Author Topic: Where can you buy fake Olympic plates? (Read 35082 times)

240 is Back · « **on:** April 05, 2008, 08:04:40 AM »

I was thinking about picking up some fake 45 pounders. Aside from being able to post badass clips on message boards, I thought it might be good for the psychii to move that many plates.

However a quick ebay search turned up nothing.

Can anyone recommend a good site for buying fake plates?

The Squadfather · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2008, 08:11:06 AM »

are you inferring that not evry other pro in Flex magazine can barbell incline 585, Rob?

240 is Back · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2008, 08:13:21 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on April 05, 2008, 08:11:06 AM

are you inferring that not evry other pro in Flex magazine can barbell incline 585, Rob?

I'm not aware of any BS claims made by pros.

In most sports, professionals have an obligation to appear honest to the media, in order to maintain the integrity of the sport.

I'm sure it's the same in BBing.

Big_Tymer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2008, 02:09:06 PM »

ask bradley castleberry

_bruce_ · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2008, 03:15:43 PM »

Would be easier to make them yourself - just cut some styrofoam and spray it -> FLEX Barbell Industries(TM)

scribbler · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2008, 03:47:06 PM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on April 05, 2008, 03:15:43 PM

Would be easier to make them yourself - just cut some styrofoam and spray it -> FLEX Barbell Industries(TM)

I could see where this thread was going as soon as I saw the title

ugh

C

The Squadfather · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2008, 03:57:18 PM »

i like to use 1 real 45 pound plate and 7 fake ones when i do my 765 pound barbell rows.

turner98 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2008, 06:37:06 PM »

lol

JMentis · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2008, 06:39:21 PM »

Call Ivanko... they might make "studio" plates.

gordiano · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2008, 07:02:50 PM »

Damn, I want some too....

The Squadfather · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2008, 07:42:03 PM »

BOOOOOM BOOOOOOM BOOOOOOOOM

Victor VonDoom · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2008, 09:33:08 PM »

Bah! Doom disapproves of fake plates!

HTexan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2008, 11:50:46 PM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on April 05, 2008, 03:15:43 PM

Would be easier to make them yourself - just cut some styrofoam and spray it -> FLEX Barbell Industries(TM)

no that would look fake as hell. I think flex has hollow plates custom made?

tom joad · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2008, 11:54:49 PM »

Quote from: HTexan on April 05, 2008, 11:50:46 PM

I think flex has hollow plates custom made?

maybe they're not hollow, but filled with synthol?

IFBBwannaB · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2008, 01:21:27 AM »

Quote from: tom joad on April 05, 2008, 11:54:49 PM

maybe they're not hollow, but filled with synthol?

Nah, they would get stolen too quickly by the pro's that pose with them.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2008, 02:14:18 AM »

Quote from: HTexan on April 05, 2008, 11:50:46 PM

no that would look fake as hell. I think flex has hollow plates custom made?

Well, the correct way would be to make a plaster mould and fill it...

...HelloKitty plates - here I come

nycbull · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:23:43 AM »

you could probably find them at a movie prop shop, or they could make them for you.

scribbler · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:35:25 AM »

Quote from: HTexan on April 05, 2008, 11:50:46 PM

no that would look fake as hell. I think flex has hollow plates custom made?

no we don't

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BB · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:02:48 PM »

Ivanko, York and Hampton have made all made aluminum plates. These are used for trade shows, studio shots, and as props for fitness shops and such. These are the best looking and weigh about 1/4 of a comparable iron disk.

Another common scam is the use of bumper plates, especially the black training bumpers or the old black rimmed Yorks. Depending on the brand, you can get up to 10lbs plates that are about the same size as a 45lb one.

If you ever get to see old episodes of the old HBO football comedy "1st and Ten", they used the bumper plate trick quite a bit.

.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:15:28 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on April 05, 2008, 07:42:03 PM

BOOOOOM BOOOOOOM BOOOOOOOOM

I think resting two 90lbers on your lap is quite a feat for an aids victim...
...what a courageous young "man"

240 is Back · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:14:25 AM »

gordiano · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:15:08 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on April 07, 2008, 02:14:25 AM

?

Jeezus christ......when do you sleep?

240 is Back · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:17:43 AM »

Quote from: gordiano on April 07, 2008, 02:15:08 AM

Jeezus christ......when do you sleep?

I don't sleep. I lie in wait.