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Title: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: hardgainerj on April 20, 2013, 01:28:23 PM
$400  >:(

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Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Parker on April 20, 2013, 01:59:52 PM
Amazon has many that are less expensive...and Dick's has some on sale from time to time.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on April 20, 2013, 02:10:12 PM
$400  >:(

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They are difficult to find because most manufacturers won't make them due to a limited number of customers wanting them.  I carry only 2 of them but they are only sold on my municipal equipment site, Caliber Gym Supply.  Both are wall mounts however.... :'(


Deluxe Adjustable Chinning Bar
(http://calibergym.com/image/cache/data/incoming/images/os/OSBE108D-500x500.jpg)

http://calibergym.com/Deluxe%20Adjustable%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin


40" Single Unit Chinning Bar
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http://calibergym.com/40%22%20Single%20Unit%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin



However, the best place to get chinning bars if you don't want to spend too much is at a Lowe's or Home Depot....buy some Pipes and some Cap Blocks and you can just built your own
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: SF1900 on April 20, 2013, 02:19:54 PM
This sounds like a thread that Anabolichalo would make.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: BB on April 20, 2013, 03:39:25 PM
High steel cost and fabrication cost, plus low demand. Ironmind also seems to want people to buy the whole modular Vulcan system, rather than just stand alone equipment anymore.

You might try this squat and pull up combo -

http://www.roguefitness.com/s2-squat-stand.php .

People seem to like them.

Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: calfzilla on April 21, 2013, 01:11:23 AM
Why not just go to the park and use one.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: anabolichalo on April 21, 2013, 01:13:36 AM
if you have the space for it just put a squat cage with pulluphandles
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Marty Champions on April 21, 2013, 07:57:50 AM
dude just find some studs in your drywall let that be your main support or racking for a bar to sit in
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: funk51 on April 21, 2013, 08:24:33 AM
$400  >:(

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dude buy a power rack can do tons of exercises plus it is a built in chinning bar at the sdame price....
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: kimo on April 21, 2013, 08:27:15 AM
many gym  have them set too low . try them if you are over 6 foor 2 inches tall . they think everybody is middle height . yet they still prefer pulldowns .
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: che on April 21, 2013, 08:33:23 AM
 Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .





Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: gracie bjj on April 21, 2013, 09:54:52 AM
Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .

thats pretty sweet, home gyms r great






Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: anabolichalo on April 21, 2013, 09:59:31 AM
must be super sweet to have a big house with enough space to have your personal gym

you can workout in the middle of the night, or at 5 am in the morning, whatever you want

no distraction no douchebaggery
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: SF1900 on April 21, 2013, 10:01:41 AM
must be super sweet to have a big house with enough space to have your personal gym

you can workout in the middle of the night, or at 5 am in the morning, whatever you want

no distraction no douchebaggery
 

Plus, you can still train at home and look after your baby (when your wife gives birth).
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: anabolichalo on April 21, 2013, 10:02:18 AM
 

Plus, you can still train at home and look after your baby (when your wife gives birth).
yeah...

must be great
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: gracie bjj on April 21, 2013, 10:13:54 AM
home gyms r great, best investment anyone can make if they r into weight training.

1- crank the music u like
2- dont have to wait for any peice of equipment
3- train anytime u want
4-  make a few bucks training some people
5-  train in old ass ripped up sweats n dont have to worry about gym dress codes

Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Soul Crusher on April 21, 2013, 10:15:44 AM
$400  >:(

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Because its worth it.   If you can do pull ups , [ishups, burpees, and leg raises - you are BEAST
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: el numero uno on April 21, 2013, 01:19:54 PM
dude buy a power rack can do tons of exercises plus it is a built in chinning bar at the sdame price....
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this




Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=472805.0;attach=514859;image)





and this


You can find great deals on the interwebz
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Grape Ape on April 21, 2013, 01:23:11 PM
Made a chin up bar with pipe/chains/eye screws for about $30 from Home Depot.   Drilled holes in the rafters and hung in basement.

But yeah - Craigslist.    Got a power rack, hex trap bar, and a cambered squat bar off that.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Sophus on April 21, 2013, 01:30:11 PM
High steel cost and fabrication cost, plus low demand. Ironmind also seems to want people to buy the whole modular Vulcan system, rather than just stand alone equipment anymore.

You might try this squat and pull up combo -

http://www.roguefitness.com/s2-squat-stand.php .

People seem to like them.



Epic fake reviews
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Rami on April 21, 2013, 01:31:22 PM
don't you have a forest near your home?
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Parker on April 21, 2013, 01:37:23 PM
I posted this guy before who builds his own grippers, and pull-up bars
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenandoah/Grunt/Bodyweight.html  (http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenandoah/Grunt/Bodyweight.html)
And here are more links...
http://www.bodyweightculture.com/forum/archive/index.php  (http://www.bodyweightculture.com/forum/archive/index.php)
http://www.askscooby.com/equipment/how-can-you-build-a-pull-up-bar/?wap2  (http://www.askscooby.com/equipment/how-can-you-build-a-pull-up-bar/?wap2)

Now, what I did at my grandparents place, I found a tree with two very sturdy limbs, that have thick limbs that cross over it, forming a hold on each side. And there is a little drop off, I have put a solid metal bar into that hold on each side, which holds the bar in place. And it doesn't bend nor break. The limbs are so thick, that they hold hundreds of pounds and not break.

The cost: $0
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: basil on April 21, 2013, 02:26:23 PM


They are difficult to find because most manufacturers won't make them due to a limited number of customers wanting them.  I carry only 2 of them but they are only sold on my municipal equipment site, Caliber Gym Supply.  Both are wall mounts however.... :'(


Deluxe Adjustable Chinning Bar
(http://calibergym.com/image/cache/data/incoming/images/os/OSBE108D-500x500.jpg)

http://calibergym.com/Deluxe%20Adjustable%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin


40" Single Unit Chinning Bar
(http://calibergym.com/image/cache/data/incoming/images/os/OSBE101M-500x500.jpg)
http://calibergym.com/40%22%20Single%20Unit%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin



However, the best place to get chinning bars if you don't want to spend too much is at a Lowe's or Home Depot....buy some Pipes and some Cap Blocks and you can just built your own

Hey Vince, is there anything on the market that you're aware of that resembles gymnastic rings, but have a shorter chain/strap?  I'm looking for free hanging ring(s) to affix to pull-up a station.  I've been doing pull-ups/chins off a bar for years, and it's starting to take it's toll on my elbows.  I think the rings would allow my arms/elbows to glide into a more natural position doing pull-ups.  Perhaps crossfit may have a similar product.  Thanks for any advices.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Soul Crusher on April 21, 2013, 02:29:01 PM
Pull-ups , burpees , push-ups   , sprints , sit ups are all amazing exercises.   Get good at pull ups and who gives a shit what yu can do on the pull down machine.
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: BB on April 21, 2013, 03:01:41 PM
Hey Vince, is there anything on the market that you're aware of that resembles gymnastic rings, but have a shorter chain/strap?  I'm looking for free hanging ring(s) to affix to pull-up a station.  I've been doing pull-ups/chins off a bar for years, and it's starting to take it's toll on my elbows.  I think the rings would allow my arms/elbows to glide into a more natural position doing pull-ups.  Perhaps crossfit may have a similar product.  Thanks for any advices.

Blast Straps perhaps -

.

https://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=295&pid=916 .


They're popular in powerlifting circles, and I've seen some very heavy folks use them for pull ups, etc.... so they're safe.

Rogue also makes steel or wood rings that can be mounted in a rack, but I still like the blast straps -

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rings.php .
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: trapz101 on April 21, 2013, 08:37:39 PM
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Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: calfzilla on April 22, 2013, 12:51:46 AM
Be careful we had a getbigger here a few years back tell us how his friend had a pull up bar and while using it the bar collapsed or something and the guy died. Not sure who told us that, anyone else remember that?
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Dr.J on April 22, 2013, 01:03:10 AM
Dont do pullups.....still have a huge back!
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: BB on April 22, 2013, 01:12:48 AM
Be careful we had a getbigger here a few years back tell us how his friend had a pull up bar and while using it the bar collapsed or something and the guy died. Not sure who told us that, anyone else remember that?

Yeah, you have to watch the weight capacity and mounting on them. It's dangerous if you kip your pull ups even more because of the violence of the movement, and the position that your body is in. Usually with the kip you come down in more of a head first position, and have less time and body bulk to break your fall. It can get nasty if it's on a hard surface.

Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Donny on April 22, 2013, 01:21:12 AM
got a Northern lights dip/chinning station at home...solid and you can do parallel and any other chin/pull up. better with solid kit ;)
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: Dr.J on April 22, 2013, 02:19:48 AM
Dont like pull ups...dont have a need for them.   Just my two cents...last time i did them I hurt my bicept....
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: hardgainerj on April 22, 2013, 07:56:26 AM
Dont like pull ups...dont yave a need for them.   Just my two cents...last time i did them I hurt my bicept....
youre doing them wrong
Title: Re: why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive
Post by: gracie bjj on April 22, 2013, 08:01:24 AM
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