Final check on the above chaps --- is it worth £600 without the half rack?
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Caporegime
Assume you have priced up new to compare?
Caporegime
Having a quick look online e.g. https://www.networldsports.co.uk/gym-equipment/gym-weights.html
You're paying almost new prices for those. If you shopped around I'd be surprised if you couldn't get that for similar or less. Also you have the flexibility to spec exactly what you want.
You're paying almost new prices for those. If you shopped around I'd be surprised if you couldn't get that for similar or less. Also you have the flexibility to spec exactly what you want.
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Caporegime
My suggestion.
Spend £300ish on a set of 32kg adjustable dumbbells (go heavier if you need it) e.g. https://strongway.co.uk/products/strongway-32kg-adjustable-dumbbells-set-pair
Go from there.
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Plates: https://assassingoods.com/products/economy-eco-bumper-plates?variant=38094648344773
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Spend £300ish on a set of 32kg adjustable dumbbells (go heavier if you need it) e.g. https://strongway.co.uk/products/strongway-32kg-adjustable-dumbbells-set-pair
Go from there.
Edit:
Plates: https://assassingoods.com/products/economy-eco-bumper-plates?variant=38094648344773
Economy (Eco) Bumper Plates (pairs) |Buy Technique Bar | Assassin Goods
Eco plates are our budget option for bumper plates, perfect for starting your own home gym or as a basic gym fit-out, bumper plates are durable.
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Yeah fair --- had only priced up on Mirafit which I think is quite dear anyway.
Assassin want £220 for 100KG plates
Dumbbells - say I went adjustable - £280
That's already 500 quid and I'd still need an Olympic bar and bench. Cheapest comparable bench I can see is ~£150. The same bar is £100 from Mirafit.
So yeah I am only "saving" 150 on that basis.
Assassin want £220 for 100KG plates
Dumbbells - say I went adjustable - £280
That's already 500 quid and I'd still need an Olympic bar and bench. Cheapest comparable bench I can see is ~£150. The same bar is £100 from Mirafit.
So yeah I am only "saving" 150 on that basis.
Caporegime
yea it’s not a massive saving. Especially when you consider adjustable will go up to 32kg. Also the bench in the ad is not good.
Could you tell me what bench may be a better idea? I think I had recommendation earlier in the thread for a Mirafit one, but if I am getting the weights elsewhere I can open up to other benches.
I've told the chap I'll do £500 but not 600. He'll probably tell me to p-off given I offered 575 earlier in the week, and its listed for £800 (incl the rack admittedly).
Caporegime
Something like this:
www.gymmaster.co.uk
Basically the same as the Mirafit M350, but £100 cheaper.
GM3 Fully Adjustable Flat | Incline | Decline FID Weight Bench - Gunmetal with Nonslip Cushions
Our fully adjustable weight bench, is able to give you flat, incline and decline surfaces so you can complete all your exercises, with non-slip cushions
www.gymmaster.co.uk
Basically the same as the Mirafit M350, but £100 cheaper.
Mega thank you.Something like this:
GM3 Fully Adjustable Flat | Incline | Decline FID Weight Bench - Gunmetal with Nonslip Cushions
Our fully adjustable weight bench, is able to give you flat, incline and decline surfaces so you can complete all your exercises, with non-slip cushions
Basically the same as the Mirafit M350, but £100 cheaper.