Are many lockdown kettlebells etc. still being used?

[MC Bodge]

I've been looking for used 30-40Kg kettlebells (or even 16-24Kgs, to make up pairs) and the prices (similar to vans and campers) are still very high.

I do wonder how many of them, and other training equipment, are still being used rather than gathering dust/holding doors open/holding clothes.

When are people going to start flogging them off?!

[TheJimi]

My kit isn't getting used much, because I've been back at my gym since it re-opened, but there's no way I'm flogging any of it.

I don't believe for a moment that we've seen the last of lockdowns, so my kit is going nowhere.

[gregs656]

There are tons of them in the Canadian version of T K Maxx at the moment, although not that heavy. Also seem to be lots more coming on to facebook here.

I'd like more too. My adjustable one is getting a lot of use still.

[Jamescrs]

gregs656 said:

There are tons of them in the Canadian version of T K Maxx at the moment, although not that heavy. Also seem to be lots more coming on to facebook here.

I'd like more too. My adjustable one is getting a lot of use still.

Tons of them in TK Maxx UK too though probably too light for the OP, My wife picked up a couple there a few weeks ago

[gregs656]

Jamescrs said:

Tons of them in TK Maxx UK too though probably too light for the OP, My wife picked up a couple there a few weeks ago

They’ve definitely had 20kg ones locally but don’t recall seeing anything heavier.

There is a lot of quite good home exercise equipment in those stores here, so maybe worth a look. I’m guessing demand has dropped off.

[Fozziebear]

Probably be another 12 months til anyone starts flogging them off at lower prices, a lot of the heavy ones seem to disappear into the mist then reappear when there’s a YouTube vid about the benefits. Ive only ever seen a 40kg once, kick myself for not getting it

[TheJimi]

Do what I did and take inspiration from didelydoo - create your own Frankenbell

[MC Bodge]

I am currently using my 24Kg with plates taped to the bottom of it to make 36kg, but I want my 24kg back.

[TheThing]

TheJimi said:

Do what I did and take inspiration from didelydoo - create your own Frankenbell

Enter the ratchet strap

[Hugo Stiglitz]

MC Bodge said:

I've been looking for used 30-40Kg kettlebells (or even 16-24Kgs, to make up pairs) and the prices (similar to vans and campers) are still very high.

I do wonder how many of them, and other training equipment, are still being used rather than gathering dust/holding doors open/holding clothes.

When are people going to start flogging them off?!

Where are you based?

My work gym is finally due to reopen tomorrow. I've got a couple if your near Manchester

[MC Bodge]

Hugo Stiglitz said:

Where are you based?

My work gym is finally due to reopen tomorrow. I've got a couple if your near Manchester

What sizes do you have?

[gregs656]

There's a ton of stuff in an auction I am watching. Hoping I might be able to get some adjustable dumb bells which would satisfy my requirements. They might get a bit spendy however.

[Zio Di Roma]

MC Bodge said:

I've been looking for used 30-40Kg kettlebells (or even 16-24Kgs, to make up pairs) and the prices (similar to vans and campers) are still very high.

I do wonder how many of them, and other training equipment, are still being used rather than gathering dust/holding doors open/holding clothes.

When are people going to start flogging them off?!

I am still using mine. To stop the exercise mat from curling up, due to lack of use.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

MC Bodge said:

What sizes do you have?

16kg
9kg

Solid iron whatever that is.

[MC Bodge]

Hugo Stiglitz said:

MC Bodge said:

What sizes do you have?

16kg
9kg

Solid iron whatever that is.

I am looking for bigger ones, thanks.

[TwistingMyMelon]

24kg+ is quite rare and quite pricey regardless

Ive got a 20kg one (or maybe 24?) ive been using on and off for years and enjoy it, but its too heavy for anyone non serious, my misses cant even lift it to move it out the way.

I think you would be better off just buying now full price , if anyone buys them as a fad I reckon they would be 16kgs or less - plus going 20kgs + without building up and good form is guaranteed to get you at best a hernia - at worse a smashed window!

[TheJimi]

I came VERY close to spending nearly £400 on a 60kg kettlebell last year. I was almost desperate to get my hands on some decent weight.

In the end, I (rightly, imo) concluded that it was madness, so I made up a 60kg KB myself, but in doing so, it took one of my 40kg dumbbells and one of my 20kg kettlebells out of commission.

My next move was to get adjustable clamps fabricated, so that I could combine the two at will. If they close the gyms again, I'm definitely getting the clamp made

TheThing said:

TheJimi said:

Do what I did and take inspiration from didelydoo - create your own Frankenbell

Enter the ratchet strap

I actually just ended up duck-taping the KB & DB together! The ratchet straps that I ordered kinda worked, but weren't brilliant, so I returned them and went down the duck tape route.

Edited by TheJimi on Thursday 2nd September 13:47

[Hugo Stiglitz]

MC Bodge said:

I am looking for bigger ones, thanks.

..Makes mental note not to pick a pH fight with mc Bodge..

[didelydoo]

TheJimi said:

I came VERY close to spending nearly £400 on a 60kg kettlebell last year. I was almost desperate to get my hands on some decent weight.

In the end, I (rightly, imo) concluded that it was madness, so I made up a 60kg KB myself, but in doing so, it took one of my 40kg dumbbells and one of my 20kg kettlebells out of commission.

My next move was to get adjustable clamps fabricated, so that I could combine the two at will. If they close the gyms again, I'm definitely getting the clamp made

Edited by TheJimi on Thursday 2nd September 12:35

Just get tape and a Stanley knife- combine the two at will - job jobbed

[MC Bodge]

TwistingMyMelon said:

24kg+ is quite rare and quite pricey regardless

Ive got a 20kg one (or maybe 24?) ive been using on and off for years and enjoy it, but its too heavy for anyone non serious, my misses cant even lift it to move it out the way.

I think you would be better off just buying now full price , if anyone buys them as a fad I reckon they would be 16kgs or less - plus going 20kgs + without building up and good form is guaranteed to get you at best a hernia - at worse a smashed window!

I'm not new to kettlebells (and also swing clubs and maces). 24kg is a good weight for a range of exercises for a conditioned male with decent form. I'm only 81kg, not a big chap.

I currently have 12Kg of dumbell plates taped to the bottom of my 24kg for sets of 2 hand swings, and could take it further, but would like to have my 24kg available.

A 36-40kg would be a good base for adding plates for swings, but I may just buy another 24Kg.

Edited by MC Bodge on Thursday 2nd September 19:06