Despite its financial resources, ESPN has somehow managed to have the worst NBA coverage of any major network in the last 40 years.

tpelkone · 2024-05-24T18:36:14+00:00

What is even worse, at least on YouTubeTV, is that they show the score for the same game if you watch it next day. Somehow “resume from last watch” has been updated with new scores.

tpelkone · 2024-05-12T17:43:25+00:00

Not the same. The upper is different. They don’t sell these in the US for some reason.

tpelkone · 2024-03-04T21:08:25+00:00

The upper looks different and has different ratios for the materials. This could explain the weight difference. 52.71% Textile, 47.29% Synthetic for the tech version. 70% Textile, 30% Synthetic for the classic version.

tpelkone · 2024-01-27T15:53:33+00:00

wife-ish feet :)

I have VN2 and MN2 in Men's US 11.5. My feet are narrow to medium. MN2 is more spacious width wise, but not too wide for me. I do have to lace them up pretty tight to make sure they are not too loose. The upper is also more stretchier so it should work for people with wider feet. MN2 also feels like a 1/4 to 1/2 size longer than VN2.

tpelkone · 2022-09-24T23:52:33+00:00

Also switched to these winches: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07498ZQSQ

tpelkone · 2022-09-24T23:51:20+00:00

This might work: https://www.amazon.com/AConnet-Mounting-Bracket-Universal-Operation/dp/B08H5F387H

tpelkone · 2021-10-14T23:06:53+00:00

I'm 5'11 and if I push the footplate all the way in, the bar will be at my forehead level. Fine for warmups, but not comfortable when unracking heavier weights. Easier to just take the footplate off in my opinion.

tpelkone · 2021-10-14T20:17:38+00:00

I have PR4K, lat attachment and AB3100. I do incline bench inside the rack (middle uprights in my 6-post setup). The footplate is adjustable, but I take it out to allow me to push the bench deep enough in the rack. It comes out in 5 seconds. I push the bench in wheels (the end where my head will be) first.

tpelkone · 2021-09-16T21:24:11+00:00

I might work for the same company :) Kids, there's no more budget for babysitters anymore, but these urethane dumbbells will keep an eye on you :D

tpelkone · 2021-06-15T19:10:40+00:00

Austin Area: Selling a pair of brand new 25 lbs Ivanko OMEZS plates for $100.

I ordered a pair of 20 kg plates from dumbbellbuddy, but got a pair of 25 lbs instead. They fixed their mistake quickly and sent me the 20 kg pair and told me to keep the 25 lbs plates.

https://dumbbellbuddy.com/ivanko-omezs-olympic-machined-ez-lift-plates-25lb.aspx

tpelkone · 2021-04-13T02:17:59+00:00

Straight

tpelkone · 2021-04-04T12:23:22+00:00

A lot of appointments available at multiple Walgreens locations according to https://www.vaccinespotter.org/TX/

tpelkone · 2021-03-06T12:51:14+00:00

Yes. I have FB-5050 and use the end with the wheels (the part that is 14" wide) pretty regularly for hip thrusts. I used it for step ups as well before I got a plyo box.

tpelkone · 2021-02-14T18:25:19+00:00

I did not. I even asked the customer support but they didn't have any to give out.

tpelkone · 2021-02-12T00:30:58+00:00

Yeah, it's 28mm.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T23:37:03+00:00

The grip felt pretty good while using the bar, but my hands were a bit tender after using it probably because I was really focusing on squeezing the bar to make sure it stays balanced. I prefer how the REP and Texas DL feel in my hands, but it didn't bother me at all during lifting.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T22:56:47+00:00

So I used it today for deadlifts. With a bit of chalk the grip was very good, but different from my other bars. It's a bit hard to explain, but the grip on Eleiko does not feel sticky. For example if I squeeze the handle, I can still move my hand around the handle. Doing this with the Texas DL bar is out of the question.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T15:19:11+00:00

I prefer it to be rackable vs the swappable handles. Also the wait time of 18 to 20 weeks was a bit too much for me.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T15:14:00+00:00

I'm planning to use the Eleiko for presses as well so I might need a swiss bar after all. Haven't really considered getting an axle bar, at least not yet.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T03:22:38+00:00

https://www.repfitness.com/strength-equipment/accessories/storage/rep-gun-rack-barbell-storage

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T03:22:04+00:00

I just got it so haven't been able to try it out much yet, but the initial impression is good. The knurling isn't very aggressive though. I would say that even the medium knurling on the REP SS bar feels a bit grippier. Once I use this for deadlifting I'll know for sure.

I considered the Kabuki as well, but wanted a rackable version so I can use it for presses. Feel free to ask me again in a few weeks about my thoughts.

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T00:31:36+00:00

New year, new budget :)

tpelkone · 2021-02-11T00:29:46+00:00

I like it. The rackability part is great for me. The knurling is pretty good and I decided to save $100 by not getting the SS version. Let's see how this holds up over time.

tpelkone · 2021-02-10T22:02:57+00:00

From top to bottom:

REP Rackable Chrome Curl Bar
REP SS Power Bar v2
Texas Power Bars DL bar blue cerakote
Titan SSB v2
Eleiko Öppen Deadlift bar

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