BigJan85 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm planning on getting a kettlebell very soon here and I've been lookin at some different brands and I was pretty set on the bells from dragon door and then today I talked to my friends husband and he was tellin me he started with dragon door but then switched to kbells from undergroundcorefitness.....I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with both and could tell me which they prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 if your uk based check out london kettlebells. i got my bells from them around 4 years ago - got 8,12,16,24,32 kg. very helpful guys too! go for bigger handle, non-competition style (Unless you want to enter comps) most bells i've come across are super solid - some have better finish, different paints etc, but it's basically a lump of pig iron with a handle. you won't regret buying some quality bells my friend! they WILL outlast you and your'e grandkids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippling Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Check out Art of strengths brand, just picked up a 32kg bell and am very pleased. good finish, drilled and tapped hole on the bottom for additional add on weight and made in the usa.... perfect Ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 My Muscle Driver 35lb KB is exceptional for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGoodfellow Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 We just got a bunch of new Cap KBs and they're pretty nice. The handles aren't huge and they're slick though, but the castings are perfect. No ridges in the handle...nothing. Only time will tell how they hold up to the beating they'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have a set of the AKC steel bells and really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have a set of the AKC steel bells and really like them. Another vote for the Pro Style bells. AKC has a sale on right now and Perform Better and probably some others carry them by now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Anyone know the best place to get KB's if you live in Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Dragoon door are really nice KBs! id go with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Anyone know the best place to get KB's if you live in Canada? Where are you in Canada? The AKC is in Cincinnati and driving them across has never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Anyone know the best place to get KB's if you live in Canada? Where are you in Canada? The AKC is in Cincinnati and driving them across has never been a problem. Newfoundland. So it's going to have to be shipped. But if driving across and shipping from Canada is cheaper (and they'll actually do it), that would be a pretty cool thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also does anyone know anything about these suppliers? http://www.agatsu.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=3 (The men's light KB package doesn't look too bad) and http://www.shop.extremekettlebell.com/Classic-Kettlebells_c2.htm (Looks like it has good weights to start off with) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 My vote would be for Dragon Door. Most of mine are from there except my wide handle one that i use for 2 hand swings. I have tried a couple of others but they just did not feel as balanced to me as DD bells BUT in the last couple of years there are better looking bells on the market. You really need to get your hands on the different manufactures to tell what fits you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also does anyone know anything about these suppliers? http://www.agatsu.co...roduct_list&c=3 (The men's light KB package doesn't look too bad) and http://www.shop.extr...tlebells_c2.htm (Looks like it has good weights to start off with) I've got some Agatsu and I like them. I've been looking at getting some Ader bells for the heavier ones. My 90#ers are TDS (I think) but the handles are to narrow for my liking. Try to find a weight and fitness supply store that sells to the gyms and schools. You might get a better deal than the stores that cater more to an elliptical and swiss ball crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawno Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Anyone know the best place to get KB's if you live in Canada? Where are you in Canada? The AKC is in Cincinnati and driving them across has never been a problem. Newfoundland. So it's going to have to be shipped. But if driving across and shipping from Canada is cheaper (and they'll actually do it), that would be a pretty cool thing. Got mine from http://canadiankettlebells.com/. Not sure what it would cost to ship to the Rock. Nice thick handles. I've beat the hell out of them & still no damage. Just make sure you advise them if you want the smooth or rough finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Anyone know the best place to get KB's if you live in Canada? Where are you in Canada? The AKC is in Cincinnati and driving them across has never been a problem. Newfoundland. So it's going to have to be shipped. But if driving across and shipping from Canada is cheaper (and they'll actually do it), that would be a pretty cool thing. Got mine from http://canadiankettlebells.com/. Not sure what it would cost to ship to the Rock. Nice thick handles. I've beat the hell out of them & still no damage. Just make sure you advise them if you want the smooth or rough finish. Damn, shipping pretty much doubles the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haaybails Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 On the topic of kettlebells, can anyone recommend a starting program with kettlebells? I have a full complement at my educational institute and wouldn't mind giving them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Enter the Kettlebell by Pavel would be a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don of tha new grip Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 check out youtube, save yourself some money and find the craziest stuff done w/ kb"s the cooliest thing about kb's is how creative u can be. Find some vid's and you'll get motivated and if i can throw in my 2 cents..go w/ dragondoor they got great lookin, strong bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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