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MuscleDemon		Axle bar diameter	01-01-2016 @ 17:28
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	What diameter axle bars are used in most Strongman competitions 2" or 3"? Thank you. Which axle diameter do they use in WSM?
Ramsay777		...	01-01-2016 @ 17:38
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315 675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	The ones I've used have been ~50mm diameter
MuscleDemon		...	01-01-2016 @ 17:43
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	Ramsay777 said:The ones I've used have been ~50mm diameter Ok thanks mate, considering purchasing an axle. Seems like 2" is the most used from what I gather so far.
KevC86		...	01-01-2016 @ 18:18
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	50mm are by far the most common. But if you are buying for yourself id suggest getting a 60mm one. Training on the hardest possible bar means you avoid any unpleasant surprises come comp day. Also, if you want a 50mm axle bar, just get an 8ft length of scaffold.
MuscleDemon		...	01-01-2016 @ 18:31
We all live as we chose. Member 5051, 866 posts SQ 157.5, BP 95, DL 220 472.5 kgs @ 61.1kgs UnEq	Thank you for the good advice, I will follow it. In the first post I mistakenly mentioned 3" although I meant the 2.3"/60mm as you correctly made clear.