It doesn't.
The virgin metal bells I’ve handled feel more balanced than the cheaper recycled ones, but I attribute that to better casting processes
I see some manufacturers indicating their products are superior because they don’t use recycled metals. How exactly does this make them better?
My bells are made in China with welded handles, they're modeled after Rouges. I saw a 24 somebody dropped on the handle and broke, the break was not at the handle welds.
The full set cost under $1400.00 total I believe..
2 x 12k
2 x 16k
2 x 20k
2 x 24k
2 x 28k
2 x 32k
2 x 36k
2 x 40k
2 x 44k
2 x 48k
I know the owner of the supply company and got them for .99 cents/lb with no tax or shipping. Local supplier
There are 'nicer' bells around but I don't care, they will last my lifetime and many others if taken care of.
Thanks fractal, I think if you want virgin iron you'd have to harvest it directly from the supernova that created itWhat a set! You don’t do things by halves
I’m glad to see my scepticism was warranted.
Since I’m going to have to miss this week of training, I’m spending a bit of time planning my next snatch bell when I’m ready to progress from the 24 (by the end of the year I hope).
I’ve got that 30kg (definitely melted down railroad spikes and car parts), which will probably be okay if I put some time into the handle. I’d rather not buy both a 28 and a 32 if it’s possible to avoid it.