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Frequently Asked Questions
Equipment
Weightlifting
1. What is the diffrence between the black, and coloured, bumper plates?2. Aren't Olympic bars all the same?3. How do I select the correct size for the Do-Win Weightlifting Shoes?4. I am a strong female, should I use the (heavier) Men's Olympic Bar?5. Do I need to buy special flooring, to drop the bumper plates onto?6. Can I drop my Olympic Bar/Bumpers directly onto the floor?7. How long do bumper plates last?Racks & Hardware
1. Which squat rack should I buy?
2. How heavy is the prowler sled?
3. Do I get a harness included with my sled?
4. Can Industrial Athletic design a custom rack system for my gym?
Conditioning & Cardio
1. How heavy should my medicine ball be?
2. Are the soft medicine balls suitable for slamming?
3. Is a cable speed rope a normal skipping rope?
4. What are the dimensions of the plyo boxes?
Functional Strength
1. What does E-coat, or Electrplating, mean in reference to the kettlebells?
2. Which rings have better grip, wooden or plastic?
Clothing & Accessories
1. How do I select the correct size for the Do-Win Weightlifting Shoes?
Mobility & Flexibility
1. What is a foam roller?
2. Do I need a long or short foam roller?
3. What is the reaction ball used for?
Shipping and Courier
1. How do I check specific freight charges?
Equipment Answers
Weightlifting
1. What is the diffrence between the black, and coloured bumper plates?
Basically, the colour. The black plates are slightly denser rubber, and they are marginally cheaper to produce. In terms of longevity and preformance, they are practially identical. Olympic Bars
2. Aren't Olympic bars are the same?
No, Certainly not. A true Olympic Bar will be very specific in their specifications and the quality of materials and production. Please read the information provided on each of our bars carefully. In short, look for shaft diameter, steel quality, coatings, and knurling spec's to help with your decison. Olympic Bars
3. How do I select my size for the Do-Win Weightlifting Shoes?
Go to the Do-Win product page, and you will find a sizing chart available to download. Sizing is Unisex, so the actual length of your foot is all that matter. Weightlifting shoes should be tigh across the foot, with room for all toes to wiggle. Do-Win Shoes
4. I am a strong female, should I use the (heavier) Mens Olympic bar?
Yes you can, however, the weight is not the issue when comparing bars. You can load a good bar up with plenty of weight. Consider that a Ladies bar traditionally has a 25mm diameter shaft. This is much easir to grip than the substantially thicker men's version at 28mm in diameter. Olympic Bars
5. Do I need to buy special flooring for dropping bumper plates?
The warranty for our gear is only valid if the equipment is dropped under onto +/=15mm rubber gym flooring. Flooring
6. Can I drop my bar on the floor?
The Olympic bar should never be dropped without bumper plates on the sleeves. Plates that are not designed to be dropped, should also not be used if the bar is to be dropped. Olympic Bars, Flooring
7. How long do bumper plates last?
A selection from each batch of bumpers are drop tested 30,000 times. We warranty the inserts to 15,000 drops. If treated well, bumper plates can last decades. Bumper Plates
Racks & Hardware
The style, and size of rack is generally dependant on pace and personal riquirenment. If you have a tight space, or need to constantly move a rack (ege garage gym), then individual squats stands are a good choice. For the novice these can feel unstable when you are not 100% in control of the weight. The SST series, are stronger, heavier, taller, and more secure. Just make sure they can fit where you want them to. Racks
2. How heavy is the prowler sled
48kg approximately. The two uprights are solid steel, not tube! Prowler
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3. Do I get a harness with the either sled?
No, you will need to buy the harness separately. Sleds
4. Can you make me a cutom rack for my gym?
Of course, we have a numer of engineers who can happily produce a rack of yuor design, or we can have a kitset made up from existing stock parts. Available soon. Racks
Conditioning & Cardio
Totally dependant on your requirements, but as a rule, these are tools for explosive power and conditioning. If you think that you will not be able to move a certain weight at a high velocity, for a number of repititions, then consider a lighter weight. Available in 3, 6, & 9KG. Med Balls
Sorry to say, that any stitched ball will succomb to being slammed. There are specific types of ball designed for slamming. We are currently developing a model for you. Med Balls
Cable speed ropes have a steel wire rope, insulated in plastic. This gives them a heavy feel, but extremely low drag when spinning at high speeds. Our bable ropes, have a steel shafted bearing to decrease friction. The cable we use is also slightly heavier than other top brands, perfect if you want to maintain a little extra control and speed. Speed rope
The 3 sides are 50cm, 60cm, and 76cm (20", 24", and 30") Plyo Box
Functional Strength
1. What is E-coat (Electrplating) on the kettlebells?
Electrplating is not paint, lets get that very clear. Our Kettlebells are dipped in an electrically charged solution, causing a chemical reaction to the surface, which blackens and hardens it. This means there are no flaking chips of the coating coming off when droped, bashed, or just worn out. As far as we know, we are the only supplier of E-coat bells in Australasia. Kettlebells
2. Which rings have better grip, woden or plastic?
Plain and Simple - Wooden! Plastic rings are good, and tough, but nothing beats the feel, durability, and grip of wooden rings. That's why they are the best around, and used by the real ring users - gymnasts. Rings
Clothing & Accessories
1. How do I select my size for the Do-Win Weightlifting Shoes?
Go to the Do-Win product page, and you will find a sizing chart available to download. Sizing is Unisex, so the actual length of your foot is all that matter. Weightlifting shoes should be tigh across the foot, with room for all toes to wiggle. Do-Win Shoes
Mobility & Flexibility
The foam roller not only stretches muscles and tendons but it also breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. By using your own body weight and a cylindrical foam roller you can perform a self-massage or myofascial release, break up trigger points, and soothe tight fascia while increasing blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues. Coming Soon!
2. Do I need a long or short foam roller?
Long foam rollers are definitely the way to go if you don't have to constantly carry it from place to place. Short foam rollers are what we would consider as a travel option. Coming Soon!
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3. What is the reaction ball used for?
The Reaction Ball is perfect for improvement of hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Volley the Reaction ball between two athletes, or rebound it again a wall. Upon landing, the ball will bounce in an unpredictable manner. Repeating these steps will improve your speed and coordination. It can also be used as a trigger pint massage tool, so you can give your fingers a rest. Coming Soon!
1.How do I check specific freight charges?
Easy, just create a profile by signing up, and logging in to the website. Once logged in, you can add, or delete, items from your cart, and the shipping rates will automatically calculate for you.
2. How do I return my order
Simple, just email us at admin@industrialathletic within 14 days of purchase, and let us know the problem. Once we have approved the return, we will send you the postal address. Please note, we cannot accept returns simply because you have changed your mind.