The Kettlestack (adjustable kettlebell) used some nice hardware and didn't try to save 5 cents. As for the handle ... it's sweet and it's strong. I have dropped mine on the handle and it didn't brake. In use, I have no preference between kettlestacks and kettlebells. MF, Minneapolis,Minnesota
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
I received everything the day after as promised. I got my first use this Sunday. Very Cool! Thanks for the help, and the follow-up. Way above average service.KUDOS. MA , New Jersey
I was curious but skeptical about bying the Kettlestack. After a month, it works fine, feels nice and solid and I get to choose the weight. Thanks for your product, I'm sure others will come around and appreciate it. FL, Connecticut
if you have weight plates already, buy two kettlestack handles or just one if you are going to follow the enter the kettlebell book.i have real kettlebells and a kettlestack handle and there is only one big difference between them PRICE. kstacks they are excellent. AT, Great Britain
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.
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hi, Thanks for the kettlestack (adjustable kettlebell) handle,great product,nice to be able to use different weights,highly recommend to anyone. JD, England
I have been training with a kettlestack for couple weeks now and I must admit I was a bit skeptical at first. But now I have no doubts that I can use this for my training goals. Not only is it adjustable in weight, but you can also customize the distance of the stack to the handle. Excellent product, excellent customer service. will be purchasing a second handle soon. LD,CA
The kettlestack rocks.
I called in with a assembly problem and they talked me through the tweaking thing and it really works.
Thanks kettlestack guys !
Kettlestacks are solid as rocks.
that guy from brazil
http://kettlestack.com/kettlebell_training_in_brazil
had it right.
I've seen some posts from the sock puppets on other forums;
They're either lying or clueless about bolting things together.
Thanks for a great product!
BG
The first step to getting the best kettlebell shape from your Kettlestack is understand where your forearm is going to land.
For most people that will be around 2 o'clock according to the clock we've superimposed over the image of the kettlestack.
Take alook at how the plates are tapered on this pair of 35 lbers. More kettlebell stuff . . .
I'm trying to figure out which hole I in the handle bands I should be using? There are 3 - a little one (same size as the Allen wrench) then 2 big ones. Do I use the top big one or the bottom one?? Seems to make a lot of difference as to where the weight lands on my forearm.
Thanks,
PS. Awesome product.
http://www.bwproducts.com/fitness/weights/weights/index.htm
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.
Hi folks,
Just wondering what the best option is to get a pair of kettlestacks in Canada. Shipping them from the states? Or is there an official supplier in Canada that would be better?
A customer sent us a picture of his 20lb setup (:

asking us if he set it up correctly .
That setup is pretty close to the "19" lber shown as part of this assembly sequence:
http://www.kettlestack.com/narrow_core_kettlestack_kettlebells More kettlebell stuff . . .
Please view our assembly video More kettlebell stuff . . .
with a 70 pound base, does that mean i can load it with 70 pounds of plates, or 70 pounds including the weight of the handle ( 67.5 pounds of plates plus the handle)?
thank you
