Weighted Vest Discussion + Help: For those who have owned/used weighted vests in the past which features should be avoided and which are must haves?
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@dinkold I also have experience with these vests:
1.Titin weight shirt - https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/J11QMO3...ression-shirt-system-medium-ttsc601mdblk.html - it’s only 8lbs so very limited usage. However, the weight is distributed throughout the shirt and is compressed against your skin so it feels very natural. Might be more useful for weighted rock climbing training (if that’s even a thing), or sprinting / jogging.
2.All Pro vest - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000NGO9Q2
- budget option. Has steel cylinders placed in pouches around hips. The only advantage I see with this vest is that it is more compatible with a backpack than the short vests are.
Cheers,
1.Titin weight shirt - https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/J11QMO3...ression-shirt-system-medium-ttsc601mdblk.html - it’s only 8lbs so very limited usage. However, the weight is distributed throughout the shirt and is compressed against your skin so it feels very natural. Might be more useful for weighted rock climbing training (if that’s even a thing), or sprinting / jogging.
2.All Pro vest - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000NGO9Q2
- budget option. Has steel cylinders placed in pouches around hips. The only advantage I see with this vest is that it is more compatible with a backpack than the short vests are.
Cheers,
old_orthodoxyusa
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@abulawi32 Nah, weighted rock climbing training isn't really a thing. Just weighted hangs/pullups.
@old_orthodoxyusa That's not true. People do weighted endurance training all the time. Probably the most common use for a scatter board. I've also seen people do weighted 4x4s.
@old_orthodoxyusa True. Yet for some reason I’ve seen a few people in my day who insist on using them. Somehow aren’t deterred by the risk of injury.
@arznick Eh, previous poster didn't specify what context they'd seen weighted training. If someone was, for instance, adding extra weight on a 10+ trad or a multipitch, yeah. That could be dangerous. But climbing is inherently risky, so it's all a question of how much more risk you're adding to the equation.
Overall, though, you're on point.
Overall, though, you're on point.
@arznick Those that I’ve seen are people who were never very good at climbing, and felt that bouldering v4s with 15lb weight best when they can barely do some v5s was a good way to improve. More static, endurance type climbing could benefit from low weight. Dynamic, fingery stuff? Great way to pop a pulley or fuck up an elbow/shoulder.
I’ve never seen any trad dudes with weight vests, probably cause like you hinted they already owned heavy shit they could use and were already climbing with it on a regular basis.
I’ve never seen any trad dudes with weight vests, probably cause like you hinted they already owned heavy shit they could use and were already climbing with it on a regular basis.
@old_orthodoxyusa I know you said rock climbing specifically, but I’m about to get a weight vested to train for mountaineering. Cant go hiking every day with a full pack, but can get on the stair climber and Jacob’s ladder
seeking626
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@old_orthodoxyusa I’ve actually done a fair bit of climbing training with a heavy (25-45 lb) weight vest. I find it’s really useful for developing better footwork, as you can’t be lazy and power through easier moves like you normally might.
@dinkold Both of those are pretty expensive for how small the weight is. 
I have this one by CAP. It's a little bit more pricey but for that, you can go up to 150 pounds.
I use it for Single Leg Squats. I can almost do an eccentric with it by myself which is cool because that's like 90% of my bodyweight right there. You'll have leg load forever. And upper body load too.
I have this one by CAP. It's a little bit more pricey but for that, you can go up to 150 pounds.I use it for Single Leg Squats. I can almost do an eccentric with it by myself which is cool because that's like 90% of my bodyweight right there. You'll have leg load forever. And upper body load too.
skatterbrain
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seangibbons
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@dinkold I had a vest for awhile and I eventually sold it. One of the big considerations you should have is the size of the arm and neck holes and how they will fit as your body changes shape. I found as my shoulders got more broad and I got bigger lats my vest became really uncomfortable to wear.
@dinkold I have a Kensui Ez-vest Pro.
RedDeltaProject has a review about it.
I prefer the EZ to other vests and dip belts for ergonomic reasons, I find it much more comfortable and I can load standard plates on it.
I wouldn't shy away from using plates, if price isn't your main concern. In my experience, transportation is a non-issue, I can put them on, and walk to the park nearby me to train.
RedDeltaProject has a review about it.
I prefer the EZ to other vests and dip belts for ergonomic reasons, I find it much more comfortable and I can load standard plates on it.
I wouldn't shy away from using plates, if price isn't your main concern. In my experience, transportation is a non-issue, I can put them on, and walk to the park nearby me to train.