal with it not being as gnarly at only 1/3 the cost. Id love feedback from guys using these and the major differences from other trap bars they have used (if they have)…
[quote]bluecollarjock wrote:
Looks super stout…but is the main difference from a regular trap bar just how much weight you can load on it? There are a helluva lot of options for trap bars out there with various handle configurations for under $200…sure they might not be as pretty or look as heavy duty, but price wise I might suck up and deal with it not being as gnarly at only 1/3 the cost. Id love feedback from guys using these and the major differences from other trap bars they have used (if they have)…[/quote]
1 it fits in a rack
2 it’s not flimsy when loaded
3 the grip is super knurled for great grip
4 the handles are angled so that it lines up more naturally with the body
5 there is no tilt when loaded and off the ground like many trap bars do
[quote]corstijeir wrote:
[quote]bluecollarjock wrote:
Looks super stout…but is the main difference from a regular trap bar just how much weight you can load on it? There are a helluva lot of options for trap bars out there with various handle configurations for under $200…sure they might not be as pretty or look as heavy duty, but price wise I might suck up and deal with it not being as gnarly at only 1/3 the cost. Id love feedback from guys using these and the major differences from other trap bars they have used (if they have)…[/quote]
1 it fits in a rack
2 it’s not flimsy when loaded
3 the grip is super knurled for great grip
4 the handles are angled so that it lines up more naturally with the body
5 there is no tilt when loaded and off the ground like many trap bars do
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Ah nice, the tilt on some of them does bother me now that you mention it…there are other bars that fit in a rack and are not flimsy…Sorinex has nice trap bars for $300…not being a prick nor playing Devils advocate, just a man on a budget. I am in the market for a trap bar since my gym doesnt have any (we have every other beautiful toy under the sun though!), and if they do not purchase any soon I was gonna grab one…nearly $600 bones is steep though…
http://store.sorinex.com/Sorinex-Diamond-Bar-p/p00215.htm
I want a trap bar and a prowler for NY!
600 isnt cheap, but its definitely reasonable. And considering that shipping usually costs like 100,150 buck for a 60 lb metal object and it is free…basicslly the bar is like 450$. And in any case to a guy used to $1200 elieko price range, $600 is definitely cheap lol. You should try olympic lifting! Bars almost always over $600 bucks. Yes yes I know pendlay makes a couple less expensive ones. I’m not talkin about that.
Anyways, might not be in a budget and nothing wrong with that at all, but definitely a reasonable price, especially considering shipping freight costs.
I use olympic lifting bars for everything…but I dont buy them! hah my performance gym does…we have top of the line bars, bumpers, racks, platforms etc…but I was gonna buy the trap bar…
Makes sense if shipping is indeed $150 that brings Sorinex up to $450 total
[quote]bluecollarjock wrote:
I use olympic lifting bars for everything…but I dont buy them! hah my performance gym does…we have top of the line bars, bumpers, racks, platforms etc…but I was gonna buy the trap bar…
Makes sense if shipping is indeed $150 that brings Sorinex up to $450 total[/quote]
Just for kicks, I added it to my basket and shipping to Canada was only $30 if I recall. Pretty freaking cheap if you compare it to any other place.
T-Nation, I know you don’t want to dilute your core focus of producing awesome supplements (ignore my 0 level, I bought extensively through a reseller whilst living overseas), but have you thought about offering more gear in your store?
Bars?
Straps?
Shirts (more styles)?
Training Tools?
Don’t know about the margins/profitability of this type of stuff, but I bet people would buy
why would you want to put a trap bar in a rack,are you to lazzy to pick it up from the floor for shrugs?
[quote]MrZsasz wrote:
[quote]bluecollarjock wrote:
I use olympic lifting bars for everything…but I dont buy them! hah my performance gym does…we have top of the line bars, bumpers, racks, platforms etc…but I was gonna buy the trap bar…
Makes sense if shipping is indeed $150 that brings Sorinex up to $450 total[/quote]
Just for kicks, I added it to my basket and shipping to Canada was only $30 if I recall. Pretty freaking cheap if you compare it to any other place. [/quote]
Meh. I didn’t really check the market for freight costs…I just know purchasing gear from Elitefts that they wanted to charge me ~$100 on freight for some items. And I’ve seen more in their shipping costs, just not bought those items. I’m sure there’s other places that are significantly cheaper in shipping.
[quote]AnytimeJake wrote:
why would you want to put a trap bar in a rack,are you to lazzy to pick it up from the floor for shrugs?[/quote]
Shrugs are noth the only thing you can use it for.
There’s an overhead press with the trap bar, which is a lot easier if you have it in a rack to begin with. I’ve also seen people bench with it.
I was just screwin with ya, I’m a McRoberts student(love trap bar) I have one in my club and one in my garage.As far as trap bars go this is the best I’ve seen. Funny story, I bought a trap bar three years ago, for the franchise gym that I own(hence my call name)pretty much a planet fitness. Nobody had a clue what it was, even the BB’s said; just do hacks man that thing is stupid, slowly guys started doing shrugs than soon some legs.
Now the functional fad is happening and I’m looking like a genius(ahead of the curve and all)they don’t look at me like I have a third head. Plus anyone who trains athletes, there is a trend happening(least in hockey) where coaches don’t want kids(16–20)squating heavy, for fear of injury,that is were this gem shines.