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350 lb Alpha Bumper Plate Set Reviews

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350 lb Alpha Bumper Plate SetVulcan Alpha Bumper Plates V2.0 - SetsAlpha Bumper Plates superior to recycled rubber weight plates Alpha Bumpers are made for indoor or outdoor use.; Very low dead blow bounce on any surface, unlike typical recycled rubber plates that can bounce dangerously high or "skip" away from you; Low noise. Alpha Bumper Plates make approximately 25% less noise when dropped from a height of 9 ft, based on testing with decibel meter Hearing damage & loss have become issues to some weightlifting coaches and trainers due to the level of noise exposure from multiple athletes dropping bumper plates throughout a training session; If your gym is located in an area where the dropping of weights can cause a disturbance to your neighbors, the reduction of noise can be helpful; ; Lower odor than crumb rubber bumper plates or recycled rubber bumper plates; Lower profile compared to typical crumb rubber bumper plate or recycled rubber bumper plates; Free of PAHS and Phthalates; Frequently Asked Questions About Alpha Bumper Plates What is the difference between the regular bumper plates and the Alpha Bumper Plates? Regular bumper plates are made to be dropped on rubber flooring or wood platforms. Using regular bumper plates on concrete or asphalt will impact their durability greatly. Alpha bumper plates can be dropped outdoors without fear of damaging the rubber. Alpha bumper plates are made of a patented rubber compound and process that is unique to Vulcan Alpha. The Alpha rubber compound has higher durability than standard bumper plates thus we back that claim with a 48-month warranty.; Do The Vulcan black bumper plates bounce the same as the Alpha Bumper Plates? Yes. The bounce between the two plates is the same. You could drop both plates side by side and there would not be a noticeable difference. The Alpha bumper plates are low bounce as are all of our bumper plates.; I saw some other bumper plates that looked similar, are they the same? No, they are not the same. Any bumper plate factory can make flecks in the rubber or use dye to give the appearance of flecks. The Vulcan Alpha Bumper Plates were introduced in 2015 and have become very popular. So popular and proven, that the "look" has been copied, but without the functionality of the Alpha Bumper Plates. Other Fleck plates are made with standard rubber that can chip, show easy signs of wear, or crack easily when dropped on aggregate surfaces such as concrete or pavement.; Do the Alpha Bumper Plates use the same Anchored Insert that other Vulcan Bumper plates use? Yes. The anchored stainless insert will not loosen and depart easily as do bumper plates with standard pressed-in inserts. A pressed-in insert sits above the rubber surface on both sides of the plate. It is not embedded in the rubber during the process of vulcanization and as a result, lacks the durability of Vulcan Alpha Bumper Plates; Bumper Plate Weights, Dimensions, and Colors: 10 lb - 1.17 inches, 15.7" diameter, Grey Fleck; 15 lb - 1.38 inches, 17.7" diameter, Orange Fleck; 25 lb - 1.81 inches, 17.7" diameter, Green Fleck; 35 lb - 2.55 inches, 17.7" diameter, Yellow Fleck; 45 lb - 2.95 inches, 17.7" diameter, Blue Fleck; 55 lb - 3.34 inches, 17.7" diameter, Red Fleck; 10 lb plates are a slightly smaller diameter to add density to the rubber compound to allow for dropping. 10 lb plates can be dropped alone on the bar; Color-coded with large Flecks of rubber for easy identification from a distance and a really unique look; Color coding is standard IWF type coloring; Color Flecks are part of the rubber compound; Fit tighter together than any crumb rubber or recycled rubber bumper plates. Less vibration and wobbling; Bumper Plate Warranty and Care 48-month warranty on 55 lb, 45 lb, 35 lb, 36 months on 25 lb plates, 1 year on 15 lb and 10 lb bumper plates; Plates can be used outdoors but should be stored indoors when not in use. See Bumper Plate Care instructions.; Continental USA Only. For other regions and countries please contact us for a shipping quote.;

About Vulcan Strength Training Systems:

Vulcan Strength Training Systems is US veteran owned company and primary supplier and innovator of high quality strength training equipment. Vulcan Strength Bumper Plates, Olympic Barbells, Kettlebells, Squat Stands, Rigs and Racks are used in Crossfit and Olympic weightlifting gyms all over the world.

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vulcan@vulcanstrength.com

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655-H Pressley Rd,
Charlotte
North Carolina
28217

I purchased a set of Vulcan Alpha bumper plates (350 lbs). These bumpers are awesome. They shipped next day and I received them a few days later. They have a slight smell ( as all rubber products do) if you smell them directly, but they don't stink up a closed area (my basement) like I've seen in reviews for other company's plates. They fit snuggly on the bar and are a huge upgrade to my home gym from the cheap steel plates I had before. They also look cooler in person with the speckled colors than I thought they did in the pictures. Using for power lifts not olympic lifts so can't speak to how they hold up to droping. Definitely recommend these.
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Posted 4 years ago
If you are in the market for bumpers the Alphas is what you need. Hands down the best bumpers around. I’ve had mine now for about 8 months. They look great, they are durable,the right amount of bounce and they are cost effective. Don’t look elsewhere, if you do you will be sorry.
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Posted 5 years ago
This review is for the 350# Alpha bumper set consisting of 4 x 45, 2 x 35, 25, 15, & 10 pounds. The set was delivered individually boxed by UPS to my garage and arrived in great condition. The rubber smell is strong at first but fading quickly. The weights have a thin oily layer on them which I wiped off with soap and water on a rag easily. Overall, I am very impressed and can't wait to use these all the time in my new home gym. I've yet to really try them out, I have no intention of using on anything other than stall mats and concrete floor but they look bomb proof.
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Posted 6 years ago
Looks great.
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Posted 7 years ago
Excellent set of bumpers. Will last for a long time. Have almost no smell and seem to be much quieter than the ones at the gym. Highly recommended.
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Posted 7 years ago
Very durable product
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Posted 7 years ago
Worth the money.
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Posted 8 years ago