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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    I sent an email. But even if I did use the online enquiry I would expect it to work properly considering they are an online business. The lack of response didn't completely put me off, I just ended up finding the best deal to be with G&F. If GD had the best deal I would of persisted with...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    G&F have heaps of packages on ebay running all the time, check their ebay store here Gym And Fitness com au equipment items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores! That package you linked to looks ok but I think this is a better deal (you just need to add a bench) POWER RACK CAGE SQUAT STAND...
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    A good site to get weight plates from?

    Are you sure you want to buy standard weight plates? A big factor to consider when ordering online is freight, especially for heavy items like weight plates. Why don't you email G&F for a quote including freight? You could also try contacting Gym Garage | Fitness Equipment Brisbane - Best...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    I also requested a quote by email and got no reply. I thought it was quite strange considering it is an online business.
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    Force USA Power Rack

    Sorry, you're right it is 2 mm thick - I was confusing it with the commercial versions which are 3 mm thick. I'm getting a bit dyslexic lately I think. For me it was the best deal mainly because of freight costs, but I think it is an excellent rack for it's category regardless. It has closest...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    My F-PC rack does flex slightly when doing chinups. I weigh 90 kg and when I take my weight off the floor I do feel the chinup bar flex slightly - maybe a few millimetres or so. Dips feel very solid to me but there is some rattling from the J-hooks when I struggle on the last couple. I don't do...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. There is a default set of plates, but you can order the plates however you want. I ordered the weights as 4 x 1.25 kg, 2 x 2.5 kg, 2 x 5 kg, 2 x 10 kg, 8 x 20 kg. Everything arrived today and I got it all setup in a few hours. One of the pulley wheels...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    Cheers - I'm glad to have finally found something suitable after such a long search, and after my recent financial headaches with my car. I'm really looking forward to working out with this rack. To me it looks like the leader of the pack in this range of the market. It has closer hole spacing...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    I've already got an iron-master adjustable bench so that wasn't an issue for me. I think it is a good deal compared to other offers I've seen over the last 6 months, even if you add $300 for a bench. And IMO this rack is better than the MMPR and the LC2. Also freight is a lot cheaper than...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    For anyone else interested there is a good deal going here - POWER RACK CAGE SQUAT STAND W/ LAT PULL DOWN + 200KG BARBELL WEIGHT SET + GYM | eBay I just bought one (there are currently 2 left). They guaranteed the latest version of the rack (1210 wide) and will break down the plates as desired...
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    Force USA Power Rack

    G'day Oznut, would you mind checking what the width is and letting us know? Did you also buy it from G&F?
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    Force USA Power Rack

    Thanks very much for your review. Although it is dearer I am seriously considering this cage over the MMPR and LC2. My main reasons are: the closer hole spacing and hole numbering; the huge clearance of the lower cross brace member; and the bolted joints look to be the most rigid with the added...
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    I'm planning to pickup the plates next week, I'll let you know when I get them. I am now also considering splurging on a good quality barbell. Joe mentioned earlier the ABC/texas/pendlay bars. Which of those should I be looking at for general lifting i.e. bench press, squats, and deadlifts (no...
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    How cheap?
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    Thanks mate. I'm going to get them, he quoted me a pretty good price. I've been looking for ages on ebay and gumtree and I haven't had any luck. There was an ebay auction a couple of days ago for 100 kg of plates, 2 cheap barbells, and 3 rubber mats. When I found the auction it was at $100 and...
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    Yeah I noticed that typo also. And he has fixed it up now so maybe he saw your post :)
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    What are your opinions on these revolver style plates? The holes look smaller than tri-grip so I'm wondering if they harder to handle? Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Plates | Gym Equipment Brisbane
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    Thanks very much Graeme, that explains why I can't find it online. I'm going to check a local store this w'end and see what version they have - and to actually see one in person.
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    Yeah I'm not getting the 1500lb bar or the pulley setup. Steve adjusted his quote today to bring the weights and bar to the same rate as the weight packages so that's ok now. The bar is $80 and the weights are $2.60/kg. He did explain also that I'm just in a very shit area for shipping costs...
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    Help a beginner purchase some kit!

    Did you hear about the 1210 wide version from Graeme as well? I've searched Google pretty hard and can't find any mention of it. The Force USA website still lists the F-PC as 1290 wide. Can anyone confirm there is such a thing as a 1210 wide version :confused: Are you saying you think Force...
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