Where to get equipment?

Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
gym?

I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.

I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.

Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
would have to find a big enough vehicle.

I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
forum for this inquiry.

Dan

"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
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> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
> Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
> would have to find a big enough vehicle.
>
> I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
> forum for this inquiry.

GymSource and OmniFitness, both places that I've bought from here in
suburban NJ, also have retail outlets in NYC. Definitely what you
want - the stuff at Sports Authority and Modell's is crap. OK for
things like neoprene-covered dumbbells, but definitely not where you
want to be buying your Olympic set, bench, rack, and the like.

A Google on

fitness equipment, NYC

will get you locations and phone numbers for both chains.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

Dan wrote:

> Where, in or near New York City, would I get
> equipment <snip>

www.walmart.com is near everyone, right?

> I needed some heavier weight plates <snip>

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...#Similar+Items

> They don't deliver so <snip>

And you may want to check out www.newyorkbarbells.com/ while you're at
it.

> Dan

Best of luck. Please post a follow-up.

--
Curt

"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
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> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York Barbell.

"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>
> I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>
> I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>
> Modell's was also disappointing with benches. They don't deliver so I
> would have to find a big enough vehicle.
>
> I have NOT been lurking so please excuse me if this is not the right
> forum for this inquiry.
>
> Dan
>

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/

ATP* wrote:
> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> > gym?
> >
> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
> >
> > I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
> > plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
> >
> Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
> plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
> Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
> probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York Barbell.

The 10 lb plates I have (Champs, EverLast) are 7 1/2" diameter. They
seem to me too big for the dumbbells (also Champs and Everlast).
Despite my misgivings, are they the right size?

Dan

"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
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>
> ATP* wrote:
>> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
>> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
>> > gym?
>> >
>> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
>> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
>> >
>> > I managed to get barbell weight plates up to 50lbs. and dumbbell
>> > plates up to 10lbs. I expect I'll need heavier dumbbell plates soon.
>> >
>> Why? Usually you make up a DB from 1" hole 10 lb plates because larger
>> plates have bigger diameters, which is undesirable for some DB exercises.
>> Using 10's and under works fine for plates up to at least 110 pounds and
>> probably more with the right handles. BTW, you might try New York
>> Barbell.
>
> The 10 lb plates I have (Champs, EverLast) are 7 1/2" diameter. They
> seem to me too big for the dumbbells (also Champs and Everlast).
> Despite my misgivings, are they the right size?
>
> Dan

I measured three different brands, including a professional style Ivanko DB,
and they're all roughly 8 inches. In the smaller weights, a solid DB would
have a smaller diameter, but once you get up there in weight, they go up to
about eight inches diameter.

On Feb 16, 6:48 am, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
> Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> gym?
>

Why buy new? Check your local want ads, thrift shops and garage sales.
Lots of weight and or exercise equipment collecting dust that may be
just what you are looking for at alot less cost.
Of course you may need a friend with a truck to help you out, but its
still worth it.

joanne

Steve Freides wrote:
> "Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
> news:1171637282.415505.176700@h3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get equipment for my home
> > gym?
> >
> > I needed some heavier weight plates and was very disappointed by the
> > selection at Modell's and The Sports Authority in Queens.
> >
....
>
> GymSource and OmniFitness, both places that I've bought from here in
> suburban NJ, also have retail outlets in NYC. Definitely what you
> want - the stuff at Sports Authority and Modell's is crap. OK for
> things like neoprene-covered dumbbells, but definitely not where you
> want to be buying your Olympic set, bench, rack, and the like.
>
> A Google on
>
> fitness equipment, NYC
>
> will get you locations and phone numbers for both chains.
>
> -S-
> http://www.kbnj.com

I found GymSource and OmniFitness in Nassau County, Long Island. I'm
going to pick up some light weight plates - 1 1/4, 2 1/2 lbs. What
brands should I look for? Is Modell's brand, Everlast, adequate?

Dan

Curt wrote:
> Dan wrote:
>
> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get
> > equipment <snip>
>
> www.walmart.com is near everyone, right?
>
> > I needed some heavier weight plates <snip>
>
> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...#Similar+Items
>
> > They don't deliver so <snip>
>
> And you may want to check out www.newyorkbarbells.com/ while you're at
> it.
>
> > Dan
>
> Best of luck. Please post a follow-up.
>

> Curt

Curt asked for a follow-up so here it is.

Yesterday, I did business with Gym Source in Manhasset, Long Island.
My need was for 1 1/4 lb. plates, so that the dumbbell would start at
5lbs., not 2 1/2 lbs. This is a size that's hard to get - many places
don't have plates that small.

I had called them up last week and we determined that they had this
size in the warehouse, but not the store. It took a week, but they
got it.

My overall impression was good. Since their entire store is devoted
to fitness, they have a much bigger selection than Modell's. The
(only) salesman seemed far more professional than the kids who work at
Modell's. Of course, their emphasis is on 3-4 figure machines, so
they might be good for a bench or a bicycle.

What are some good brands for them? Better yet, a review of different
brands and models.

I asked about Olympic dumbbells and they didn't seem too strong in
that category. I'm working with max. 25lb dumbbells, so Olympics is a
ways off.

As to www.newyorkbarbells.com/, that's fine for Internet/telephone
order, but not for a visit. They're in Elmira, NY, which is about a 5
hour drive away. They did have 1 1/4 lb. plates.

Thanks for the help,

Dan

Dan wrote:
[...]

> Curt asked for a follow-up so here it is.

Damn! I asked and Dan produced. Hey, please give me Kim Basinger's
phone number. (Worked once, why not ask for something REALLY cool?)

Seriously, thanks for that follow-up, Dan.

> Yesterday, I did business with Gym Source
> in Manhasset, Long Island.
> My need was for 1 1/4 lb. plates, so that
> the dumbbell would start at 5lbs., not 2 1/2
> lbs. This is a size that's hard to get - many
> places don't have plates that small.
>
> I had called them up last week and we
> determined that they had this size in the
> warehouse, but not the store. It took a
> week, but they got it.

Cool. The system works!

[...]

> What are some good brands for them?
> Better yet, a review of different brands
> and models.

I snipped some text above that part, but even with that context, I'm
not sure what you're asking.

Brands and models of what, specifically? Benches and bikes? S

[...]

re www.newyorkbarbells.com

> <snip> that's fine for Internet/telephone
> order, but not for a visit. They're in Elmira,
> NY, which is about a 5 hour drive away.

Hmmm. And then to lug the goods back home, right? Fuel consumed would
add to the cost of the product, I imagine.

> Thanks for the help,

It is (at least in part) what MFW is all about. )

> Dan

--
Curt

"Curt" <curtjames@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Dan wrote:
> [...]
>
>> Curt asked for a follow-up so here it is.
>
> Damn! I asked and Dan produced. Hey, please give me Kim Basinger's
> phone number. (Worked once, why not ask for something REALLY cool?)
>
> Seriously, thanks for that follow-up, Dan.

Curt!!! Guess what?? I got in touch with Kim!!! (she is a friend of a
friend - can't believe it!!) I passed on your comments about wanting to meet
her etc - she said as coincidence goes - she said "Oh, is Curt that guy from
the newsgroup?" I hesitantly said "Y y yes . . ." - She replied "I heard all
about him . . . no thanks . . . . besides I am currently in a relationship
with Luke . . . Luke in fact is the person who told me all about Curt and
we both laughed hilariously about when Luke peeed in Curt's hat and stole
his calculator . . apparently Luke was the janitor in the same building
where Curt had a little cubicle near rubbish bins or something like that"

Curt . . . what can I say? I was dumbfounded. Chagrined. I just mumbled
something like "Oh, I don't think so . . no there must be some mistake . . .
" and then said "Give my regards to Alec . . . bye Kim . . . great talking
to you . . . . say hi to Luke for us!"

Just thought I would share that with you.

>
>> Yesterday, I did business with Gym Source
>> in Manhasset, Long Island.
>> My need was for 1 1/4 lb. plates, so that
>> the dumbbell would start at 5lbs., not 2 1/2
>> lbs. This is a size that's hard to get - many
>> places don't have plates that small.
>>
>> I had called them up last week and we
>> determined that they had this size in the
>> warehouse, but not the store. It took a
>> week, but they got it.
>
> Cool. The system works!
>
> [...]
>
>> What are some good brands for them?
>> Better yet, a review of different brands
>> and models.
>
> I snipped some text above that part, but even with that context, I'm
> not sure what you're asking.
>
> Brands and models of what, specifically? Benches and bikes? S
>
> [...]
>
> re www.newyorkbarbells.com
>
>> <snip> that's fine for Internet/telephone
>> order, but not for a visit. They're in Elmira,
>> NY, which is about a 5 hour drive away.
>
> Hmmm. And then to lug the goods back home, right? Fuel consumed would
> add to the cost of the product, I imagine.
>
>> Thanks for the help,
>
> It is (at least in part) what MFW is all about. )
>
>> Dan
>
> --
> Curt
>

David wrote:
[...]

> Curt!!! Guess what?? I got in touch with
> Kim!!! (she is a friend of a friend - can't
> believe it!!) I passed on your comments
> about wanting to meet her etc - she said
> as coincidence goes - she said "Oh, is
> Curt that guy from the newsgroup?" I
> hesitantly said "Y y yes . . ." - She
> replied "I heard all about him . . . no
> thanks . . . . besides I am currently in
> a relationship with Luke . . . Luke in
> fact is the person who told me all about
> Curt and we both laughed hilariously
> about when Luke peeed in Curt's hat
> and stole his calculator . . apparently
> Luke was the janitor in the same building
> where Curt had a little cubicle near
> rubbish bins or something like that"
>
> Curt . . . what can I say? I was
> dumbfounded. Chagrined. I just
> mumbled something like "Oh, I don't
> think so . . no there must be some
> mistake . . .
> " and then said "Give my regards to
> Alec . . . bye Kim . . . great talking
> to you . . . . say hi to Luke for us!"
>
> Just thought I would share that with you.

(underlines David's name with the RED marker three, no, FOUR times on
Those Most Hated list)

--
Curt ;o)

"Curt" <curtjames@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1172984513.440948.273160@t69g2000cwt.googlegr oups.com...
> David wrote:
> [...]
>
>> Curt!!! Guess what?? I got in touch with
>> Kim!!! (she is a friend of a friend - can't
>> believe it!!) I passed on your comments
>> about wanting to meet her etc - she said
>> as coincidence goes - she said "Oh, is
>> Curt that guy from the newsgroup?" I
>> hesitantly said "Y y yes . . ." - She
>> replied "I heard all about him . . . no
>> thanks . . . . besides I am currently in
>> a relationship with Luke . . . Luke in
>> fact is the person who told me all about
>> Curt and we both laughed hilariously
>> about when Luke peeed in Curt's hat
>> and stole his calculator . . apparently
>> Luke was the janitor in the same building
>> where Curt had a little cubicle near
>> rubbish bins or something like that"
>>
>> Curt . . . what can I say? I was
>> dumbfounded. Chagrined. I just
>> mumbled something like "Oh, I don't
>> think so . . no there must be some
>> mistake . . .
>> " and then said "Give my regards to
>> Alec . . . bye Kim . . . great talking
>> to you . . . . say hi to Luke for us!"
>>
>> Just thought I would share that with you.
>
> (underlines David's name with the RED marker three, no, FOUR times on
> Those Most Hated list)
>
sorry - maybe you need to switch your focus now to someone else . . . maybe
Shania?
> --
> Curt ;o)
>

"Dan" <kaliushkin@att.net> wrote in message
news:1172935500.652556.326210@p10g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Curt wrote:
>> Dan wrote:
>>
>> > Where, in or near New York City, would I get
>> > equipment <snip>
>>
>> www.walmart.com is near everyone, right?
>>
>> > I needed some heavier weight plates <snip>
>>
>> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...#Similar+Items
>>
>> > They don't deliver so <snip>
>>
>> And you may want to check out www.newyorkbarbells.com/ while you're
>> at
>> it.
>>
>> > Dan
>>
>> Best of luck. Please post a follow-up.
>>
>
>> Curt
>
> Curt asked for a follow-up so here it is.
>
> Yesterday, I did business with Gym Source in Manhasset, Long Island.
> My need was for 1 1/4 lb. plates, so that the dumbbell would start at
> 5lbs., not 2 1/2 lbs. This is a size that's hard to get - many places
> don't have plates that small.
>
> I had called them up last week and we determined that they had this
> size in the warehouse, but not the store. It took a week, but they
> got it.
>
> My overall impression was good. Since their entire store is devoted
> to fitness, they have a much bigger selection than Modell's. The
> (only) salesman seemed far more professional than the kids who work at
> Modell's. Of course, their emphasis is on 3-4 figure machines, so
> they might be good for a bench or a bicycle.
>
> What are some good brands for them? Better yet, a review of different
> brands and models.
>
> I asked about Olympic dumbbells and they didn't seem too strong in
> that category. I'm working with max. 25lb dumbbells, so Olympics is a
> ways off.
>
> As to www.newyorkbarbells.com/, that's fine for Internet/telephone
> order, but not for a visit. They're in Elmira, NY, which is about a 5
> hour drive away. They did have 1 1/4 lb. plates.

NY Barbells used to have a store on the island - don't know if they
still do but it might be worth asking. I never visited it but they did
tell me about it. Something tells me it's not there any longer, though.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com


> Thanks for the help,
>
> Dan
>

Curt wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> [...]
>
> > Curt asked for a follow-up so here it is.
>
> Damn! I asked and Dan produced. Hey, please give me Kim Basinger's
> phone number. (Worked once, why not ask for something REALLY cool?)
>
> Seriously, thanks for that follow-up, Dan.
>
> [...]
>
> > What are some good brands for them?
> > Better yet, a review of different brands
> > and models.
>
> I snipped some text above that part, but even with that context, I'm
> not sure what you're asking.
>
> Brands and models of what, specifically? Benches and bikes? S
>

Correct.

> [...]

Dan