half rack selection

s7ryf3925pivug · 28-01-2019 1:45pm #1

I'm getting a rack and set of weights for my garage. There are two half racks on D8 fitness. I was wondering if one would suit better than the other for my purposes.

I would use it for pullups, squats, bench press, press. I would not want to secure it to the floor immediately. It is a concrete floor. I'll get a proper 7ft bar.

Which would be a better choice? Would I be better off looking at something else altogether?

https://www.d8fitness.com/product/half-rack-mc-200-weightlifting-rack/

https://www.d8fitness.com/product/weightlifting-half-rack-n830/

Also, is this a good choice for a bar and weights? Any similar sets at better prices, or that include 2.5/1.25 kg plates..?

https://www.d8fitness.com/product/olympic-weightlifting-set/

Brian? · 28-01-2019 4:37pm

This thread has nothing to do with ribs. I'm feeling very let down

mdwexford · 28-01-2019 7:22pm

Any particular reason you aren’t going for a full size rack?

s7ryf3925pivug · 28-01-2019 7:46pm

Yes, probably a stupid reason though. I found good reviews of that website, dodgy ones of others. So I only looked on that website, and they have no full size rack in stock.

I do have space for a full size one though so it probably makes sense to get one alright. Can't compromise on safety. ..Not that I intend to ever actually need to drop something on the spotters.

Any recommendations for products or vendors? I live in Limerick.

mdwexford · 28-01-2019 10:43pm

D8 have decent stuff. I bought some kettlebells and bits there and have been happy with them.

I got my rack from here https://www.strengthshop.ie/equipment/squat-stands-cages-blocks.html. It’s very solid and I’m happy with it. Shipping from the UK is free which is nice.

I’d go for a full rack for sure if space and cost aren’t issues.

Dubdude · 29-01-2019 12:42pm

if you are going full rack have a look at irish lifting https://irishlifting.ie/gym-equipment/power-rack/ good prices too

s7ryf3925pivug · 29-01-2019 12:52pm

Dubdude wrote: »

if you are going full rack have a look at irish lifting https://irishlifting.ie/gym-equipment/power-rack/ good prices too

They look good but I came across a lot of stories about them a while back. Seemed like they used to be good but then something happened and orders weren't being fulfilled. Anyone happen to know what the story was there?

Dubdude · 29-01-2019 1:11pm

From what I remember the original guy who set it up sold it on then when he heard the amount of crap going on he took it back. Nearly sure they are grand to deal with now and have there warehouse and showroom in ballymount.

Brian? · 29-01-2019 1:17pm

Dubdude wrote: »

From what I remember the original guy who set it up sold it on then when he heard the amount of crap going on he took it back. Nearly sure they are grand to deal with now and have there warehouse and showroom in ballymount.

Mick, formerly of this parish, founded Irish Lifting and then sold it off. Last I heard he was hanging around with Mike Tyson and Ken Shamrock. He owns Irish lifting again?

I always found them grand to deal with.

Dubdude · 29-01-2019 1:26pm

Brian? wrote: »

Mick, formerly of this parish, founded Irish Lifting and then sold it off. Last I heard he was hanging around with Mike Tyson and Ken Shamrock. He owns Irish lifting again?

I always found them grand to deal with.

Ye mick, thats him couldn't remember his name. Now I could be wrong but I'm nearly sure that is what I heard.

iwillhtfu · 29-01-2019 11:37pm

I have no idea on quality but this offer keeps popping up on my FB feed for €400 (valid til 31 Jan) the company is called gymless and seem to be based out of Ballymount/Advert.

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s7ryf3925pivug · 30-01-2019 4:14am

https://www.mcsport.ie/p/hit-fitness-f100-standard-power-rack/hit00160

This looks like a good deal. Don’t think I’m at risk of squatting over 227kg.

Anybody any experience with Hit fitness stuff? Can’t find reviews.

s7ryf3925pivug · 30-01-2019 2:17pm

Alfredo Strong Pinto wrote: »

https://www.mcsport.ie/p/hit-fitness-f100-standard-power-rack/hit00160

This looks like a good deal. Don’t think I’m at risk of squatting over 227kg.

Anybody any experience with Hit fitness stuff? Can’t find reviews.

looks like there's no holes for bolting it to the ground. Is this important?

I was thinking I would hold off bolting anything down because I might get the floor levelled and a better floor installed.

Anybody get rubber floors fitted?

s7ryf3925pivug · 31-01-2019 5:43am

Alfredo Strong Pinto wrote: »

https://www.mcsport.ie/p/hit-fitness-f100-standard-power-rack/hit00160

This looks like a good deal. Don’t think I’m at risk of squatting over 227kg.

Anybody any experience with Hit fitness stuff? Can’t find reviews.

Oh well, sold out now.

s7ryf3925pivug · 31-01-2019 7:41am

Went with IrishLifting. Power rack, commercial flat bench, bearing bar and weights for 1k. Thanks again for your help.

s7ryf3925pivug · 05-02-2019 12:49am

All arrived today. My wife was there to receive it and the courier very nicely lugged it on a pallet to the side of the house.

Everything looks great. Just brought it in now. There were a couple of nice upgrades that I'll check were deliberate. Received the commercial adjustable bench in place of the flat one. Received four 2.5kg and four 5kg rubber plates instead of four 5kg , two 2.5kg and four 1.25kg plates in an iron set. The black rubber plates are nice.

s7ryf3925pivug · 09-02-2019 1:53pm

Got a call back this morning in reply to a mail I sent about the substitutions. Said it wasnt deliberate but it would cost them too much to arrange collection and replacement so just keep it. This is good as I'd already bought 1.25kg weights elsewhere after not hearing back from my mail.

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