REP Fitness Equalizer Plates - First Impressions

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • I have a big order from REP Fitness coming in for the basement and the first shipment is here! In today's video we take a look at the REP Fitness Urethane Equalizers.
    Get them here: bit.ly/302kbDh
    Get the Cast Iron version instead: bit.ly/32TGnS7
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  • @hanweiwu2288
    @hanweiwu2288 4 года назад +5

    I just watched one of your older videos of you saying you try to reply all the comments and I was like there is no way he still do it now and here we are, great job my man

  • @BusinessAndFitness
    @BusinessAndFitness 4 года назад +63

    Sucks for you that you actually lift. I only need one set of each weight to max out.

  • @REPfitness
    @REPfitness 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for the review, Brandon! Can't wait to see the rest of your new REP equipment setup!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      Me too lol

    • @minikdam4617
      @minikdam4617 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon do a workout review or sth I like them 🤩💪

  • @craterflakes
    @craterflakes 4 года назад +94

    Lifting helps me forget that they made Star Wars episodes 7-9.

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 4 года назад +6

      It helps me forget that The Simpsons should have stopped almost 20 years ago.

    • @skullkid112
      @skullkid112 4 года назад +4

      Are you telling me you don’t like Mary Sue’s? ReEeEeeeEEE

    • @professional_larper
      @professional_larper 4 года назад +2

      Lifting helps me forget that Apple made Apple Mac Pro Wheels

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 4 года назад

      Haha I swear you star wars fans are crazy

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +7

      I actually liked episode 7 (had potential to set up a good story arc), but they were so all over the place in 8&9

  • @rtcharge
    @rtcharge 4 года назад +10

    I’m basement too, I mostly buy Rogue as they ship to 🇨🇦

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +6

      You guys get hosed on stuff though, I'm annoyed for you.

    • @palabrajot505
      @palabrajot505 4 года назад +1

      I'm a very mix and match guy. Fitness Reality rack and bench, Texas Power Bar, my plates are an extreme mix of Golds Gym Walmart edition, Big 5 sporting goods and CAP. My dumbbells are spinlock with an assortment of plates from various brands including DP, Sears, Walmart and weider.

  • @ediot6969
    @ediot6969 4 года назад +4

    As always, great insight, great overview and I’m left jealous of your gear and receiving “large packages”!

  • @andrewbailone9866
    @andrewbailone9866 4 года назад +3

    REP has done great recently at restocking the most wanted items. And I'm stoked that they're opening the new warehouse in Harrisburg, it's only an hour from me. Shipping time should be cut in half!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Yeah they've really been trying to innovate in how to get stuff out to people in terms of what they've tried. Not always successful but it's nice to see them listen to customers and try to enable people.

  • @JimintheGym
    @JimintheGym 4 года назад +4

    OH MY GOD, THAT'S INCREDIBLE! You are actually able to find plates somewhere?
    Cheers! Great review!

  • @Mike-ow5tz
    @Mike-ow5tz 4 года назад

    Have had a couple sets of the Iron Equalizer plates for over a year now and absolutely love them. Incredibly accurate weight, the center hole is precision drilled with very little slack on the bar (close to the Ivanko I have owned), and they compliment my REP Deep Knurl bar nicely. If I were building a home gym today REP Fitness would get almost ALL my money, better than alot of the Rogue equipment I have owned.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Have you had any issues with paint chipping?

    • @Mike-ow5tz
      @Mike-ow5tz 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon No more than any other plate I have owned. The plates do not sit perfectly flush up against each other so the paint seems to wear around the center hole more than anywhere else.

  • @JoelP1961
    @JoelP1961 4 года назад

    Well you already know I have 5 pairs of these, I really like them! No issues whatsoever with them, I tried to buy Rogue six shooters or the steel version of the equalizer plates for months, they just never come in stock. I was reluctant to get these at first but now I’m glad I did, I use them out in my garage so there is no issues with chipping and rusting. So far I’m super impressed with everything I’ve bought from Rep Fitness!
    Oh yeah, I’m able to burn boxes and pallets out here where I live! Lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Yours look great and was a contributing factor for this decision!

    • @JoelP1961
      @JoelP1961 4 года назад

      It’s funny, I was just thinking about messaging you to give the thumbs up on these in case anyone was asking. Lol

  • @billjohnson6034
    @billjohnson6034 3 года назад +1

    Bummed that REP Fitness doesn't ship to Canada. I would love to have a set of the Urethane Equalizers. Thanks for the great review though.

  • @La8kobe24
    @La8kobe24 4 года назад +3

    Dude love the set up so far! Keep at it, plates look solid!!!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Thanks, hoping the next shipment fits lol

    • @La8kobe24
      @La8kobe24 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon I hope so also. I thought I had enough space for my sml-1 and my pr4000. But no cigar lol

  • @garyjouvelakas2475
    @garyjouvelakas2475 4 года назад +1

    So far my experience with REP has been very positive. Customer service has been extraordinary and they actually have been accurate with their timelines for availability. Just received their AB-5000 which I'm enjoying immensely and have over 400 lbs in bumper plates coming this week. Shipping has been incredibly fast here to MD too. All in all, I've been impressed. Now if Rogue could just get their house in order that would be great. Been waiting way too long for a few orders from them.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Yeah I'm thinking spring of next year things should hopefully be back to normal-ish, but we'll see!

  • @jr.sciencebros.8411
    @jr.sciencebros.8411 4 года назад

    Good to see you still like the REP deep knurl. I have that bar too and I feel like the knurl's gotten a bit kinder over time.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Everywhere or mostly where it contacts the cups? I cycle through bars so prob doesnt' get as much use/abuse as others.

    • @jr.sciencebros.8411
      @jr.sciencebros.8411 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon Where I place my hands mostly. In other words on the inside of the knurl mark. Maybe my hands just adjusted. I really like this bar though. At first I thought it was too aggressive, not anymore.

  • @rodolfomedini9931
    @rodolfomedini9931 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for the review keep them rolling

  • @alexpaden9320
    @alexpaden9320 4 года назад +1

    Those are awesome plates, very good looking. but I love the sound of the cast iron clanging around as you lift to much to get urethane coated plates.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Agreed, it's def a dif sound, doesn't sound right!

  • @Sexymanahya
    @Sexymanahya 4 года назад +6

    When is the ISF bumper plates going to be reviewed?

  • @behaviormatters7415
    @behaviormatters7415 4 года назад +8

    Can’t wait to see these on selling apps for $18 per pound.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +4

      Lol won't catch me doing that. I've sold quite a bit over the past few months but never for more than MSRP.

    • @behaviormatters7415
      @behaviormatters7415 4 года назад +2

      @@BasementBrandon Oh no I wasn’t talking about you brother, I was speaking in general. Whenever a company restock and sell out quickly, all of their products end up on selling apps for quadruple the price. I have a pretty decent setup, it’ll get a lot better once everything returns to normal and I can buy a $500 piece of equipment for $500 and not $1500.

    • @A-Mafia313
      @A-Mafia313 4 года назад

      Behavior Matters aren’t gyms open everywhere now? I’m in Michigan and I know we were one of the last few states to open ours gyms

    • @behaviormatters7415
      @behaviormatters7415 4 года назад +1

      @@A-Mafia313 I’m in Austin Texas and I believe all of the gyms are back open, but I’m gonna give it about a year after everyone gets vaccinated before I even consider a public gym....plus I’ve invested a good amount of time and money in my garage gym, might just make it a permanent thing, we’ll see though. Are the gyms in your area seeing a lot of traffic brother?

    • @thirdeye530
      @thirdeye530 4 года назад

      @@A-Mafia313 Califorania here. Most gyms are still closed and if they are open it is at 25% capacity.

  • @sethschuhmacher4399
    @sethschuhmacher4399 4 года назад

    When they first produced these without the urethane coating, I picked up around 800lbs for under a grand! These look better, and I'm sure are going to wear better over time, but love the deal I got! Especially considering I was able to pick them up and forego shipping 😁

  • @devin3863
    @devin3863 4 года назад

    Sweet Plates. Thanks for Repping the basement gym. Not everyone has a garage.

  • @harlemdeni
    @harlemdeni 4 года назад +1

    Yo B, you planning another powerlifting meet in near future, or you retired from doing that? Always a pleasure seeing you just beasting those competitions.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I will do more for sure, I just haven't been able to consistently train between work and moving.

  • @kevinmoran4164
    @kevinmoran4164 4 года назад +1

    I like them a lot. Just waiting to get some 35s and 10s. Gotta give the 35s some love 😉

  • @Julian-zc9vm
    @Julian-zc9vm 4 года назад

    Just got these a month ago along with the rep Excalibur barbell and really like them. The hex holes aren't as comfortable to hold as a circle would be is the only possible neg I can think of.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Good point! I noticed that too while picking them up. The Rogues are beveled slightly to make gripping easier too.

    • @jgqb16
      @jgqb16 3 года назад

      I've been really contemplating flipping my Iron Grip Urethane plates for these REP Equalizers, but I'm wondering if the uncomfortableness will be a deal breaker. I like the iron grips a lot but these just look sexy. Any help making the decision is much appreciated. Thank you!

  • @rockman7503
    @rockman7503 4 года назад

    I do like these more than the look of the rogue six shooter version. Good to hear you initial impressions on them.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I think you may be in the minority there!

    • @rockman7503
      @rockman7503 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon only the urethane version. Not the cast plates. I dont find it aesthetically appealing how they made the holes so small on the rogue urethane. I understand why they did it. Just dont like it lol

  • @Bob-ir4lr
    @Bob-ir4lr 4 года назад

    Bought all my pandemic plates from Rep before they had EC distribution but thats awesome now theyre shipping could be even cheaper

  • @SinnedNogara
    @SinnedNogara 4 года назад

    Resolute Strengthwear out of Canada makes weight plates that are thinner than most calibrated plates you should review them.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I think the trade off is they have a larger diameter.

  • @MrCoolCatBob
    @MrCoolCatBob 4 года назад

    I’ve got the Intek Urethane plates. Really not that popular and pretty expensive, but the quality is great and the grips are a lot more ergonomic than the the rogue and rep imo

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I almost got those when I was doing my first sorinex build (before it fell through).

  • @RavenGirl333
    @RavenGirl333 3 года назад

    I think you should do a what’s on my rogue weight tree video. I am curious about how many of the rogue six shooters you have ie what specifically did you purchase that fits on that tree. I’m picky as hell on how things in my gym look and that set and tree my goal.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      Just sold my six shooters actually lol. But do have a weight tree update coming.

  • @goatinnabox5776
    @goatinnabox5776 4 года назад

    Was thinking of getting some of these, but I had to go with York G-2s which are real nice, but the interlocking thing actually kind of sucks when you stack them since they get stuck together.

  • @javipiglifts
    @javipiglifts 5 месяцев назад

    How does the sound compared to regular iron or bumpers, im saying specifically when in use I like the click and clanging of iron so wanted to get a pair but the new USA made ones dont come with lifetime warranty like the urethanes

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  5 месяцев назад +1

      These ones don't make more noise. You do get some nice thuds when loading or deadlifting but you don't get the clang and bang of iron.

  • @starcraftdad
    @starcraftdad 4 года назад +1

    Why did you need these? Don't you already have a full set of the Rogue 6 shooters? Great content btw

    • @ristretto24
      @ristretto24 4 года назад

      Views =money. And he does a great job reviewing stuff that others may want to buy.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I didn't, but REP is sponsoring part of this basement build as I mentioned in some of the earlier videos. This will let me compare directly to the six shooters as many people try to pick between the two.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Lol I wouldn't go that far. I don't collect many things, If you watch my videos from 2 years ago I've pretty much sold everything I have. I do like reviewing and using different stuff though.

    • @ristretto24
      @ristretto24 4 года назад

      Keep doing what you do! Love the videos.

  • @Wizard-ys3vf
    @Wizard-ys3vf 4 года назад

    I just got some American Barbell Pro series urethane plates and wow they are nice. Really expensive though

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      AB has some really nice stuff (plates and bars) but you're right, they are on the more expensive side.

  • @martinezi55
    @martinezi55 4 года назад +2

    Why’d you feel the need to buy these? (it seems like you have a decent amount of weight in the six shooters) Love the channel and the reviews bro.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +2

      Wanted to be able to compare/contrast, I'm also getting a full rep set up to mirror what I have.

    • @dans1454
      @dans1454 4 года назад +1

      Man's got $

  • @Reppintimefitness
    @Reppintimefitness 4 года назад

    I definitely need to build a home gym to many people in the way at commercial gyms I go to

  • @bigbodybenlifting5737
    @bigbodybenlifting5737 Год назад

    Hey Brandon, how much noise did these plates make when benching and squatting with the Rep power bar? Much slack and clanging or not so much?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  Год назад +1

      Not much. Since they're urethane as well any noise is more of a dull thud anyways. Some like that clang and bang of steel plates, but these won't do that.

  • @chrism2983
    @chrism2983 4 года назад

    I have nothing bad to say about Rep . No issues with shipping or quality!

  • @frenchbaguette5967
    @frenchbaguette5967 4 года назад +3

    Looking forward to the equalizer vs 6 shooter comparison!! Used to not like the hole design plates but they keep growing on my haha. Do you prefer the hexagon or circular holes personally? (Aesthetically)

  • @user-fj2or3xp2c
    @user-fj2or3xp2c 4 года назад

    Those were in stock for a whole week on there page I was been undecided on get them but they’re we’re the only ones in stock at the moment and I ended up buying them I bought 480 pounds it was really worth it just a little bit 2 thick that’s what she said 😆 for my paramount pendulum squat machine I need some iron plates now

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I'm sure if you wanted to flip them you could make money!

    • @user-fj2or3xp2c
      @user-fj2or3xp2c 4 года назад

      Brandon Campbell Diamond I know but I don’t want to then have to wait there was a couple of people around here who sold there’s for the actual price not including shipping and didn’t try to flip them i just didn’t have the money to buy them if not I’ll buy them and have more pairs i also have siblings coming to my house to workout now so I won’t be able to sale them lol

  • @r8der674
    @r8der674 4 года назад

    I bought the regular rubber ones, they are solid not great...but they definitely beat cheap iron plates at a reasonable price.

  • @brettbusenius5373
    @brettbusenius5373 3 года назад

    Could u make a video on the tolerances of the plates?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      Are you looking at the center hole tolerance of the +/- of what they weigh?

  • @CaptCanuck4444
    @CaptCanuck4444 4 года назад +6

    Rep Fitness makes really nice stuff, but sadly not shipping to Canada (so far).

  • @CinergyTraining
    @CinergyTraining 4 года назад

    Harrisburg location is clutch. Do you think they'll have an option to pick up from the warehouse?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Def think so, they offer that in CO currently.

  • @Roger.k2024
    @Roger.k2024 3 года назад

    No update on the rest of the set?

  • @fuhgedabowtit
    @fuhgedabowtit 3 года назад

    The lettering.... is it painted on, sticker? Flat/seemless with plate, or indented in? All my plates are black on black urethane (iron grip and first run intek). Wondering if I could somehow remove the white labeling. Would look better in my dining room :)
    Also, when you push one against another, when loading more plates, do they "clank" or "thud?"

  • @Dash1326
    @Dash1326 4 года назад +1

    What was your reason to get the equalizers when you have the 6 shooters already Brandon?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +2

      REP is sponsoring my basement and gives me a good thing to contrast to the Rogue ones I own.

    • @Dash1326
      @Dash1326 3 года назад +1

      Brandon Campbell Diamond wow that’s awesome

  • @azuwhr
    @azuwhr 4 года назад

    I just bought the Rogue version of those urethane 6 shooter which I will be doing a review on when they come in. When you do your next video on these plates if you don’t mind giving a shout out to my page on Instagram and RUclips it would be greatly appreciated. I can’t find a review on them from anyone else. Great content as always and basements are just as good as a garage if not better. Lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Tag me on IG when you post and I'll share.

  • @chrisfisher2501
    @chrisfisher2501 4 года назад

    I just got 570 of these, love them.

    • @jakem7
      @jakem7 4 года назад

      Chris Fisher I hope you mean pounds lol

    • @chrisfisher2501
      @chrisfisher2501 4 года назад

      @@jakem7 lol absolutely, lbs!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      That's a lot of plates :)

    • @chrisfisher2501
      @chrisfisher2501 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon And thanks for the review as always, you were definitely spot on with your description.

  • @skoogames5442
    @skoogames5442 4 года назад

    Nice review Brandon! I didn't know much about REP before, but now I might pick these up for my new home gym I'm building! I have a question about sandwich J cups: What is your opinion on the sandwich j cups vs the 2 inch sandwich j cups? It looks like the normal ones have the potential for the bar collar to scrape the bolts (especially the bolt at the end where you unrack, and especially because the monster racks are 49in wide). Or are all the bolts always out of reach of the bar collar? Also, will the bar collar slam into the backplate of the normal sandwich j cups when you rerack hard against the back? I like that the normal sandwich cups are thinner, but not if it defeats the purpose of getting them to prevent metal-on-metal contact!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I have the sandwich ones (regular) and have no complaints, like them a lot! Don't own the 2" version so nothing to really say on them unfortunately!

  • @bennjeff6911
    @bennjeff6911 4 года назад +1

    Why did you decide to get a new set of plates? I've pieced together the weights I need but can't decide on which rack I want

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 4 года назад

      Unless you are going cheap like Titan cheap the Rogue stuff hits the value and accessories angle pretty strong. I have the RM 4 Fortis rack. If you can live with only black paint and the fact that it's welded and not a bolt together it's the steal in their lineup.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Opportunity came up and gives me a good way to compare/contrast.

  • @SimonLi
    @SimonLi 4 года назад

    i hope equipment is going to be way cheaper for me now to ship now since i live in philly haha. also dope review as always brandon!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Hopefully they also offer local pick up for free.

  • @alessandro519
    @alessandro519 4 года назад

    I don’t know why, but I love REP

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I think they're putting together some good offerings that compete with some of the more well known suppliers, but at a decent price. Almost a blend between high end and low end.

    • @alessandro519
      @alessandro519 4 года назад

      Brandon Campbell Diamond exactly, a reasonable quality an a reasonable price

  • @garyjill1
    @garyjill1 3 года назад

    if ignoring cost differences, would you go with urethane coated plates like these or urethane bumpers when your training does NOT include overhead stuff like cleans or snatches? Plates will hit the floor from things like deadlifts or pendlay rows.
    I don't want plates that are sloppy on the bar like some poor quality plates can be. The machined inserts of urethane bumpers seem like they will stay tight on the bar over time vs. the metal inner rings on the Urethane covered plates likes these, but I don't have either so tough to tell.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      I think you can find instances of either where the tolerances are good and bad. For most of the population either would be more than enough. It's typically the cheaper cast plates where you have the issue.

  • @DannyTran_infms
    @DannyTran_infms 4 года назад +1

    That box looked way bigger on Instagram. Haha.

  • @panzerqc123
    @panzerqc123 4 года назад

    If only rep, isf or titan shipped to Canada. Rogue is the only "standard" rack maker that ship to Canada. We have bells of steel and gorilla fitness but they are 2.3x2.3 and 2.5x2.5 rack makers....

  • @shellderp
    @shellderp 4 года назад

    they look great

  • @Wizard-ys3vf
    @Wizard-ys3vf 4 года назад

    Unrelated question here but do you know why no one offers a Stainless deadlift bar ?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I know there are some in testing right now. My thought might be with the lower tensile strength of the steel it might not work as well.

    • @Wizard-ys3vf
      @Wizard-ys3vf 4 года назад

      Brandon Campbell Diamond Rogue and Texas I assume ?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      @@Wizard-ys3vf I've been asked not to disclose who in the event it doesn't happen, but I can say no to both of those.

  • @johnpocks2859
    @johnpocks2859 4 года назад

    Hey Brandon what do you think of the Troy USA Olympic Plates? They are machined iron plates but I was quite disappointed to find that the center diameter is machined to 52 mm not 50 mm. I did snag a 245 lb set for $400, however. Should I keep or resell???

  • @WoRkOuTorBiTcH
    @WoRkOuTorBiTcH 3 года назад

    How close were the accuracy of these weights when you weighed them? And could they be used for performing deadlifts without damage to these plates? Thanks

  • @DrBruceVDPT
    @DrBruceVDPT 3 года назад

    Can you review the PRX performance racks ?

  • @kennethsteelhammer
    @kennethsteelhammer 4 года назад

    Basement based is the way to go😁
    Time for some serious lifting now Brandon and prepare for Master 1. Those bb squats won't do you much good! 🧐

  • @laurit3116
    @laurit3116 3 года назад

    Can you dead lift with these kinds of plates. I worry they won't hold up over time. I'm building a home gym, and was considering bumpers.

  • @alexwong8485
    @alexwong8485 4 года назад

    I'm torn between these and the plain steel Equalizers. Let me know if they worth the upcharge.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I think for most, the steel ones make more sense.

  • @manuel3045
    @manuel3045 3 года назад

    So would you say they're worth it?for a home gym?i already have a set of deep dish plates and a set of bumpers for my home gym.just saw some on offer up and was wondering if i should buy them

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      They're great plates, but for most iron or bumpers will work fine and prob be a little more cost friendly.

  • @imanslayer
    @imanslayer 4 года назад

    Check out "Distill Web Monitor" it's a chrome extension that will monitor a web page for changes aka RESTOCKS! Its how I'm buying my gym gear in the end times.

  • @kozmo7
    @kozmo7 3 года назад

    Hey man,
    Still digging these plates? Was wondering if they pinch your hand when holding them, seems like they cut in with that hexagon shape.
    Happy holidays to you and your family dude!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      They’re nice but I do t know if the extra price for urethane is worth it for most. I also still prefer the six shooters to them.

    • @kozmo7
      @kozmo7 3 года назад +1

      @@BasementBrandon
      Oh really? Any particular reason? I was caught between these two plates (steel versions)

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      @@kozmo7 Cost point is much higher for little to no benefit IMO

    • @kozmo7
      @kozmo7 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon
      Gotcha. Thanks dude here’s to a happy holiday and new year.

  • @Jais271
    @Jais271 4 года назад +1

    Bro review the ISF plates

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Ah I need to, I'll do that one next (or will try to)

  • @theartst7992
    @theartst7992 4 года назад

    I ordered these plates and waited nearly 2.5 months i got told it'd be another 2 months so they offered me their standard plates or v2. I took their offer on their standard plates (shouldve gone with v2)... They sent me some bootleg plates, they arent even REPs standard plates. They look like they broke at some point and got welded back together... I regret not waiting.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      ah I'm sorry to hear that.

    • @theartst7992
      @theartst7992 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon yeah plates are plates I guess... the 45s ranged from 43.7 to 45.2 only the 25, 10, and 5 were accurate.

  • @Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733
    @Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 4 года назад +4

    Close your eyes before you open the Ark

  • @govacct1252
    @govacct1252 3 года назад

    Did you make a follow-up video review of these (and the ones you hadn’t’ received at this point) plates? Can’t seem to find it. Title?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      No but I will this week or next!

    • @glenndoren7922
      @glenndoren7922 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon I JUST got these REP Urethane plates, and several had some obvious scrapes, pieces of lettering scraped off and/or blemishes/blotches in the urethane. Did I just have bad luck, or others just tolerate this? For the money, you'd think there wouldn't be any issues like this. I also have rogue urethane round dumbbells, and don't notice these issues with them. Waiting to hear back from REP on it...

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      @@glenndoren7922 I'd def get their CS involved. Paying a premium so I'd do the same.

    • @glenndoren7922
      @glenndoren7922 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon I did just that. At first they offered $50 (or $75 gift card) :-| After some unnecessary "negotiating", they've finally agreed to send 2 new 45s and 2 new 25s to swap out with plates in my first batch via UPS. At first, they requested I find a pallet, re-wrap the whole thing, ship em back and they they would send a new batch out. Which isn't very helpful when I live in the city and don't have the original pallet. They finally offered to send the 2 replacement pairs via UPS. That won't cover all the plates with some shoddy paint blemishes/marks, but that will cover the worst offenders. I will say--I also have rogue urethane round dumbbells, and those are way cleaner than these REPs. I like the design of these plates, but the quality control is pretty shoddy based upon this batch. I have a PR-5000 6-post coming, as well as a bunch of their slam and med balls. Just got their AB-5200 and FB-5000 benches a couple months ago, and the 5200 also had some weird quality control issues (a handle covered in rust, plus the stand was a little scratched up). I'm upgrading from a Rogue SML-3, and after these multiple REP quality control experiences, I'm a bit nervous that maybe I should have found another Rogue rack. I really like the REP's 30inch 6 post design, but their quality issues make me nervous now.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      @@glenndoren7922 If it makes you feel any better (or worse), I don't think REP is alone in facing QC issues. I've seen a lot of companies (Rogue included) seem to have more issues over the past 18 months.

  • @Clovisgym
    @Clovisgym 3 года назад +1

    What mic set up are you using?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      Hey Nick, this is just a Rode Wireless Go w/lav mic. Highly recommend.

  • @ianmcstruthers9937
    @ianmcstruthers9937 4 года назад

    Looking every for plates... I’ve had to get most of them on Craigslist, but still need some more... everywhere I look is sold out.. if anyone has the hook up let me know

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Stock has been better and the 2nd hand market has been seeing better prices. Good luck!

  • @PHATCONNER
    @PHATCONNER 4 года назад

    Does anybody know if these equalizers would be good for Olympic lifting , and dropping them from a good height? Or should I just go for regular competition style bumpers?

  • @keysersoze5920
    @keysersoze5920 4 года назад +1

    Brandon: I just got 257.5kgs of Eleiko Vulcano discs; can you do a review please?

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 4 года назад

      Did you win the lottery? 🤣🤣

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Nice! Haven't seen those in person before.

    • @keysersoze5920
      @keysersoze5920 4 года назад

      @@getstrongby4038 LOL! I wish.....I think. No, I’ve just been saving my money and collecting weightlifting equipment for decades (Eleiko, Schnell, York USA, Ivanko, Ironwolfe, Samson, and my prized SOVIET, not Russian, stainless steel set). I’ve worked hard and invested well. I also don’t have any bills except my mortgage and my daughter’s college costs. Finally, I’ve no extravagant vices.....and a great wife who understands my passion for the ironsport.
      Be well. Lift hard, there is NO tomorrow.

    • @keysersoze5920
      @keysersoze5920 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon My wife is VERY understanding of my weight equipment hoarding. In turn, she “runs our show” except in my garage gym, to which she needs my permission to enter and use (yep, I lock it up, secure it with an alarm, and our daughter’s Rottweiler stands guard).

  • @kindafatkindastrong5683
    @kindafatkindastrong5683 4 года назад +2

    i like the little bigger 45 plates they make my the weight look heavier haha

  • @redsoxwinagain2007
    @redsoxwinagain2007 3 года назад

    Ha a. I’m working out in my basement right now. So you get a like from me on that.
    Will you convert to all one plate type? If so, which one?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      I'm not sure to be honest. no plans on consolidating just yet!

  • @jorgeriveramaster
    @jorgeriveramaster 4 года назад +2

    How they never have anything in stock!

    • @kevinmcneil1998
      @kevinmcneil1998 4 года назад +1

      Sometimes I wonder with everything out of stock and stuff flying off the shelf the second it drops, how many homes have something akin to a home gym... 1 out of 5? Once this all blows over the used market will be flooded, folks won't be able to give it away.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Ordered these 7 months ago.

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 4 года назад

      @@kevinmcneil1998 I keep waiting for that day.

    • @appleintosh
      @appleintosh 4 года назад

      There’s stock bots out there. That’s the only realistic way to get fitness gear these days

  • @Reppintimefitness
    @Reppintimefitness 4 года назад

    Whats good bro 🔥💯🔥

  • @mikeworkman1759
    @mikeworkman1759 3 года назад

    How are these plates holding up for you?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      Mine have been great, I'm going to do an update on them in the next few days.

  • @stevencheah2763
    @stevencheah2763 3 года назад

    Have you use the rep plates for your dead lift workouts?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      I have, but tend to use the steel ones more.

    • @stevencheah2763
      @stevencheah2763 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon Is it because the rep plates could get damage more easily? Asking because im thinking to get 4 pairs at the moment on the 45lbs sets.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      @@stevencheah2763 No they'll hold up fine, it's just my steel plates are closer to the deadlift platform :)

  • @BW-pw4rl
    @BW-pw4rl 4 года назад

    is that the deep knurl or standard power ex bar?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      The deeper knurl EX, great bar!

    • @BW-pw4rl
      @BW-pw4rl 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon price for their SS vs Ohio Power Bar in SS is pretty steep. But i've heard some of the REP SS still gets rusty. might sell my zinc OPB and wait for the EX

  • @RM-mb6vg
    @RM-mb6vg 4 года назад

    Nice shirt

  • @gabrielman7
    @gabrielman7 4 года назад

    if you're basement ,you're underground fo' life yaknowhatimsayin that's why basement review channels don't trend

  • @user-yc1qk2rh5l
    @user-yc1qk2rh5l 3 года назад

    Basement gym > garage gym

  • @TheDuckKlr
    @TheDuckKlr 3 года назад

    Any update on these?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад

      I can do a follow up, what do you want to see?

    • @TheDuckKlr
      @TheDuckKlr 3 года назад

      Just how they are holding up, how the rest of the set turned out, still recommend them over the six shooter? Pros/Cons

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 года назад +1

      @@TheDuckKlr Ah def never recommended these over the six shooters! But I can def do an update.

    • @TheDuckKlr
      @TheDuckKlr 3 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon that would be great. It would also be nice to see how accurate the set is.

  • @TheJwalk1234
    @TheJwalk1234 4 года назад +1

    I mean they are still 45 pounds right? No need for that price you can get a pair for 120-150

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Not an apples to apples comparison tbh. With that logic you could argue a 50lbs bag of sand for $5 is all you need.

    • @TheJwalk1234
      @TheJwalk1234 4 года назад

      Brandon Campbell Diamond if I could put it in a plate that wouldn’t break I would

    • @pro353
      @pro353 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon hopefully in the comparison video you explain why these plates are superior to iron plates.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      pro353 I don’t think they are. But that’s based off my preferences!

  • @jeffreyantonio5767
    @jeffreyantonio5767 4 года назад

    The DENZEL plates

  • @cjhenry0101
    @cjhenry0101 4 года назад

    What’s the depth of your rack? 30”?

  • @bmstylee
    @bmstylee 4 года назад

    Look cool but I would prefer the metal ones.

  • @zeeeeb0
    @zeeeeb0 4 года назад

    My man! What kind of Nikes are those?

  • @haloextreme0
    @haloextreme0 4 года назад +1

    Do you still lift? I remember when you were stronger than me

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I do, but the last few months have been very inconsistent b/c of work and moving. Once the rest of the equipment is in, I'll be jumping back in to programming.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Um my best total with Dan was 1425 lol. My strongest has actually been working with TSA right before we had our first child 3 years ago.

  • @meesternadim
    @meesternadim 4 года назад

    Why did you buy these?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I think I mentioned this in the video, wanted to be able to compare them to the six shooters. REP also offered to help equip the new space, so these made the most sense.

  • @satchm05
    @satchm05 4 года назад

    I live in central Texas. I think I’ve been in maybe... three basements in my entire life.?. None of them in this state. I’d rather work out in a basement up north than a garage down south. At least I never have to shovel the heat out of the driveway.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      I won't lie, I def wear my belt sometimes when shoveling lol

  • @Mr.Randalll
    @Mr.Randalll 4 года назад

    are you phasing out your 6 shooters?

  • @TunnelVisionAthletic
    @TunnelVisionAthletic 4 года назад

    Must be great to live in America where they have equipment in stock. Here in Australia we cant order anything from anywhere becuase its all out of stock.....

    • @mattl7976
      @mattl7976 4 года назад +2

      Nah it’s like that here as well. Reps got etas for stuff but they keep getting pushed back. He probably just got a lucky grab or got shown some of that RUclips review guy love

    • @RM-mb6vg
      @RM-mb6vg 4 года назад

      Its the same here, man. I need to have stock alerts so I can get in time to buy stuff.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      Everything is out of stock, this order was 7 months in the making.

  • @jumping438
    @jumping438 4 года назад

    Looking lean!

  • @R32R38
    @R32R38 4 года назад

    I've got a question ... the man who runs one of the You Tube channels I follow, not fitness related, claims that he makes over $200,000 per year in revenues, and he has just a few thousand more subscribers than you do. Obviously I'm not going to ask for any specifics, but does that sound at all reasonable?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      Largely depends on affiliates and other selling. Strictly RUclips views depends on activity. I make around $1-2k per month from views pre-tax.

    • @R32R38
      @R32R38 4 года назад

      @@BasementBrandon That makes sense. Nick Wright did a financial breakdown a while back and although he makes a lot of money from his channel, enough for it to be a full time job, most of it's from affiliates.

  • @Mike-zp2dt
    @Mike-zp2dt 3 года назад

    Man I spent about $2500 on these plates and the seems on every single one really looked like dog shit... i really wouldn't recommend these to anyone looking for the amount of money

  • @TheFarrOutpost
    @TheFarrOutpost 4 года назад

    #BasementReviewersDoItBetter 🤣😂🤣🤣😂

    • @TheFarrOutpost
      @TheFarrOutpost 4 года назад

      I’m definitely interested in seeing the tolerances on these.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад +1

      They feel heavy to me, but maybe I'm just getting weaker lol

  • @gregorykalinin9789
    @gregorykalinin9789 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are great but man... you repeat yourself a lot... lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  4 года назад

      I usually don't decide on what video I'm filming until the day of and then I just turn the camera on and talk. I could prob write out a script some like others do, but I'd rather just bang it out.

  • @Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733
    @Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 4 года назад +5

    I’m Joe Biden, and I’ve forgot this message.