weighted vest?

Kevin McKay · 05-07-2007, 09:45 PM

Anybody have any recommendations for a weighted vest for bw stuff.

Looking for something comfortable breathable and non restrictive on rom for pushups pullups dips ect...

James Floerchinger · 05-08-2007, 02:08 AM

You're close to Oakland, check out Airsoft Extreme, and go and get yourself a copy of a Plate Carrier, you can use the 'mock' plate and/or just make a decent sandbag that you can sandwich in as you would a chest plate. Probably around $100, but in CAMO! Condor is a decent brand if they have it...sure, not ready for Afghanistan, but, ready for your gym, you life doesn't necessarily depend on it, if it does, go Blackhawk.

Yes, they're cheap, and not necessarily inexpensive, but, they do fit what you're looking for. Otherwise, a couple of Diving belts done Bandolero Style might also be a functional idea...well, 3x, one over each shoulder, and then looped through one around the hip. Probably around $40-80 depending on the comfort you want.

Both would probably cost about as much as one of those 'XVests', but, you can also get some inexpensive options at www.performbetter.com (yes, work and family safe) and their options start at $99.

As they say...long time lurker, first time poster. I had wanted to post the homemade rings I just made, but, haven't got the pictures up JUST yet...so, this will have to be the debut.

Jim

Kevin McKay · 05-08-2007, 07:36 AM

Thanks Jim.

Jon Gilson · 05-08-2007, 07:45 AM

Kevin,

I carry an inexpensive and totally functional weight vest with a scalable load, starting at twenty pounds and moving up to forty. If you're interested, shoot me an email at jon@againfaster.com.

Best,

Jon

Peter Queen · 05-08-2007, 08:36 AM

This is my personal favorite. I use it for firefighting training as well as during some of my CF Homemade WODs, especially pull-ups. I have the 50lber. They contain individual sleeves where you can put in the weighted bricks that come with them.
http://www.weightvest.com/mensvests.html
(work/family safe)

Jacob Egbert · 05-09-2007, 08:53 AM

If anybody has any questions about the www.weightvest.com or weightvest training in general I am a fitness consultant for them.

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05-07-2007, 09:45 PM	#1
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Anybody have any recommendations for a weighted vest for bw stuff. Looking for something comfortable breathable and non restrictive on rom for pushups pullups dips ect...

05-08-2007, 02:08 AM	#2
James Floerchinger Member Profile: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kapiti Wellington Posts: 12	You're close to Oakland, check out Airsoft Extreme, and go and get yourself a copy of a Plate Carrier, you can use the 'mock' plate and/or just make a decent sandbag that you can sandwich in as you would a chest plate. Probably around $100, but in CAMO! Condor is a decent brand if they have it...sure, not ready for Afghanistan, but, ready for your gym, you life doesn't necessarily depend on it, if it does, go Blackhawk. Yes, they're cheap, and not necessarily inexpensive, but, they do fit what you're looking for. Otherwise, a couple of Diving belts done Bandolero Style might also be a functional idea...well, 3x, one over each shoulder, and then looped through one around the hip. Probably around $40-80 depending on the comfort you want. Both would probably cost about as much as one of those 'XVests', but, you can also get some inexpensive options at www.performbetter.com (yes, work and family safe) and their options start at $99. As they say...long time lurker, first time poster. I had wanted to post the homemade rings I just made, but, haven't got the pictures up JUST yet...so, this will have to be the debut. Jim

05-08-2007, 07:36 AM	#3
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Thanks Jim.

05-08-2007, 07:45 AM	#4
Jon Gilson Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 814	Kevin, I carry an inexpensive and totally functional weight vest with a scalable load, starting at twenty pounds and moving up to forty. If you're interested, shoot me an email at jon@againfaster.com. Best, Jon

05-08-2007, 08:36 AM	#5
Peter Queen Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dousman WI Posts: 1,567	This is my personal favorite. I use it for firefighting training as well as during some of my CF Homemade WODs, especially pull-ups. I have the 50lber. They contain individual sleeves where you can put in the weighted bricks that come with them. http://www.weightvest.com/mensvests.html (work/family safe)

05-09-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
Jacob Egbert Member Profile: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas City Missouri Posts: 44	If anybody has any questions about the www.weightvest.com or weightvest training in general I am a fitness consultant for them.