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Where to buy weights/dumbells in Waterford

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  • 22-01-2014 1:13am
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    TheGovernor
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi there,

    I'm looking for a wider variety of hand weights than what argos offers. I'm hoping to move up to around 8lbs. then 12 lbs. I cant find any in Waterford, tried TK Maxx too, they're either too low or too high in weight. Does anybody know where I might find ones to suit me?

    Thanks!


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    Gadgie
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    They sell them in some of the sports shops - I've seen them in the one in the Lisduggan SC. Not sure of the weights, though I do remember they were listed in kgs.

    You could also try the supplements shops, such as the one next to P. Larkin in Blackfriars.


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    0rt
    Registered Users Posts: 489 ✭✭0rt


    http://www.adverts.ie/exercise-equipment-weights/weights-bench-weights-belt-strap/4645051

    http://www.adverts.ie/exercise-equipment-weights/weights/4575438


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    old gregg
    Registered Users Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    The last time I was out looking at books in the St. Bridget's charity shop on Tramore road there was a basket of weights for sale. That was a week or so ago.


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    TheGovernor
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭TheGovernor


    old gregg wrote: »
    The last time I was out looking at books in the St. Bridget's charity shop on Tramore road there was a basket of weights for sale. That was a week or so ago.

    Haha fairly random, I'll head down tomorrow to see if there's any left :)


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    Jambo
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    Argos normally stock some weightlifting gear.


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    sawdoubters
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    look at donedeal etc

    buy and sell paper


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    Digital Society
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    TheGovernor wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I'm looking for a wider variety of hand weights than what argos offers. I'm hoping to move up to around 8lbs. then 12 lbs. I cant find any in Waterford, tried TK Maxx too, they're either too low or too high in weight. Does anybody know where I might find ones to suit me?

    Thanks!

    Not sure if its an option but consider joining a local Gym. 250 a year in Goldstones and the Weight machines and Weight area are stellar.


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    ex_infantry
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    yes join goldstone


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    membersonly
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    ex_infantry wrote: »
    yes join goldstone

    You still getting reduced membership for plugging Goldstone on here?


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    TheGovernor
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    membersonly wrote: »
    You still getting reduced membership for plugging Goldstone on here?

    Nah I'm grand haha I'll tip away at it at home, I love workout videos Popsugar fitness youtube channel has some good ones only 10 mins a go too. (I'm not affiliated)


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    membersonly
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    TheGovernor wrote: »
    Nah I'm grand haha I'll tip away at it at home, I love workout videos Popsugar fitness youtube channel has some good ones only 10 mins a go too. (I'm not affiliated)

    Of course, I wasn't aiming that comment at you at all.

    Anyone who says "join a gym" when someone asks about buying dumbbells is a moron.


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    Brick Session
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭Brick Session


    You could also try the supplements shops, such as the one next to P. Larkin in Blackfriars.[/QUOTE]

    Guy in there is a knob, don't bother cos he will probably just grunt at you if you are not already on steroids. I went in there last year while training for a specific endurance event that was using a specific brand of energy drink and gels during the event. I was looking to buy a few boxes of gels and tubs of energy drink to use in training for the event. One of the well known brands in fact. His response when he lifted his head was " we don't sell that s*i* in here" and put his head down again.

    Then people wonder why local shops don't work. :confused:


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    warrior_blaze
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    Brick Session wrote: »
    You could also try the supplements shops, such as the one next to P. Larkin in Blackfriars.

    i know the chap well, he prob did'nt like the look of ya, either that or the roma gypsies pissed him off that day, he a sound bloke really ya just have to know how to take him


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    membersonly
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    warrior_blaze wrote: »
    i know the chap well, he prob did'nt like the look of ya, either that or the roma gypsies pissed him off that day, he a sound bloke really ya just have to know how to take him

    If this is true he deserves to go out of business.


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    warrior_blaze
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    if its gels your after altitude up in ballybricken might sell em or waterford cycles out in johnstown


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    Brick Session
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    warrior_blaze wrote: »
    i know the chap well, he prob did'nt like the look of ya, either that or the roma gypsies pissed him off that day, he a sound bloke really ya just have to know how to take him

    You see that's the problem right there, as the customer it is not up to me to know how to take the shop keeper, it is up to the shop keeper to know how to deal with his customers.

    They most likely all won't be members of the weightlifting club that he belongs too so in order to make a success of his business he might need to open his mind to other sports people. I am sure this particular guy has a lot of knowledge that he could offer other sports people who might return to his shop to purchase something or even recommend his shop and knowledge to others.

    Anyway he does not stock the Sh*t I was looking for so I bought it elsewhere and they were happy to have my repeat business.


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