Kensui EZ Vest Review 1 Year later | New products for the EZ Vest

[@LeeDowningKeat]

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[@Oh6Torch]

I received an email from the company stating that they now offer a choice of 1 or 2 inch adapters at the time of purchase. Great job listening to your customers Kensui.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

That’s great , glad they listened to that

[@ofri9202]

How i dont see this option

[@ofri9202]

Pls help

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Have you found it yet

[@ofri9202]

No

[@PhantomDrawing]

I just purchased the EZ-VEST Max through your link! Can't wait to get it! Hoping to put on 5 - 10 pounds of muscle! I also used your discount code! Really great savings there! Keep up the great content! :)

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Thanks bro for the support and glad you liked the content . Make sure to subscribe for more. Be great to hear how you get on with the vest 💪

[@dasdos002]

Weighted push-ups, inverted rows and handstand push-ups (which most people aren’t loading or doing) is practically what this thing is built for. Every other exercise can be replicated with a dip belt or a barbell/stand combo. Most home gym owners have those things. Kind of the first thing you buy (for most guys). As for taking the vest on and off between sets, you could just take the front plates off. That reduces the weight by about 50%. That should be enough to walk around easier. But yeah, that’s a pain to take on and off. But how are you going to load weighted push-ups and inverted rows? The only other option is a military backpack with chains/weights in it. You’re not going to go for walks with a military backpack, but this vest will work. It’s definitely on my radar of purchases. But we’ll see if I pull the trigger!

[@strawberryyogurt0]

Have had the vest for over a year, but haven’t really used it because of its drawbacks with loaded weights. For pull-ups, the weights loaded on front decreases range of motion - can’t do chest to bar pull-ups with weights loaded in front.

[@devildawg4947]

Is it good running with it? I used to have a weighted sand bag vest and hated the fact that it swung around. Thank you for your review

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Yes you can run with it and it stays in place. Even on the handstand push up this think stays in place . They even have extra padding for the shoulders with will make it even more comfortable

[@wolfydragon4511]

Good video.. And yep the weights I use are the Old vinyl.. The most I can add is 30kg.. The price for the weight plates..is nuts at moment.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Thanks buddy, yes the price went crazy. There are a few deals out there but it’s hard to find and most online retailers are sold out. I got mine from ebay. Latest ones I got of the 20kg were a good price but wanted heavy for hex bar

[@vocalg1]

The inside of the vest is made of PU leather which is a synthetic fake leather. It will eventually wear down it is not real leather, real leather would last a very very long time. I noticed with mine when I walk a lot it does rub and it will eventually wear on the inside.

[@PhatAssObese]

interesting, thats the only thing holding me back from the PU Leather. don't want to feel extra warm/ sticky immediately due to it not being as breathable. the buckle (last longer, Velcro constantly being pulled would wear off eventually) and aluminum is why i want it. Would be awesome if i could make my own picking and choosing which parts i want for my taste.

[@futbol1972]

😢 i have a rhino build into rack. I already have a multigrip pull up bar to do weigjted pull ups with rhino belt squat. Iam also thinking of getting mutant handles to do weigjted dips and weitghed pull ups with rhino belt squat.. iam wondering if it will a better set up than just using a weigjted vest with my matador attachment instead?? Trying to decide on my next set up. Using mutant handles with rhino to do weigjted dips and pull ups or just get a weigjted vest to do thoese exercises?? I need an extra 43" crossmember to add to rhino to mount mutant handles if i go that route so it will be more money.

[@GregMartinezPT]

Thanks for the review!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Your welcome hope it helps

[@batman-sr2px]

to do good mornings, should we place weight on front or back of vest or both?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Don’t think it really matters which side you place it on, it’s always better to distribute the weight evenly. Tbh I’ve never done good morning with them so can’t rate how good it would be

[@jamesdingess9988]

Thanks got the vest today by watching your videos I’m really just using for squats, one question do not know if you can answer this but was looking at the x-3 bar system that using bands it’s like 700 dollars , so all my income taxes would be gone if I buy the x-3 bar for deadlifts ,but would it be a pretty good combo , I also have a bench and Powerblock Dumbbells , sorry to bug you but looks like you know your stuff and my wife is never happy with more weight equipment purchases so need to be smart , thanks again on my phone hope this made sense and not to may misspellings

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Hey James thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. Glad you like the video and got yourself a vest. It’s awesome. I’ve never heard of it so I took a look into it for you and my advice is don’t buy it. It seems very expensive for what it is. What reason were you looking to buy it for? Maybe I could suggest something better . No need to be sorry , you are not bugging me at all 😊

[@jamesdingess9988]

@@LeeDowningKeat since covid been working out in my daughters old room but a olympic bar is to long with the space I have , really just looking for something to do deadlifts with

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@jamesdingess9988 use a trap bar deadlift, they are a lot smaller in size or kb swings are great, you can deadlift with the but also do it explosively so will build strength

[@jamesdingess9988]

@@LeeDowningKeat thanks a lot have a good day

[@batman-sr2px]

do you load on front or back for squats?

[@eternity4435]

Hi, does this vest take 1 inch or 2 inch plates. Oh NVM I figured it out thanks to you

[@LeeDowningKeat]

No worries , yes you can get adapter for plates sets of plates just remember you will have to order the 1” diameter As add on, sadly they don’t let you choose

[@eternity4435]

@@LeeDowningKeat sadly that's still not an option. It would be more convenient but thanks again for responding have a great day!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

No worries , it would provide a better customer services and less waste for all parties involved. No worries thank for taking the time to watch and comment

[@Bambabah]

Can you wear this on your waist for donkey calf raises?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Yes you could, they have lots of uses and a great vest to use and sorry for late reply i dont always get notifications of comments

[@futbol1972]

Is not a regular weighted best better?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

For many reason no, the original video review on this product will explain why

[@anishphi1]

I’m likely going to purchase b/c of this in-depth review which I appreciate. Can you please confirm I can still use your link so you get credit?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

That’s great, glad you found the review useful, yes the link still works and make sure to use the code as well so you save yourself some money too. I appreciate that my friend

[@anishphi1]

@@LeeDowningKeat hi I bought it using your link. Off the bat I’m having issues b/c if load the back first then put it on, it drags it backwards. Then I tried a feet elevated push-up on dip bars but the plate was going vertical? Am I not adjusting the straps right?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@anishphi1 yes sounds like that, you really want a nice tight fit, when I’ve used doing hspu it doesn’t move so adjust the fit and get it well fitted and comfortable. Is if you really overload one side a slight movement forward or backward may happen so if you can put some weight on other side as a slight counter balance, hope that helps buddy

[@clashclash5381]

Hello, when you buy the vest the bumper plate sleeve is always 2 inch no? Because I have 1 inch plates. Thank you

[@LeeDowningKeat]

always come with 2 inch but you can buy the 1 inch adapter to go with it, use my code to save some money

[@Kyle-ho4lj]

how comfortable are weighted pull ups with these? I got a low ceiling so i could never use a belt unfortunately

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Very comfortable and yes a problem with a belt Is that is hangs too low

[@inquisitor4635]

Bro', try to cut down on stabbing your hands at the camera while you are speaking.

[@aurelien1153]

Hi, if I put the 15cm Bumper Plate Sleeve for Ez vest Max on my Ez vest Pro is it good? Or do I have to put the 9.5cm one?

[@John_bot.]

Hey ,whats that pull up bar behind you?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

I have a link to it in my latest video video description

[@John_bot.]

@@LeeDowningKeat i really can't find it . I saw it on the kensui site but where can i find the link for purchase.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

The link to the pull up bar won’t be on the kensui site. I’ll try and find it now and share it here

[@LeeDowningKeat]

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[@memolibir]

Is it possible to do weighted push ups with it ?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Yes it is plus they have added xt sleeve to make it easier and for burpees

[@memolibir]

@@LeeDowningKeat excuse my English ( I am from Germany) but what does xt sleeve mean ? And the weight plates how large should be the inner/inside diameter ? I have weight plates with 30 milimeters inner diameters. Is it possible to combine them with the vest ?

[@LeeDowningKeat]

The xt sleeve is a product you can add to the vest to make the vest stick out less so if you wanted to do burpees and that. I’m not sure. They have 2 sizes for 1” and 2” diameter plates . 2” is your Olympic weight plates

[@memolibir]

@@LeeDowningKeat what about plastic weight the cheaper but bigger ones. (I am sorry if I am disturbing, I am just not sure which vest I should buy and your vide really helped me)

[@dsdssdsd283]

Can you drop the vest when you take it off? I drop my mir vest and after 1.5 yrs it’s come apart.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Yes you can, the main part is either metal or carbon fibre so can be dropped but to make it look and last longer , take care of it

[@Chase39294]

It’s like an Aladdin’s Cave of Kensui vests in your garage :) I seem to have a love/hate relationship with my EZ Max vest. I can never seem to find the perfect fit with the straps. If I pull the straps tighter l find it crushing my ribs. I also got the 4inch shoulder pads and find they slip out of position too easily. Without them, my shoulders become sore quite quickly. I would also say the delivery is hit and miss. My vest arrived in 2 weeks whilst the shoulder pads and 1” adapters took 2 month’s. I probably use the vest most for press ups with the feet raised to work the upper chest. You can load weight on the front and back without the adapter touching the ground. I would say l enjoy your equipment reviews most. Very detailed and informative.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Thanks I do enjoy doing reviews and I get to help people in the same way other help me on other products and I’ve watched a lot so have learnt a lot. Hahah yes do many vests which I’m sure many will hate as there’s haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t had any issues with mine luckily so it sucks you have an fitting issues with yours. I haven’t used the shoulder pads so can’t speak for that but I don’t go hiking or load anymore than 40-50 kilos and only for short durations so never got any. I think the issue with shipping for different items are that not all are shipping at the same time or ready. So I think to make things easier they keep hold of it and ship in one go so that’s why many have had to wait longer . Let’s just hope once lockdowns ease and people go back to normal these issues won’t happen to others

[@Chase39294]

@@LeeDowningKeat Yeah, hopefully shipping improves once the world returns to some normality. I did consider getting the hydro plates as they look like a nice innovation but was a bit put off by reports of them ripping. Also, I got the Hang Tough attachment for the Pull Up Mate 2 today. Not had a chance to set it up and give it a go yet. Perfect day for the PM2!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Oh really, I haven’t used mine much as I have proper weights but I guess if they ripped on a day like this it would be nice 😂. Oh really, they are meant to be sending a hang tough bar so I can review it. Perfect day, I was out for a walk and made a video outside today. Now doing a workout with the air bike and kb with the garage door open. So nice to workout outside and with the sun

[@Chase39294]

@@LeeDowningKeat l cansee the hydroplates being very useful when travelling (when we all can hopefully do so). Might be something l think about again at a later date. Look forward to the Hang Tough video when you get it. It took around 2 weeks to get it, and didn’t have any shipping notifications, so it was a bit of a surprise when he did arrive.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@Chase39294 yes when I first saw them I did think they were really cool. They didn’t come with a funnel but they are sending one as I had to use a junk to fill which was a pain. Yes I have no idea when it’s coming and will have to take it out someone to use it. I bet that was a nice surprise . Let me know your thoughts on it

[@futbol1972]

This does not look good for people with back problems buldging disk?? I think inwill be better using my rhino belt squat to do weighted disps and weigjted pull ups with the mutant handles and belt is attach to my waist where there is no pressure on my lower back. But set up will be more expensive this way😢 need a 43" cross member and the mutant handles for this set up which it like around $600 just tonuse my rhino to do weigjted dips nd weigjted pull ups🙄🙄

[@blackops2gamer24]

How do you get ahold of kensui I have tried all contacts

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Can you not get hold of one on the website

[@blackops2gamer24]

@@LeeDowningKeat no, and their voice mail is full

[@blackops2gamer24]

@LeeDowningKeat I think you miss understood, I need to change my order and can't get ahold of anybody I just put it in this morning

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@blackops2gamer24 ah I’m sorry I now understand. Have you tried their other socials as well? People had more luck with instagram

[@blackops2gamer24]

@LeeDowningKeat yea do you have a direct number that they answer

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

i don’t think this product is expensive for its value. specially if you take into account a chalk bowl from Rogue is $70 😄

[@LeeDowningKeat]

That’s true, is it expensive compared to the use and value you will get out of it

[@Hajiroku]

2024 They now have a suspension system so can easily load up the max weights without having to lift it overhead first

[@LeeDowningKeat]

I just took a look at that and that would be very useful especially when heavy weights are used

[@LalallaSN]

If you have long hair this thing is a pain. Not worth for long hair folks.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Nor would any vest with long hair 🤣

[@LalallaSN]

@@LeeDowningKeat indeed.

[@topemeister3000]

Invest in a hair tie.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Hahah that will do it or just shave your head 😂

[@LalallaSN]

@@LeeDowningKeat Maybe that's the best option