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Have you seen dumbbells for sale anywhere?

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ShowOfHands · 03/01/2021 21:49

I've been trying to supplement my dumbbell stash since March but they're either unavailable or stupid money.

Anybody seen anywhere that's selling them at a normal price? One chap on Facebook wants £200 for a pair of used, bog standard dumbbells.

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ShowOfHands · 10/01/2021 23:05

I do use kettlebells but only have single weights and not the right ones so would need to spend money to get the right combos. I am considering it to get the workout I'm after.

Sadly, I'm nowhere near Manchester.

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gamerchick · 10/01/2021 22:10

You can use slam balls the same as medicine balls. They're just thicker material so they can be thrown around.

AcornAutumn · 10/01/2021 22:06

@dementedpixie

Slam balls are for throwing about whereas you keep hold of medicine balls
I'm desperately clumsy so I definitely won't throw those around 😂

My sister does some kind of kettlebell lift thing over her head,
I can't risk it!

Maranello4 · 10/01/2021 21:59

I ordered mine from Amazon in early July after waiting for what felt like ages! They’re PROIRON neoprene ones. I think I pre-orderd them and they soon went out of stock again. There are some other neoprene ones on there currently from another brand. Also had the same problem with Argos not in stock and no click and collect so I feel your pain!!!

dementedpixie · 10/01/2021 21:59

Argos have been out of stock of all weights equipment in my area for months and months

dementedpixie · 10/01/2021 21:58

Slam balls are for throwing about whereas you keep hold of medicine balls

AcornAutumn · 10/01/2021 21:52

OP, sorry didnt realise that about Argos

Are slamballs the new medicine balls, I guess so.

bookish83 · 10/01/2021 21:29

You can get barbells that are also dumbbells on amazon (bar slots together)
they are heavier than those pyramid style hand weights

Otherwise perhaps kettlebells?

gamerchick · 10/01/2021 21:26

Kettlebells are just as effective as dumbbells. Just used differently.

There are some dumbbells here. Bit far for me to collect though, not sure where you are.

seriousweights.co.uk/products/10kg-weight-plate-uk-made?variant=37421392887993

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ShowOfHands · 10/01/2021 21:15

I do have some kettlebells but single weights obviously and I'm following Liift4 again and need dumbbells really. I could adapt but I'm seeing real gains and want to build a bit.

@BayandBlonde I can't find anything on their website?

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gamerchick · 10/01/2021 21:09

I love my slam balls. It's my favourite tool Grin

Sounds like you've got a canny set up, going on. I hope you find some dumbbells. Would kettlebells not be a good alternative? They're pretty easy to use for a lot of moves. Slightly easier to find also.

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ShowOfHands · 10/01/2021 20:47

@gamerchick

I feel your pains OP. I need 12 and 15kg dumbbells and there's none to be found. It's frustrating.

The Aldi sale was good, they had decent slam balls for a good price. Those buggers are hard to get as well.

I keep getting ads for slam balls oddly enough. I've never used one. I have just bough myself rollerskates and a pull up assist so I'm repping more on pull ups before failure (as well as doing them minus assist and to failure) and am skating for core/cardio variety. I did get an Aldi adjustable speed rope to replace my ancient one too and it's pretty good.
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ShowOfHands · 10/01/2021 20:45

[quote AcornAutumn]What about this set?

www.argos.co.uk/product/8196026?clickSR=slp:term:dumbbell%20set:13:27:1[/quote]
@AcornAutumn Argos looks like it has stock but it never does. When you try and buy, they're never available for delivery or collection

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BayandBlonde · 10/01/2021 20:41

Gorilla Supplements in Cheshunt, Herts has. I think they are £3.50 per kg and he is selling pairs only

gamerchick · 10/01/2021 20:36

I feel your pains OP. I need 12 and 15kg dumbbells and there's none to be found. It's frustrating.

The Aldi sale was good, they had decent slam balls for a good price. Those buggers are hard to get as well.

AcornAutumn · 10/01/2021 20:33

What about this set?

www.argos.co.uk/product/8196026?clickSR=slp:term:dumbbell%20set:13:27:1

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ShowOfHands · 10/01/2021 20:29

@10kaDay

I've also noticed lack of availability - hopefully its just a short term thing re New Year & lockdown
Nah. Definitely been going on since last March when the gyms closed. DH had an alert on his phone today with a link to an article suggesting a good investment in today's climate is... Dumbbells!

I saw light weights in Aldi yesterday and only one set left (grabbed by somebody as I walked past). I've done my daily check of FB marketplace today and two people are selling brand new £8.99 Aldi dumbbells for £75.

I've found some 6ks for preorder and delivery in late Feb. Still inflated in price but better than most places I've seen. Still need some to bridge the gap from 7 to 14 though.

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dementedpixie · 06/01/2021 12:08

Lidl only have very light dumbbells and OP is looking for much heavier ones

All weights equipment has been in short supply since last March and the first lockdown

duckinatruckwithmuck · 06/01/2021 12:02

Lidl. It's their buy of the week.

10kaDay · 06/01/2021 11:57

I've also noticed lack of availability - hopefully its just a short term thing re New Year & lockdown

AnotherDelphinium · 03/01/2021 22:18

Just before Christmas I bought a set (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5) from here - www.rechargefitness.co.uk/dumbbells
You can set up alerts (and if you message they can give you restock dates).
And I sold a smaller older set on Facebook marketplace, so maybe keep an eye out there too?

BonnesVacances · 03/01/2021 22:18

Lidl have some coming up on 7th Jan.

78percentLindt · 03/01/2021 22:13

Aldis have some at the moment