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| Rico |  | ... | 14-05-2013 @ 15:03 |
 Sugdens very own David Dimbleby Member 1403, 3716 posts SQ 220, BP 115, DL 260595.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | EllD90 said:The stiffer the better? pretty much. less stiff ones give you more revolutions but stiffer ones are more cast-like | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 15-05-2013 @ 21:46 |
 Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Cheers guys! Bar and collars arrived today, lovely bit of kit! Had it's first session tonight/  | ||
| shortandmighty | | ... | 16-05-2013 @ 12:50 |
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Received the Volts yesterday and have to say they are frickin awesome! However I do think they should be supplied with a free pair of sunglasses, or at least a warning on the outside of the box they are rather bright | ||
| Meatfish | | ... | 17-05-2013 @ 23:48 |
Member 2489, 46 posts SQ 205, BP 150, DL 205560.0 kgs @ 145kgs UnEq | Would the Black Oxide bar be alright if used for squatting and deadlifting with weights up to about 250kg? Don't do any of the Olympic lifts and use blocks not pins for pulls from the knees, and can use an old s**tty bar for pin presses, just want to be sure the bar will hold up to that kind of weight fine as can't really afford any of the the powerlifting specific bars right now. | ||
| Strengthshop | | ... | 19-05-2013 @ 17:05 |
 Member 3745, 143 posts | PeteHodgson said:Cheers guys! Bar and collars arrived today, lovely bit of kit! Had it's first session tonight/ Nice one! shortandmighty said:Received the Volts yesterday and have to say they are frickin awesome! However I do think they should be supplied with a free pair of sunglasses, or at least a warning on the outside of the box they are rather bright Yeah, they are on the bright side Glad you like them!Meatfish said:Would the Black Oxide bar be alright if used for squatting and deadlifting with weights up to about 250kg? Don't do any of the Olympic lifts and use blocks not pins for pulls from the knees, and can use an old s**tty bar for pin presses, just want to be sure the bar will hold up to that kind of weight fine as can't really afford any of the the powerlifting specific bars right now. We generally don't recommend going about 200kg on the black oxide bar. This is probably conservative, but we prefer to err on the side of caution. More info on the bars suitabilities etc in section 10 of the T&C's - https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/terms-conditions | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 19-05-2013 @ 18:11 |
Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Strengthshop said: We generally don't recommend going about 200kg on the black oxide bar. This is probably conservative, but we prefer to err on the side of caution. More info on the bars suitabilities etc in section 10 of the T&C's - https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/terms-conditions Oh. I just bought mine with upto about 250kgs in mind. | ||
| Meatfish | | ... | 19-05-2013 @ 21:11 |
Member 2489, 46 posts SQ 205, BP 150, DL 205560.0 kgs @ 145kgs UnEq | Strengthshop said: We generally don't recommend going about 200kg on the black oxide bar. This is probably conservative, but we prefer to err on the side of caution. More info on the bars suitabilities etc in section 10 of the T&C's - https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/terms-conditions I note you only mention the Texas and Okie bars for 250kg + in the link, what about the Perpetual Powerlifting Bar? I was box squatting with 220kg today so the black oxide might not be the best use of my cash if I'm liable to bend it in 6 months... Would love a Texas but just can't spare that much cash right now as I'm half way through my PhD and skint. | ||
| Strengthshop | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 14:46 |
Member 3745, 143 posts | Meatfish said: I note you only mention the Texas and Okie bars for 250kg + in the link, what about the Perpetual Powerlifting Bar? I was box squatting with 220kg today so the black oxide might not be the best use of my cash if I'm liable to bend it in 6 months... Would love a Texas but just can't spare that much cash right now as I'm half way through my PhD and skint. Thanks for pointing that out, it was written before we had the perpetual or power bars in, so have added some info in about the recommendations for those two. Perpetual bar good for up to close on 300 we'd say. Deadlifts are generally ok. When the bars are loaded for squats, and sitting on a rack for periods of time is when they're more vulnerable. | ||
| Oxman | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 14:47 |
 Likes tight rubber Member 2981, 11067 posts SQ 242.5, BP 192.5, DL 330765.0 kgs @ 92.9kgs UnEq | Put my order in for a pair of Volts last night, can't wait to try them! | ||
| Ben_F | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 15:33 |
 vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350855.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | The Black Oxide bars are great for deadlifting but will not stand up to being dropped from overhead too much, for squats up to around 200kg no problem either. Luke and Shane love deadlifting on them at ours... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY5eQeHx4gY&feature=player_... | ||
| Ben_F | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 15:38 |
vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350855.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | We also have two Spring Steel Shaft bars... https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/bars/olympic-weightlifting-bar.html These are getting a lot of abuse in our Cross Training suite but have been great so far, here is Shane using one the other day... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjfJV5cuCaw&feature=player_... | ||
| LessThanLuke | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 15:48 |
 his poor male ego must be crushed Member 883, 6251 posts SQ 290, BP 180, DL 420890.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | Ben_F said:The Black Oxide bars are great for deadlifting but will not stand up to being dropped from overhead too much, for squats up to around 200kg no problem either. Luke and Shane love deadlifting on them at ours... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY5eQeHx4gY&feature=player_... Yup. All my PBs have been on this bar. It is very nice to pull with. | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 20-05-2013 @ 15:57 |
Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Ben_F said:The Black Oxide bars are great for deadlifting but will not stand up to being dropped from overhead too much, for squats up to around 200kg no problem either. Luke and Shane love deadlifting on them at ours... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY5eQeHx4gY&feature=player_... Should just about be ok for me then. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Ha | ||
| Oxman | | ... | 21-05-2013 @ 18:32 |
Likes tight rubber Member 2981, 11067 posts SQ 242.5, BP 192.5, DL 330765.0 kgs @ 92.9kgs UnEq | Awesome service as ever, my Nike Volts arrived this afternoon after ordering late sunday night. They are a damn nice bit of kit. Thanks for prompt service! | ||
| Strengthshop | | ... | 22-05-2013 @ 07:17 |
Member 3745, 143 posts | Thanks for the links/feedback on the bars Ben and Luke, much appreciated. Really helpful to get some info on how they're standing up to the heavier kind of use. Maybe we've become a little too cautious about our recommendations! Oxman said:Awesome service as ever, my Nike Volts arrived this afternoon after ordering late sunday night. They are a damn nice bit of kit. Thanks for prompt service! No problem at all, glad to hear you're happy with them. | ||
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