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@@Spp235. yeah the locking pin can be an issue for some. I haven’t had any issues, but it’s definitely an area of improvement.

@@kobdog360 yes, I use this machine often and really enjoy it. If you have the space and want a dedicated seated row machine, you can’t beat this one.

@@chrisgirolamo8865 they are called Swissies from Kensui Fitness.

@@WiecznieNieNasycony Ironmasters are great!!

@@GoreckiFit Changing the weight on ironmasters takes a few seconds. I don't know what people have in today's gyms to do everything on autopilot; that's why they don't look like they lift. They train the same way.

@@WiecznieNieNasycony yeah it doesn’t take long at all. IronMasters I think will always be one of the best. Been around for a while and has proven the test of time. Overall you can’t go wrong with them.

@@WiecznieNieNasycony 😂 I’ll work on that

@@zacharyharms3149 thank you!! No it does come with storage for the 2.5lb plates but I do believe they made some design improvements where it’s not the same bracket that I have. If you’re interested, I’d contact Dean from Black Widow and check the current option he’s offering now.

@@rozzaali 4 foot tube light off to the side.

@@zacherymassey6352 that’s the hip thruster lite bench from BC Strength. It’s only rated for up to 500lbs including user, but so far I’ve really enjoyed it. I also have their bar too and plates and I’ve been using it for a while outside of this setup but works well.

@GoreckiFit thank you kindly as my wife is obsessed with that one movement and I plan to buy the VTS in like a mth

@@zacherymassey6352 of course!! I almost bottom out ROM as you can see in the video but still can get a nice ROM and feel the movement. Just something to consider, you can put plates under your feet to improve the ROM a bit.

@GoreckiFit hey what pad are you using on bar. I might steal your set up... it looks great.

@@zacherymassey6352 go for it! It’s called a squat sponge pad that I found on Amazon. It’s not really meant for the large diameter of my bar, but it does expand enough where I just popped it on there and as long as you rotate the pad so the opening is toward the ceiling, it stays on just fine.

@@roetken glad you were able to demo them! They are a nice set of adjustable dumbbells. I’ve got a buddy who has larger hands and his knuckles come close to hitting the pop pin but he’s still got a bit of clearance.

@@itsatoolthing6323 yeah they still haven’t released the expansion plate sets either. I’m very surprised they didn’t prioritize the compact stand over that cart. No release date or price is disappointing too.

Yea I was annoyed about this. Coop from GGR and Gluck mentioned this. They did this to get the starting weight down as it is different from the Canadian Peppins which is steel. Actually one of the reasons I cancelled my preorder last year that and coop was having an issue with the pop pin sticking and not releasing.

The handle I believe is steel(the knurled handle) which is nickel plated, the ends and possibly the rails that are bolted on are aluminum to get the weight down like you mentioned. I haven’t had any issues with the pop pin. I messaged PÉPIN about this so I’m curious what he says.

Yeah the original Pepins were higher quality. I don’t know why they care about having a dumbbell that starts at 5 pounds. Most rarely go below 20

@@Soccasteve I think they were just trying to start at 10lbs to compete with the other adjustable dumbbells.

@@quinterogains5880 I can’t be 100% sure but based on the specs, it’s a 2x2 with 1” holes and that is a selection. As long as you can unbolt the top to slide it over the upright it should work. I’d reach out directly to BP and ask but based on what I’m seeing, it should work with the front hooks like I have.

Thank you!

PowerBlocks are great and no reason to spend more money if you have something you’re happy with.

@@quantumfx2677 😂 I see what you did there!

@@chelious1973 completely agree!! Very surprised they didn’t have the stand ready when they dropped these.

@@gariejoyce5263 roughly 15 in a half inches, otherwise at the top center to center is 18”

@ thank you !

@@Chris_from_Detroit yeah the rattle is just based on the design. The plates have enough tolerance to move so that bar slides in nicely and the plates can slide in.

@@johnbaker2648 making me feel like I’ve got tiny hands now 😂 cause I never had that problem. The biggest problem I’ve had is with the incremental weight plates and that little ring on them. No, they are good dumbbells but not perfect. So far the perfect dumbbell hasn’t been created due to so many different aspects and a lot is personal preference.

@@GoreckiFitprobably the way I grip the handle, I tend to extend my wrist the way spidey spins a web 😂 while gripping the handle. Just attempt to envision that. I may well be an anomaly. I know I didn’t have the problem with my Powerblocks U125’s. The adder weight rings do touch my hands but not too bothersome for me.

@@johnbaker2648 I’m trying to picture that right now 😂 I can definitely see how your knuckles would touch the pop pin when doing 105s with that grip. We all have our own style, I have the VTS and I’ll do the suicide grip with the straight handles cause it feels better and I get better mind muscle connection.

@@jared.freedom.gym2021 thanks Jared!! Yeah I’m happy that Rep and PÉPIN did this collaboration.

@@TRRT8516 thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you. I took the first preorder, so mine was April 2024 and I received them in October after some delays. Now it should be much faster though since they have them in production so you should get yours much faster.

@@Somtric well to be fair, you’d either need large hands to hit it or you’d have to be holding it by the rails but yes, it’s definitely a safety concern that should be addressed.

@@TheCarterHomeGym thanks Carter. Yeah it’s so nice to be able to keep my HVAC on now. Summers it was always so hot upstairs cause I’d turn the AC off and winter it would get chilly upstairs cause I’d have the heat way down. My family is also much happier 😂

@@XMegaJuni wasn’t wearing gloves, just wrist wraps. I think their Nordic lifting

@@GoreckiFit I am thinking about purchasing them. Wasnt aware about needing that flat surface, I'm used to throwing my dumbbells on my couch that's nearby. Which out of the two stands from rep do you recommend getting?

@ well you could throw them on the couch but you wouldn’t be able to switch weights. That’s why you need the flat surface. If I was buying the Rep Fitness one, I’d consider the stand since it looks like it will be more compact and easier to grab the weights since you can walk into it.

@carps_gym if you do a lot of dumbbell work they are nice to have.

I'm in the same boat 🤔

@@Chris_from_Detroit you just want the Troy’s so they match the rest of yours 😂

@@LukesGarageGym definitely a top contender now!!

How much did you watch of the video? The Pépins were mostly in my video to show the rattling for the talking portion. All of the other shots had video that was lit up to showcase what I was talking about. That’s what’s difficult when doing a video, not to mention I had 3 bright ass lights while I was talking.

@@macalderon81 yeah that does sound like a pain. One thing I forgot to mention In the review, is that little ring on the incremental weight does not want to stay flat and can dig into your hand while using. Very minor but I don’t use them often so not a problem.

@@SaysSim0n yeah they are definitely one of the more expensive adjustable dumbbells on the market.

Overpriced? Do you know how much a rack 10-125lbs cost?

@@chelious1973true, but you cant compare that to the amount of material being used with individual Dumbbells

@@chelious1973 That's not the comparison to make, because it's overpriced relative to other adjustables. The point isn't fixed dumbbells vs adjustable dumbbells, the point is those being overpriced for what they are: adjustable dumbbells. Do you know how much other adjustables cost?

@@Abcd-yw5yf Yes i do as i had owned just about all of them. I owned the ironmasters, powerblocks, nuobells, etc. There is literally not a comparible adjustable dumbell that are all steel and are quick adjustable. That is what you dont understand. The Reppins are unique. Nothing like iton the market. What adjustable dumbell on the market is all steel and quick adjustable? Name just one that provides the same quick adjustment of the Reppins and are all steel. Go ahead, ill wait.

@@aynrandfan7454 I almost did, was very close!! Glad you have no regrets, those are a marvelous piece of home gym equipment with the Canadian steel and craftsmanship.

@ I’m Canadian so I gotta support my people lol even though we suck at hockey even now 😂

@@aynrandfan7454 😂 I completely get that one.

I got the rep peppins. Better value

And designs/quality

@@BasementBrandon thanks Brandon. Appreciated the advice you gave me when I originally considered the OG Pépins.

@@AlexanderRodriguez-lm1qw that’s awesome, you’ll definitely enjoy the upgrade!!

Thank you. Unfortunately, they did stop making the OG Pèpin version and you can only purchase the Rep X Pèpin version now from Rep Fitness.

They still make the Pro and HD series spin lock dumbbells. Those are as close to a real dumbbell as you will get .

@@Aaronsmith-cu8ii body weight works!

@@TonyNovation this is the 1.25” pronation/supination handle. I think it’s mainly personal preference and whether you have larger hands. I feel like the 1.25” is pretty good for me, but my hands aren’t really that big.

@jmk.3943 I haven’t seen any rust on mine.

@@user-db4kp1wp5h not 100% sure.

@@AnimationCraftFR still have a few smaller items coming but I’ll try and do an updated tour later in 2025. Somethings have gone most is the same.

@@Silentpartner70 sorry man, with shipping and tariffs, prices will be increasing in 2025. They had the Isolator on sale so maybe this will have a sale price but doubtful it will be half off.

@@wsalas13 yeah they are great to have!! A lot of versatility from them.

@@AmorFati777X yeah that’s a nice piece. I was able to check it out at Home Gym Con and it was a bit more versatile compared to this one.

@@TheKurtlocker appreciate that!!

@@studio500 I was only able to try it with the 2 specialty bars that I mentioned in the review. SSB Yoke and American Barbell neutral cambered bar.

@@GoreckiFit Thank you!!

@@studio500 yeah didn’t have any luck with specialty bars, just the Ohio Power Bar and American Barbell California which was a bit tight.

@@mariolp2999 yeah it’s pricey but most gym equipment is these days.

@@billmoran4866 they have a new design where they removed the D rings which will actually make this much better cause now you clip carabiner directly to the Uclip frame so it’s stronger. Hope ya like them!

@@MetalsForBrunch not 100% sure what your asking but the welded pin to the pin that holds it in place is 6 inches on center. Looking at almost 10 in a half from upright front to the start of the seat pad. Hope I covered what you needed. Let me know if I didn’t.

@@GoreckiFit thank you

@@jared.freedom.gym2021 thanks Jared! I am pretty happy with how it turned out.

@@cagefrost4283 yeah it was a disappointment when none of mine worked.

Aww man I’m sorry to hear that. Did you see if anyone could help you when it comes to the unit? I know Nicole, Larry’s sister should be able to help. I’d imagine they could file a claim with UPS due to the damage from the transit. I really hope you can get it figured out cause over a grand to lose is some BS.

Hey did you end up selling this to recoup on any of the cost?

@@sparxhova No, I haven't even tried to resell it because shipping it alone would be a pain due to the weight and size of the equipment. I say that as my local market for used gym equipment hasn't been moving a lot as of late.

@@GoreckiFit I have nothing bad to say about her and the service she provided. My chief complaint is just on how the box arrived in a very poor condition which was reflected in its contents (which were consequently affected by its handling). At this point, I am so demotivated with it, that I am willing to swallow the cost and calling it a total loss.

@maj0rdave oh man I’m sorry to hear that. I get the frustration where something fun turns into a headache but I really wish they could send a replacement unit for you. The unit is welded solid so I get replacing components would be hard. However, I do understand the writing something off and cutting my losses too, respect your decision and again sorry to hear that.