Paramount barbell

[Eanderson]

Anyone heard of paramount barbells? A guy on craigslist has one that appears to be a bare steel bar with some age on it. He says its Paramount brand.

[Dastardly]

Seem real old school:

http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/blog...0Barbells.html

[Eanderson]

Yeah that was the only thing I could find on the internet. Here's a picture of it:

Here's the link to some pics. It's the one on the ground:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/spo/2006270807.html

[MEbigUsmall]

how are you going to squat with that? Its not a bad set up but you still the need the a rack of some sort

[Eanderson]

Oh, I have a full power rack and two other bars. The two bars I have get a little bendy and soft feeling at poundages over about 350. So I am looking for a stiffer power bar and hoping to get one cheap.

[Dastardly]

If you want a stiffer power bar why not one of those slightly thicker bars like 31mm?

Theres no way of telling if this is stiffer without trying it.

[hatmanii]

If all you need is a new bar, Jesup Gym sells an economy power power that is decent quality for something like $160 shipped.

If you want a decent all around bar I'd go with something from Rogue Fitness. I've got one of their bars and it's awesome.

-Hat

[chevyguy3]

The Jesup power bar is 31mm. If you are used to using 28-29mm bars, there is no way you will like using a 31mm.

[lanky]

Word has it you can order a Texas Power Bar directlly from Buddy Capps for around $200. Google Capps Welding in Irving, Texas for his number.

[Eanderson]

I don't think I can convince the wife that I need a 3rd bar at this time (even at $160). I was hoping to score something cheap on craigslist.