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jdb1979 Posts: 58 Joined: 2004/03/25	2004/11/17, 12:53 PM Has anyone here used these and if so what do you think about them?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/11/17, 12:55 PM never herd of them? -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
jdb1979 Posts: 58 Joined: 2004/03/25	2004/11/17, 12:59 PM They are adjustable dumbells, kind of pricey but seem cool for a home gym. Here is the website take a look....http://www.powerblocks.com/
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/11/17, 01:03 PM kinda like that bow flex commercial? Sounds all right to me if you wanna shell out the dough for one. Cool concept though, i'm sure they'll make a ton of money of em:cool:
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/11/17, 01:04 PM ohhhh ok, yea yea seen them in the back of mags, i have no clue how good they are, but if they use magnets or whatever,i woudl think it would be a hassel if they went out or broke and you have to get them fixed. Or worse they malfunction in the middle of a rep,and they go from 30lbs resistance to 200lbs or resistance lol I'd go to a used sports store my self, and get soem used ones(db), then resale them back when I no longer needed them. And up graded to a bigger set. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/11/17, 02:58 PM They have a lifetime warranty and there are 2 levels one goes from 0-75 and the next level goes from 0-125 I think. they cost about 750 I think for the heavier set but a liked price for reg dumbles is about 1200-1500 and then you have to have space for all those sets. When I can afford it I think I am going to get some -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/11/17, 03:05 PM it does sound like a clever invention, especially for those wanting a home gym saves on space and is convienient also for those who want a few DB's lying around the house
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/11/17, 03:12 PM yes and they have been around for like 20 years -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/11/17, 03:23 PM lol 20 years?!?! i thought this was some great new invention, i'm suprised i haven't seen it advertised before.
jdb1979 Posts: 58 Joined: 2004/03/25	2004/11/17, 04:00 PM yeah i have a set of hex db's from 15lbs to 75lbs at every 5lb increments and i am sick of the space they are taking up and a friend wants to buy them so i can pick up the powerblocks without dropping too much cash on them, a few other companies make some similar type dumbells but with the warranty and everything i have seen so far i think im going to give the powerblocks a try. i will let you guys know what i think of them when i get a set....
ursusarktos Posts: 346 Joined: 2004/01/18	2004/11/17, 11:25 PM For home use, they are and excellent alternative to a full dumbell set because they will save alot of space and cost. The are very well made, & if not abused should have an unlimited life expectancy. Obviously they aren't practical for commercial applications.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/11/18, 06:28 AM Yup they are very nice though I do like the design of the bowflex ones better, but since they only go to 52lbs they would be rather useless for me LOL. -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com