Power Rings Vs DIY rings

Ian Jimenez · 07-12-2007, 11:28 AM

So should I buy a nice set of power rings or should I just DIY the set of rings? I'm really debating but both are viable. I want to here from people who have used both, thanks

John Seiler · 07-12-2007, 01:55 PM

If you can swing the Elite or Power rings financially, they're great products. A finished full circle is much nicer on dips and muscle ups.

Stuart Smith · 07-12-2007, 03:20 PM

I've got the Elite rings and love them. Thinking about getting more.

Thomas Covington · 07-12-2007, 03:44 PM

Search for posts from a few days ago, someone posted a marine purse ring that is a fraction the cost of Power Rings.

Ian Jimenez · 07-12-2007, 11:32 PM

I question was really are they "special"

Chris Jordan · 07-13-2007, 01:29 PM

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/30614.html

You could buy the tools, wood and glue to make these along with a big steak and cash in your pocket for the price of elite rings. Plus you would have the tools afterwards. These won't take you more than an hour or two to produce. You may want to make 3 rings if you're new to using a jigsaw. I used a router to round the edges but a rasp would do the same work. Wrap with tape and get to work on your MUs.

Don't misunderstand, I have used and like the elite rings and the power rings. I would just rather put my money other places right now especially since I had the lumber, tools, and ability to begin with.

Tyler Hass · 07-13-2007, 04:38 PM

The purse rings mentioned have a much smaller diameter, which makes them less than ideal. Plus they are not textured and do not come with anything for mounting. They are cheaper, but I think the quality of the Elite Rings makes up for the difference in price.

Tyler
www.ringtraining.com

John McEneany · 07-13-2007, 05:14 PM

Plastic Purse Rings
Made of high tensile engineered plastic. Very abrasion resistant. Sizes are wall dimension x inside diameter.
Stock # Size
LPCPR6 1" x 6"
LPCPR8 1" x 8"

Those are not small rings. What are the dimensions of the Elite rings?

John Seiler · 07-13-2007, 06:59 PM

Be careful in your selection of purse rings if you go that route. The plastic ones I've seen are designed to give off a "self-lubricant" to allow the line to more easisly slide through them; not good for our purposes.

William Henniger · 07-14-2007, 05:41 PM

I agree with Tyler, I just received his new black rings today. Great product, simple setup and the straps are long enough for ring pushups. Not to mention they look sweet.

Bill
http://www.roguefitness.com

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07-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#1
Ian Jimenez Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Whittier California Posts: 65	So should I buy a nice set of power rings or should I just DIY the set of rings? I'm really debating but both are viable. I want to here from people who have used both, thanks

07-12-2007, 01:55 PM	#2
John Seiler Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,629	If you can swing the Elite or Power rings financially, they're great products. A finished full circle is much nicer on dips and muscle ups.

07-12-2007, 03:20 PM	#3
Stuart Smith Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba Queensland Posts: 103	I've got the Elite rings and love them. Thinking about getting more.

07-12-2007, 03:44 PM	#4
Thomas Covington Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 436	Search for posts from a few days ago, someone posted a marine purse ring that is a fraction the cost of Power Rings.

07-12-2007, 11:32 PM	#5
Ian Jimenez Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Whittier California Posts: 65	I question was really are they "special"

07-13-2007, 01:29 PM	#6
Chris Jordan Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield IL Posts: 315	http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/30614.html You could buy the tools, wood and glue to make these along with a big steak and cash in your pocket for the price of elite rings. Plus you would have the tools afterwards. These won't take you more than an hour or two to produce. You may want to make 3 rings if you're new to using a jigsaw. I used a router to round the edges but a rasp would do the same work. Wrap with tape and get to work on your MUs. Don't misunderstand, I have used and like the elite rings and the power rings. I would just rather put my money other places right now especially since I had the lumber, tools, and ability to begin with.

07-13-2007, 04:38 PM	#7
Tyler Hass Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pullman WA Posts: 630	The purse rings mentioned have a much smaller diameter, which makes them less than ideal. Plus they are not textured and do not come with anything for mounting. They are cheaper, but I think the quality of the Elite Rings makes up for the difference in price. Tyler www.ringtraining.com

07-13-2007, 05:14 PM	#8
John McEneany Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 95	Plastic Purse Rings Made of high tensile engineered plastic. Very abrasion resistant. Sizes are wall dimension x inside diameter. Stock # Size LPCPR6 1" x 6" LPCPR8 1" x 8" Those are not small rings. What are the dimensions of the Elite rings?

07-13-2007, 06:59 PM	#9
John Seiler Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,629	Be careful in your selection of purse rings if you go that route. The plastic ones I've seen are designed to give off a "self-lubricant" to allow the line to more easisly slide through them; not good for our purposes.

07-14-2007, 05:41 PM	#10
William Henniger Affiliate Profile: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 603	I agree with Tyler, I just received his new black rings today. Great product, simple setup and the straps are long enough for ring pushups. Not to mention they look sweet. Bill http://www.roguefitness.com