The GEAR thread

[tjoe]

I tried a cheap Inzer shirt a long time ago. I have a dbl layer Inzer Phenom I can use anytime (my size, never used!) I would really like to try a squat/DL suit someday.


What brand and type of gear have you used?
Did you like it; get a lot out of it?

Just some general discussion on your experiences with gear.
This thread is not about if you agree with its use, think its cheating etc.!!

[militantmuscle]

APT, Schiek.

Not too crazy about Inzer, ever since I heard Ryan Kennelly talk about how Inzer screws their athletes over.

[robert da strongman]

inzer z suit and briefs

going to get a max dl from them.

[billy mimnaugh]

APT, Schiek.

Not too crazy about Inzer, ever since I heard Ryan Kennelly talk about how Inzer screws their athletes over.

Ryan Kennely is a f'n liar.Right after he made those statements he called Inzer and tried to order 14 new shirts.He and that f'n fool Seanzilla are exactly whats wrong with the sport.Kennely thinks that he should get paid to wear Inzer gear.Never mind that he gets thousands of dollars worth of free stuff.NOT ONE freaking guy goes out and buys Inzer because of Ryan Kenelly.He isnt Ed Coan,nor is he Mark Henry.He lays on a bench and pushes.THATS NOT POWERLIFTING,THATS BENCHING!!!

Inzers stuff is the best out there in my opinion.His shirts are BY FAR the best.I like both the canvas Leviathon and the poly t-rex and his predator briefs.i DONT THINK THEY CAN BE BEAT.

Metals stuff is good[not the shirts but the briefs and suits].

Frantz has a good canvas and good denim shirts.I hate his poly stuff and his briefs are shit.

So,for the best stuff Id go with Inzer,but METAL is pretty good and so in Frantz.

[Viking]

What do you guys use for head harness training necks, I want a tree trunk for a neck...not like 20" is small but 24" is bigger!!

[robert da strongman]

apt has a good head harness
but if you can get the one from ironmind

[tjoe]

Billy - toss me a link for the t-rex you speak of... I could not find it on the site.

Robert - I just called Inzer and asked about the Max DL and the HardCore Squat suits. DL is more of a deadlift ONLY suit but the HardCore Squat can be used for both squats AND deads. Just so you know. I am also interested in the t-rex that Billy keeps mentioning...

[billy mimnaugh]

Billy - toss me a link for the t-rex you speak of... I could not find it on the site.

Robert - I just called Inzer and asked about the Max DL and the HardCore Squat suits. DL is more of a deadlift ONLY suit but the HardCore Squat can be used for both squats AND deads. Just so you know. I am also interested in the t-rex that Billy keeps mentioning...

You have to call or email the company directly.He doesnt advertise it.

[tjoe]

You have to call or email the company directly.He doesnt advertise it.ok. is it suitable for squats AND pulls? and thanks for the info, I'll shoot them an email.

[robert da strongman]

i had hardcore briefs long ago...


i want the max dl just for deads.

waslooking at metal but the sizing is fucked.. my measurements were all over the place. inzer is som much easier.

[robert da strongman]

http://www.meatheadmarket.com/main.sc


some decent cheap equipment.

[Viking]

apt has a good head harness
but if you can get the one from ironmind

Holy crap that ironmind one is bad ass!

[robert da strongman]

Holy crap that ironmind one is bad ass!

i have a video of steve jeck lifting a 225lb stone with one.

[Viking]

pm me the link!!!

[robert da strongman]

pm me the link!!!

of jeck?

its on the kviahellan dvd....

i bet its on youtube

[weightgain4000]

Used a single ply metal v-type squatter for speed squats and they served me well. Now I use single ply titans and they hurt like a bitch but I like them.

Titan single ply super katana, like it because the carry over but it hurts like crazy and I hate getting it to touch.

Hate pulling in gear with a passion.

I squat in a metal pro squatter with custom velcro straps and I fackin love it!

[Bryan Hildebrand]

I have a pic of steve lifting over a ton with a 2" bar. dude is all man.
inzer max DL suit worked really well for me in the past. never wore a shirt as I used the suit for strongman only.
I prefer Z wraps for knees and wrists, though I have heard really good things about APT.
what are you guys wearing day to day for elbow sleeves. more for compression than pressing support.

[Bryan Hildebrand]

and for straps, homemade 1/4" thick, aluminum riveted leather. 11 years old and crusted in salt from sweat..

[robert da strongman]

i use rehband for elbows and knees

[Viking]

Lets do a BASIC list for every strength competitor.

1. Belt (This should be already owned if you lift)
2. Wraps (Those knees will thank you later)
3. Lifting straps (Forearms can only work out so many days a week)
4. Good solid flat bottom shoes (I don't see how you can lift in running shoes, you're not running right?)
5. Chalk (A good lift starts with your hands)

Quote and edit to your liking, add or change it all up guys!!

[robert da strongman]

elbow and knee sleeves

old man cologne or horse liniment

[tjoe]

Lets do a BASIC list for every strength competitor.

1. Belt (This should be already owned if you lift)
2. Wraps (Those knees will thank you later)
3. Lifting straps (Forearms can only work out so many days a week)
4. Good solid flat bottom shoes (I don't see how you can lift in running shoes, you're not running right?)
5. Chalk (A good lift starts with your hands)

Quote and edit to your liking, add or change it all up guys!!
1 - Belt??? whats that :)
2 - Rehband knee sleeves (non for elbows yet...)
3 - whatever we got at the gym, don't use em much
4 - Old pair of Otomix for squats and deads... If I feel serious that day.
5 - gym has chalk.
6 - Blue Equine rub or Tiger Balm.

[Viking]

Tiger Balm FTW!!!

Whats better for muscle though?

The vet grade equine or human grade OTC stuff?

[robert da strongman]

i have horse liniment from absorbine junior...smells minty.
also some stuff i got from elitefitness....holy hell its hot!! 100% capsacin.


shoes??
converse steel toe work boots
chucks
rock climbing shoes
adidas ironworks

[Viking]

Sounds like my type of stuff....the hotter the better!!

[robert da strongman]

Sounds like my type of stuff....the hotter the better!!

equi block

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=176&m=PD&pid=495


smells like hair conditioner.
just a drop...i mean tiny!!

[Viking]

Oh man that sounds like fun!!!

[mts]

I really want the inzer elbow sleeves and PR belt. Never tried a bench shirt yet. And I HATE Knee wraps They press right on my bad ligament sending shooting pain down my leg

[robert da strongman]

a training partner has the pr belt...he loves it.

[realmccoy]

Has anybody tried the Apex shirt?
http://www.prowriststraps.com/bench_press_powerlifting_shirt

[iusealittle]

iv got a MAX DL, love it but iv been hearing about about there now one not onthe site you have to call and ask for its the fuison? anyone used it? its mad of the rage x materail.

use.

[robert da strongman]

house of pain has the fusion...imagine a metal pro