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AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 12:42 PM

Looking to buy a 'Smith Machine'. I'm not sure if that's the generic name or a brand-name. Basically one of these:

With or without weights and/or bench is fine, but must be in good condition. Please drop me a note here or via PM if you can help. Cheers.

ChiangMai noon · 24-07-2008, 01:30 PM

isn't there a weights/ gym equipment shop on the North West corner o0f the moat?

surely a rich bastard like you isn't hoping to pick up a second hand bargain

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 01:34 PM

^One just round corner from my office on Huay Keaw Rd too. Went there and got quote yesterday.

And at B100,000 yes, I am really, really hoping for a 2nd-hand bargin! I'm not rich, I've got two bottom-less money pits at home that wear diapers

ChiangMai noon · 24-07-2008, 01:41 PM

picked up my bench and millions of free weights for about 6,000 baht some 3 or 4 years ago.

found them advertised in a local Thai rag.

they were at least 3rd hand but they do the trick.

chitown · 24-07-2008, 01:44 PM

100,000 baht ????

Why not just join Powerhouse Gym up there. the owner is a cool guy. I think he is from South Bend Indiana or somewhere close. it has a tone of equipment and free weights and the price is not bad either.

Unless you are looking to workout at home.

If you are, I would recommended getting Scott Helveston's (RIP killed in Iraq) Navy Seal Workout on DVD.

I was doing it years ago and had to do the intermediate program it was so tough I could hardly keep up. They say it is all a person needs to get whipped into shape.

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 01:45 PM

^Hoping I can get a deal on the above or if not would quite happily do the same as you. End of the day as long as it works doesn't have to look good.

What weights (range) have you got by the way? Looked at a few in stores here and they're all too low; 2.5kg - 20kg, that kind of thing.

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chitown

100,000 baht ????

Why not just join Powerhouse Gym up there. the owner is a cool guy. I think he is from South Bend Indiana or somewhere close. it has a tone of equipment and free weights and the price is not bad either.

Unless you are looking to workout at home.

Chi,

I know, not cheap right! Been looking online and they're about US$2,500 - 3,000 but of course that doesn't include delivery/shipping.

Powerhouse is just down road from my office actually. I'm currently a member at Fitness Thailand but I'm preparing for when I change jobs. It's out the other side of town and the trek into and across town to workout is just going to be too much. Especially as the times will be peak-traffic hours. So yeah, looking to set up at home.

reinvented · 24-07-2008, 02:08 PM

ant
this guys from bangkok but wiill do it a lot cheaper
he makes his own stuff but its top notch, ask marmite

GymWare Limited: On-Line Catalog

a thai indian guy called shaggy and he delivers in the mystery machine

reinvented · 24-07-2008, 02:09 PM

smith machines are shit by the way

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinvented

ant
this guys from bangkok but wiill do it a lot cheaper
he makes his own stuff but its top notch, ask marmite

GymWare Limited: On-Line Catalog

a thai indian guy called shaggy and he delivers in the mystery machine

Excellent, thanks very much for the pointer! Green on the way.

Quote:

smith machines are shit by the way

What makes you say that? My thinking is actually more of a safety perspective, that I can at least self-spot to an extent.

reinvented · 24-07-2008, 02:41 PM

self spotting is ok
they move through an unnatural range of movement as they are on a fixed axis
thats why people who squat big on a smith, can move much less on a free standing back squat

my mate got a smith machine from that guy and its a proiper solid bit of kit
personally i prefer a squat rack and lifting less
but for benc etc they are fine

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 02:43 PM

^Yeah good point. I'd only want it for predominantly bench etc though.

Thanks again for that link; just fired them off an email now.

reinvented · 24-07-2008, 02:50 PM

de nada amigo

reinvented · 24-07-2008, 02:52 PM

i think my mate paid about 23,000 plus for some extra weight, he said he bought too much
i remember it was a special though and should have been about 29k + weight
dont know what he charges now or for delivery

AntRobertson · 24-07-2008, 02:56 PM

^Sweet baby Jesus! Heck if that's all it is I'd gladly pay 29k!

That's a 71k saving on what I've been quoted so far.

AntRobertson · 25-07-2008, 02:18 PM

^^I owe you another green as soon as I can. That contact you gave me is brilliant! They've already returned a quote to me and it's substantially cheaper than the local one I got:

Quote:

Prices are as follows:
Commercial Line Smith machine [at]47,500 less 25% = 35,625 baht
(2" Olympic sleeves)
Smith Machine
Home Line Smith machine [at]38,000 less discount = 21,500 baht (1" standard
sleeve)
and 22,700 baht (2" Olympic sleeves)
Smith Machine
Adjustable bench [at]6,000 less discount = 5,100 baht Adjustable Bench
Multi-Purpose bench [at]5,500 less discount = 4,100 baht Multi-Purpose Bench
Weight plates are availabe at [at]79 baht per kilogram, available in following weights 20 kgs = 1,580 baht per plate
15 kgs = 1,185 baht per plate
10 kgs = 790 baht per plate
5 kgs = 395 baht per plate
2.5 kgs = 198 baht per plate
1.25 kg. = 99 baht per plate
http://www.gymware.com/strength_home...dgrips_olympic
_thai.html
Both Commercial and Home Smith machines have the same dimensions.
Designed for fitness facilities, Commercial model is for heavy-duty use and built with 2"x4" steel tubing. On the other hand the Home model is for home use built with 1-1/2"x3" steel tubing, suitable for moderate weight exercises.
The Home model is also available with standard 1" sleeves and Olympic 2" sleeves.

The first one was B100,000 excl. bench/weights etc. This lot even said that I can provide a picture of whatever it is I want and they'll make it for me.

good2bhappy · 25-07-2008, 02:46 PM

Have you tried baht and sold?

AntRobertson · 25-07-2008, 02:56 PM

^No I haven't. Will look now. Thanks, another good tip.

Travelmate · 25-07-2008, 03:04 PM

Try moving into a Condo that has the neccessary equipment & facilities that enables you to lose some weight. F.O.C.

AntRobertson · 25-07-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Try moving into a Condo that has the neccessary equipment & facilities that enables you to lose some weight. F.O.C.

Moving house??

That's a bit of a drastic step!

Besides all of which: a) I'm not trying to lose weight; b) equipment in condo/moo-baan gyms is, invariably, utter shite and the free weights are for girls.

24-07-2008, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	Gym Equipment (Wanted to buy) Looking to buy a 'Smith Machine'. I'm not sure if that's the generic name or a brand-name. Basically one of these: With or without weights and/or bench is fine, but must be in good condition. Please drop me a note here or via PM if you can help. Cheers. __________________ *'The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. And like that... he is gone'*

24-07-2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
chitown "The Big Onion" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 3,708	100,000 baht ???? Why not just join Powerhouse Gym up there. the owner is a cool guy. I think he is from South Bend Indiana or somewhere close. it has a tone of equipment and free weights and the price is not bad either. Unless you are looking to workout at home. If you are, I would recommended getting Scott Helveston's (RIP killed in Iraq) Navy Seal Workout on DVD. I was doing it years ago and had to do the intermediate program it was so tough I could hardly keep up. They say it is all a person needs to get whipped into shape. __________________ Loving Chicago is like loving a woman with a broken nose. - - - Nelson Algren

24-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
reinvented Hat Yai Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: top of soi 2 Posts: 709	self spotting is ok they move through an unnatural range of movement as they are on a fixed axis thats why people who squat big on a smith, can move much less on a free standing back squat my mate got a smith machine from that guy and its a proiper solid bit of kit personally i prefer a squat rack and lifting less but for benc etc they are fine __________________ we won it at wemberlee we on it in gay paree...

24-07-2008, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChiangMai noon llewys goch Last Online: Today 06:56 PM Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: o dan y bryn Posts: 22,794	isn't there a weights/ gym equipment shop on the North West corner o0f the moat? surely a rich bastard like you isn't hoping to pick up a second hand bargain

24-07-2008, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	^One just round corner from my office on Huay Keaw Rd too. Went there and got quote yesterday. And at B100,000 yes, I am really, really hoping for a 2nd-hand bargin! I'm not rich, I've got two bottom-less money pits at home that wear diapers

24-07-2008, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChiangMai noon llewys goch Last Online: Today 06:56 PM Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: o dan y bryn Posts: 22,794	picked up my bench and millions of free weights for about 6,000 baht some 3 or 4 years ago. found them advertised in a local Thai rag. they were at least 3rd hand but they do the trick.

24-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	^Hoping I can get a deal on the above or if not would quite happily do the same as you. End of the day as long as it works doesn't have to look good. What weights (range) have you got by the way? Looked at a few in stores here and they're all too low; 2.5kg - 20kg, that kind of thing.

24-07-2008, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
reinvented Hat Yai Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: top of soi 2 Posts: 709	ant this guys from bangkok but wiill do it a lot cheaper he makes his own stuff but its top notch, ask marmite GymWare Limited: On-Line Catalog a thai indian guy called shaggy and he delivers in the mystery machine

24-07-2008, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
reinvented Hat Yai Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: top of soi 2 Posts: 709	smith machines are shit by the way

24-07-2008, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	^Yeah good point. I'd only want it for predominantly bench etc though. Thanks again for that link; just fired them off an email now.

24-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
reinvented Hat Yai Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: top of soi 2 Posts: 709	de nada amigo

24-07-2008, 02:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
reinvented Hat Yai Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: top of soi 2 Posts: 709	i think my mate paid about 23,000 plus for some extra weight, he said he bought too much i remember it was a special though and should have been about 29k + weight dont know what he charges now or for delivery

24-07-2008, 02:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	^Sweet baby Jesus! Heck if that's all it is I'd gladly pay 29k! That's a 71k saving on what I've been quoted so far.

25-07-2008, 02:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
good2bhappy Elite Member Last Online: Today 05:47 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 2,803	Have you tried baht and sold?

25-07-2008, 02:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,369	^No I haven't. Will look now. Thanks, another good tip.

25-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
Travelmate Wat Traimit Last Online: Today 05:36 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 949	Try moving into a Condo that has the neccessary equipment & facilities that enables you to lose some weight. F.O.C.