opinion on this Rack (Europe alternatives to Rogue.eu)?

[quark90]

Hello coach,
after some years spent changing gyms, trying to find a good one, I decided to quit and get a home gym in my basement.
I live in Italy, and unfortunately cannot buy from Rogue.eu due to my low budget. So the alternatives are either bringing your rack project to a local fab shop, or buying online in some websites from my country.
This one offers a rack at 575 euros, around 700 dollars, and these are the specs:

-maximum weight 1000pounds;
-weight 205 pounds;
-57'x46'x82'
-diameter 1,2'

Training Power Rack | RIG & RACK


What is your opinion about it?

cheers,
quark90

[Mark Rippetoe]

Junk, in my opinion, but gets the job done.

[AndrewLewis]

"Material: Standard steel" Oh, that makes me feel good.

[quark90]

Hey coach thanks for the quick response,
I'll convert your rack project measurements in the metric system, and bring it to my local fab shop then. I'm looking for a lifetime rack that can be used for many years, and yours seems very sturdy and strong. I only don't know if a normal blacksmith is able to do a safe rack. That's why I was a bit reluctant about it.

[m_sporkboy]

I kinda figure if you're not running a gym and aren't a giant among men, nearly any full rack of a remotely reasonable design will suffice. But that's just me.

Just don't screw around with cheap barbells.

[topcraig]

The rack I have in my garage is virtually the same as the one pictured in your post. No doubt manufactured in China and sold by many fitness companies. I only paid $199 for it about 5 years ago. I'm planning to get a better one in the future, but for now it fits perfectly in my one car garage along with my motorcycle and car. Like coach said, "it gets the job done."

[quark90]

The point is that I don't know reputable sources here in Europe. Maybe ATX? Rogue Europe is definitely overpriced, I think I could look for Eleiko stuff then.