Collars?

Victor Cruzeiro · 08-15-2007, 09:59 AM

Hi there,
I'm not cleaning huge amounts of weight, but my bumpers are sliding across the bar when they're dropped. My spring collars aren't cutting it and I'm sure this causes extra wear and tear.
Can anyone recomend some better collars for a crossfitter?

Tom Fetter · 08-15-2007, 10:03 AM

In Starting Strength, Coach Rip suggests using two spring collars per side, if the weights are moving around.

I use solid collars that have a set-screw. Takes a bit of time, but they stay put.

Roark Marsh · 08-15-2007, 11:05 AM

I'm a big fan of the Troy muscle clamp collars for o-lifting. They're quick, and they've held up pretty well for me.

Ryan Heck · 08-15-2007, 12:48 PM

I use these from biggerfasterstronger. Velcro wraps that don't slide.

w/f/s
http://biggerfasterstronger.com/details.asp?pID=811&category=0&subcategory=46&si ze=0&search=&page=

Monique T. Ames · 08-15-2007, 03:06 PM

muscle clamps from againfaster.com
don't move and anyone (even your grandmother w/ arthritis) could put them on the bar

Sam Michaud · 08-15-2007, 04:03 PM

I use the muscle clamps too (got mine from Allison at York) but I find they do move when I drop more than 60kgs (or so) repeatedly (and this is on a Pendlay Crossfit bar with ringed sleeves).

They don't back right off but they do sometimes slip about half an inch. Not enough to be a problem but enough to be annoying.

I still like them because, as Monique said, they go on and off very easily and quickly.

Sam

Paul Findley · 08-15-2007, 04:30 PM

I picked up a beater york bar and some old plates that "came with" a pair of old school york spin collars. They weigh in at 5kg (i think) and they rock. Not quick change at all, but they don't move and they allow for a really straight plate. I also have the muscle clamps and I like them for a "zero" weight collar much better than springs.

William Henniger · 08-15-2007, 06:34 PM

Victor,

I agree with Rip, you can use the spring clamps for simplicity. The muscle clamps however are hard to beat for quick changes as you progress through weight.

Bill
http://www.roguefitness.com

John Milgram · 08-18-2007, 09:48 AM

Here's another good product: Hampton Bulldog Olympic Collars. Should be about $35 for a pair; they're on Amazon. "Troy" brand looks the same, but they seem to be more expensive.

Jeff Davis · 08-18-2007, 09:55 AM

I use the Husker collars

w/f safe http://www.huskerpowerstore.com/huspowloc.html

Kind of pricey but work well.

(Message edited by jdavis on August 18, 2007)

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08-15-2007, 09:59 AM	#1
Victor Cruzeiro Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 42	Hi there, I'm not cleaning huge amounts of weight, but my bumpers are sliding across the bar when they're dropped. My spring collars aren't cutting it and I'm sure this causes extra wear and tear. Can anyone recomend some better collars for a crossfitter?

08-15-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
Tom Fetter Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Posts: 657	In Starting Strength, Coach Rip suggests using two spring collars per side, if the weights are moving around. I use solid collars that have a set-screw. Takes a bit of time, but they stay put.

08-15-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
Roark Marsh Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge MA Posts: 124	I'm a big fan of the Troy muscle clamp collars for o-lifting. They're quick, and they've held up pretty well for me.

08-15-2007, 12:48 PM	#4
Ryan Heck Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flagstaff AZ Posts: 106	I use these from biggerfasterstronger. Velcro wraps that don't slide. w/f/s http://biggerfasterstronger.com/details.asp?pID=811&category=0&subcategory=46&si ze=0&search=&page=

08-15-2007, 03:06 PM	#5
Monique T. Ames Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longwood FL Posts: 344	muscle clamps from againfaster.com don't move and anyone (even your grandmother w/ arthritis) could put them on the bar

08-15-2007, 04:03 PM	#6
Sam Michaud Member Profile: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Posts: 137	I use the muscle clamps too (got mine from Allison at York) but I find they do move when I drop more than 60kgs (or so) repeatedly (and this is on a Pendlay Crossfit bar with ringed sleeves). They don't back right off but they do sometimes slip about half an inch. Not enough to be a problem but enough to be annoying. I still like them because, as Monique said, they go on and off very easily and quickly. Sam

08-15-2007, 04:30 PM	#7
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	I picked up a beater york bar and some old plates that "came with" a pair of old school york spin collars. They weigh in at 5kg (i think) and they rock. Not quick change at all, but they don't move and they allow for a really straight plate. I also have the muscle clamps and I like them for a "zero" weight collar much better than springs.

08-15-2007, 06:34 PM	#8
William Henniger Affiliate Profile: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 1,059	Victor, I agree with Rip, you can use the spring clamps for simplicity. The muscle clamps however are hard to beat for quick changes as you progress through weight. Bill http://www.roguefitness.com

08-18-2007, 09:48 AM	#9
John Milgram Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 84	Here's another good product: Hampton Bulldog Olympic Collars. Should be about $35 for a pair; they're on Amazon. "Troy" brand looks the same, but they seem to be more expensive.

08-18-2007, 09:55 AM	#10
Jeff Davis Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buena Park CA Posts: 86	I use the Husker collars w/f safe http://www.huskerpowerstore.com/huspowloc.html Kind of pricey but work well. (Message edited by jdavis on August 18, 2007)