Chrisdavisjr
Level 7 Valued Member
I've noticed with the current lockdown situation in the UK and the lack of availability of exercise equipment for sale that a number of sellers on eBay and other outlets have started selling locally-manufactured barbells etc. albeit with very rudimentary construction (presumably to keep costs down).
I've seen weight discs of flat milled steel (must be a nightmare to pick up from a flat floor) and oly-sized barbells with welded-on sleeves. I'm wondering if 'niceties' such rotating sleeves make that much of a difference to people doing squats, bench press and deadlifts (I wouldn't dream of using them for the Olympic lifts).
Some of the equipment on sale is kind of pleasingly old-school (read: 'rough and ready') and might appeal to old-time strength enthusiasts. Has anyone been tempted by some of this type of kit?
I've seen weight discs of flat milled steel (must be a nightmare to pick up from a flat floor) and oly-sized barbells with welded-on sleeves. I'm wondering if 'niceties' such rotating sleeves make that much of a difference to people doing squats, bench press and deadlifts (I wouldn't dream of using them for the Olympic lifts).
Some of the equipment on sale is kind of pleasingly old-school (read: 'rough and ready') and might appeal to old-time strength enthusiasts. Has anyone been tempted by some of this type of kit?