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Choosing a power rack

  • 16-02-2013 12:44pm
    #1
    robocode
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭


    I'm planning to get a power rack within the next 1-2 months (waiting until settled in new house) and I had initially planned on getting this one from Irish Lifting for €550 but just came across this one on special for €265.
    Is it a no-brainer to go for the significantly cheaper one or is it wiser to invest in the quality of the Irish Lifting one? I'll also have to get an oly weight set so don't want the costs to get too much. Any input appreciated!


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  • #2
    brian plank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭brian plank


    what about this one. its heavier than the cheap one and still cheaper than the first one you were looking at. you can get a dip attachment for it too which is very handy.


  • #3
    Seachmall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭Seachmall


    I have the Bodymax CF475 and can recommend it. It's a solid rack and easily adjustable.

    I was going to get the CF375 but read the spotter bars/catch bars aren't strong enough to take heavy weight. Someone on BB.com posted they bent when he dropped the bar on them.

    I haven't dropped any heavy weight on my CF475 but I imagine it could take some serious abuse. Nice piece of kit.


  • #4
    arse..biscuits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    I have the CF475 too. Its solid. One time I dropped 100kg on the spotter bars and no damage. I got the dip attachment and the cable pully attachment. I'm very happy with it.


  • #5
    kevpants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,863 ✭✭✭kevpants


    arse..biscuits wrote: »
    I have the CF475 too. Its solid. One time I dropped 100kg on the spotter bars and no damage. I got the dip attachment and the cable pully attachment. I'm very happy with it.

    Ahem.



    That's a CF475 encountering 260kg from the maximum height. Rack is still going... bar is not.


  • #6
    arse..biscuits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    kevpants wrote: »
    Ahem.



    That's a CF475 encountering 260kg from the maximum height. Rack is still going... bar is not.

    Holy moly, I thought the spotter arms would go before the bar.
    I love the attempt to straighten the bar out at 1:52


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  • #7
    kevpants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,863 ✭✭✭kevpants


    arse..biscuits wrote: »
    Holy moly, I thought the spotter arms would go before the bar.
    I love the attempt to straighten the bar out at 1:52

    Yeah not my finest moment.

    One safety bar is still dead straight with just a dent in it, the other is slightly bent but not enough to prevent it being usable i.e. you can rotate it to take it on/off.


  • #8
    mdwexford
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,286 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    I have the TDS rack from Irish Lifiting and its pretty solid.

    I'd get as good a rack as you can afford, investing now will save you having to replace it at some stage.


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