madknight Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'm looking for some Oly or standard plates that are good for pinching. Every kind of weight I've seen around my city is either rubber, has holes in it, or has the design on both sides (ie no flat smooth surface). What's a place that sells good oly or standard plates with a smooth surface (the cheaper the better) that is ideal for pinching? I'm going to use them for other things too but I might as well make sure they're good for everything I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'm looking for some Oly or standard plates that are good for pinching. Every kind of weight I've seen around my city is either rubber, has holes in it, or has the design on both sides (ie no flat smooth surface). What's a place that sells good oly or standard plates with a smooth surface (the cheaper the better) that is ideal for pinching? I'm going to use them for other things too but I might as well make sure they're good for everything I'm doing. I was lucky to buy a 400 lb. York set in the early 80's but I've been able to find Oly plates at thrift stores . I've gotten 45s,35s that were great for hub lifting also try sotre that sell used sport equipment like Play it Again Sports Good luck Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks, I've been to play it again sports before and I don't think they're plates are quite what I'm looking for since they don't have a smooth side to them, but I'll look again to make sure. I've tried looking online but no one mentions if the weight has a smooth side and if there's a picture it only shows one side. If I find a good deal I'll ask the sellers to find out but I'd rather not have to ask people from every site I find plates on when some people on this site probably know the answer to my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm looking for some Oly or standard plates that are good for pinching. Every kind of weight I've seen around my city is either rubber, has holes in it, or has the design on both sides (ie no flat smooth surface). What's a place that sells good oly or standard plates with a smooth surface (the cheaper the better) that is ideal for pinching? I'm going to use them for other things too but I might as well make sure they're good for everything I'm doing. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...%3D160%26um%3D1this is about the chepest you will get them new a dollar a pound unless you find some a pia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks, good price. Might not be able to order off that site but I at least know a good brand to get now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the man in black Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) For pinching, I think this might be better: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/...2367453.2622932 No ridges or lips. And you can find them in Dick's store for $1 a pound. Damn. Is this really my first post? Edited September 2, 2009 by The Man In Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Thanks for that link Dan. I don't live in the USA any more but I've been looking for Olympic plates for a couple years now and never found any in this country. From your link I discovered the manufacturer is Keys Fitness and they have a website where you can search for an authorized distributor in your area/country. Turns out there is one in my country and I'll be paying them a visit when money and time permit. For anyone else in the US or other countries you can see where the nearest distributor is from the link below. If you are able to visit the place in person I bet you could save a ton on shipping. Keys Fitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for that link Dan. I don't live in the USA any more but I've been looking for Olympic plates for a couple years now and never found any in this country. From your link I discovered the manufacturer is Keys Fitness and they have a website where you can search for an authorized distributor in your area/country. Turns out there is one in my country and I'll be paying them a visit when money and time permit. For anyone else in the US or other countries you can see where the nearest distributor is from the link below. If you are able to visit the place in person I bet you could save a ton on shipping.Keys Fitness Damn, no locations in my province or any province close to me. Good link though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) here are some standards in canada http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...%3Doff%26um%3D1 and http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...%3Doff%26um%3D1 search google canada olympic standard weight plates Edited September 8, 2009 by DAN PRAYDIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/2-10lb-10-lb-Olympic-W...id=p3286.c0.m14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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