Does anyone here have the C-92563 power rack from New York Barballs? It’s their smallest one, using 2" tubes. I’m sure it’s more than strong enough for to hold what I can squat, but I’m a little worried about things like dips… Seems like that might flex a smaller cage too much, etc.
But priced out with shipping and the same accessories (extra j-hooks, dip attachment, plate holders, etc.), it would be about $300 less than the C-8515-W. It would be nice to save the $ if it’s a good cage.
Thanks in advance for info on this or other similar options.
Does anyone here have the C-92563 power rack from New York Barballs? It’s their smallest one, using 2" tubes. I’m sure it’s more than strong enough for to hold what I can squat, but I’m a little worried about things like dips… Seems like that might flex a smaller cage too much, etc.
But priced out with shipping and the same accessories (extra j-hooks, dip attachment, plate holders, etc.), it would be about $300 less than the C-8515-W. It would be nice to save the $ if it’s a good cage.
Thanks in advance for info on this or other similar options.[/quote]
I have the C-8515 and it’s a tank with 2.5"x2.5" construction. It’s actually only $200 more than the 92563. The 92563 is a lot smaller than it looks in the picture(48.5"x48" vs 59"x58" and 26" between posts vs 33" between posts) and weighs about 100lbs less. I also like the pullup bar better on the 8515. If you have the money, I would say go for the 8515. It’s just better all around.
Also, for what it’s worth, I bought the extra plate holders and they just got in the way on things like floor presses, deadlifts/rdl’s, etc. I would suggest saving the money and picking up a cheap weight tree on craigslist or at a yard sale.
I have the 92563 because the other one was too tall for my room. It is a little light so I put some heavy dumbells on the feet. It’s a good rack and you will be really strong before you out grow it. For the price you can’t beat it.
Thanks all. I think I agree with both of you. The 8515 looks like a tank, and I’d love to have it. They’re both about the same height I think, so I’m not sure if you have to bend your knees more for pull-ups on one vs. the other.
Anyway, my living room is also my weight room. And I have a really low ceiling. It’s only 88 inches high. So as to keep the family happy, smaller is better. I might have to sacrifice here. We’ll see. But at least I have the info now.
Curious thing… This puts the Yukon Fitness PRK-127 back in the running. It appears to have almost identical dimensions to the C-92563. But it has a pull-up bar that can be reversed to hang a bit lower. Though I will definitely have to bend my legs, this might actually give me enough clearance to use it properly.
Craigslist made my decision for me… I got a Parabody 843 with lat pulldown, bench, and more weight/bar, etc for $400. I didn’t know a lot about it when I bought it, except that it looked good and I could easily sell it for the same price later if needed. But it turns out to be a hell of a rack. Top notch and in good condition. I think it’s a keeper.