Ironman Leverlock Dumbbells??

[jaymac10]

Hello,

I've been in the market to buy some quicklock dumbbells. I really want the Ironmaster but they are pretty expensive and finding them in Canada is difficult.

I was then just going to bite the bullet and buy the Bowflex Select Tech as I can get them for around $325 for the 552's.

However, I was at Costco today and saw that they are selling Ironman Leverlock dumbbells for around $329 but starting Feb 1st, they have $70 off that price (I think).

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10328485&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|111|2268|4603&N=4009298&Mo=12&No=7&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=4603&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&hierPath=111*2268*4603*&topnav=

This would bring the price down to only $259!

However, it's very hard to find any reviews on these things. There are 3 or 4 on Costco.ca but I don't think they are from people who have used any other types of adjustable dumbbells before.

What are your guy's thoughts on these?

I guess if they suck, you can just return them!

[Ritch]

For $259 I`d rather buy some used weights. 55lbs is not much weight.

[519Muscle]

^^^agree ur not going to get much use from them 55lbs is light..
Not worth it

[kloan]

I had the Nautilus version of the Selectech. I didn't really like them. They're very wide, which makes them awkward to use with some exercises. They're not expandable either, so when you get strong enough you need more weight, you're outta luck.

As Tiramisu suggested in my thread about Powerblocks, getting some olympic handles and some plates (10, 5, 2.5) is a more cost effective solution. Sure it takes a bit more time to set up the weight, but it's a better overall value.

[theboss]

this is a way better setup....

http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Quick-Lock-Dumbbell-System-75-lb-set-with-Rack-pr-2.html

i have a HOIST set thats the same (I dont think they make them anymore)....not cheap, but the IRONMASTERS you can add on to 120lbs.....and now it looks like they have kettle bells as well.

[turboturist]

If your looking for quick adjustable would you not be further ahead with these?

http://www.powerblock.com/

I had a set a few years back and they worked well. You can get them up to 90 or 100 p[ounds as well I believe. They drop test them as well to show that it wont **** with them, I dont believe the others would do this.

[turboturist]

The web site says you can expand up to 130 pounds with the powerblocks.

[waderow]

If your looking for quick adjustable would you not be further ahead with these?

http://www.powerblock.com/

I had a set a few years back and they worked well. You can get them up to 90 or 100 p[ounds as well I believe. They drop test them as well to show that it wont **** with them, I dont believe the others would do this.

much better

[kloan]

The Poweblocks are great, but it costs a small fortune to upgrade them. If you don't mind the extra costs for the 90lb and 130lb addon kits, it's a great set.

From the get go, they're gonna cost you more than $259 though, and that won't get you a stand with them either.

[jaymac10]

Thanks for the input guy! I should have maybe stated that I haven't worked out in many years. I used to hit the gym hard and was quite fit, but ever since university, wife, work, and now kid's I'm getting fat!

I'm 5 10' and 200lb's.

When I was working out hard, I was 175 with about 11% body fat. (Never did cardio expect for the sports I played at the time)

So what I'm looking for are some dumbbells where I can start getting back in shape. I think I might start doing the PX90 workout.

I'm not looking to bulk up, just drop some LB's and get rid of some of this belly fat that's accumilating if you know what I mean.

If I was really wanting to lift heavy weights, I fully understand these are not going to cut it!

I realize that 55lb's doesn't go very far once you have been working out for a while, but when you are basically starting from scratch, it is a start...

Plus, I really don't want to break the already tight bank account...

I do have a line on the new model of the Bowflex 90lb's for $650...

I guess I'm considering these because of the convenience factor. If I don't like them, they are easily returned (unlike the powerblocks or Ironmasters) plus, they are quite a bit cheaper...


Thoughts?

[GYMBRAT]

they work great for a guy like myself that works away from home, away from any gym, they fit behind the back seat of the pickup ;) BUT I would go with dumbbells for home base imo

[kloan]

Try them out in person in the store. Do the same with the Powerblocks. I think once you've had a chance to compare them, you'll probably want to go with the PBs. The SelectTech are quite cumbersome to use, especially if you're going to be doing the P90X.

If money's tight, getting a set of Olympic handles and some plates is still probably the best solution. Try not to be seduced by the clever marketing and presentation of the Bowflex selecttech.. they're really not all that great once you've worked with them for a while.

One thing in particular I found annoying with them was that you always have to place them back on the stand to switch the weight.. and some plates are always left behind depending on weight you have selected, so you have to align the handles as you're putting them back. It got annoying after a while.