Sybersnott Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 The plate loaded grip machine offered by New York Barbells has been reduced to 50 bucks, and you can only use Olympic plates on it. Anyone interested in getting one should jump on this now: http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/co-9165.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Do you own one? if so how much can it hold in Olympic plates ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 22, 2002 Author Share Posted September 22, 2002 I own one, it was the first grip machine I ever bought. Mine holds standard plates, and the machine will hold 150 pounds max. I think it's a great grip machine for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest el4n Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Snott, I have never used a grip machine before, is 150lbs a pretty hefty weight to be lifting in a grip machine? Are you able to lift the 150? Thanks for the tip, looks like a good deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbon Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 I hope this isn't a ridiculous question, but would I be able to use standard weights with this machine(Olympic)? I don't have any Olympic weights. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Corbon you cannot use standard weights on this machine as it does not have a removeable sleeve. Now if it had a standard loading bar you could buy a sleeve and make it useable with oly plates! Hope this helps! JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoder16 Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 But the one in the picture shows standard 1" plates. Mine is also standard 1" plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Dyoder,I believe they sell both models 1" and oly, Snott's is oly. I also have the standard model, ordered so that I would be able to use both plate sizes in it! Mine is an older model not as nice as the one in the picture! JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 The ad clearly says, (AVAILABLE FOR OLYMPIC PLATES ONLY) It is a closeout item. Snott's model is for standard plates. These people have a similar machine. http://www.wwfitness.com/gripstrength.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 26, 2002 Author Share Posted September 26, 2002 Yes, OldGuy is right. When I bought my machine a few years ago, it was for standard plates... BUT what they have on "closeout" is the Oly plate version. Hey, for 50 bucks.... And yes, I can do the 150 pounds on the machine for reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 New York BB said the Oly gripper will hold 400-500lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 26, 2002 Author Share Posted September 26, 2002 400-500 lbs. of what? ??? weight plates? Read the ad again, it only holds 150 pounds max of plates. Besides.... how would you get 400-500 pounds of plates on it? You can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Looks like someone from NYBB gave me the wrong info in my email. Maybe they did not know what I was asking or I confused them. I called them and was told it holds 150lbs. The load pin is only 8 inches. My Bad I looked at weightlifters warehouse and the plate gripper they have has a 14 inch spindle. That should hold about 250+ lbs. of weight. Would it not? And it sells for $59.95 for the standard model. I think I will get the one from weightlifters warehouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 26, 2002 Author Share Posted September 26, 2002 zcor, What's the direct link on that? For another 10 bucks, that might be a better deal than the one at NYB. I'll see if I can find it, and link it here. Really, the purpose of this is to give some of the new guys a chance at buying a grip machine at a good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 [url=http://www.weightlifterswarehouse.com/ I see what you are saying Syber, But for $10 more I can get a higher load machine for future progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 26, 2002 Author Share Posted September 26, 2002 Here's the Weightlifter's Warehouse link to those machines: http://www.wwfitness.com/gripstrength.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockblaster Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I have Joe Kinney's Secret Weapon Machine that I am selling for 70 dollars. The loading pin is not included. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notus Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 Rockblaster, I'll buy the machine from you. You can send me a private message or email me at the address below. renatozan@yahoo.com Thanks alot, Elias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 27, 2002 Author Share Posted September 27, 2002 rockblaster, Wow! :0 That's a great price for that machine! How come your selling it... if I may ask? I love mine; it's helped me so much and I wouldn't part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockblaster Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Sybersnott, I have had better results with other things such as the Big Squeeze, and the thick bar lifts. These exercises are more functional and seem to work the hand in unison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo Posted October 19, 2002 Share Posted October 19, 2002 Sybersnott, Thanks for the heads up!! Mine came in the mail the other day. Will not be able to use until after Christmas. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted October 19, 2002 Author Share Posted October 19, 2002 Jeff, Whadda mean, ya won't be able to use it until after Xmas?!? ??? Why can't you use it now?? Glad you got one, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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