Kettlestack Adjustable KETTLEBELLS

I just wanted to say thanks to Kettlestack for a couple of things.

First, I don't remember how long ago I purchased my first KS, but I got my second one for Christmas and I am loving every minute of it. KS training has given me a whole new avenue for establishing and achieving new training goals. In just a few short weeks I've gone from hating TGUs to wanting to add them to every workout.

Second, they have great customer service. With my first KB they gave me more than I asked for in terms of equipment and when I contacted them to ask about the configuration of the second package, they immediately made sure that I had what I wanted.

If you are remotely considering a kettlebell of any kind, I think the only solution for the modern athlete is Kettlestacks.

I have been using the kettlestacks since January and have found them to be very easy to assemble, use and it does almost everything a regular kettlebell does.

Since the plates are adjustable you can also set them lower than the cast KBs without hurting the forearms of beginner Kettlestackers.

I highly recommend them for their functionality. It's a great product.

I'm going to look into making base plates that can be attached to the main bolt so that renegade rows can also be done with them.

My pair of kettlestacks has served me fine for several months now on my "fitness path",I'm fitter than I've ever been!

You guys have been helpful every time I asked a question. Now, I see these other forums where people put the Kettlestack down, and I don't understand what's going on. Who are these people ?

Forgive me, i've just returned from a long hiatus. I will be utilizing this fully for my preparation for SFAS Round 2. Thank you and continue to make a great product. CD, Sgt US Army, Iraq

Everything was great and he loves them! I appreciate you getting the information for me on where to get the weights--the guys at Play it Again Sports were very helpful. (JG,Missouri

I like the fact that I'm able to change the weights with this unit (kettlebells by kettlestack) as my sons(age fourteen) can use it also. They think I dream this stuff up to torture them. We're trying to get Mom involved also. Thanks for a quality product and good service. DS, Bonita,California

The main advantage I see from adjustable kettlebells is "price", in a sense of the word. I have four kettlestacks (www.kettlestacks.com) and they function as a complete set of kettlebells from 10lbs up to >100lbs. Some people will say there is an advantage to progression, and that the large jumps in traditional sizes are a disadvantage, but I don't see that as an issue, for the most part. Varying the resistance by varying the sets reps works just fine.

Price flexibility is the big deal to me. Depending on how I want to work that day, I can adjust the kettlestacks to what I want to do (it's easy, doesn't take much time at all). For example, any given workout I can use (2) 1-pood, and (1) 1.5-pood and (1) 2-pood, or any other combination of the above, or go higher or lower than the above in any combination. Buying the four stacks and all the standard plates set me back around $300, but I have a complete set of kettle bells, 1, 1.5, 2 and >2 KB's. I agree with an earlier post about not throwing adj KB's. That's a disadvantage if and only if you plan to do throwing movements. Also, I can use my std plates that I bought for my kb's for my std dumbells.

As for the type of adj kb's, I looked into many and settled on the kettle stacks as my choice. I called and talked personally to USA Ketlebells and kettlestacks and was just more comfortable with the durability of the stacks, but they were both helpful and very polite.

The only thing I can't comment on is the "feel". That's a bit esoteric to me anyway. I get a great workout with the adjustables, and thats what I want. The only real reason I want to someday purchase dragon doors is to support what I think is a fine institution. But for me, I couldn't afford the full set yet, and I'm sure Pavel would rather have me working out with adj kb's than waiting to buy his, especially since I suppory DD by buying his books and DVD's.

Good luck, you can't really go wrong so long as you start with something.

(anon)

I got my next kettlestack handle. This time it's the new model that
the front page shows.

It's a little wider and a little taller. The bands are finished in a
black instead of the blued steel on my first handle.

It didn't seem that new or different until I built up my 57 then I
noticed some things.

It was easier to set up a round shape close to the 45 on the front
page. Now it is really close to a solid KB.

On presses, the stack sits higher on the forearm. After I felt this
difference I went back and pulled the old handle out farther from the
stack and it felt better. It just happens more naturally with the new
design.

And on two handed swings there's a lot more room for the fingers.

I know you kettlestack guys know all this but small improvements add
up and you've got a better product. I'd say much better except that
makes it sound like the old design had problems , and these are fine points that just made a great product near perfect.

Thanks,
TZ

https://www.bwproducts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2
Pretty decent prices and shipping is reasonable as well, just thought I'd share with your guys here. I plan on getting the 7.5 plates from here if I can't find them local.