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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 XMark 25 Pound Adjustable Dumbbells Apr 11, 2011
By OsoBlanco
I purchased the XMark XM-3305 adjustable dumbbells in March 2011 from Bayou Fitness. I had considered other dumbbell sets, but these met our criteria: well constructed, inexpensive, attractive, and flexible.
Weights can be switched almost as quickly as selecting different weights at the gym. I checked the weights for 15, 20, and 25 pounds. The dumbbells are within 2% of the setting. Each dumbbell weighs almost exactly 25.5 pounds at maximum setting.
The labels on the product are cheap paper discs (look like cd labels) on each end of the dumbbell. I took these off immediately. The weights are actually better looking than the SelectTechs.
The dumbbells appear to be sturdy, and the mechanism for holding the plates on the bar looks almost infallible. The tray is a sturdy plastic that holds the unused plates in the proper position for reinserting the bar. When the bar is inserted into the plates, the motion is smooth. This is definitely a quality product.
The customer service at Bayou Fitness is top-notch. They will converse with you online and their e-mail responses are quick. I talked to them several times prior to ordering.
I would not have any hesitation in ordering other XMark products.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Good purchase at current sale price Aug 10, 2010
By Diggydimdum
"Jonas"
Overall, I am very happy with these dumbbells. The design is good, I have no problem adjusting weight settings and can't foresee the weight changing pin failing any time soon. I also really like the esthetics of these, they are just cool to look at. I have large hands and the handles are comfortable for me. The only critique I have is if you look closely at the plates the finish could be a little better. I'm also a little worried they may begin to rust someday. I've only had them a few weeks and so far so good
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Works better than I thought! Oct 27, 2011
By Heath Johnson
"n2johnson"
I purchased these a few months ago. I was leaning towards the bowflex adjustable dumbbells and then saw these. I am very happy that I made this purchase. Of the bad reviews of bowflex...ALL of them dealt with weights falling off and coming close to hitting people. These weights seem to be held very firm and I haven't had any problem with them falling off or even seeming loose. I will probably get the bigger ones later on as my strength increases, but this was a good size because I use (most of the time) the full 25 and my wife is able to use them too with smaller weight. The look nice and perform how I would want them too.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Money well spent Feb 18, 2012
By Dominique W
I bought these dumbbells to use with the ChaLean Extreme fitness program. I was having increasing difficult with the bands that I had and wanted space saving weights. I chose these over Select Techs and other brands because the reviews on these were the best and I couldn't beat the price point.
The weight plates and bar are metal. The portion that holds the weights and the weight selector are heavy duty plastic. I've found no problems keep a good grip on the weights while sweating during workouts.
The weights do come in a pair, unlike the 10-50 pound version. The bar itself weighs 5 pounds. Upping the settings on both sides will increase the whole weight by 5 pounds. The total weight possible is 25 pounds. Now, you can manipulate the adjustment to increase by different increments but that makes the dumbbell unbalanced. Depending on the exercise you are doing, this may or may not be a problem.
Adjusting can be tricky at first. I had to pause my workout several times the first week to get the settings right. It did become easier. Sometimes it is also awkward to put the dumb bells back down in the holders properly. It has to do with the angle you are placing them down in. This too gets better with practice.
I feel the weights are locked in well and have no hesitation lifting them above my head or face. I don't see where the weights would easily become dislodged. If they aren't locked in place, they don't come out of the main holders easily. At least, this has been my experience this far. Should I become injured, I will update my review immediately.
These weights do clank a bit. Mostly when I've set them too heavy. Then my muscle starts to shake and I shake the weights. Otherwise, they don't make much noise or if they do I'm used to it.
I have short arms and have not found that these weights are too bulky or awkward to use. I've done better with them than I have with individual weights.
This is a solid purchase. I would do it again without hesitation. My main worry is that I will need the heavier set sooner than I anticipated. Unlike the Select Techs that go up to 52 pounds, these do only come in 5-25 pounds or 10-50 pounds. Also unlike the Select Techs, I'm not worried that these will break easily.
If you are in the market for 5-25 pound adjustable weights, look no further than these XMarks.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Works as described Jan 04, 2011
By Broomfield, CO
We bought two sets for our son and son-in-law. The product is as described. Switching between the various weights is simple and the weights are nicely made. Probably not as fancy as some of the other brand names, but they work.
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