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The Dream Gym Thread

The Hamburgler said:
The markings and knurling are weird, and to to the IPF tag they cost more than they are worth. If you want IPF approved fork out for an Eleiko, if not a Texas power bar
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I used one at the CAPO QLD States last year, I didn't mind the different ring markings. As far as I know they cost the same as Eleiko, so not much difference.
 
That's what I'm saying. For an extra $400 (1.8 v 2.2K roughly) you get a bar 10x better in the Eleiko

That said chrome calibrated plates ftw
 
Still don't under stand why you think the Eleiko bar is better? Just because it has different/normal ring markings?

Also I would only get chrome plated 50kg's, the other makes it harder to tell the weight of a bar. Can't tell if they are 20kg's or 25kg's.
 
Disregarding the markings the knurling is better. Not harsher but it grips TONNES better than the Ivanko. The steel is also of a much higher grade/quality with a much higher tensile strength.
I'm not trying to talk up the Eleiko like Minh does but it is a much better bar than the Ivanko. I only got one cos it was second hand and only cost me $600
 
Iron Edge Matrix Single Cell $1980
2 pairs of J Hooks $200
Sling Brackets $260
1 pair of spotting arms $210
10 utility pegs $350
ABC power bar
calibrated Ivanko plates
1 pair of lock jaw elite collars $70
Barbell Jack $70
Gymdirect commercial flat bench $299
10 rubber mats $330
Torsonator Sleeve $150
 
Another bar. Probably an ivanko like the one I grew up with.

And every hammer strength machine in the catalogue.
 
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