What weight do you need your DBs to go up to? Rep Fitness QuickDraw Dumbbells: www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0 NoFate Affiliates Page: nofate247.com/affiliates/
main downside is that is very wide compared to other adjustable dumbbells while also having less weight, another problem is the cradle is huge, even if you only buy the 30lbs, the cradle is the same size and looks super weird unless is 60lbs. The pro is the longevity and lifetime. Only ironmaster and Pepin have lifetime warranty. Pepin are the best there is, but at $2000 + $300 shipping, is crazy expensive. Ironmasters on sale are only like $600 but is only 75lbs, you would need to buy their 120lbs addon kit.
Great review of these! Spot on! I too have the QuickDraws. And I agree, they definitely need a stand. Someone from rep wrote me a few days ago and said a stand is in the works. That would be awesome!
Thanks for the review. I had the Snode 80lb dumbbells. Sold them. It was the wrong feeling for me -- too long, not a real true iron dumbbell, and having to put them back in the cradle just right -- was the wrong experience for me. Found that I needed real dumbbells. So, real for me, has always been the Pro-style (i.e. pancake plates) dumbbells. I now have 10 - 85lb fixed dumbbells (w/ 5lb jumps), with the welded end caps, and with the plates loose enough to be able to spin/rotate -- that's always been the experience I've enjoyed when training with dumbbells. I've always enjoyed the pancake-style dumbbells - they are just the real deal when working out with them, for me.
@@NoFate247 80 would be more than enuogh for me, more if I want to go farmer's walk. I also would consider Badass or (metal) Kensui handles for use with standard plates. Low tech, less moving parts =more durable.
Absolutely built to last and I wouldn't be surprised if lots of people buy the 40 lb version and use those. We often over estimate the weight most average users lift. We're not all as strong as you!!!! Have you tried the power blocks with the full knurling?
@@NoFate247 So true man. I bet less than 10% can pick up the 100s and do a rep you know? 80s or less will be good for SOO many! Bro, I am in love with them. God dude, they are sweet
good review. same issues with my upgraded handles 90lb powerblocks. I'll likely decide on switching them out depending on what the next version looks like. despite the length/width...Is the balance better on REP's versus powerblocks when doing curls? I've noticed sometimes there's a breaking point with the powerblocks at the top of the squeeze where the balance of the weight throws me off slightly sometimes. Hoping REP makes white lettering and a stand like you mentioned someday
the balance on these felt more like a standard dumbbell than the power blocks, but it wasn't a massive difference. Just something I noticed over quite a number of sets.
i have no interest in dumb bells and yet i just watched the whole video. Rep has really been killing it lately and (unlike big R) keeping the price pretty reasonable.
stuck between these and powerblock elite exp to 70lbs... need some help. I want to love these but the length of them really turns me off, especially when seeing them side by side with the powerblocks. but I think I much prefer the weight changing mechanism on these
Love my urethane fixed dumbbell set and the IMs are great, would be nice if they were a tad quicker but they get me by. These look good minus the length at 60lbs is very long. Can’t win them all but Rep did decent with these. Great review as always man!!
I have the Nordic track adjustable dumbbells. They go to 55lbs and pretty quick to change. I was torn between the ones I bought and the rep at the time of purchase. I think rep was out of stock when I got these. They do have a decent knurled handle . I think companies like Rep should make the adjustable ones in sets like 5-50 and 50-100 that way they could be taller/thicker plates rather than making the bar so long . Jim
I think they were right around $300 on amazon with free shipping. I jokingly say it’s cheaper to be weaker when it comes to price of gym equipment lol Things get expensive once you start getting heavy
Crazy how big they are. I dont love my nuobells, but theyve served me well so far. Curious about the heavy dumbell release next week from rep. If i dont like those, ill prob get pepins
Yeah I baby my Nuobells most of the time but it’s really not like a big bother or inconvenience enough to upgrade them. And sometimes I wish they were heavier but I also haven’t maxed them out so 🤷🏻♂️
Yeah I always assume I'm going to be stronger than I am....most of the time my weight is pretty reasonable and mundane. Now what did you grab those nuobells for? How much you end up paying if you don't mind me asking
Looking forward to seeing what REP's heavy vesion of these look at feel like, may have to go to their PA showroom once they are out. Until then, I am happy with my 90lb Powerblocks, but hitting their limit in pressing.
@@NoFate247 @NoFate247 I swear this isn't a humble brag or anything, but I think by the time I have hit my strength repping 150s is a realistic endpoint.
My buddy just got a set of those recently. I am honestly not a fan of them. Theyre cool, but feel weird in my hand. I will stick to my powerblocks with the knurled handles 😅
Yeah, I know people want the "BEST" but honestly it all depends on use case, strength levels, and budget. These will be great for many but horrible for some. WHat dbs are you using now?
@@NoFate247 used to have 90 pounds Powerblocks - they were great...but the wife didn't like them as it was annoying to do the 5 pound increments. I found a local guy selling knock off Nuobells that go to 80 pounds and I use those now - it is enough for me currently. Honestly though, if the price is similar I prefer the powerblocks to Nuobells - Nuobells seem too fragile and destined to break.
Hell yeah man, these look so much better than my build a dumbbell corner with the olympic dumbbell handles and my stack of 10 and 5 lb plates lol. I'm interested to see what Rep does to get the adjustable dumbbells for higher weight amounts
@@NoFate247 currently just a couple lighter rubber hex for lateral raises and for the wife. Mostly everything is barbell and plates. I was looking at the Pepin fast series but the price tag was jusssst a little too much so curious to see what Rep prices their heavy ones as.
My biggest complaint is the black numbers on the black background. I ended up painting the numbers white. As mentioned the handle does feel great, and really enjoy using these. Nice review BTW…
Thanks for the compliment on the video. I tried to use these for a good long while before I made the video, but I think I'm a bit late to the party with it. It would have been nice if their lettering was white, much easier to read