Thinking about picking up a rackable cambered bar, I haven't ever used one before so seeing if there are any brands I should look at/avoid. Leaning towards Rogue at the moment since they seem to have a good price while being made in the US, though shipping makes it a little less affordable. Wasn't sure if there was a lesser known brand that makes a good one. Any thoughts?
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06-07-2022, 06:34 AM #1Registered User
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Rackable Cambered Bar
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06-07-2022, 06:52 AM #2Registered User
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If you mean an SSB bar- mine was 179 dollars- cheap as I could get yet rated to 700 lbs.
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Try and find one with center knurling otherwise you'll be using hockey tape like the rest of us.Originally Posted by ncsuLuke
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06-07-2022, 10:29 AM #4Registered User
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An SSB is not a camber bar. They are two very different bars.Originally Posted by coachcalande
This is what the OP is referring to.
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06-07-2022, 10:55 AM #5Registered User
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Gotcha.Originally Posted by Anthony21
An SSB is not a camber bar. They are two very different bars.
This is what the OP is referring to.
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
Old Guy deadlifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zMrim-0Dks
bench press https://youtu.be/GaRzfueJVJQ
Every workout is GAME DAY!
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I don't think I've see any of them with that but it does seem like it would be useful. Now that you've mentioned it, I have seen hockey tape on a number of them in videos.Originally Posted by Mech6
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06-07-2022, 11:48 AM #7Registered User
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Well it becomes a necessity. You're dealing with a smooth 1-1/2" bar on top.Originally Posted by ncsuLuke
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06-07-2022, 01:03 PM #8Registered User
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Unless there's a unicorn out there, it doesn't seem like one with knurling existsOriginally Posted by Mech6
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The one I bought from elitefts years ago has knurling on it (great knurling, imo), but maybe they don't sell that version any more.Originally Posted by ncsuLuke
Craigslist, facebook marketplace, etc may be worth looking into.
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06-15-2022, 09:06 AM #10Registered User
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I couldn't tell from the pictures so I contacted them and theirs does have center knurling so looks like that's the one to get. Thanks!Originally Posted by TunaGill
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07-03-2022, 01:30 PM #11Can't break what's broken
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In case OP hasn't bought one yet...
I have one of the old cambered squat bars from Elitefts (very early 2000s). It has no knurling. I wrapped the bar with athletic tape & it's held up fairly well. I'd say for at least 6 years with about once a week worth of use. I wouldn't worry too much about having knurling. The bar will swing if you let it & very aggressive knurling would be more of a detriment than anything else.Crews: Ivanko Barbell Crew #52, York Barbell Club #95, Equipment Crew #59
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07-04-2022, 05:33 AM #12Registered User
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Not everything at Rogue is made in the USA.
Originally Posted by ncsuLuke
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