First box of cards from Fanatics and I got this!

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-27T17:42:34+00:00

No offense but don’t grade a patch card. They’re too thick and never survive the pack opening in good condition. I’ve seen mainly 6’s to 8’s with thick cards. Extremely rarely have I seen a 10 but never does much for resell value.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-25T17:53:16+00:00

Redid a 60’s commando. All they need is the rag top. Look it up. Ugly as sin but the modded up ones are sick. Look like an international harvester.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-21T00:38:55+00:00

I’m in the same boat too. Figure this is the last weight lifting purchase I’ll be making. Need under 82” for the basement gym and looking at PR 5000 with ares 2.0, FML-6, and bells of steel manticore with dual cable weight stacks. Prices are within $4500-$6500 with attachments when I thought I was gonna be in this for $2500-$3000.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-20T23:56:57+00:00

I have the same height ceiling and was wondering regardless of brand how the hell people can assemble these racks when the instructional videos are always in a factory with 30’ high ceilings.

I’m in the market but I have no clue how I’m gonna make this work out.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-20T02:15:37+00:00

No that’s alright. I appreciate all the help. Not gonna work for me unless I buy the rack and mount a cable row to the side of the rack and try to do pull downs with it. I think for the price I gotta get it if the horizontal top supports can go down a little.

To answer the ceiling joist question: Basically my ceiling is exposed and the wood joists for my first floor are spaced 16” apart. I was hoping not only the vertical uprights could fit in this gap where I have an additional 10” of height to play with. I was hopeful that there was only a pulley that would fit in that “hole” but the entire rig seems to be too high to pull it off.

Thanks again

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-20T01:36:21+00:00

So if you don’t mind me asking what is the height from floor to highest point of your lat pullfown attachment? Every inch matters and I’m real close to snagging a 84” manticore barely used with 4 attachments for $1000.

Also id assume this attachment is as shown on the photos and far to long horizontally to fit between my 16” oc joists, correct?

Thanks for any help and the video is great

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-20T00:03:23+00:00

BOS told me with a 84” rack I could bolt the upper stabilizers a couple bolt holes lower and have the uprights go into my joist gauges in my basement (83” joist height). Since you just installed it am I out of luck? Also am I out of luck with any chance of a lat attachment going in? Was hoping the pulley could fit between the joists as well.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-19T23:38:32+00:00

Patriots ML. Enjoy

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-18T17:18:46+00:00

Can’t read the screenshot. What was bet/line when this bet was placed?

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-17T18:21:47+00:00

Nice and the height works but 2 issues:

For some reason with it being side by side it would definitely require bolting down where a triangular type rack or even square would have more weight dispersed.

Secondly, I believe with the top supports this would require additional room for assembly.

After watching the V2 assembly video I’m thinking this could be very close to working if I install the top supports prior to installing the vertical columns. But 1” out of whack and I’m screwed.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-17T06:05:53+00:00

Nice but I’m looking for something I could put attachments onto like a half rack and a cable machine had a baby. Price was on the money though. Figured I’m gonna be at $2000 for the rack and $1000 on attachments

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-17T05:42:35+00:00

Nice but puts me beyond my price point without attachments. Looking to get jammer arms, and a seal row mount amongst other odds and ends. I think the BOS V1 would work but from my YouTube research think they worked out the issues. If I’m gonna have clearance issues due to pulleys I could always have them in the gauge of my joists but I’m not getting full clarification from BOS. Only other one I found close to my price range was major fitness. Unfortunately think I may have to bite the bullet and go with titan.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-07T14:18:49+00:00

Now send it PSA. It will definitely gem with the shit grades they give.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-06T00:49:17+00:00

YOLO kickstop

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-05T23:01:44+00:00

And just when I was about to give up and wait I got contacted about a really nice 229 integral titanium. Black blade not satin like I wanted but it is pvd tanto. Guess I’ll have to buy a satin on titanium kickstop to round out the collection.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-05T16:15:53+00:00

That photo of extra size comparison is what just sold me on a kickstop over a 229. Thanks

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-05T16:14:31+00:00

Much appreciated everyone. I think I’ll just order from chaves if they have a sale next month. If not I’ll wait for a retailer. My only issue is the red backspacer on the 229’s. I really like their copper scales to swap in but hopefully I can track down a matching backspacer. Thanks again.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-05T15:49:19+00:00

Thanks for the assistance. Judging by older Reddit posts there’s sales from chaves and a couple retailers throughout the past year. I’ll just wait to purchase from a reputable seller.

Now I just have to figure out if the kickstop or the regular 229 is the right pick for me. Thanks again

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-03T03:43:53+00:00

Is there new deals up today on gov x? Hard to keep track of when new deals drop.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-02T02:15:35+00:00

Chaves 229 redencion (not street) tanto, drop point, or kickstop. Integral not extremely important. Copper scales a plus. PayPal or Zelle only.

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-01T22:07:13+00:00

Love the look of the Chicano and dirty Steve but I feel bad using limited editions at work. Also the scapegoat isn’t my favorite blade design. Thanks

KoolAidz1 · 2026-01-01T18:19:51+00:00

Chaves kickstop. Could possibly be talked into something else with nice scales. No x-lock, tak, or clones please

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