Vinyl vs cast iron weights

tech77

Hi.
I'm new to this fitness thing and i was hoping someone might help me.
I want to get a couple of dumbells cheaply to add to my barbell and cast iron weights at home.

Argos do a pair of Vinyl dumbells (15kg) for about 20 euro.
They also do a pair of cast iron dumbells (20 kg) for about 40 euro.
I was thinking of getting the vinyl ones and save my self a few quid.

But if i get the vinyl weights will i be able to combine them with my cast iron weights on my barbell at home and vice versa? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but as i say i'm new to this.

And are there any other disadvantages of vinyl weights compared to cast iron.

Any advice would be great.

BrianD3

Vinyl weights are rubbish, the main disadvantage of them is they are bulky and have poor durability. Also the bars that come with the Argos vinyl weights are much worse than the ones that come with the iron weights.

You coudl also try mickk's shop for DBs. Handles
http://www.irish-lifting.com/product_info_equipment.php?cPath=1_13&products_id=244
And plates
http://www.irish-lifting.com/product_info_equipment.php?cPath=1_15&products_id=243

tech77

Alright thanks.