Author Topic: This Kickstarter Project Let's You Max Out on Bench w/o Spotter (Read 5367 times)

Al Doggity · « **on:** July 20, 2015, 02:32:43 PM »

Cool idea. Wouldn't mind if my gym had one.
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El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:36:35 PM »

I've funded 6 different kick start projects. Only 2 have delivered. The rest must have taken all the money and ran.

thegamechanger · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:38:47 PM »

how about that twink use dumbbells, problem solved.

Al Doggity · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:41:01 PM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on July 20, 2015, 02:36:35 PM

I've funded 6 different kick start projects. Only 2 have delivered. The rest must have taken all the money and ran.

It's difficult to bring a kickstarter project to fruition. There are scams, but it's not that hard to see how a lot could go wrong. The funding goal for this thing was $50,000. It will likely make a good deal more, but there are so many issues that pop up when taking a prototype into production, especially on such a modest figure.

thegamechanger · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:49:13 PM »

if basile cared as much about bench as biceps im pretty sure a product like that would been out for a long time

Hulkotron · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:58:15 PM »

Slik · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:02:26 PM »

That's ingenious. I want one

Parker · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:10:08 PM »

What about incline bench?

Great idea, though.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:50:53 PM »

What you Basile?

The True Adonis · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:19:31 PM »

Totally pointless. Why not just use a regular power rack with a regular bench and set the pins right at your chest or just a little below? Whats so difficult about that?

Dave D · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:21:30 PM »

What a good idea.

I'll love it if it becomes a gym staple, just to watch the morons who will load up the bench with weight they can't handle or when they hit the release lever on accident.

It will make smith machine accidents look like the model t.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:27:45 PM »

Quote from: Parker on July 20, 2015, 03:10:08 PM

What about incline bench?

Great idea, though.

The bar would just roll down anyways.

SF1900 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:39:46 PM »

It would be cool if every gym had at least one.

Al Doggity · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:28:37 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on July 20, 2015, 04:19:31 PM

Totally pointless. Why not just use a regular power rack with a regular bench and set the pins right at your chest or just a little below? Whats so difficult about that?

If you max out on a regular power rack with the bars set at your chest, you are still trapped under the weight. Also, if you are using strict form, the bars will be an obstruction.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:34:14 PM »

Quote from: Al Doggity on July 20, 2015, 06:28:37 PM

If you max out on a regular power rack with the bars set at your chest, you are still trapped under the weight. Also, if you are using strict form, the bars will be an obstruction.

Al Doggity · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:36:37 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on July 20, 2015, 06:34:14 PM

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:36:49 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on July 20, 2015, 05:39:46 PM

It would be cool if every gym had at least one.

Yes so these fucks can sit there and text or do bent over rows on

SquidVicious · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:38:32 PM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on July 20, 2015, 02:36:35 PM

I've funded 6 different kick start projects. Only 2 have delivered. The rest must have taken all the money and ran.

Send me your email address. I have a few kickstarter projects that need ~~a few suckers~~ funding.

gmflex · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:41:08 PM »

BB · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:52:57 PM »

I usually roll my eyes at new gym inventions, but these are a good idea. On the home gym side, the power rack will always win out, but in a commercial gym setting, I can see swapping out the regular benches for these. It takes the guess work out of most of the elements of spotting. Granted, it won't stop most of the "roll out of your hands" catastrophes like a power rack can.

forillagorilla · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:55:26 PM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on July 20, 2015, 02:36:35 PM

I've funded 6 different kick start projects. Only 2 have delivered. The rest must have taken all the money and ran.

This is something that I've been curious about. Where did you find them? Is there any way to research? Do you think any of the ones you funded might ever work out?

SquidVicious · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:00:45 PM »

With a target audience of benchers pressing between 350 and 400, I suspect they'll easily sell 50 or less.

BB · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Parker on July 20, 2015, 03:10:08 PM

What about incline bench?

Great idea, though.

They're building them. Just checked, they reached their goals -

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/754670088/maxx-bench-first-ever-gravity-release-bench-press .

Curious about maximum loads/build strength. Price wise they're around 50% - 100% more expensive than other commercial options. For those curious, and willing to gamble, they're offering some good price breaks to early backers.

HTexan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2015, 09:06:37 PM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on July 20, 2015, 02:36:35 PM

I've funded 6 different kick start projects. Only 2 have delivered. The rest must have taken all the money and ran.

Truth. I been had before. Now I just wait to see if the product actually comes out. I don't mind if I have to spend a few bucks more.
Yet, I'm very tempted to fund this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1041610927/znaps-the-9-magnetic-adapter-for-your-mobile-devic/description

Henda · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2015, 09:09:42 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on July 20, 2015, 04:19:31 PM

Totally pointless. Why not just use a regular power rack with a regular bench and set the pins right at your chest or just a little below? Whats so difficult about that?

Exactly
That becnh is gimmick shit