$19.99 80 lb. Barbell at Amazon?

[dmlys]

Hi guys!

I was wondering if anybody out there has tried out this barbell from Amazon yet? I first heard about it here on Cathe's site and was thinking of ordering it as an extra "heavy" barbell. I'd like to know if the bar is thin enough for upper body work but still strong enough not to warp when loaded for lower body. Also, do the clips come off easily for quick changes? Any other feedback would be helpful!
For those of you who have not seen it, here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...WVW&me=A3JP1DNK62GHI9&cd=1&rgid=1EEFSBPSW3U45

Thank you so much for your help!
Dorie

 

[garance]

I bought it and I like it as a very heavy complement to my old Firm barbell. It's longer and seems very sturdy. BUT, the clips are not easily removed for quick changes. I currently have it loaded at 45 with the two twenty pound weights for squats, plies, and in Step, Jump, and Pump the deadlifts and rows. It is a good bargain, though. I can imagine loading it even higher for SH.

 

[diane334]

I noticed that you said you would use this as an extra heavy barbell. I am looking to buy my first barbell and was wondering if y'all had any suggestions. I think I would need one that had a bigger variety of weights since I am just starting.

Thanks,
Diane