New bars at PTC - Ausbb

PTC · 15-02-2011, 01:10 PM

I didnt want to hyjack the other thread I started, so I've started a new one.

Today I picked up a Pendlay bushing bar and an Ironedge $180 bar.

The Pendlay bar has a very nice finish. It looks the goods, we'll see how it goes

The Ironedge bar looks identical to the Gym Direct bar, same supplier I'd guess.

I'll post back in a week and report anything I find.

if you have any questions or want me to try something, post up.

Kapow · 15-02-2011, 01:20 PM

dw my bad lol.

PTC · 15-02-2011, 09:06 PM

I have 10 bars. I use certain bars on certain racks. Clearly I use the strongest bars where the strongest lifters lift.

1 x Zhang Kong is on the platform
3 x ABC Powerbars on the squat racks
1 x GD bar on power rack
1 x GD bar on squat rack
1 x IE bar on bench press
1 x no name bar on bench press
1 x Pendlay bar on deadlifts
1 x ABC ladies bar on platform

lozzo · 15-02-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTC

I have 10 bars. I use certain bars on certain racks. Clearly I use the strongest bars where the strongest lifters lift.

1 x Zhang Kong is on the platform
3 x ABC Powerbars on the squat racks
1 x GD bar on power rack
1 x GD bar on squat rack
1 x IE bar on bench press
1 x no name bar on bench press
1 x Pendlay bar on deadlifts
1 x ABC ladies bar on platform

a ladies bar, how do they differ?

PTC · 15-02-2011, 09:18 PM

15kg, 6'6", the length is taken out of the sleeve, collar to collar is the same, so it fits on any rack.

Diameter is only 27mm

Its a needle bearing OL bar, over $500

PTC · 16-02-2011, 11:53 PM

Armando had a play with the Pendlay bar tonight. He was very impressed. Being an International Level Olympic lifter, I guess he's used a few bars.

He thought this bar felt very good. Funnily, he prefers bush bearing to needle bearing, he claims to have more control with the bush bearings.

callan · 16-02-2011, 11:55 PM

used the Pendlay bar tonight as well... was very nice

Bazza20 · 22-02-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTC

Armando had a play with the Pendlay bar tonight. He was very impressed. Being an International Level Olympic lifter, I guess he's used a few bars.

He thought this bar felt very good. Funnily, he prefers bush bearing to needle bearing, he claims to have more control with the bush bearings.

Markos, did a bit of searching and found some posts by Glenn Pendlay himself about the bar. Apparently the bushing bar is a bit of a hybrid bar. Not quite as flexible as a true oly bar. He said it was a good all purpose bar for someone doing the powerlifts who also likes to powerclean regularly.

He also said that they have tested it with a few 900lb squats.

Aaron · 22-02-2011, 07:45 PM

Lifetime warranty on all Pendlay bars.... attractive.

Fadi · 22-02-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lozzo

a ladies bar, how do they differ?

Men’s bar Specifications
Weight 20 kg
Length 2200 mm
Grip 28 mm
Sleeves 50 mm
Women’s bar Specifications
Weight 15 kg
Length 2010 mm
Grip 25 mm
Sleeves 50 mm

PS: Just incase you check The QLD Weightlifting Association website, they have some information re the women's bar which I find to be wrong:
the diameter of the bar: 20mm, (that is wrong, the correct answer is 25mm).

Fadi.

15-02-2011, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,736	New bars at PTC I didnt want to hyjack the other thread I started, so I've started a new one. Today I picked up a Pendlay bushing bar and an Ironedge $180 bar. The Pendlay bar has a very nice finish. It looks the goods, we'll see how it goes The Ironedge bar looks identical to the Gym Direct bar, same supplier I'd guess. I'll post back in a week and report anything I find. if you have any questions or want me to try something, post up.

15-02-2011, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kapow Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Gender: Posts: 196	dw my bad lol. Last edited by Kapow; 28-02-2011 at 02:07 PM.

16-02-2011, 11:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
callan The official ghetto booty Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cranbourne, Vic Gender: Training Exp:2-3 Years Muscle Goals:More Strength Posts: 5,281	used the Pendlay bar tonight as well... was very nice __________________ Raw Sub-junior 93's 180/105/217.5kg ~502.5@92.4Kg Powerlifting Australia NCAS Level 1 Powerlifting Coach 225/120/255 ~ 600 commonwealths 2013 or death MTS CREW - 'THE OTTER'

22-02-2011, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aaron Super Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pakenham, Victoria Gender: Posts: 554	Lifetime warranty on all Pendlay bars.... attractive. __________________ Cheers, Aaron. Aaron's Powerlifting Journal "Sure, why not... the sky's the limit" - Robert Wilks.

15-02-2011, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,736	I have 10 bars. I use certain bars on certain racks. Clearly I use the strongest bars where the strongest lifters lift. 1 x Zhang Kong is on the platform 3 x ABC Powerbars on the squat racks 1 x GD bar on power rack 1 x GD bar on squat rack 1 x IE bar on bench press 1 x no name bar on bench press 1 x Pendlay bar on deadlifts 1 x ABC ladies bar on platform

15-02-2011, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,736	15kg, 6'6", the length is taken out of the sleeve, collar to collar is the same, so it fits on any rack. Diameter is only 27mm Its a needle bearing OL bar, over $500

16-02-2011, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,736	Armando had a play with the Pendlay bar tonight. He was very impressed. Being an International Level Olympic lifter, I guess he's used a few bars. He thought this bar felt very good. Funnily, he prefers bush bearing to needle bearing, he claims to have more control with the bush bearings.