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Hey guys,

 

Decided going to compete this year in powerlifting (raw) haven't decided what comp exactly yet but will be later on in year. Had a couple of gear questions.

 

Heard SBD Knee Sleeves are the way to go and legal for all comps so pretty much decided on these - any place in particular to buy from for best deal etc. (somewhere overseas or locally?) Can I trust the 'recommended tight fit' sizing or should I drop down a size from that even?

 

 

Belts - is there a certain type of belt I should get? Eg thickness / width and all that crap. Do you have to try get a certain brand or something?

 

Cheers!

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Hey guys,

 

Decided going to compete this year in powerlifting (raw) haven't decided what comp exactly yet but will be later on in year. Had a couple of gear questions.

 

Heard SBD Knee Sleeves are the way to go and legal for all comps so pretty much decided on these - any place in particular to buy from for best deal etc. (somewhere overseas or locally?) Can I trust the 'recommended tight fit' sizing or should I drop down a size from that even?

 

 

Belts - is there a certain type of belt I should get? Eg thickness / width and all that crap. Do you have to try get a certain brand or something?

 

Cheers!

 

For SBD knee sleeves go to raiselower.co.nz I think they are $120 for a pair. Be sure to go a size smaller than recommended.

 

I think the standard for belts is up to 15mm thick (maybe to wrong) with certain width and no padding.

 

I would got for a 10-13mm thick belt with buckle rather than lever. Outbak make wicked belts (thats what I have) not sure if they are still in production though. raiselower also have schiek belt which my brother has and seems fine. 

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Was told today can't where outback belt in IPF anymore....

this is true, at least for NZPF top-level comps - Nationals, North/ South Island Champs. You "might" get away with a non-IPF approved belt at a regional champs, and it shouldn't be a problem at a novice comp. Can't speak for CAPO or GPC, doubt they'd have an issue.

The IPF has now mandated that only approved belts and sleeves can be used - and firms must pay the IPF a substantial fee, which smaller firms like Outbak don't/ can't. But, Outbak are a good brand.

There's a list on the IPF website here: http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/51.html

If I were buying a belt now, I'd make sure it was 10-13mm thick, the same width (no more than 10cm side all the way round, not skinnier in front at the buckle, no padding at the back. For NZPF, the IPF rule book http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/fileadmin/data/Technical_Rules/2015_V2_IPF_Technical_Rules_Book_2015_classic_rules_in_back_section.pdf has all the details.

Don't waste your money on a cloth belt or anything with a Velcro closure - they're just not worth it.

Sleeves? a lot of folk rave about their SBD's, others get results from other brands. You DO need to measure carefully for the SBDs, especially if you've got big calves. They are very thick and hard to put on if they're too tight. This is especially important because they're longer than e.g. Titan.

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yearrp cant go wrong with a good old outback iv trashed one for last 4 years cant remember were i got it though, get strengh do a belt basiclly the same, only $69 at mo check it, be agood place to start - http://store.getstrength.com/powerlifting-belts-1/

 

also dan from kiwistrengh does some good local gear - 

http://kiwi-strength.com/?s=belt&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Search&post_type=product

 

i get my stuff from aussie at mo from harris, really top stuff, just a little extra with shippin - http://www.harrisstabilitysystems.com.au/

 

*note none of that gear would be on the "ipf" list of approved gear, how ever GPC and Capo have no gear checks so you can go wild, much more fun when you dont have to worry about what undies you are wearing (yes ipf check your underware srs) and can just get on with lifting, 

 

oh and http://www.liftinglarge.com/ are good they have everything for every feds rules and what not, used them heaps they are great

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yearrp cant go wrong with a good old outback iv trashed one for last 4 years cant remember were i got it though, get strengh do a belt basiclly the same, only $69 at mo check it, be agood place to start - http://store.getstrength.com/powerlifting-belts-1/

 

also dan from kiwistrengh does some good local gear - 

http://kiwi-strength.com/?s=belt&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Search&post_type=product

 

i get my stuff from aussie at mo from harris, really top stuff, just a little extra with shippin - http://www.harrisstabilitysystems.com.au/

 

*note none of that gear would be on the "ipf" list of approved gear, how ever GPC and Capo have no gear checks so you can go wild, much more fun when you dont have to worry about what undies you are wearing (yes ipf check your underware srs) and can just get on with lifting, 

 

oh and http://www.liftinglarge.com/ are good they have everything for every feds rules and what not, used them heaps they are great

 

awesome thanks a lot man, looks like a cheap as price too compared to what i saw elsewhere and good shipping. next how you supposed to measure these? i have around 80-82cm waist depending on bodyfat so was thinking medium (since small only goes up to 80) and if needed can punch in my own holes?

 

looks good, screw ipf and their $200 belts

http://store.getstrength.com/gs-powerlifting-belt-medium/

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have broken two outback belts in the last 3 years (and one of those York softback belts). 

 

Lever belt only way to go - www.kiwi-strength.com - cheaper than importing and mine has done me well in the last year.

 

I'm sponsored by KS but stand by the product.  What I dont like about SBD is the length of the sleeve - I see some guys slipping 2 sizes smaller on withthe sleeve well up over the quads - kind of defeats the purpose of raw lifting when the main body of your quad is supported.  just my opinion - SBDs are legal in all Feds and widely used.  (Im Raw Plus in a 3 lift so wrap anyways - train only in sleeves).

 

Highly recommend KS wrist wraps - I never used them prior to sponsorship but can say they are now an essential part of my comp kit. 

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Im also doing a comp later in the year. Do they allow no gear for novices, i.e t shirt and shorts?

again, speaking only about NZPF comps, yep, t-shirt and shorts are fine for Novice comps.

The only other requirement is long socks - for the deadlift. Rugby socks are fine. That's to guard against grazes on the shins from gnurling on the bar.

T-shirts must have short sleeves, no tanks, long sleeves or singlets.

In my experience, a plain t-shirt and shorts would be fine, with Chucks or trainers (no work boots). You don't have to have a belt.

Check that you can hit depth in your shorts - I once spotted a guy competing in tight board shorts who ripped the arse out of them on the platform. Oh yeah, NZPF insists on briefs, not boxers, and no compression shorts.

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sweet the sbd sleeves arrived just now.. tried to put on, way too tight to just slip on normally lol ordered Xtra Small which showed as 'tight fit' for my knee joint (34cm) and wow the length is massive on me. i see what optis comment was getting at now, especially for shorter folk like me. looking forward to squeezing in to these and smashing out a good squat session this friday. belt probably be here tomorrow or day after.

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sweet the sbd sleeves arrived just now.. tried to put on, way too tight to just slip on normally lol ordered Xtra Small which showed as 'tight fit' for my knee joint (34cm) and wow the length is massive on me. i see what optis comment was getting at now, especially for shorter folk like me. looking forward to squeezing in to these and smashing out a good squat session this friday. belt probably be here tomorrow or day after.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJTwqWZaZuc

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sweet the sbd sleeves arrived just now.. tried to put on, way too tight to just slip on normally lol ordered Xtra Small which showed as 'tight fit' for my knee joint (34cm) and wow the length is massive on me. i see what optis comment was getting at now, especially for shorter folk like me. looking forward to squeezing in to these and smashing out a good squat session this friday. belt probably be here tomorrow or day after.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJTwqWZaZuc

 

awesome tips thanks, will try especially with longer socks or something. should be able to squeeze on with this method, though im sure he made it look easier than it actually is

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I didn't get offered any shipping options, I assumed it would come with tracking. I would never spend $170 and not get a track number. Hopefully turns up.

Deleted the post bro not really anyone's fault and sounded like I rubbish them when could still be coming.

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If you want cheap and good quality kneewraps, go here: http://www.sportsfuel.co.nz/flex-sports-elastic-knee-wraps.html. They are $39 and free shipping.

 

Also, lifting belt is $39, I don't know what the qualities like, but I'm guessing cause it's the same brand it will be good: http://www.sportsfuel.co.nz/flex-sports-nylon-lifting-belt.html

 

And the lifting straps are only $15 and they are bloody good quality and last a long time.  http://www.sportsfuel.co.nz/sportsfuel-lifting-straps.html

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