Topic: Weightlifting bars

[Dave Chiu]

The best bars for the money I have ever used

(other than amazing deals I have come across unpredictably)

are from BFS.

http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/details.asp?pID=635&category=0&subcategory=46&size=0&search=&page=

They offer varying grades, and I am not sure which

were the ones that so impressed me,

but I think they are the mid-grade Super ones.

They are not of standard size (45lbs instead of 20k,

no center knurling, and w/ non-standard markings)

but the spin, flex, etc are great  for anyone wanting to save $$.

Also -- you should really consider

how you construct your platform.

2mx3mx75mm can be made for about $90 of horse mats

over $60 of ring mats, over $60 of OSB,

retained by $15 of 2x4s, w/ a premium plywood center section

for $25 for a total of $250 that will GREATLY

save wear and tear on your bar, bumpers, and relations

w/ people who may complain of shock noise.