Setting up power max rings for dummies.

Leon Robotham · 01-27-2007, 04:06 AM

Hi

This morning started out great, I recieved notification from my local post office that there was a package for me to collect. I knew it had to be my power max rings so I decided to have a jog down to collect. When I got there I was slapped with a customs charge of around $20, same thing with the elite rings as well no roblem, I wanted to get to work. When I made it back home and opened the package my joy began to crumble like a tough cookie in the hands of a giant. After looking at the diagram on the instruction leaflet and scatching my head like a caveman I decided that I would need crossfitters help. So, crossfitters to the rescue please. I'm thinking something along the lines of one of those books like driving for dummies or internet for dummies etc.(pics would be good.) Has anybody got a fool proof guide on how to set these babies up? im just wishing they were as simple as the elite!

Ahmik Jones · 01-27-2007, 06:21 AM

I am going to give this a shot.

The package contains 2 rings, 2 straps, 4 buckles, 4 elastic bands for holding down extra strap length and 2 D-rings.

Each of the 4 buckles is for attaching the straps either to the rings or to whatever you are using to support them.

The first thing that you should do is slide one of the buckles a couple of feet from the end of one of the straps with the strap going through each of the holes in it once and the curved portion facing up. Then place a ring on the end of the strap giving yourself a foot or so of strap to work with. Pull the strap up through the ring and then pass it back through both holes in the buckle. After that bring the end of the strap back over and put in back through the hole in the buckle that is closest to the rings to lock it down. I will go to the gym in a few minutes to take some pictures of the process and post them. I think that I didn't have any problems with setting them up because I have used buckles like this before.

Ahmik Jones · 01-27-2007, 08:28 AM

Here are the pictures:

First you position the buckle so that the the straps are going through each of the holes once and the part that is curved out is towards you. As in the top picture below.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36069.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36070.jpg
Then you pass the end of the strap through the ring.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36071.jpg
Then you put the strap through each hole in the buckle once.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36072.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36073.jpg
Then you pass the strap back through the end of the buckle closest to the ring.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36074.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36075.jpg
You do the same thing on the other end whether attaching the strap to a bar or the D-rings. Here are some pictures of that end in case it is easier to see when they straps are not lying on the ground.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36076.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36077.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36078.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36079.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36080.jpg
We have attached our rings permantly at muscle up height using the D-rings because the textured rings really help out with maintaining your grip when doing muscle ups.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36081.jpg
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36082.jpg

I hope this helped.

Matthew Nielsen · 01-27-2007, 09:32 AM

Wow, that is a very good instructional!

Patrick Datoc · 01-27-2007, 09:45 AM

Thanks Ahmik. I wish I had your instructions before I received my rings earlier this week. I too felt like Leon, and it took me awhile to figure them out.

Lynne Pitts · 01-27-2007, 12:14 PM

LOL...you guys are making me feel better! I ended up emailing Karl for instructions on mine and felt like a bone-head after reading Ahmik's first post about the 'quick and easy setup.'

Off to add this topic to the FAQ...

Leon Robotham · 01-27-2007, 01:02 PM

Awesome Ahmik

Im glad there were others that felt this way too. PHEW!:bleh0000:

Michael Manseau · 01-29-2007, 03:01 PM

Ahmik; great job. Now I might actually be able to jury rig something from looking at the pics. Now, how the heck am I going to save them (j/k)

David Vessey · 01-29-2007, 09:23 PM

Just curious, I'm a newbie to rings and I'm thinking about picking up a set of the powermax rings. I'd be using these at the gym or in my dorm, hooked up to a bar.
Do you have to take the strap and wrap it around the bar you're mounting them to, then put it through the a buckle or would you just be able to leave the carabiner on, throw it over a bar and attach it to the strap(ie/ quicker set up/take down, keeps the length the same)?

I hope that made sense, and I hope it isn't too stupid of a question.

Brett Tom · 01-29-2007, 10:43 PM

Hey David, I was thinking the same thing. I'll probably get a pair and adjust the straps to dip height then put a carabiner at the end so I can pop it on and off the pullup bar or smith machine at the gym.

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01-27-2007, 04:06 AM	#1
Leon Robotham Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne North East Posts: 2,133	Hi This morning started out great, I recieved notification from my local post office that there was a package for me to collect. I knew it had to be my power max rings so I decided to have a jog down to collect. When I got there I was slapped with a customs charge of around $20, same thing with the elite rings as well no roblem, I wanted to get to work. When I made it back home and opened the package my joy began to crumble like a tough cookie in the hands of a giant. After looking at the diagram on the instruction leaflet and scatching my head like a caveman I decided that I would need crossfitters help. So, crossfitters to the rescue please. I'm thinking something along the lines of one of those books like driving for dummies or internet for dummies etc.(pics would be good.) Has anybody got a fool proof guide on how to set these babies up? im just wishing they were as simple as the elite!

01-27-2007, 06:21 AM	#2
Ahmik Jones Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 457	I am going to give this a shot. The package contains 2 rings, 2 straps, 4 buckles, 4 elastic bands for holding down extra strap length and 2 D-rings. Each of the 4 buckles is for attaching the straps either to the rings or to whatever you are using to support them. The first thing that you should do is slide one of the buckles a couple of feet from the end of one of the straps with the strap going through each of the holes in it once and the curved portion facing up. Then place a ring on the end of the strap giving yourself a foot or so of strap to work with. Pull the strap up through the ring and then pass it back through both holes in the buckle. After that bring the end of the strap back over and put in back through the hole in the buckle that is closest to the rings to lock it down. I will go to the gym in a few minutes to take some pictures of the process and post them. I think that I didn't have any problems with setting them up because I have used buckles like this before.

01-27-2007, 08:28 AM	#3
Ahmik Jones Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 457	Here are the pictures: First you position the buckle so that the the straps are going through each of the holes once and the part that is curved out is towards you. As in the top picture below. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36069.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36070.jpg Then you pass the end of the strap through the ring. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36071.jpg Then you put the strap through each hole in the buckle once. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36072.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36073.jpg Then you pass the strap back through the end of the buckle closest to the ring. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36074.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36075.jpg You do the same thing on the other end whether attaching the strap to a bar or the D-rings. Here are some pictures of that end in case it is easier to see when they straps are not lying on the ground. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36076.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36077.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36078.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36079.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36080.jpg We have attached our rings permantly at muscle up height using the D-rings because the textured rings really help out with maintaining your grip when doing muscle ups. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36081.jpg http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/36082.jpg I hope this helped.

01-27-2007, 09:32 AM	#4
Matthew Nielsen Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Herndon VA Posts: 602	Wow, that is a very good instructional!

01-27-2007, 09:45 AM	#5
Patrick Datoc Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 55	Thanks Ahmik. I wish I had your instructions before I received my rings earlier this week. I too felt like Leon, and it took me awhile to figure them out.

01-27-2007, 12:14 PM	#6
Lynne Pitts Administrator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Richmond NH Posts: 3,142	LOL...you guys are making me feel better! I ended up emailing Karl for instructions on mine and felt like a bone-head after reading Ahmik's first post about the 'quick and easy setup.' Off to add this topic to the FAQ...

01-27-2007, 01:02 PM	#7
Leon Robotham Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne North East Posts: 2,133	Awesome Ahmik Im glad there were others that felt this way too. PHEW!:bleh0000:

01-29-2007, 03:01 PM	#8
Michael Manseau Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 321	Ahmik; great job. Now I might actually be able to jury rig something from looking at the pics. Now, how the heck am I going to save them (j/k)

01-29-2007, 09:23 PM	#9
David Vessey Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 222	Just curious, I'm a newbie to rings and I'm thinking about picking up a set of the powermax rings. I'd be using these at the gym or in my dorm, hooked up to a bar. Do you have to take the strap and wrap it around the bar you're mounting them to, then put it through the a buckle or would you just be able to leave the carabiner on, throw it over a bar and attach it to the strap(ie/ quicker set up/take down, keeps the length the same)? I hope that made sense, and I hope it isn't too stupid of a question.

01-29-2007, 10:43 PM	#10
Brett Tom Member Profile: Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York NY Posts: 36	Hey David, I was thinking the same thing. I'll probably get a pair and adjust the straps to dip height then put a carabiner at the end so I can pop it on and off the pullup bar or smith machine at the gym.