Dumbbell sets, metal vs polyurethane?
Discussion
Hoofy said:
I've not had any problems with round ones. If they are cut off on top and underneath, then they will be bigger elsewhere compared to the same weight of round one which may be an issue.
Yeah I dunno if they're wider or thicker or what to compensate having never seen them in the polyurethane. I personally don't have a problem with the round ones rolling around either.Hoofy said:
Driller said:
Stare at the dumbbells really, really hard for a week?
A week? No commitment.
8 days should do it then.
cat with a hat said:
Those 'ignite' anti roll dumbbells look very annoying to use! Metal dumbbells are also annoying as they make noise/clang and can feel a bit too solid (more vibrations, less give).
Definitely go for the standard polyurethane!
Sorry just saw your post CWAH, thanks for your input!Definitely go for the standard polyurethane!
I agree with the metal clanking problem, when you talk about the Ignites being annoying do you mean the fact that they are not smooth/have angular/pointy bits?
Driller said:
cat with a hat said:
Those 'ignite' anti roll dumbbells look very annoying to use! Metal dumbbells are also annoying as they make noise/clang and can feel a bit too solid (more vibrations, less give).
Definitely go for the standard polyurethane!
Sorry just saw your post CWAH, thanks for your input!Definitely go for the standard polyurethane!
I agree with the metal clanking problem, when you talk about the Ignites being annoying do you mean the fact that they are not smooth/have angular/pointy bits?
- More comfortable and less awkward on knees if you're about to get them in position for a lying dB chest press or shoulder press.
- Less awkward when your doing an exercise such as a close grip dumbbell bench press where you are pressing the dumbbells together. (Might be at different angles when they collide).
- More predictable if you drop them (won't bounce off at a funny angle)
- Easier to roll around on the floor and move into position or out of the way if you're feeling lazy.
- In this case... Cheaper too!
Edited by cat with a hat on Sunday 16th July 00:16
I bought these from fitness superstore a few weeks ago http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/body-solid-3-t...
Good solid rack and decent grips on the dumbell handles, I personally prefer hex ones as they seem to feel more stable when your using them plus they stay where you put them when you put them down.
Good solid rack and decent grips on the dumbell handles, I personally prefer hex ones as they seem to feel more stable when your using them plus they stay where you put them when you put them down.
chris watton said:
I think the main problem with vinyl/rubber plates is that they are usually a lot thicker than iron only plates. Not really a problem if you're doing light stuff, but can be a handicap for DB Rows and other heavier DB exercises - Unless of course you choose set weight DB sets.
I agree, but it only really affects 40kg+ dumbbells unless you've bought a set from fisher price.4Q said:
I bought these from fitness superstore a few weeks ago http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/body-solid-3-t...
Good solid rack and decent grips on the dumbell handles, I personally prefer hex ones as they seem to feel more stable when your using them plus they stay where you put them when you put them down.
That actually looks pretty good value.Good solid rack and decent grips on the dumbell handles, I personally prefer hex ones as they seem to feel more stable when your using them plus they stay where you put them when you put them down.
An update: I got some round urethane dumbbells from Jordan Fitness in the end. Very nice people to deal with and very good quality products. The packaging it all came in was in itself very impressive!
Thanks very much indeed to everyone who added their pearl of wisdom to choose these, they are just perfect. The round shape really was the one to go for, making them mangeable and comfortable. They don't clank together or rattle like metal ones could have done and the urethane has absolutely no smell whatsoever. As you can see in the photo the weight is very clearly marked on the ends making choosing and racking in the correct order very easy.
The only thing now is that my OCD means they'll all have to be arranged with the lettering horizontal to be able to sleep at night. (they don't look half as straight in the photo in fact, will have to do better
)
IMG_5437 by geoff Davies, on Flickr
Thanks very much indeed to everyone who added their pearl of wisdom to choose these, they are just perfect. The round shape really was the one to go for, making them mangeable and comfortable. They don't clank together or rattle like metal ones could have done and the urethane has absolutely no smell whatsoever. As you can see in the photo the weight is very clearly marked on the ends making choosing and racking in the correct order very easy.
The only thing now is that my OCD means they'll all have to be arranged with the lettering horizontal to be able to sleep at night. (they don't look half as straight in the photo in fact, will have to do better
)IMG_5437 by geoff Davies, on Flickr
Ok f
k, you're right! 
The truth is, I finished putting it together last night at midnight and then realised the top shelf for the 4 pairs of smallest dumbbells was in the middle. So at 00.30 I took it to pieces and changed it around so that's probably why the order was missed.
Fear not, it shall be sorted!
k, you're right! The truth is, I finished putting it together last night at midnight and then realised the top shelf for the 4 pairs of smallest dumbbells was in the middle. So at 00.30 I took it to pieces and changed it around so that's probably why the order was missed.
Fear not, it shall be sorted!
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