Choosing the right Crossfit equipment can be trickier than it seems
at first glance. New companies are starting to offer Crossfit
equipment for sale, and some established companies are also trying to
cater to this market by creating products tailored to Crossfit
enthusiasts. For those of you who would like to pick up some
equipment for a home gym, it quickly becomes a time-consuming task to
figure out the best value for the money and which product suits your
needs. Luckily, there are some things to look for that can help you
make a sound decision no matter what kind of Crossfit equipment you
want to buy.
The first thing to consider is the overall reputation of the brand.
Many general purpose fitness product manufacturers make products that
are geared towards the mass-market recreational workout crowd. These
are the type of people that use a product a handful of times and then
put it in a closet. Those manufacturers aren't going to design their
equipment to go through the kind of abuse that many Crossfitters
regularly subject their gear to. Therefore, try to stick to brands
that specifically tailor much of their gear for Crossfit, such as
Rogue, Again Faster, and Pendlay. These three brands have established
themselves as premier manufacturers of Crossfit equipment and can be
trusted to provide a great product and solid customer service.
Once you know the manufacturer makes high quality Crossfit gear, the
next factor to consider is the price. Because Crossfit is such a hot
market right now, and there are so few U.S. manufacturers capable of
creating high quality gear, some manufacturers are charging a premium
for their equipment. While prices do vary for each type of equipment,
we've found that in general, Rogue and Again Faster brands are going
to be pricier than Pendlay for a wide variety of things like
kettlebells and bumper plates, while Pendlay will be pricier for
their barbells since they don't offer a mid/low-end barbell.
Once you've found a solid manufacturer, and you've figured out the
difference in price between the type of Crossfit equipment for sale
that you want, it's time to find some reviews for the products. A
good source of information on almost any type of product is the main
Crossfit forum. There, you can find actual customers of the companies
and users of the products you're interested in. Simply register and
perform a search on the forum for the equipment you want to find
reviews for. Once you see some user feedback for the type of gear you
want, double check the prices again and make an informed decision
based on the feedback from people who have already purchased the
equipment you want.
Ryanlee Genterson is a personal trainer and Crossfit enthusiast. For
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