I shopped around for power rack for some time and decided on the X3 Flatfoot and am very pleased with my purchase. The rack is an absolute tank. I was considering a cheaper lighter weight rack but decided I want the extra stability and safety of a better rack. It is way more than I need at my level but I wanted it for saftey more than anything. I opted for the flip down safeties and I am glad I did. I feel very safe to train to failure inside this rack. I can do pullups on it and it doesn't budge. I purchased an extra set of the standard J-hooks. I think I may get another set of the sandwhich J-hooks. The lip on the standard J-hooks seems large and difficult to clear when racking and unracking on bench press movements. They are fine for squats and oveer head presses though. I love this rack and would highly reccomend it.