Attn: SQUADFATHER!!1781712812

[ManBearPig...]

I'm gonna run out to the store and buy some "pro style" dumbells.  since we live in generally the same region, do you know of any stores that carry them?  i tried dicks and the sports authority, no dice, they just have the metal hex ones.

[slayer]

your gonna run out and miss the 33 posts fatfather will make in the hour you will be gone?

[The Squadfather]

you need to go to a real fitness equipment type store, we have a bunch of 'em in the STL area but i don't know about Chicagoland, you'll be paying about 45 cents a pound for the weight and at least 50 bucks per handle.

[bigdumbbell]

and dont forget to buy SF a case of diet coke and 6 bags on onion flavored chips...the big bags too!

[ManBearPig...]

you need to go to a real fitness equipment type store, we have a bunch of 'em in the STL area but i don't know about Chicagoland, you'll be paying about 45 cents a pound for the weight and at least 50 bucks per handle.

no shit, i looked online for a 300 lb weight set and the cheapest i found was about 3 times the price i paid for at the local store.  the guy said online places rip you off and charge that much cuz it's heavy as shit to ship.

maybe when i see blockhead lurking around here, i'll hit 'em up.  i bought some barbells and a bench from a place he suggested, but they only have some hampton dumbells there with "gel" handles that are gayer than post workout shakes.

[The Squadfather]

no shit, i looked online for a 300 lb weight set and the cheapest i found was about 3 times the price i paid for at the local store.  the guy said online places rip you off and charge that much cuz it's heavy as shit to ship.

maybe when i see blockhead lurking around here, i'll hit 'em up.  i bought some barbells and a bench from a place he suggested, but they only have some hampton dumbells there with "gel" handles that are gayer than post workout shakes.

we've got a place around here that sells a really nice pair of Olympic db handles for 80 bucks for the pair that you can load up heavier than shit with Olympic size plates./

[Havenbull]

no shit, i looked online for a 300 lb weight set and the cheapest i found was about 3 times the price i paid for at the local store.  the guy said online places rip you off and charge that much cuz it's heavy as shit to ship.

maybe when i see blockhead lurking around here, i'll hit 'em up.  i bought some barbells and a bench from a place he suggested, but they only have some hampton dumbells there with "gel" handles that are gayer than post workout shakes.

WTF are you thinking "ordering weights online" 

[ManBearPig...]

we've got a place around here that sells a really nice pair of Olympic db handles for 80 bucks for the pair that you can load up heavier than shit with Olympic size plates./

i was planning on buying individual dumbells, preferrably Ivanko or something similar.

[The Squadfather]

i was planning on buying individual dumbells, preferrably Ivanko or something similar.

no don't do that, that's just dunb and a waste of money, buy a set of handles and a pile of plates that way you can use them not only for the db's but also for a barbell if you have a bar, plus you can easily adjust the weight but if you've got the money and want a nice home gym then get a rack and a bunch of db's.

[The Squadfather]

the professional grade "Power Blocks"  0 - 130lb dumbells work well.

i agree, better doing this than spending 700-800 dollars or more on a whole set of pro style db's.

[Mars]

sears weightset.

[mar10s]

Power Rod, try looking at USA/Troy.  They have the VTX line on their website that is their cheapest line.  You're right though, the shipping is usually what will cost you the most.  The company i work for also sells Hampton, which is WAY over priced as is Ivanko and Iron Grip.  Besides, right now Iron Grip has over a 3 month lead time.