Adjustable Dumbbell (worth buying?)

jervin007

This summer I have made it a point to get back into my old lifting routine. It has worked because I am on break from school and can use my schools gym for free. However, when I have a full course load again in the fall it might be hard to keep at it. Plus, the gym will be packed as opposed to practically empty (as it is this summer).

So, I have been thinking of getting a pair of adjustable dumbbells for my apartment. Definitely more expensive then I thought, but I found this pair on sale through sports authority.

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/ ... CMS_071111

Worth it to own a pair?

chadwick

i'd go with a simple metal dumbbell. usually a dollar a pound aren't they?
that thing is 300 bucks plus other charges. kiss my ass...

you can get a lot of weight equipment for 300 bucks
sure it looks nice and may be a fine product
to damn much money for a college student or anyone else for that matter
(assuming you're a poor college dude)

go on ebay... buy someone's used weights

chadwick

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sport-Authority-Wei ... 3369135047
2 dumbbells - 80lbs worth of weight
$79.99

Dissidentman

jervin007 wrote:

This summer I have made it a point to get back into my old lifting routine. It has worked because I am on break from school and can use my schools gym for free. However, when I have a full course load again in the fall it might be hard to keep at it. Plus, the gym will be packed as opposed to practically empty (as it is this summer).

So, I have been thinking of getting a pair of adjustable dumbbells for my apartment. Definitely more expensive then I thought, but I found this pair on sale through sports authority.

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/ ... CMS_071111

Worth it to own a pair?

I have the Power Block ones (5-50lbs) and have always liked them. If space is an issue, these are great cause you don't need a rack of dumbbells. It's also easier than getting dumbbell handles and a bunch of plates to take on and off...

I would try to get a used pair if you can.

jervin007

Thanks, I need a voice of reason on this one.

Fact of the matter is that I will still have access to a free gym. If I manage my time well I can still use that as opposed to making this purchase.

Instead maybe use the money to get a new couch, which I need, or buy a snowboarding season pass for Sugarloaf/Sunday River.

DE483

I shopped those as well. People at different sporting goods stores said they tend to break - the selectors for different weights snap or however they work. So eventually you lose the ability to select what weight you want. Really depends on what you aer going to do as well. I have done p90x with a range of dumbells - $1 per pound - and some of the bands. Probably spent $300 but they will be a pain in the ass whenever I move. The bands only run $19 but you can get anywehre from 30 - 75lbs of resistance out of each one. Good luck

Dissidentman

jervin007 wrote:

Thanks, I need a voice of reason on this one.

Fact of the matter is that I will still have access to a free gym. If I manage my time well I can still use that as opposed to making this purchase.

Instead maybe use the money to get a new couch, which I need, or buy a snowboarding season pass for Sugarloaf/Sunday River.

I think you will be happier with the season pass :thumbup:

jervin007

chadwick wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sport-Authority-Weights-free-weight-Dumbbell-80-IB-/220806205511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3369135047
2 dumbbells - 80lbs worth of weight
$79.99

Wow, guess I need to monitor ebay. My apartment isn't huge, so I am not sure if I want that much weight lying around, but its good to know there are options. Thanks!

Maybe just a couple reasonable weight, cheap dumbbells, are a better option for when I can't gym it.

jervin007

Dissidentman wrote:

I think you will be happier with the season pass :thumbup:

Yeah, $349.00 for the pass until the end of november. I have all my own gear, so that helps. Day passes alone on those mountains are $70-$80, so you pay for it in four trips.

chadwick

one piece invanko dumbbells
1 buck a pound

can't fo wrong

i have a pile of mixed matched dumbbells thrown on top of one another rather haphazardly waiting to stub my toes

2, 15lb ers (bought new)
2, 20lb ers (bought new)
total cost... about 70 bucks plus tax

then those kind ya add plates to... 2, 80lbs worth
a gift from brother Dut

ppl give away exercise equpiment all day long
go to garage sales
you may get lucky

jason

Buy a kettlebell and do a complete workout with it. Only need 1-3 of them and a great workout.

Horos

Try one of these. It did wonders for my wife.