stupid kettlebell question
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Topic: stupid kettlebell question
Posted By: JSiau10
Subject: stupid kettlebell question
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 3:53am
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this may be stupid to ask, but what weight kettlebell do you guys use? the heaviest I've been able to find is 25lbs. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
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Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 4:13am
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It depends what you are using it for... http://www.dragondoor.com/shop-by-department/equipment/ - Dragon Door has them up to 106lbs, http://www.muscledriverusa.com/Gray-Series-Kettlebells-kg_c_277.html - Muscle Driver has them to 106lbs, and I'm sure a quick google search would give you many more places. ------------- |
Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 4:19am
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And ftr, I think the 48kg bells I noted above are pretty much the heaviest kettlebells you can buy at normal places. I know that at the AKC booth at some of the Expos they have a 64kg bell. ------------- |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 4:27am
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thanks! I ;m lookin to use them for WOB. I was helping teach a new guy over the weekend and he broke my equipment I rigged up, so I need a replacement. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: adam keep
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 6:53am
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I use them all the time in my training lately and I love it! They make my body hurt in good ways! I'd say all you really need is a 16kg, 24kg, and a 32kg. Anything extra is up to you. You can get amazing workouts using those 3 if you put some effort into it. Also look on elitefts.com for the Benevolent Dictator kettlebell book. The sessions in there are insane! ------------- 105kg pro strongman |
JSiau10 wrote:Posted By: Hapy
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 9:11am
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http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_5565_A_CategoryID_E_420 - www.performbetter.com
I like these guys. Bells up to 48KG, and I like the competition bells since then they are all the same size, I have a 10KG, 20KG, 28KG, 40KG and 48KG that I use. though I don't think I would use these for WOB practice. The handles are very thick, and if they landed wrong I imagine that you could damage them, and they aren't particularly cheap. I spoke to a salesperson there a while back, and they did say that they are working on a bigger one, I think 60KG. ------------- Real Men Wear Purple Tinky Winky Throw Far! http://www.facebook.com/CVTSA" rel="nofollow - Central Vermont Strength Association |
Posted By: Sammy68123
Date Posted: 7/13/11 at 1:29pm
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Perform Better and Power Systems are two good sources--depends on if you want KBs in kg or in lbs. Also, Elite FTS sells them. Watch for their free shipping specials as they often include KBs on them. It's just silly to pay to ship weight if you can avoid it. You might find something at your local Sports Authority, Dick's, etc, but be sure to run your hand on the inside of the handle all the way to the bell itself, including the KB horns, to check for burrs and rough spots. Also, while a rubber coating seems nice, it makes for a bell that does not sit flat and solid on the floor. If you're just planning to swing, snatch, and similar moves, that might not be an issue. But if you put your hand on it to do pushups or renegade rows, you don't want it to roll out from under you unexpectedly. Based on my own personal experience. ------------- Teresa Merrick Bellevue, NE |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 7/18/11 at 6:26am
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thanks for all the great advice guys. I'm gonna start looking and get what I can. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 4:50am
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I know I'm going to catch shit from C. Smith for asking this, but is the weight written on the dumbell the weight overall or just the weight on each end? ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 5:03am
What, I'm a nice guy....mostly.  Overall weight. ------------- |
Posted By: vonguinness
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 5:17am
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i just scored a 47lb KB off ebay for $24 + 20. Its used...but I mean, wh cares? Imma gonna cut the handle, weld a cleat to it, then make it my 42. Because the City of Albany stole (read I lost) my 42. ------------- jammin on the one. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 5:19am
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so then if I wanted to cut the end off one to turn it into a weight for distance/height impliment, would I be better off buying a 55 or 60 lb dumbell? ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 5:22am
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for the light weight for distance.
------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: vonguinness
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 6:17am
i've done it for dumbells also, works fine. i've found the handle weighs a lb. so if you get a 55lb DB, less 1lb x .5 = two 27 lb weights, plus a handle and chain. *poof* magic 28. just make sure you bring it to a decent shop that'll reweld it once you break it once. ------------- jammin on the one. |
Posted By: jsully
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 11:03am
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easy way around that is to drill a 1" hole down the center and get a 1" bolt to put through from the bottom up. Attach a nut to it then drill a hole through the center of the bottom of the bolt and attach a shackle. or a 1/2" eye bolt will work just as well, but you'll need to replace those every few weeks since they bend pretty easy on impact. |
Posted By: Silverback
Date Posted: 8/01/11 at 1:44pm
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Mine is a 25 lb and holds the door open nicely. I was thinking of cross training some aluminum can crushing with it. Other than that it is a mystery to me.
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Posted By: vonguinness
Date Posted: 8/12/11 at 7:38am
BAM!
------------- jammin on the one. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/12/11 at 3:59pm
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I made this for my girlfriend. I need to make one for me, but I just don't have the money for the metal. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/12/11 at 4:02pm
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and actually, I've made a few modifications to it since this picture was taken, such as painting it neon green andchanging out those connectors for D-ring Shackles. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: jsully
Date Posted: 8/13/11 at 4:46am
| leopard print carpet? lol |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/13/11 at 4:27pm
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actually, that's cement. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: Silverback
Date Posted: 8/14/11 at 12:59am
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Do you see why I am against sandals for men?
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Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/14/11 at 1:44pm
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um, no I don't? do explain, this should either be really funny or really informative. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: RCrazyWolf4
Date Posted: 8/14/11 at 2:48pm
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Did you intend to get your foot in the picture to imitate the dog paw in the original picture or was that just a happy accident?
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Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/14/11 at 4:30pm
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actually I took this picture back in April or may, it's been sitting on my facebook page. so yes, it was a happy accident. ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |