Customer Feedback
On this page, you will find comments from my customers detailing their thoughts and experiences when purchasing equipment from Toronto Barbell.
For photos of all products, click HERE!
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Jack Woodrup, 23 / 6 / '10 [Weight Releasers]
"Hi Mark, Just some feedback about the weight releasers. Great Stuff! Very Sturdy, work like a charm. It was definately a lot of fun, especially when those weight releasers drop off and you fly back up. Thanks again, Jack.
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Brett Sanders, 22 / 4 / '10
Hi Mark, they looked great on arrival & I installed them pretty much straight away. Work extremely well & i have obviously had no issues withthem & don't expect any issues in the future. They look good on my powerrack too. Thanks again for your help. Kind regards, Brett Sanders. [Brett recently purchased a pair of custom J-Hooks to fit his power rack].
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Scott McClean, Thursday, 8 / 4 / '10
Hi Mark, I just wanted to let you know how fantastic the adjustable bench is that you have made for me. As a welder myself, i can fully vouch for the quality and soundness for this piece of essential gym equipment. I would highly recommend this bench for any gym, or serious trainer who wants an item that is 100% quality made, and will fully stand the test of time.
It would the most solid bench i have ever seen in some 20 plus years of lifting.
I would fully endorse any of Marks products due to their quality and structural soundness. Cheers Scott....
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Ben Ryan, Principal & Head Trainer BRSC Ben Ryan Strength & Conditioning
Wednesday, 24 / 3 / '10
“I would like to commend Mark on his fast and friendly service during the purchase of my new set of chains and squat box. It is always great to trade with someone who prioritises customer service and satisfaction. Since purchasing the chains and squat box I have put them through their paces with numerous athletes of size, age and skill without any faults or concerns. I particularly like the adjustable factor of the squat box as it has allowed me to perform a range of different exercises and exercise variations and suit a range of different athlete body types without requiring different sets of equipment. Thank you Mark for the equipment, I will definitely be making all my future equipment purchases with Toronto Barbell.”
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Anthony Biddle, OAM Paralimpic Champion, 2004, Track Cycling [Saturday, 30 / 1 / '10]
Hi Mark. I wanted to send through feedback for your website. "I recently purchased the Toronto Barbell power rack for my home gym. As I primarily train alone the main reason i wanted the rack was for the safety aspect. I have now performed two max effort sessions (lower & Upper body) using the rack and could do this with complete confidence. Prior to getting the rack I had to choose the weights I would atempt very conservatively for fear of failing and having to dump the weight or roll a heavy barbell down my body. With the ability to adjust the height of safety pins in such fine increments you can ensure every lift can be completed in safety. Marks racks are built rock solid, from quality materials and look great. Adding the Toronto Barbell power rack to my gym has made it possible to perform many more exercises iwas not previously able to do such as rack pulls, pin presses, pull ups and many other variations of these. Mark provides great customer service and I highly recommend purchasing your next piece of strength equipment from Toronto Barbell. Regards, Anthony Biddle, OAM Paralympic Champion 2004, Track Cycling"
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Robert Jackson - Strength & Conditioning Coach with ARL club the Melbourne Storm [Thursday, 2 / 7 / '09]
Robert recently bought a set of J Hooks from Toronto Barbell. He needed them custom made to fit his current power rack [not a Toronto Barbell built rack]. He sent a letter describing his experience dealing with Toronto Barbell. Part of that letter reads "...I would highly recommend Toronto Barbell equipment for any serious lifter ...and Mark backs it up with exceptional service...".
To see the complete letter, click HERE!
To see a photo of the J Hooks, click HERE!
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Damian Roberts - Former Powerlifter, Adelaide, South Australia [Thursday, 6 / 11 / '08]
I recently purchased a Power Rack Mark built. This is a quality item. In an age of mass production it is nice to know you can still buy handmade quality that is built to last. This rack will certainly still be going strong long after I'm gone - unlike the absolute rubbish that is available on the retail market. I have been involved with the fitness industry for 20 years and based on the quality of the Power Rack I will be purchasing more equipment from Mark. I do not hesitate to recommend his workmanship or product, I am positiveToronto Barbell equipment is the best of its kind in the country.
Regards, Damian
To see the Power Rack, click HERE!
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Wayne Willis - Shotputter, Mt. Gambier, South Australia, [Wednesday, 1 / 10 / '08]
HI Mark. Thanks for the Creeper. It is a killer, found myself working harder than i ever have before. Its an awesome conditioning tool. Cheerrs
Wayne
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Steven Tikkanen – NSW Weightlifting Association 18/7/08
As one of the NSW Weightlifting Associations Senior Coaches and Several Times Australian Coach including Two Commonwealth Games – 2002 and 2006. I would like to say that the GHR which we purchased from you, for our high performance centre was one of the best investments ever. The athletes that are currently using it “LOVE IT”. I would recommend that if any serious coach was considering buying a useful piece of equipment than this is a MUST BUY. If anyone would like to participate in the sport of Weightlifting please contact NSWWA on 02 9746 8555.
As one of the NSW Weightlifting Associations Senior Coaches and Several Times Australian Coach including Two Commonwealth Games – 2002 and 2006. I would like to say that the GHR which we purchased from you, for our high performance centre was one of the best investments ever. The athletes that are currently using it “LOVE IT”. I would recommend that if any serious coach was considering buying a useful piece of equipment than this is a MUST BUY. If anyone would like to participate in the sport of Weightlifting please contact NSWWA on 02 9746 8555.
To see the Glute Ham Raise, click HERE!
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James Heathers—Sydney Strongman Society [15 / 7 / ‘08]
James thoughts after first using the original Toronto Barbell Strongman Log, “...Hey Mark, Just wanted to thank you for the log you just fabricated for the Sydney Uni Strongman Soc. - we trained with it today, and it's a beast. It's well balanced, and the welding and construction look bulletproof. It was a real pleasure to use it. cheers, James Heathers…”
To see the Strongman Log, click HERE!
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Johnathon Gordon—Sydney Strongman Society [19 / 5 / ‘08]
Johnathon’s thoughts after using the original Toronto Barbell Farmers Walk,”...We will soon be getting a steel log and a yoke from Mark at www.torontobarbell.com. Mark is our official equipment fabricator. He makes custom equipment and his value/quality are unbeatable in Australia. Check him out…”
To see the Farmer's Walk handles, click HERE!
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Andrew Levell - P.E Teacher, Cronulla, Sydney [Monday, 7 / 1 / '08]
"In the day and age where people are after your dollars and care little about the customer it was refreshing to find a bloke who does business like Mark from Toronto Barbell. I had read about his products from other weightlifters on T-Nation and they seemed very happy with their gear. So I emailed Mark and outlined the specifications I required for a Reverse Hyper. I needed the machine to be scaled down a touch to fit into a confined space, whilst being adjustable to ensure verstaility for a variety of different users. I also wanted the machine to have a strap and roller attachment just like the pro model that "EliteFts" sell.
Anyway, after shooting several emails back and forward to nut things out, the design was set and Mark started work. I enjoyed getting the updated pictures of work completed. It was kinda cool watching a pile of blue steel transform into a functioning machine !
And then, the final picture was sent. It was painted black with black uplhostery and looked awesome. I hoped it would "feel" the same way. Mark drove close to 2 hours to deliver the machine. (Who the hell does that ?) Talk about putting yourself on the spot if your product sucks......two hours from home at the customers house. One thing is for sure, Mark is confident about his product and rightly so.
I am very happy with my Reverse Hyper. Whilst he was here, Mark detected a functional issue with my GHR that I bought from another source. He is making a modification to bring it up to par.
If you need equipment that is functional and does what it is supposed to do, look good, and would like certain aspects of it tailored to your needs - then you are in the right place, Mark from Toronto Barbell can certainly rise to the task.
I have given Mark permission to give my phone number to anyone who would like a verbal referral.
Andrew
To see Andrew's Reverse Hyper, click HERE!__________________________________________________________________
Damien Giles - Powerlifter, Sydney, Australia [Monday, 24 / 9 / '07]
"We are very happy with the build quality and price of your Glute Ham Raise, and it's quickly become a staple of our leg and ab training. I highly recommend it."
Tom Williams - Powerlifter, Sydney, Australia [Monday, 24 / 9 / '07]
"The Glute Ham Raise works great, once i got the machine set right for me it gave even tension throughout the movement. I also like that I can do my ab work and back extensions on it."
To see Damein and Tom's Glute Ham Raise, click HERE!__________________________________________________________________
Wayne Willis - Shotputter, Mt. Gambier, South Australia, [Friday, 21 / 9 / '07]
On seeing the original Toronto Barbell Box Squat Box and Weight Releasers, his thoughts even before using were, "...hi mark...got the stuff yesterday...it works very well...will spend sometime getting it set up tommorrow...thanks so much...cheers...wayne..."
Wayne Willis [Thursday, 27 / 9 / '07]
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