dubthewonderscot Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hey guys, Just went to Academy here in Fort Worth, Texas to buy some chalk for this saturdays DFW grip extravaganza and one of the first things I saw thrilled me. It looks as though Cap Barbell (i'm assuming this is the manufacturer as they are the prime supplier for Academy) has a new model of their hex dumbells that is a hex head, but rather than flat sides the sides are rounded like a blob. The heaviest one they had was a 30 and it was much harder than a regular hex 30 just trying it there on the rack. (they frown slightly on me walking in with a hacksaw) I will keep you guys updated on what I found out. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Sounds interesting. I'll look online for those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 I chopped a 70# hex a couple weeks ago that I bought at Gaylons that had kind of "domed" or curved sides. Also very slick paint job. The 35# head is tough to lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 i looked for these online, but couldn't find pics. how much did you pay for yours? i wonder how the curve campares to the Blob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 (edited) I don't have an actual York Blob but I have the PDA loadable Blobbette. The curve is somewhat different on the new hex but it's enough to make it more similiar than the old flat sided ones. It's a good bit harder - the York and the PDA blobs have some surface texture while the new hex is a super slick paint job. Between the paint and the curve, these new hexs are a good bit more difficult. I bought mine at Gaylons in Columbus, Ohio and they didn't have a brand name or any markings on them so I don't know who actually made them. My flat sided ones are CAP brand. Oh, I paid 37 cents per #. Edited March 8, 2004 by climber511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubthewonderscot Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Ok boys, Talked to the manager of the Academy and found out they were made by TKO fitness. I searched on the internet and finally found them. http://www.tkogear.com/TKO_STRENGTH/fit_strdumbb.html take a look. better than a normal hex you think? W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 they look great! -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Very nice looking. Like a hex but with the convex sides that make yorks oh so fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Those look awsome, definitly something to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubthewonderscot Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 GUYS!!! I just spoke with the owner of this company and due to the highprice of scrap metal and that now these products are being made overseas, they have stopped production of these dumbells. I luckily called him at the right time and he has about 33,000# pounds that he is about to dumb. He told me he will sell at ten cents a pound! I Repeat, 10 cents a pound! I will be in Houston on May 1st, and will pick up dumbells for people who may be interested. He is going to get back with me on what dumbells he has, 50's, 60's, etc. One side note, they are rusted. (fine for grip work and garage warriors) I will be buying a lot for myself and will be happy to help you guys out as well. I will let you guys know what is available and anyone interested let me know, we can figure out shipping and boom, blobs for everyone on the cheap! W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Awsome! Let us know what sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubthewonderscot Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 (edited) wt qty total wt 813THX 3 40 pieces 120 lbs. 813THX 5 386 pieces 1930 lbs. 813THX 8 83 pieces 664 lbs. 813THX 10 622 pieces 6220 lbs. 813THX 12 456 pieces 5472 lbs. 813THX 15 543 pieces 8145 lbs. 813THX 20 307 pieces 6140 lbs. 813THX 25 255 pieces 6375 lbs. 813THX 30 3 pieces 90 lbs. 813THX 35 0 pieces 0 lbs. 813THX 40 1 piece 40 lbs. 813THX 55 2 pieces 165 lbs. 813THX 65 14 pieces 1105 lbs. 813THX 70 1 piece 70 lbs. 813THX 75 1 pieces 300 lbs. I'm calling dibs on 3 of the 75's, 3 of the 65's, 1 55, and 1 40. I wish the quantity was reversed. (allready removed from spreadsheet) He is offering .10 per pound, .07 per pound if I take all 36,716 pounds. lol Edited April 5, 2004 by dubthewonderscot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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