Is this the massive collaboration of the year or a over hyped release? Rep X Pepin - Fast Series: www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0

@steverapos3904

3 ай бұрын

Price down while they are making minor improvements - big win. I think for anyone stronger - it is the top pick if you want something fast changing. For the 85 pound version, I would still say it is the top pick but there is still cheaper competition that others may stay with

I think Rep killed it with these. Same basic price point as lower weight other competitors. (power block, etc). They are gonna sell a ton.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah it's really a good deal when you look at the landscape. What weight would you get if you got these

The amount of cool stuff Rep is putting out is just insane

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's really one big release after another

This is very exciting and I love how they worked with Pepin and didn't just "borrow" the design, so both companies win and further show's Rep's integrity, and WE win because of these now actually being affordable and I'm seriously considering upgrading my bowflex knockoff 10-90s (they work, but annoying they are always very long no matter what weight is selected) for the 125s. We are in such a golden age of home gym equipment with so many great options.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Soooo many great options and I think this shows that the bigger companies can team up with smaller companies rather than "BORROW" ideas

I’m all for this one and love that Rep is partnering with Pepin to bring these to more people. Before I bought my IMs, I consider the original Fast Series but they were over $2k and that was double the price of IMs. So if they can keep the quality, making improvements, and get the cost down….. sign me up!!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I think the best thing of this whole collab is the price point! How do you like the iron masters?

@GoreckiFit

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 IMs are great minus needing a bit more time to adjust them and then doing the math to figure out the weight with all the expansions.

When the fast series came out I was so bummed at the price point. ..and now this! Rep is revolutionizing the industry fr

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's probably the biggest bonus on this collaboration - the price point

Good recap! Super excited for your review of the rep x pepin when you get in person and utilize it yourself. I've got it at the top of the grail list for the adjustable dumbbell pick

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

It's got a lot of hype behind it but I def. think it's more than likely warranted.

I ordered the 105lbs set on the 4th of April. I am currently using the PowerBlock Pro EXP’s 90lbs set with upgraded handles. I use them 5 days a week and really like them. However, once I saw this collaboration with REP and Pepin I had to have them. Super excited about these. Thanks for sharing.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here. So why the 105's and not 125s? Just the 125's are over-kill?

@murdog04

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 They are expandable/upgradeable using the same cradle that comes with the lighter sets. I00lbs is going to be plenty for me right now. If I ever outgrow them, I can easily upgrade them to the 120lbs set. That was my thought process anyway.

@yijunlin4072

Ай бұрын

Oh man I have exactly the same Powerblock set as you have and also very interested in buying the new Rep Pepin set. But still hesitated becuz obviously the cost. The heaviest that I could use is 85lbs right now so probably going for the 105 set if I ever pull the trigger

@NoFate247

Ай бұрын

@@yijunlin4072 Yeah I might get the 125 but I'd doubt I'd use over 115

I actually guessed at this pairing on instagram, when they posted the April Fools day instgram story. I really appreciate Reps willingness to cannablaize their own product to bring something better to the market. Their quickdraws are now likely obsolete now. I preordered a set of the 125s also, gonna sell off my nuobells the second they arrive. Love your channel boss.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the support!!! I def. think their quick draws are going to take a big hit. Still a viable option for people who want lower weights only, but most men who've been lifting for a while will want to go over 60 lbs.

Love that REP partnered with a smaller manufacturer. Would love to see them team uo with Kleva or Darko and get more people to be able to get their great equipment. Waiting to see the reviews on the Reppins and even test them out at the PA Showroom.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah they kept this one under wraps and I'd imagine they have others they're working on as their market share gets that much bigger. When you going to the show room? I want to do a tour of it before summer

@joecowan3719

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 My lifting buddy and I are looking to meet up there around that time when the date of his son's soccer tournament close by is released. Great idea for a video, especially with all their new releases!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

@@joecowan3719 6 hour drive is nothing, if it means I can get some good content

Great video! I dig the NES sounds too

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for catching those. I try to make the videos fun and bury some Easter Eggs in there from time to time.

Those are awesome. The adjustable DB market is taking off. Love the innovation.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah Glad to see more options and the prices going down

125lb is pretty dang good for a quick change dumbbell. Pepin is an awesome company, so I love to see this. Great video homie.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you checking in. Trying to make these videos fun to watch and open up some discussion/dialogue in the process. Check back in Tuesday for a BANGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

@dumbbellpepin

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback !!

Lets go man, almost at 20K subscribers!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

I am trying!!!! What should I do when I hit 20k

@aptn22

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 a live stream? Maybe a follow up on some of your most viewed topics/videos. Probably doesn’t matter, I’m still gonna watch it 😂.

We've seen videos of you lifting. You need these.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Already ordered 😂

@jared.freedom.gym2021

3 ай бұрын

What weight of these are you bringing to HGC? Will you be selling that pair also?? I'm bringing my pregnant wife, so you can't say no to her. 😁

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

@@jared.freedom.gym2021 that's low! But I absolutely endorse that 😂

@jared.freedom.gym2021

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 play any and all cards while you have them!

Some hard hitting facts. Great coverage. Ahhhh man. Three things I want from rep in our Australia holdings. These, USA made equalizer iron plates and the clear grind coating options.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

That clear coat is NEXT level, seeing and touching it in person is something else

@Garage_gym48

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 It feels different. It feels fantastic? 🤣

I’m really going back-and-forth do I want these to save the space or do I wanna keep a whole full set of dumbbells and take up a whole wall even though it looks cool takes up a lot of space

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Do you do a lot of DB exercises in your training? I used to do a lot more before I got auxillary bars and now I use them a ton less. (Not that I'd get rid of them but just food for thought)

@brianhopkins5251

3 ай бұрын

if you already got 'em, keep 'em. Buy something else.............errr I mean expand your training possibilities.

I’ve had my IM DBs for a little over a year and love them but man I wish this was available when I bought my IM. I went back and forth between pepin and IM and ended up going IM because I couldn’t justify spending double for mainly accessory movements but now these can’t be beat! The amount of adjustable DBs on Facebook marketplace is about to be crazy 😂

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Facebook marketplace is amazing these days

@Tlevy2

3 ай бұрын

Exact same situation for me. I’m sticking with my IMs.

🏋‍♀️Checking in!!!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

HOW YOU BEEN!?

@cutiebeautie5459

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 Eating that elephant one bite at a time!!! Day by day. Progress seems slow, but I'm not giving up!!! Thanks for all the motivational and informative videos!!!!!

Being expandable. Being priced well. Having good warranty. What's not to love!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

I couldn't believe they had a lifetime warranty, can you?

I was waiting to see what Rep was releasing, before I decided between Rep's option or the Pepin's. They made this an easy decision for me AND made it where I didn't need to buy 125s. Ended up snagging the 105s and the idea is I will only upgrade to 125s when I finally get space to have 5-100 fixed

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

You put your order in our house waiting to see them at home gym con

How dare you bring logic and reasoning into an adjustable weight discussion? 120 in each hand for aspirational ego lifting is a must when ordering these 😂

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Oh I'm getting the 125 pounders, but I might not be able to actually use them. Besides the point, the thumbnail and IG posts I'll make from the 125 fast series will be 100% worth it.

@Mrwatson185

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I expect nothing less from you sir! 🫡

@timmurphy14

3 ай бұрын

I got 105s. Would never, ever need 120+.

@Mrwatson185

3 ай бұрын

@@timmurphy14 same here, but a man can wish right? 😂

@AgentOfLogos

3 ай бұрын

Just need to stop being weak

Love the contra song playing in the back!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

You are the only one to catch it!!! Great job

Will they still be made in Canada? Big plus, but also big cost. I would like Pepin handles for standard plates, but even they are over my budget. Will likely end up getting Kensui metal handles. Just found a bunch of standard plates on CL. Weight changes will take time but I can handle that.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

I know people tend to get used to and quicker with the weight changes.

so the width of the grip on these is same as the heavier commericialngym dbs?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Exactly the same with aggressive volcano knurling

I'll be getting myself a 105 pounder set. There are only a couple lifts I would use heavier than that for anyway. Once I can, then I will upgrade but I really can't think of too much I need that much weight for consistently that I wouldn't just use a barbell for.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

You put your order in yet? I am getting the heavier set to review but I don't think I would go over 110

@1994chocolatemilk

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 Nah, I'm a broke college student right now but I start a new job in October that will pay well. I am hoping to use a chunk of my first or second paycheck to buy this and a bench over Black Friday. I'll fill out the home gym over time, maybe use my tax refund next year for the rack and barbell.

Ive had IM's for years and been absolutely happy with them especially with the fat grip handles i added befote IM discontinued them. But theres no denying theyre slower than a lot of modern options. Im trying to get mil orders to Europe soon and with Rep talking about having EU distributors soon, these will def be the DBs i get over there. Back home i live 20 minutes from Rep's Moreno Valley warehouse. Damn i love that company so much.

@NoFate247

2 ай бұрын

Toy ever go to the warehouse? Wish I could tour the place

I've been anticipating these since they dropped the Quickdraws, and figured it would be a different version of those. I was disappointed at first, because I was hoping for a fresh new design to add to the adjustable dumbbell market. But after reading more about these, they're an improved version of the Pépins, and they look like that they will the holy grail of adjustable dumbbells. As for me, I have 5-90 Powerblocks for the auxiliary work and Ironmasters up to 135lbs for compound stuff. So, I'm all set for now. If they offered them up to 135lbs or even 150lbs, then I'd definitely reconsider, especiallyif I could consolidate both sets of dumbbells. Do you think that Pépin will stop making theirs because Rep offers an improved version at half the price?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

How do you like the iron masters? I have heard good things

I ordered it at 125 lbs within 30 minutes and have an 8/20/24 ship date. The weight is great for Goblet squats.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!!!! You excited?

@markhalstead2386

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 Definitely! Been eyeing the Pepins for a year, but couldn’t justify the price.

What do you think is more durable rep x peppin dumbbells or the original pepins ?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Most likely rep since they give a lifetime warranty and their customer service is legit

Maaan these are awesome. I have up to 70lbs of the rubber dumbbells with the ergonomic handles but if I get 80, 90, 100, it would be about $1k on Amazon. I’m thinking I might as well get there and get the nicer handles…

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I like t he straight knurled handles over ergonomic, but the ergonomic price point (especially at the lower weights) is hard to beat. Thanks for watchign and subscribing

@MarkNealJr

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I think the price is similar enough to the repxpeppin adjustable dumbbells that it really makes me consider getting the adjustable dumbbells. Other than he cheap CAP standard 1" adjustable DBs, I havent had any other adjustable DBs. I've mostly used the ergonomic rubber fixed DBs so I'm not sure how I would like the little cage thing near the handles

I rather get the 125 pair even if I don’t ever get strong enough to handle them because for me it’s “Go Hard or Go Home”. The weight is there if I ever get stronger which I most definitely will.

@NoFate247

2 ай бұрын

What dumbbell weight do you normall peak out at?

@DavidZMH

2 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 Well my bench press peaks at 80

Being as I’m decently strong, I’d love to have a pair of 125s. Right now I have nuo bells which I love and a pair of 115s. Would definitely love to have more weight and weight between 80-125

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

What type of training do you do

@AgentOfLogos

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 lots of pressing and rowing movements and a lot of arm wrestling training

I knew they were looking to partner with a company in the US to make it cheaper but this was a very unexpected surprise. I'm getting them as soon as they release! Can finally get rid of these damn power block's that only go to 90

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Are you going 105's or 125s? If you use my link let me know so I can send you a thank you gift.

@hyg71886

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I’m getting the 125’s I almost ordered them when I got my power rack but over 2k an I had the power blocks I couldn’t. 1300 I can live with. Plus I live by the warehouse and have loyalty points

Does your affiliate link work with pre-orders?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yes it does. So send me an email with your mailing address so that I can send you a thank you gift Nofate247@gmail.com

@trollzone1

2 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I got you brother...just ordered a set of 85 lb (with your link). Feel bad I didn't see your affiliate link with my blackwing purchase a few months back. You were super helpful in helping me make a decision. Definitely enjoy your content and enthusiasm for home fitness.

They offer free shipping to US but not Canada. We pay stupid high shipping costs. I'm getting mine shipped to a US Holding Service and walking across the boarder to pick them up. Come on, REP, give us Canadians a break!!!

@NoFate247

Ай бұрын

That stinks but I am guessing that's what it costs them to get it over the border 🤷‍♂️ what size did you order

Which handle is smaller reps ? Or pepins original ?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Think they are the same diameter

Great dumbbell, great review. Something better is coming, though.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Something better???? 🤷‍♂️

Checkin in

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

What's cooking this weekend!?

Glad I waited…waiting for my 85s. Hopefully a compact stand too

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

YEah, hoping they annouce a stand soon

@599Dan

3 ай бұрын

Same, stand would be nice

@samrmills

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I see the website says engineers are currently working on a "cart." I'm hoping it's less than a 24x24 footprint

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

@samrmills yeah my favorite are the tv stand types that are rather simple but fit easily in a corner or against the wall

@samrmills

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I'm thinking the Titan version will work just fine for my needs if REP doesn't come through but I think I'll actually hold my breathe on this one for REP's since they've been servin up bangers nonstop

My order is in 💪

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Sweet!!! What weight you go with

@TheCarterHomeGym

3 ай бұрын

​@@NoFate247125 of course 😏

I guess I am in the minority of those that will use DBs over 100lbs. Thx for the compliment.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

You're like less than a 1%.....most people wouldn't use the 80's if we're thinking of the average person

I own the Canadian Pepin’s, so no need for me to get these. I am glad the price point is more accessible even though it sucks to see manufacturing moving out of North America. The cerakote side rails and 10 lb start weight are nice changes. The nickel side rails on the originals look great but are harder to read.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, seems like they are moving manufacturing over seas but the offsetting side rail color really helps see the weights

How are 60s heavy enough for most. I’m not crazy strong and I use over 60s on flat bench and shoulder presses.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Most home gym owners aren't /r homegym members or members of the garage gym reviews facebook group. Most home gym owners are people who workout 1 or 2x a week (think the below average planet fitness customer). THose people are never going heavier than 50, let alone 60. I think we assume people are stronger because we base it off ourselves and waht we see on social media.

@trevorforbes2382

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 completely disagree! Everyone I know with any higher end equipment at the price point of rep quick change are Not 1 or 2 time a week people. the average planet fitness customer. Those people buy the cheap amazon crap. Lastly I speak for my self and know what I use in the commercial gym and 60s aren't enough. Everyone I know that I'm trying to copy as well that has left the commercial gym and build there own set up at their I have worked out with at some point. 60 wouldn't be heavy enough for all of them.

@stevenmederos

2 ай бұрын

​@NoFate247 so a good medium point for an above average gym goer would be the 105 for good measure? Keep it future proof?

I pre-ordered my reppin dumbells. It sucks rhats its 5 months out!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

It'll be here before you know it!

What are your thoughts on a possible Athena 2.0?

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

It's coming just not sure how soon. Hard to imagine it'll be this year

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

You think it'll be this year

@reachon7396

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I hope its this year, they’ve had great improvements with the Ares 2.0, I can’t imagine them not doing the same for the Athena, even if its as simple as having a heavier weight stack. What I would want to see though would be dual center pulleys in an Athena 2.0

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

@reachon7396 the real question is can my wallet handle it 😂😂😂

@reachon7396

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 I know my wallet has been itching for a cable rack attachment 😅

Checking innnnnnn Joe here

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Joe - How was the weekend? Ready for the eclipse today?

@890639buck

3 ай бұрын

The weekend was too short, but well enjoyed! I’m right in the 100% path of the eclipse. My town is going nuts. All the schools and business’ have shut down. All the hotels are booked. People are renting out their driveways. It’s crazy.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

@@890639buck My kids are excited, we're not in the path but close enough to witness it.

looks like rep is taking a page out of rogue's book by collaborating. Smart move. I would have been looking at these if I didn't like adjustable dumbbells

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah collaboration is a smart play for the bigger companies

If I didn’t already have the Nuobells these babies would definitely be mine! Would be hard to convince the wife I need to spend another grand for dumbbells 😂😂😂

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Is eighty lbs enough for you? Feel like 100 is plenty for me but I guess I absolutely could make 80 work

@sfergel1

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 would definitely go with the 100s right off the bat - the 120s would be overkill for me and working out myself I doubt they would ever get used (maybe DB shrugs or rows, but I have plenty of other options at that weight).

excited to test out home gym con!

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah what else you excited to see at hgc

These sounds like sales agents 😂 doing these reviews.

@NoFate247

Ай бұрын

Sorry, what's your take on these.

If only they were offering free shipping in Canada.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

That would be the gold standard. Think it'll ever happen?

Finally a good adjustable dumbbell

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

What has you been using up to now

@599Dan

3 ай бұрын

@NoFate247 currently power blocks, old metal hex dumbbells. After leaving a commercial gym, I couldn't believe how expensive dumbbells were.

pepin teased 175lbs last year, wonder if they'll start making them after they milk the 125lbs lol. I can incline bench with the 50kgs (110lbs) in the commercial gym I go to sometimes, but that is their max, so would be good to have the 125lbs so I can continue to progress that movement, don't think I'd ever get to needing the 175lbs though as I'm natural lol.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Can't imagine anyone needing 175 but they are out there. Did you see this collab coming?

@turdrhinofiend

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 no I didn't see it coming, though it makes sense to bring the costs down and give Pepin more time to work on his new projects. yeah it boggles the mind to see people lift such crazy weight lol.

Pepin leaked their kettlebell handle on their website

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Really? What do you think of it

@nickwatts5631

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 it’s looks pretty industrial. The photo is still on their website within their fast series fast stand

Power block can go up to 175lbs, you are wrong.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Aren't those the older power blocks they don't make any more

As much as I want these, I've been spoiled by Havak adjustables. Knowing how well triads work, It's hard for me to justify a regular adjustable dumbbell.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, if it ain't broke don't fix it

Generally, I think most things Rep makes are trash -- but these seem pretty decent. Guess it helps to collaborate with somebody that actually knows how to design products instead of just relying on their streamlined manufacturing process.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

I'm happy to see them collaborate, especially when there are great products on the market that have trouble with distribution or scaling.

@Mench951

3 ай бұрын

I switched from Rogue to Rep (because Rogue was clearly lagging when it came to innovation). I notice little to no difference in quality.

@Exercise-vt6je

3 ай бұрын

​@@Mench951 It's not their quality I find concerning, and I do like innovation. But what concerns me is really just their overall approach. It feels like an intentional suboptimal closed system. Straydog is a more expense option but I think it makes for a good comparison. Take a standard 16" deep rack. If you want an Adjustable Functional Cable Column, you can put it on one side of the rack. If you want a Lat Pulldown, you can put it on the other side of the rack. If you want to take either of the systems out, you can just put them on an auxiliary upright or get a stand to make them standalone. If you want a rack with two Pulldowns or 2 Cable Column, it's not a problem, you can have as many as you want. They are using the 3x3 rack as it's intended, you can mix and match however you want. It's more or less plug and play. Now if we look at Rep, we can still get a 3x3 rack that's 16" deep. But most of what makes a 3x3 rack so great is gone. Neither their Pulldown nor their Adjustable Functional Cable can be separated into standalone options. While they do have an option to put their Adjustable Functional Cable on the side of a rack in the form of their Athena, the Pulldown can only be placed in the middle leading to a whole bunch of unnecessary complexity in terms of both cable routing and options to stabilize the lower body -- a person can no longer just use a 3x3 seat. Rep's Adonis seems to be a fine standalone solution, but it's large and and similarly locked down due to their unnecessarily complex cabling solutions. As much as they claim to be on the side of home gym owners, I just don't see it. Everything they do seems backwards.

Pencil neck

@NoFate247

2 ай бұрын

That's me 😂

Checking in Here for the Big News 🗞️

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Extra extra - Read all about it

The only time anyone needs 120 on one had Is to do rows. You are right about getting the 85’s more mere mortals like me. Also Rep likes to screw their early buyers. With 2.0’s. lol just get what is marketplace.

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha i wouldn't call it screwing but sure it feels that way if you just bought the 1.0

@FlannelFetish

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 might as well be for what steel cost.

@FlannelFetish

3 ай бұрын

@@NoFate247 peppin just replyed to me on Facebook saying they are going heavier. Would be awesome if you reviewed those lol

Those things look post apocalyptic. Cybernetic dumbbells 🦾

@NoFate247

3 ай бұрын

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