Forum: Equipment
08-18-2010, 09:46 AM
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Views: 7,395
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Forum: Equipment
05-29-2010, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,657
Re: Squat Stands - My Attempt @ DIY
Another DIY squat stand is to take some 2x4s, 3 per side, cut one how ever high you want the bar to set, then another 4" taller, the final one 2" taller. The smallest is the middle, the tallest the...
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Forum: Equipment
05-28-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,183
Re: Chicagoland Bumpers $1.29/lbs
First, if you are in Ohio, why don't you drive to Rogue. The biggest thing for me about going to FFO is saving the cost of freight and actually touching the gear before I buy it. These boards are...
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Forum: Equipment
05-27-2010, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,183
Re: Chicagoland Bumpers $1.29/lbs
They put different things on sale every week. Their weekly ad is in the Sport Section of the Friday Chicago Tribune. They will wheel and deal on everything.
Pat
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2010, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,200
Re: Stud Bar - Yes or no?
I thought about getting a Stud Bar, but went with the DIY version using pipe, elbows, flanges and a 4x6. I have no regrets. It costs half as much and there is something even cooler about training...
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2010, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,183
Chicagoland Bumpers $1.29/lbs
In today's Tribune, Factory Fitness Outlet has an ad in the sports section for bumpers @$1.29/lbs. I have seen these and believe they are made by Wright.
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2010, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,975
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Forum: Equipment
04-12-2010, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,167
Re: Real Bumper Plates
Are you in DeKalb?
Fitness Factory Outlet in Aurora (on 59) has Wright Rubber Bumpers in stock. The colored at $1.75/lb, black $1.5/lb. You will have to pay tax, but not shipping.
I...
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Forum: Equipment
02-19-2010, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,446
Re: Bumper Plates
There is an add on Craigslist for Bumpers in Chicago at $1.5/lb. This is Fitness Factory Outlet. You can probably get them a little lower. I have seen these and they are the ones made by Wright...
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Forum: Fitness
02-18-2010, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 243
Views: 75,739
Re: Lyle McDonald on Crossfit
101 out of 194 is a mediocre performance. You guys can justify it all you want, but it is a mediocre performance. Also, let's remember these athletes had a Concept 2 rower and that in fact it is...
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Forum: Fitness
02-18-2010, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 243
Views: 75,739
Re: Lyle McDonald on Crossfit
What is your interpretation of this data? CrossFit prepares athletes better then the NFL for CrossFit? Being really good at CF (2nd place CrossFit games), results in being very mediocre (101/194)...
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Forum: Fitness
02-01-2010, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 48,183
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Forum: Equipment
01-17-2010, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,383
Re: Rings a nd a dioor way pullup bar
I have a Wieder Doorway pull-up bar. I do hang my rings from it and I can do Muscle-ups in it. The rings hang about 14" down and I am just short enough to be able to hang from them and do MUs. Not...
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Forum: Equipment
01-17-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Re: Kettlebells
Is there a home fitness store in your area that sells Body Solid Kettlebells? The local one here sells them for about $1-$1.2/lb. They are inconsistent in quality, but some of them are excellent. I...
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Forum: Nutrition
11-30-2009, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,280
Barry Sears CF Nutrition Cert
This maybe closed fast, but if he really is giving this cert, I would love for someone to ask him the following question.
Why the 3:4 Protien(P) to Carbs(C)? I read Enter the Zone (who else has...
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Forum: Exercises
11-19-2009, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,492
Re: CF official stance on kettlebells?
When I read that quote, I thought more about exercises like get-ups, windmills, press, KB front squats, pistols holding KB, etc. In Pavel's book Enter the Kettlebell, he gets away from many of those...
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Forum: Equipment
11-19-2009, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,047
Re: Burgener Bar?
Thanks Bill,
This was the bar I am talking about. It sounds like it will be in the same league as the Pendlay bearing class.
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Forum: Equipment
11-19-2009, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,047
Burgener Bar?
Does anyone have any information on the new Burgener bar from Rogue? How is the spin? The knurling? The diameter? Price point? I am anxiously awaiting its release (21 Nov, I think). Thanks.
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Forum: Equipment
11-19-2009, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,352
Re: Training Book recommendations
I would not recommend Functional Training for Sport. I bought it in Feb 07 before I found CrossFit (July 2007). It is watered down, Men's Health type stuff. I would compare it to Core Performance,...
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Forum: Equipment
10-12-2009, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,601
VFF KSOs Sizing
I just got a new pair of VFF KSOs. I ended up getting a size 42. I have had a pair of VFF Sprints for about 2 years and they are 43s. So, I ended up needing a size smaller on the KSOs.
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Forum: Equipment
09-23-2009, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,521
Re: Got a used chalk bag?
If you are bouldering or at a gym a bucket is best. Next, a thick, strong paper bag. Both of these are deep enough to get your hands in and prevent the chalk from getting all over the place. If...
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Forum: Equipment
08-19-2009, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,901
New bushing Pendlay HD Bar-Review
I just used the new Pendlay HD bar and it has exceeded all expectations. Earlier this year I bought an old HD and the new one feels much more like a high quality weightlifting bar. I would highly...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
07-20-2009, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,087
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
07-17-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,087
Re: OLY in Illinois
Mike Gattone and Roger Nielson will be hosting a Weightlifting Meet-up/Clinic for CrossFitters and others interested 1 Aug 2009 (Sat) at 0800. It will be held at WSC facility behind Naperville North...
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Forum: Equipment
05-29-2009, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 35,120
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