Very thorough review. Thanks man.

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very informative video- thanks for taking the time to do it. This will be the next bar for me, after my SSB finally arrives. Also, I find that if I close my eyes when watching Kurt's vids, it sounds like Ray Romano is giving me lifting and strength equipment advice- which I find to be endlessly entertaining!

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! I’ve never heard that one before but I can definitely hear it now that you mention it.

@feelathome77

Жыл бұрын

I concur, wait what am I doing here! LGB!

Good review. Thanks for doing that 💪

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for telling us the socket wrench size! I can make sure to have one ready!

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Thanks for the review. I'm local to Kabuki. They offered the option of pre-assembled sans box on pickup which saves me lots of effort, for no extra cost. 6 week lead time though....Must be patient!

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

Seems worth it!

Great review. Weird that they go so narrow (1") on the smaller handle, 29mm seems like it would be a better default choice, like a regular barbell. The tilting comparison with the TB-1 at the end though, I think is just a function of using the high handles... if you use the low handles on the Kabuki wouldn't it do the same thing? High handles lowers the center of gravity to a point below your grip which makes it more stable.

@timk8258

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I just saw on their website that the low handles are actually offset by 1/2" to make it balance better. Does that really make a big difference? Maybe the comparison you made was with the low handles and I just didn't realize it... ?

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

I used both handles and was amazed at the balance throughout. A very well engineered piece. I didn’t notice the offset though. Thanks for the information.

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

TimK in the video I only use the high handles. I used both when testing the product and it was stable when using both.

I can't shell out that kind of money right now, but it looks like an amazing bar. I was looking at the Rogue TB-2 trap bar, but that one will end up being about $500 after taxes and shipping. That's steep considering it has balancing issues and I bought other equipment recently. I think Kabuki one is the best on the market. Interested to see if any competitors try to make their own.

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

There are a few other open ended bars. I think that I would probably just save my money and get the one I want

Have you tried using this as a cambered bar for squats or goodmornings? They show it being used like that in their marketing materials but it seems like the square tubing would make it supremely uncomfortable.

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

I did attempt to but there are a couple issues. One, it’s not rackable and two, as you said it’s square and uncomfortable.

Was that the standard grip, narrow or wide? I just bought it and got the narrow, I like the feel of it closer to the body. Hope I made the right decision.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Standard grip.

The only thing I dislike about this bar is I wish there was a faster way to switch the handle widths. I use the wide handles and my wife uses the narrow handles. It sucks having to unbolt them every week. I wonder if some kind of pin system could be implemented.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I’m screenshot sharing this with the guys at Kabuki!

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I screen shared it and they loved the feedback. I’m not saying anything will happen, but it was feedback they said that they appreciated. They also said that their engineers love these kind of challenges.

13:42 "Do you mind making sure I don't kill myself" rofl. My man Kurt be hitting up the neighbor's for calibrated plates instead of sugar. Would def love to be your neighbor. Haha great review as always. I am drooling over this bar and am ready to just compromise and get the hulkfit open ended bar

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. I definitely miss my neighbors from Wichita Falls. I hadn’t heard of that bar but I’m looking it up now. Thanks for watching.

@ArmedBatman

3 жыл бұрын

The hulkfit bar is not reviewed on youtube yet but available on amazon. Out of all the bars on amazon, it seems to be the best value. It is rackable but does not have a built in jack.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that. Basically it looks like the basics trap bar but with one end cut out...maybe a review is in order

@ArmedBatman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker I am sure you would get alot of video traffic. When I googled it not a single review. Only a basic review on the closed hex bar.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

(Rubs chin in a manner that shows thought..)

Can you deadlift inside the rack with this bar? Will the sleeves go past the bottom cross member or will it hit?

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I just tested this and it will not work in a power rack that has a lower crossmember.

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker gotcha, what part interferes exactly? Is it the sleeves not being long enough?

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

The racks I tested in were monster lite racks from rogue. The sleeves begin to extend outwards from their attachment points inside the rack and because it’s a 2” diameter sleeve, the height of the crossmember would take a sleeve hit every time you came down with the bar. You could fix this by pulling from blocks or through the use of a flat footed rack

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker gotcha, from what you know do you think this would happen with the eleiko oppen bar?

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I have never used the eleiko so I can’t say

If you had to choose between the eleiko oppen bar and this which one would you go with? I cant decide to be honest.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I have never used the oppen bar. I have used the Kabuki bar extensively and love it but the one thing that the Eleiko bar has over the Kabuki is that it’s rackable in a standard rack.

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker the rack-ability is what is making it difficult for me. The eleiko bar only has low handles but that can be fixed using pull blocks. On the other hand the kabukis rack-ability cant be fixed unless you use straps which just makes things awkward. Tempted to go eleiko on this one.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJkillahoe415 The real question is why does it need to be rackable.....A camber bar from Titan Fitness can do most of what a rackable trap bar can do. That bar PLUS the Kabuki are basically the same price as the Eleiko. Personally, I would go Kabuki, but that is based on my equipment and training preferences

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker thanks for the insight. Always appreciated!

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker hey i forgot to ask you last time if you can deadlift inside the rack with this bar?

I have the Transformer and Kadillac bar on order. I was really trying to NOT buy this bar. But this review has changed my mind. Thanks!

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful bar. You won’t regret it

@svtclick

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker I ended up getting the trap bar too. Now I have the Kabuki triplets. I love them all. Thanks for the review!

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching

Which handle do you like better 1 inch or 1.5?

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

1.5” all day, everyday. I actually despise the 1” handle.

Nice vid. What are your future video Ideas? Also, Let's be youtube Partners :D

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Having a neighbor with calibrated plates what are the odds?

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

He’s a good friend! It’s becoming more common to have neighbors with gyms. Do you think that trend will continue?

@SinnedNogara

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker Hard to say. I think as strength training gets popular more people will buy their own equipment but the vast majority of people will be financially unable to get full gyms. I also see more gyms catering to strength athletes so that will keep people in actual gyms.

I'm not too keen on having to do all that assembly after spending that kind of money.

@TheKurtlocker

2 жыл бұрын

I would be curious to see how much more the shipping charge would be if it shipped assembled. Maybe it could be offered with that as an option.

@silverbackgorilla2112

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker When the Bar was a one piece, the shipping was $200 +

@TheKurtlocker

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of $$

For the price you should get a free car to go with it

@TheKurtlocker

Жыл бұрын

Worth the price in my opinion. The REP version is an excellent budget option

The shipping cost is still too expensive at almost $100.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I’m still frustrated at the current shopping situation. It wasn’t that much when I bought it

Looks like a good trap open bar but... definitely very expensive at 650.00 dollars... not for the fainted heart...

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

It is very expensive but after using it I think it’s the best open trap bar I’ve touched. The elieko on is also very well made and is rackable.

@higherlifts420

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker have you used the vulcan ox?

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I have not had the opportunity to use that yet.

@higherlifts420

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker got ya. Does being non-rackable ever bother you. Got the ox on pre order but would love buki. Also don't like that their feet aren't padded idk if it'll mess up my platform

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I was very concerned about the feet as well but I experienced no damage on the wood platforms (responsible usage assumed) the non-rackable function doesn’t bother be at all. I don’t use it for pressing and if I want to do a camber bar squat...I just use my Titan Fitness camber bar

600 seams fair, 600 for shipping thou...

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Shipping can really be a driving factor

@terjevstedal1447

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker yea, i added more bars to evenout the shippment cost, apperently it dosent work like that, shippment on the 2 and 3 bar was as expensive as the 1, dont make sans to me

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Are you shopping overseas?

@terjevstedal1447

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlockeryes, im from norway

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

Shipping is gonna be huge. Sorry man

Hey mom I'm famous I made it on a YOU TUBE video.

@TheKurtlocker

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it KZread...but you’re definitely special.

rattling endcaps on an $700+ barbell

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

How else would you cap tap

@gm08351

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker I was pissed when my $130 Titan trapbar showed up with rattling endcaps and I had to take them off.

@TheKurtlocker

3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand. The rattling could definitely bother some. For me it wasn’t a major deal but I get it.