Does anyone know where you can buy dumbbells?

**ANADROLicfreak** · 10-28-2009, 10:17 PM

i am finally tired of my gym not having big enough dumbbells.i would like to pick up 130lbs or 140lbs dumbbells.does anyone know where you can buy just one pair?thanks

**Jer** · 10-28-2009, 10:26 PM

I looked into it, but the shipping cost was outrageous.

I'll see if I can remember from who.

**ANADROLicfreak** · 10-28-2009, 10:29 PM

thanks.i knew the shipping would kill me.used is good to lol.

**Jer** · 10-28-2009, 10:33 PM

About 550 shipped for a set of 120's from this place.

http://www.atafa.com/sports/shopping_cart.php

I've seen some deals from gyms going out of business, but that only really helps if it's within driving distance.

You could always try Craigslist as well. You never know.

**Stangcrazy** · 10-28-2009, 11:27 PM

Get them custom made by someone

**Northman** · 10-28-2009, 11:44 PM

Betcha Brian Dobson would have a hookup.

**Ironman19871** · 10-29-2009, 12:40 AM

Get a membership at a gym that does. if your in east texas you most likely live in the DFW area. You have a metroflex in Fort Worth(Rendy de la cruz runs it), Arlington local(dobson runs it), and Plano ( Greg McCoy owns/runs it). Consider yourself blessed. I miss living in Arlington. Real gyms only exist in dreams and in texas...

**GrayBull** · 10-29-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Northman

Betcha Brian Dobson would have a hookup.

I wouldn't doubt that. Give him a call. He's bound to know someone/someplace that's got'em.

**JYD** · 10-29-2009, 01:16 AM

buy the ten pound plates and the handles then give a local welder a case of beer to weld the ends for u

**jacshelb** · 10-29-2009, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by JYD

buy the ten pound plates and the handles then give a local welder a case of beer to weld the ends for u

Yep. It's not too hard to "make" a good pair of dumbells. The standard 25 lb plates aren't too big either. If you have a second hand sports shop in your area (Second Wind, places like that) you can often pick up plates for 50 cents a lb. I've put together 150 lb dumbells using 25 lb standard iron plates and the bars with the twist on ends from Walmart. And, you can fit more on there if needed. The plates are only about 1" thick and you have about 5" per side to work with, so you could pretty easily make 250 lb dumbells- but, yes, definitely weld the ends on if you go that route!!

**zubbeyboy** · 10-29-2009, 02:12 AM

Find a Gym Equipment distributor in your area. They will bring em in on an existing order and save you a ton with minimal shipping. I bought a set of 120# DB's 4 years ago. And im in a small town in Montana so im sure that will be your best option as well. Yellow page "Gym Equipment" i think.

**tight booty** · 10-29-2009, 02:15 AM

Originally Posted by ANADROLicfreak

i am finally tired of my gym not having big enough dumbbells.i would like to pick up 130lbs or 140lbs dumbbells.does anyone know where you can buy just one pair?thanks

Just go out the back door of your gym with a pair. You may have to get a friend to distract the manager/staff though.

**MrOXY** · 10-29-2009, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by tight booty

Just go out the back door of your gym with a pair. You may have to get a friend to distract the manager/staff though.

aww looks like a found my new partner in crime

**tight booty** · 10-29-2009, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by MrOXY

aww looks like a found my new partner in crime

**NPCKnight** · 10-29-2009, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by tight booty

Just go out the back door of your gym with a pair. You may have to get a friend to distract the manager/staff though.

what in the flying fuck are you talking about? he wants to BRING NEW HEAVIER dumbbells into his gym...not steal ones that don't exist from his gym that, again, doesn't have them.