10-12-20 09:31 AM - Post#903392    

I need an additional Oly bar. I do not want to spend a ridiculous amount for it, but the cheapo backup bar I DO have isn't even close to balance.

Recs?

10-12-20 09:50 AM - Post#903394    

On Facebook there are groups devoted to vintage York equipment. I've picked up a piece or two on eBay. Like anything, the prices are good, but shipping on the other hand...

Mark it Zero.

Re: Barbell Recommendations
10-12-20 01:00 PM - Post#903403    

• Justin Jordan Said:

Where are you located?

10-12-20 03:09 PM - Post#903418    

I'm looking for a starter bar for my kids. Girls. Oldest is 11, two of them built like tanks and she's one. Coordination is not their thing so I thought maybe some easy training, plus when they see me watching videos they tell me "I can do that". I don't know what direction to go, though, for a barbell.

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

Re: Barbell Recommendations
10-12-20 06:19 PM - Post#903433    

• Chris Rice Said:

Pennsylvania. South central in the state.

Barbell Recommendations
10-12-20 06:50 PM - Post#903434    

Justin...You cannot go wrong with Rogue. They have several bars under 300 bucks that will last the rest of your life. Do you want center knurling or no?

Diablo... you should check out women’s Olympic bars. 15kg/35lb, but the diameter is much smaller for little hands. I think Rogue also makes a 15lb ‘technique’ bar, but they would probably outgrow that really quick.

"The trouble about always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind."~GK Chesterton

Edited by Browser on 10-12-20 06:54 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

Re: Barbell Recommendations
10-12-20 10:15 PM - Post#903444    

That's what definitely makes me gun shy to get one for them, being outgrown. I was thinking just go for one that would be regulation for adult female and let them grow into it, which shouldn't take long. My oldest is already over 140# at 5'1" with long limbs, short waist, I mean solid. The little one going to be about the same. I just don't know enough on it for them. If they were boys I'd just put them on a regular bar, which I'm still tempted to do, but I don't want to make them not like it because of any kind of difficulty with it.

• Browser Said:

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

Re: Barbell Recommendations
10-13-20 08:36 AM - Post#903451    

• Justin Jordan Said:

 

10-13-20 08:49 AM - Post#903454    

Rogue

Rogue

Rogue

Rogue

Not sure availability right now, but they have very good products and darn good prices.

10-13-20 02:03 PM - Post#903464    

If you happen to be in south-central PA, you can always go to York and visit the museum and possibly see if they have anything of interest there. That's how I got my first olympic stuff (bar and bumper plates) -- without getting killed on shipping.

Best,
Mark

10-13-20 09:15 PM - Post#903473    

I ultimately went with Rogue, but the York trip was tempting (it looks like their physical store is currently closed).