Big James's Reviews (70)


(4.33)
3/17/2026
A fine piece that stores my bars. Nothing special, good value. Be nice if the holes had rubber running all the way down rather than just at the entrance.
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(3.33)
3/17/2026
Not a bad piece by any means, does what I need. Too much play in the connections. When adjusting the bench up and down the ladder it can move laterally enough that it slips out of the ladder. Price was great and it has held up well to what I’ve asked of it. Wish the vinyl was a little stickier, but it’s better than power lift’s slippery vinyl.
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(3.67)
3/17/2026
Ok, I’ve got mid 2000’s era uesakas in my gym. I got them from work during a refresh for free. They have held up great and only now at about 20yrs old are they beginning to flake. Some of the more recent batches haven’t held up as well and began flaking after only a few years of use. Since 2012/13 we have had to replace them twice at work. But great bumpers that in my experience do not split.
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(4.33)
3/17/2026
Sorinex is expensive, but the quality is great. Mine is an older model without the low row and zero holes all over the uprights. POP’s era of Sorinex. I love how it feels heavy and with a 250lb stack I’m not maxing it out like I have on other brands.
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(4.33)
3/17/2026
Look, I’ve used an Eleiko curl bar. That thing is the best. This is second to it in my opinion, mostly for the value. I prefer this traditional style of bend rather than some of the other ones now available. Heavier than I expected, which is a positive. Great classic curl bar.
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(5.00)
3/17/2026
Zero complaints. I love a post support by my feet, heavy duty, nice handle placement, great value. Put my Thompson fat pad on it and it’s been great for years now.
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(4.00)
3/17/2026
Got the 24”, 12”, and 6”. Great fo my home gym being used by just my family. I wouldn’t trust the Velcro to hold up in a facility that has heavy use. Maybe a little light if you want as safe a situation as possible to do sketchy high box jumps. Great value given free shipping.
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(4.00)
3/17/2026
I’ve got the 16 (chimp), 24 (orangutan) an 32 (gorilla). An unnecessary addition, when compared to a regular bell, but fun is important. They look great. Feel pretty balanced given their construction.
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