Rogue Boneyard Bars - Are They Worth It?

Rogue makes some great bars, however not all of them make it past their strict quality control checks. Rather than chuck these bars, they offer them at a discount in what they call their Boneyard. I've always been a proponent of people getting bars in here if they're available for a few reasons (which I cover in the video), but I've never actually bought one myself... UNTIL NOW.
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[@robvas]

After a couple months of sliding plates on and off, hitting the j-cups (or even the rack), you are going to have scuffs etc on the bar. So who cares about a few blemishes out of the box.

[@BasementBrandon]

Exactly!

[@Bob-ir4lr]

Cant count the number of times I’ve had to offer a discount for blemishes on the shaft.

[@r8der674]

Sounds like a personal problem.

[@BasementBrandon]

battle scars

[@dasdos002]

This comment should have more likes

[@adamcraig1468]

I came to the comments section for this and wasjt disappointed

[@kickznlifts]

At this point I’ll take anything I can get my hands on

[@BasementBrandon]

I hear ya!

[@bmstylee]

Yes they are absolutely worth it. My Ohio Power Bar was $250. The 20 KG version. If there was a flaw I can't find one. But you're right. Sometimes it's better to spend the extra couple dollars for the warranty.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice get!

[@circumcisionismurder7415]

Which like coating like zinc or raw or does it even matter

[@bmstylee]

@@circumcisionismurder7415 I have mine in black zinc. I avoided the raw finish since I live in northeast Ohio and humidity is an issue for me. I wish they had stainless in the boneyard when I bought mine a few years back.

[@circumcisionismurder7415]

@@bmstylee ok thanks so I’m looking at the 20kg Ohio power bar with black zinc for 250$ or should I just stainless etc is that good

[@tifu678]

I am picturing a group of old school bodybuilders and powerlifters from back in the day (60s - 70s) sitting attentively watching this video, and waiting for their reaction when you zoom in on the “imperfections” of the bar. Priceless!

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha yep!

[@thecasualvlog3341]

I almost bought one but I just got a used Rogue Bar for $110.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@Sophomorechance]

spent like 3 days watching all your videos. Love them

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate that.

[@trevorbaune8776]

No life

[@kylen6430]

I got OHP SS with black zinc sleeves from the boneyard. Still haven’t found the blemish. Highly recommended

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome!

[@kerndeter9612]

Very possible I considered buying that exact bar you got. I thought about asking your thoughts on boneyard bars, but now I know! Great channel, man.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks man appreciate it!

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

Brandon says “blemish on shaft” me...looks down 😂😂😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Gives it a lil character :)

[@amfitness5598]

I’m a big advocate of the Rogue Boneyard. All my Rogue barbells were purchased there, if you don’t abuse your barbell the no warranty shouldn’t be a factor. I have a Matt Chan cerakote shaft, chrome sleeves for 250$ (usually 350$ plus new), Bare Steel Ohio Power Bar for 195$. Bare Steel Ohio Deadlift bar for 195$ as well. I saved enough to justify not buying “new”. Also the defects are barely noticeable...on my Matt Chan bar the center knurl was deemed “too passive”. I can live with that...my other two barbells just had cosmetic scratch on the shaft barely noticeable unless you know to look for it.

[@BasementBrandon]

I've been considering a Chan bar from there, but just don't know if I'd end up using it. How do you like it? DO A REVIEW DAMN IT.

[@amfitness5598]

@@BasementBrandon I've been meaning to for a year now :( I shot footage of the unboxing, I've used it for a year so I definitely can speak on that...but I only have my iphone8 camera to shoot with. Still I may start that way anyways. You sir are one of my inspirations to do reviews etc.

[@SquatSimp]

Had no idea this was a thing, but definitely am going to take advantage of this

[@BasementBrandon]

they go quick now!

[@RorroFort]

Nice bar brandon, I just bought a bar and some plates for home, what a good feeling is to be able to train again!!,

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on! Glad you were able to get some!

[@ryanlemke3777]

Purchased a rogue boneyard echo bar. It has the tiniest little discoloration in the knurl. Took me forever to find. Couldn’t be happier with the boneyard bar. It’s a great deal!

[@BasementBrandon]

Good choice!

[@user-di3wl9di1q]

Wow thanks I did not know about the bone yard 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏼

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@gebthabeb]

both of my bars are from the boneyard and I’ve been lucky enough to receive bars with only blemishes on the sleeves. Sleeves don’t matter the most, since the weight sits on there and will eventually show wear anyway

[@BasementBrandon]

True that

[@ciscokidcspf]

I do like that some of the bars are different combinations of parts, I picked up an opb, bare steel shaft and chromed sleeves for 200 bucks, can't complain, only a couple of spots can even be seen but aside from that, perfect bar

[@BasementBrandon]

Good to hear!

[@Anadorado88]

Thank you for making this video! I was thinking of buying a cheap bar from Amazon. Definitely going w a boneyard bar instead. Im so glad rogue does this 😊

[@BasementBrandon]

Good luck!

[@marceloperez13]

That's it, I'm pulling the trigger today. Thanks for the review, Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Any time!

[@cv0669]

didn't even know the boneyard existed thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah hopefully you find something good!

[@AgiDaKinG]

I didn't know the had bars like this for sale. Good option for people who are really on a budget and don't care about warranties or those who are in the market for a second barbell but aren't necessarily interested in dropping another $300+

[@BasementBrandon]

had nothing but good experiences with these.

[@arnoldo24]

Great video! I was not aware of the bone yard from Rogue. Thank you for letting us know. By the way I own a full cnc machine shop and I ca make the end caps you are taking about. Let me know if you have any design in mind and I can machine it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for the offer, I appreciate it!

[@surlynguyen]

My favorite bar is a SS Ohio bar with Black zinc sleeves. Then the bare B&R followed by. Cerekote deadlift bar with chrome sleeves. All from the Boneyard. My only regret is the SS power bar wasn’t available when I bought the B&R. Rogues SS bars are fantastic and that bare feel, well, you folks know....

[@BasementBrandon]

some nice bars!

[@markmelbourne6686]

Just ordered my Boneyard Ohio Power Bar in black zinc. Thanks for your review.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@r8der674]

I got my stainless steel with chrome sleeves Power Bar for $310 shipped best bar I've ever used. I saved over $100, I found a small knick on it smaller than the one in the video. This guy hit it on the head make sure the saving is worth it, and I agree with the end caps they should make it known it's a Boneyard bar but they should add more character.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate the first hand feedback!

[@babelnow]

I bought a bone yard bar listed as a black 20kg power bar for $225. Turned out to be ceracoat (bar and sleeves) OPB. I can’t find the issue with it.

[@BasementBrandon]

dope!

[@Mariners4405]

Nice find bro. That's the specific Bar I'm looking for too.

[@clownpocket]

I got a stainless boneyard bar with chrome sleeves. Great deal. I think the bare steel might be better, the chrome sleeves make my iron plates slide around very easily. Thinking about swapping my bare steel B&R bar sleeves onto it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah interesting take!

[@80yr.oldpowerlifter]

I got a Chan bar that was used at a Crossfit competition. I got the satin chrome bar. It had a few scratches on the bar. That's it. The only thing the knurl wasn't aggressive enough. I don't think they had the boneyard sale section yet. I sold it to a Crossfit gym for more than I paid for it. Rogue doesn't sell the satin chrome bar anymore. The money I got for it I got the Rogue IPF Power Bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

ah right on! Was the whole bar passive? I know they put a pretty passive center knurl on it, but wondering about the rest.

[@80yr.oldpowerlifter]

@@BasementBrandon No The rest of the bar was a little more aggressive.

[@kristianmccloudmatillano7332]

Rogue Pyrros SS (Shaft/Sleeves) boneyard is amazing. The main cosmetic issue is the IWF emblem is scratched off. Overall, great barbell.

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome to hear!

[@cole444456]

I got a bare steel deadlift bar from the bone yard for $195 and I couldn't find any blemishes on it. That being said, the Louisiana weather quickly made the whole bar a blemish. It still a good bar, I just have to take extra care of it.

[@BasementBrandon]

ah yeah that southern hospitality (humidity)

[@kennethsteelhammer]

BCD- numero uno tube opener:) Practice makes perfect!

[@BasementBrandon]

all da tubes!

[@grimtrigg3r]

Yeah I'm always looking, even tho I don't need another bar. Not at all. I've got too many ready.

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha you and me both!

[@larrysutton2001]

J bought a bare steel dl bar. It has scratches that bothered the guy who bought it and resold it to me. I paid full boneyard price - tax and shipping. Completely worth it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Is the Boneyard bar a deadlift bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

The boneyard is a section where they put all kinds of bars, including deadlift ones.

[@johnschutte71]

I ordered a Rouge 2.0 boneyard, black zinc shaft, zinc sleeves. 1 blemish on a sleeve and I got a better deal bc it's got the bronze bushings instead of the 2.0's composite. Was missing the colored silicone bands which cost me 8 bucks more. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear!

[@garrettmandrell9722]

Good point about checking fill price of bar before buying to see if it’s worth it. $200 off on your bar really makes you wonder what kind of margins rogue is running on some of these bars. The $225 is probably cost.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think part of it also depends how many and the severity of the blemish.

[@dustinmcd91]

Idea for custom end caps: remove the existing ones and flip over (probably just a bare finish). Take them to a place that can laser etch metal like the Yeti cups that are really popular and always monogrammed. I bet a lot of places would let you use a custom design if you have a logo already.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah someone else also mentioned flipping them and just using a decal, which might be a lot cheaper too!

[@dustinmcd91]

Brandon Campbell Diamond because you’re always taking the budget route to things bahaha

[@TangDominates]

Did you find not having the zinc coating made the knurl on the bar noticeably more aggressive than your previous Ohio power bars? Thanks

[@BasementBrandon]

TangDominates zinc dulls the feel. Best feeling bars are going to be bare steel or stainless.

[@angelaamato7694]

Your videos are amazing!

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate that.

[@jamesmarshall7551]

Hey Brandon, I recently purchased a stainless steel OHP from the boneyard and I have a quick question for you. The bar I got is in decent shape with a couple scuff and I am happy about that. What I am concern about it that when I compare it to my B&R bar which as I am sure you know is bare steel, there is not a noticible diffence in shaft material. When I reached out to Rouge they told me ther was no way for them to differentiate their stainless from bare steel because they do not polish there stainless. In your opinion can you tell the difference between their stainless and bare steel? If so, how can I make this distinction.

[@BasementBrandon]

when new a bare steel bar is more of a pure/white silver and stainless has a yellowish tint.

[@lukasmoore906]

You are doing the lords work...

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks, hope it's helpful!

[@mikef7501]

Boneyard bars may or may not have the same bushings (composite or bronze) as their new counterpart. Not a deal breaker for me, but something to be aware of.

[@BasementBrandon]

That's a good point.

[@BluegillGreg]

I got a stainless steel Pyrrhos weightlifting bar for about $325 instead of $595 about 3&1/2 years ago. I couldn't and still can't find anything wrong with it. It's frickin' beautiful.

[@BasementBrandon]

That's the goat bar for Oly lifting from Rogue, nice grab!

[@BluegillGreg]

@@BasementBrandon The uncoated knurl and the springiness make it great for deadlifting too.

[@nathanmorris5547]

You’re Breathtaking!

[@BasementBrandon]

Keanu!

[@patrickgodfrey1471]

You could always do DIY Cerakote on the sleeves if the maintenance is too annoying. That’s what I would do if my wife would permit it haha.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah I would probably screw it up lol

[@BreadAndGatorade]

As long as the bar is straight and the sleeves spin properly there is really no reason a warranty would matter. I got a bare steel Ohio Bar and the blemishes were like some kind of discoloration or pitting. I just keep it oiled like you would a new bar and haven't had any issues. Great value, especially considering what people ask for their bars used.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah I don't see many people using the warranty, but it's nice to have for long term use.

[@moetthepoet]

Damn that steel bar with black sleeves you mentioned sounds fucking sweet. Thanks for these videos. I'm enjoying them. Due to COVID-19 I'm training at home with a bar and plates rented from a local powerlifting gym, and rack built from lumber. But I might get used to training at home, so im looking at possibly buying my own equipment in a few months. I live in Canada, equipment seems to cost way more up here, the bars you said go for $260 normal price there are $370 here. I don't know if there's a vineyard on the Rogue Canada website though

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah not sure if there is, which bar are you renting?

[@moetthepoet]

@@BasementBrandon I've got a Rogue Ohio bar with no center knurl, and about 200kg of rogue bumper plates. That's what they had left when I contacted them. It's a decent bar but I'd prefer center knurl and I like the knurl to be silver so it's easier to see when benching, this one's black. None the less, I'm happy to have it

[@Anon.G]

Do you think I could 3d print end caps? I think it might just work

[@BasementBrandon]

Dunno, not too familiar with it!

[@derrick_v]

You could but it would be very inefficient. Small scale possibly but a turret punch would be the best bet.

[@Anon.G]

@@derrick_v I do not own a turret punch. Besides the part would only be about 2grams and would be extremely cheap

[@WakaWaka221]

I just got my Boneyard bar on sale for $150. It's an Ohio bar with a black oxide shaft and black oxide sleeves. There's a really small scratch on the shaft, but you cant even feel it. The nurling looks perfectly fine. Idk if I got lucky, but this was an amazing deal for what is now the nicest barbell I own.

[@BasementBrandon]

Boneyards can be solid deals!

[@rskirk22]

I bought my wife a Olympic Training Barbell from the Boneyard. It is very nice! It looks better and has better features than than my brand new Rogue Ohio SS barbell. And her barbell cost less money. I think the Boneyard deals are great.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@mikepadgett31]

Got a Ohio 2.0 raw/bright zinc for 190 and Ohio deadlift bar black zinc/bright zinc for 220. Pretty much perfect condition.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@thechairman74]

I bought a BY Ohio bar over a year ago and couldn't tell what the problem was. Looks fine to me. And it's bare steel but I've had no oxidation problems at all. I guess my basement must be pretty dry.

[@BasementBrandon]

That's great!

[@thechairman74]

@@BasementBrandon yeah and I noticed the same thing as you did that the amount of discount was not the same between bars. They actually had an OPB on offer but I went with the OB because it was a larger discount for a bar that had a higher regular price, so I figured I'm getting a better deal. But I do want to get a PB to replace my crappy CAP bar.

[@thechairman74]

I should clarify that it was a bare PB and it was looking you said maybe only $40 less than regular versus the OB was like $70 less.

[@SparcMac11]

Hey Brandon, a little off-topic, but what do you think of rubber grip olympic plates? Would they be fine on a Rogue bar for the 3 lifts? They seem to be the best deal I can find online in Canada.

[@BasementBrandon]

I prefer regular steel if possible, but if you can get a good deal, and they're normal diameter, then go for it!

[@SparcMac11]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks Brandon. They are listed as rubber coated olympic plates with a stainless steel center. They also say 2". These would work fine with any Rogue bar, correct? I don't want to end up purchasing 500-600 lbs of weight for them to not fit on the bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

SparcMac11 yes 2” is the standard. I also meant from a total diameter standpoint. Covered some of this in my cheap plates video!

[@SparcMac11]

@@BasementBrandon thank you! I will check out that video.

[@SparcMac11]

@@BasementBrandon Fml. The 45lbs plates are 15.7 inches/25lbs are 12.99. I don't care that much about an increased ROM, but I'm not sure if I should still buy them. They're the best option new, and I don't plan to compete. I just want to get strong and have a gym for myself to do the 3 lifts/other barbell movements in.

[@cubaniton74]

I read a review of a SS Rogue Power Bar which was starting to show signs of rust. How is yours holding up? Any rust yet after 4 years? Thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

No rust for me. Even SS is prone to rust in high humidity environments, but much less so than other finishes.

[@cubaniton74]

@@BasementBrandon Thank you.

[@js-hk6xs]

Can you find racks in there? I prob doubt it also I know now it's empty lol like everything else

[@BasementBrandon]

Boneyard is just for bars.

[@js-hk6xs]

@@BasementBrandon oh ok right now all they have is collars in there lol

[@shane2863]

Was just trying to order a pair of zinc/stainless db-15's off the boneyard. They only had one left so I decided I'd just get one...it sold out before I could pull the trigger so I ended up buying two at retail 🤷🤣. Seriously though, when it comes to companies like rogue...a warranty is overrated. This stuff WILL last you as long as you want it to with minimal maintenance. Also, I kinda like the boneyard caps. The boneyard is a cool name and they have a solid aesthetic design.

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed

[@cranki6316]

I got a Rogue boneyard black shaft black sleeves. Maybe not the biggest discount for what I got but for the life of me I don't know what the blemish is on the bar. The end cap was pretty scuffed up, which is weird, because as you said it says Boneyard bar so that is not why it was discounted.

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe got banged up in shipping? Were both caps sealed when the tube came?

[@cranki6316]

@@BasementBrandon They were. I'm not concerned about it. I love my bar.

[@ryanjames4205]

I can’t even find the defect on my boneyard Ohio Bar...

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@lanidrac]

Did you buy this just to make the informative video or did you get rid of all your bars when you moved?

[@BasementBrandon]

I downsized a few bars when I moved, but this was too good of a deal to pass up.

[@pietroballarin1558]

I don't find the boneyard option in rogue.eu, is not available ?

[@BasementBrandon]

I looked on the European site and it said they don't currently have any there. I would think it's b/c they probably make the bars in the US and send them over (and probably just don't send the boneyards over)

[@pietroballarin1558]

@@BasementBrandon Thank you for your answer ! unfortunately in Europe the OPB is really more expensive, I've already bought one, but for the second i would like to save some money. The shipping costo of a boneyard from US is 195 $ lol

[@treynewton3273]

Boneyard bars are the deal. I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I have 5 rogue bars. My favourite, happens to be a boneyard.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on, which kind?

[@treynewton3273]

Brandon Campbell Diamond My favorite is a Boneyard stainless Oly bar. I have a raw power bar I picked up used for $100 that I love for all of my power work.

[@bobbyslavo9722]

Looking at a boneyard bar operator 3.0 seller wants $250 picks look good just 1 scratch on the shaft. 250 just seems high for a used boneyard bar. But i want it

[@BasementBrandon]

Since it retails for $325, the seller probably paid $250. If you were buying direct from Rogue that might make more sense, but I probably wouldn't pay more than $200 for that used.

[@eroddickONE]

One thing I hate about the end caps is not knowing what bar it actually is. I got mine (Ohio Power) a few years ago from a friend's recommendation. At that time I knew nothing about the differences between the dozens of bars rogue offered. I went through some tough times and just recently put my home gym back together. Another friend came over last week and saw the bar and asked what kind it was. I couldn't remember and had to look back at my online Rogue account to confirm. Why can't they just make normal end caps for Boneyard Bars--but in a different color? Or maybe some stripe or outer ring within the normal cap that denotes a Boneyard Bar? Sure it would force Rogue to manufacture a few more of these caps, but it can't be that much more? I just never understood why it's marked "The Boneyard Bar" when in reality there is no actual "Boneyard Bar" it can be one of several bars. But I must say I really love the deal I got on my Orange Cerakote OHP Bar regardless.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think they don't do it so people won't resell, true they could make a special end cap for it but that adds time/cost which would then be turned back on to the consumer.

[@urizar6799]

I bought one last week it came in today and I can’t find any blemishes on it and nothing is wrong with the shaft I can’t find anything wrong with it

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome!

[@aguilar69]

Just ordered 1

[@BasementBrandon]

nice, which one!

[@chasewatter1581]

When I got my boneyard 20kg opb I didn’t even look for flaws knowing in a week I would have scuffed it up already 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on

[@vincentdin]

My gym has boneyard bar and normal Ohio power bar. They look the same and felt the same. I always wondered what made them different. Now I know the difference.

[@BasementBrandon]

Great bars for the money.

[@DERDM]

What would be better: OHP from boneyard or just a brand new Bells of Steel barenaked bar. I've heard from a few folks that the barenaked has mountain knurl that feels sharper than the OHP volcano knurl.

[@BasementBrandon]

It can feel sharper, the trade off is that my BoS bar was inconsistent in places. It also has comp style collars which some don't like and the bare steel can rust pretty quickly.

[@blackassassinknight]

damn that ohio power bar stainless is now like 370 in the boneyard now LOL i did manage to pick up a stainless steel shaft Olympic bar off rogue for a little under 300 after tax and shipping

[@BasementBrandon]

That's also for the 20kg version which has a base price of $425

[@blackassassinknight]

@@BasementBrandon personally for 55 more I would just pay for the fresh one with warranty. Most boneyards are about 40% off the regular price but 370 is just too close the msrp. I almost considered getting stainless steel ohio bar for 355 but the boneyard 28mm oly bar imo a steal tho at 250 for stainless steel

[@relentlessviper2073]

Oh, we know you check it often!

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@JoeCnNd]

My bar didn't even have the boneyard end cap. It was a blank cap. I'm OK with it though

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!

[@knuckduster]

Yo where'd you get that shirt?

[@BasementBrandon]

Juggernaut

[@nickc3365]

Sweet deal indeed. Did the same thing with kabuki and got the duffalo bar with their blemish sale a while back.

[@Chedda3000music]

I didn't know kabuki offered blemish bars. How much was the blemished duffalo?

[@nickc3365]

@@Chedda3000music I paid 480 for the clear zinc about 2 yrs ago. The bar was in fantastic shape. Knurling was perfect. There was just a couple of scratches to the finish. I get emails fairly frequently about blemish sales from kabuki for all their bars.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think the biggest benefit of doing that with Kabuki outside of the price, is that they actually have those bars in stock and you don't have to wait 2 months for it like when you buy new lol.

[@Chedda3000music]

Nick C good to know! Duffalo bar is my next "big purchase" and if I get a deal like that it'll make it easier to pull the trigger

[@fko1]

Yes. Hell yes. Did I say yes?

[@BasementBrandon]

Woo!

[@wantubod]

Just got a Boneyard EZ curl bar with a chunk of knurl missing directly where you place your hand for curling. Guess it’s not always cosmetic 😕 I’ve emailed rogue and so far they standing behind it. Pretty disappointed to be honest. Spent 200+ on a curl bar with a chunk of knurl missing

[@BasementBrandon]

that is a bit of a blower, I think if you complain enough they should do something.

[@Michael-gh5ys]

coRONA BROUGHT ME HERE WISHHES THESE WERE ON STOCK...

[@BasementBrandon]

Me too!

[@steven3517]

I have looked at the boneyard before and cannot tell exactly what finishes these have,it just says various coatings.

[@BasementBrandon]

If it says various coatings it's really a toss up. They will have listings that display the finish but they usually cost more than various coatings.

[@atp_powerlifting560]

First bar I bought was the rough Ohio power bar (ipf version) I had only used it for benching at that point had it maybe a week and the bushing came off the sleeve and was rattling around inside the bar. Now this wasn't an issue rogue gave me a completely new bar within 5 days but I will say I will not buy a bar from the bone yard because of this experience because I want the warranty

[@BasementBrandon]

Even though they say no warranty, if that happened within a few days I bet they'd take care of it.

[@atp_powerlifting560]

@@BasementBrandon I would think so as well but what if it happened 3 months later ? Not to sure

[@circumcisionismurder7415]

There is currently a Ohio power bar with black zinc shaft and zinc sleeve for 250$ is that good is zinc a good coating or should I just get the various coating for 225$ on the boner yard

[@BasementBrandon]

It's ok, zinc tends to fill in the knurl some and can fade over time. New it goes for $305, so not really a great deal.

[@circumcisionismurder7415]

@@BasementBrandon I bought it what do I do

[@BasementBrandon]

@@circumcisionismurder7415 Still a solid bar!

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

At our age, don't we all have some blemishes on the shaft...? Ah, "discoloration on the shaft"--yep, happens to the best of us. I still charge full price for mine. LOL!

[@BasementBrandon]

hey now!

[@GainsMarathon]

Can someone tell me why bar manufacturers use the small lines on the sleeves? I hate it! I prefer the solid sleeves, because putting plates on and taking them off makes a horrible sound similar to running long fingernails across a chalkboard that I hate so much, it’s so annoying ugh 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Helps with keeping the plates/collars on better IMO

[@GainsMarathon]

@@BasementBrandon I can see that for the collars, but plates, meh depending on the type they’ll still tend to slide. Had it happen to me the other day, forgot to put collar on and plates almost slid off my Rogue OPB.

[@tahntalus]

Why would someone want stainless steel sleeves vs. Chrome sleeves?

[@BasementBrandon]

Corrosion resistance.

[@vickyvonstein2331]

i don't have a problem with a few small scratches.

[@BasementBrandon]

same

[@vojtechbrezik2998]

Just saw this video knowing Im gonna have to pay 550 euros for that bad boy IF they even restock it any time soon. oh boi.

[@BasementBrandon]

ah sorry!

[@Alexander-dt8sk]

“I’ve always been a fan of the boneyard” That’s what SHE said!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hey now.

[@Milliardo5]

Only wish Rogue equipment isn't priced as much. Maybe for those in the US that's reasonable, but people who live in other places find Rogue equipment prices to be too much. Even those in the boneyard still cost so much for those outside the US.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's all within context. You can buy cheaper bars here in the US as well, but they're not made as well, nor do they come with as good of warranty.

[@Milliardo5]

@@BasementBrandon Yes, I do have those cheap bars and plates, the ones that have about a 1 inch hole in diameter, which is the same diameter of the bar. They're serviceable, but if one would want to train with equipment used for CrossFit or powerlifting at home, then one's out of luck here.

[@skulltula6799]

personally i think the end caps look waaaaaay cooler on boneyard bars

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on! Just makes it hard to differentiate sometimes if you have several.

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Unfortunate that pogs/milk caps are a tad too small to stick on the end of a bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

Damn it, could have used my favorite slammer.

[@diablolrm90]

I took a look and it costs 300 bucks to ship a Boneyard Ohio power bar to Singapore hahaha. So 500+ total if you include the price of the bar itself. Pretty unfortunate that it's difficult to get these well known brands here.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah prob not worth it in that case!

[@diablolrm90]

@@BasementBrandon We do have one guy selling Luxiaojun equipment though. I think that's probably my next best option if I can't get Rogue.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@diablolrm90 The LXJ mastery power bar is fantastic!

[@paulnettles9109]

Recieved a kabuki power bar with discoloration and blemishes, no discount. Their quality control is dogshit compared to Rogue and 2x the price.

[@BasementBrandon]

Send it back?

[@joshuaoh912]

Lol who needs a pretty bar. Get the boneyard!

[@BasementBrandon]

Can def get some good deals

[@thisusedtobeme]

Custom end-caps are a great idea but I think the boneyard graphic is actually kinda cool.

[@BasementBrandon]

Only issue is if you have a few, they don't really differentiate which is which!

[@thisusedtobeme]

@@BasementBrandon good point!

[@matthewklugh6119]

The warranty isn't worth it because Rogues' warranty is a joke. if any one has read it they know it's set up so the consumer is always at fault. Literally if you use safeties It voids the warranty. Also it only covers the shaft bending. If there is anything wrong with the collars it's not covered. Ill admit that chances are that you won't have any problems with Rogue barbell in the first place but if you do have one I wouldn't expect Rogue to fix it.

[@BasementBrandon]

To be fair I don't think it's outside of the norm to not honor warranties for issues that are likely caused by user error.

[@matthewklugh6119]

@@BasementBrandon true but They are the only ones who go this far to blame it on the customer while still claiming that they have the most indestructible bars: Warranty against bending does not cover any bar which has been damaged due to negligent or faulty use, alteration, maintenance, storage or handling by the user. Negligent or faulty use includes abusive dropping of the bar (i.e., dropping the bar on a box, bench, spotter arms or pins in a power rack, excessive dropping with insufficient or damaged bumpers, or excessive dropping with iron plates, and similar usage). Any specific issues regarding a Rogue product with which a customer is not satisfied will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We have found that most problems with bars we replace are related to abusive use rather than manufacturing or materials issues.

[@prince0fsains]

I bought a boneyard version of the Ohio deadlift bar. One sleeve didn't spin well & would occasionally make a grinding noise. I convinced Rogue to take it back. (They aggressively fought me on returning the bar) Long story short, they held the bar 2 months, claimed Bill Henniger personally looked at my bar (BS) after calling them 5 or 6 times for updates, and when I asked if I could just upgrade to a new deadlift bar & pay the cost difference, they said they already shipped it without any communication (I was not emailed with tracking or even an update). They claimed the bar had no defects, yet the sleeve issue was clearly fixed. Since that was the first time I've dealt with a Rogue built product, it left a bad taste in my mouth. Poor communication, embellished claims, etc. I own about 12 bars and this was by far the worst experience I've had with a manufacturer to date. As someone I know said, if you're going to lie to a customer about the status of the return, at least make it believable.

[@BasementBrandon]

Do you think it could have been there was something inside the sleeve? Did you try taking it off before sending? Maybe when they did so whatever was lodged in it fell out.

[@prince0fsains]

​@@BasementBrandon At the time, I didn't have access to any of my tools & wasn't willing to invest money to "fix" what Rogue considers a new bar. Rogue CS couldn't confirm what was done. I actually asked if they took the bar apart. They couldn't comment. It was probably the strangest RMA process I've ever dealt with.

[@fallen_rain5295]

I got collars for $30 instead of paying $50 for them

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!

[@jamesbenedict7516]

Bought one for only 100 dollars. Perfectly fine, except for a slight discolouration, the whole bar is tinted with a copper discolouration.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice! Which one?

[@mikefeir]

Do you deduct your gym equipment as a business expense on your tax return?

[@BasementBrandon]

For the more expensive items.

[@user-ep8ss5gj3u]

What kind of warranty you need on frikin powerbar?? It’s just a piece of steel, you’re crazy people.

[@BasementBrandon]

Buy a cheap bar and find out.

[@sirfrancisbacon4344]

I got a 45lb Ohio power bar from their boneyard and nobody who has used it can tell why it was discounted

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@JoelP1961]

I love my Boneyard Ohio bar 2.0. Next I will get Ohio power bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

Best bar for the buck IMO!