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#1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
Served me well for five years but I guess the new bumper plates and cleans were too much for it!
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
Yup, exact same thing happened to my C-list bar. I still bought another one for $45..by my thinking I can go through 1 every 6 months for the next 5 years before the break-even point on a good bar.
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
Or you can spend ~$300 and get a bar that will probably last you the rest of your life... to each their own I guess.
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
Bah, just duct tape that bar back together and only use it for deads. Good as new!
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
I'm waiting for my cheap "free" bar to break, but so far so good. I just have to tighten the nuts at the end after every few reps of dropping olifts.
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
I'm debating on spending money on The Rogue Bar or buying another cheap bar. Maybe even an Again Faster Bar. Any thoughts?
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
You got five years out of a $20 bar I'd say you made out pretty damn good.
I can see why they're no good for a high traffic box, but for a single casual user they can take quite a beating. |
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
If you want a cheaper bar, get a troy bar. They are extremely durable and are great for basic crossfitting.
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Re: #1 Reason Not to CrossFit w/ Cheap BB
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And yes, I'll only be using it for metcons and strength work (DLs, squats, cleans, presses). |
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