We’ll be honest. The only reason that we’re posting about Wieder’s Powerbell is because of its looks. For a piece of fitness kit, it… Well, it doesn’t look much like a piece of fitness kit.
While we have no intention of spoiling the smooth, skinny lines of our arms by ever lifting one of these weights, we can appreciate its modular form. Unlike regular kettle-bells, which are bought one-by-one in a variety of weights, the Powerbell has one handle which, when unlocked, allows flat plates to slide in and out.
And while it is certainly space-saving, it isn’t quite the money saver Wieder would have us believe. The product site shows a row of kettle-bells lined up, prices at the side. These add up to $300. The Powerbells? $400 or $300, depending on the maximum masses of 20 or 40 pounds, plus $25 shipping. Right now there is a “sale”, where these “drop” to a still-too-close $200 and $250.
Still, it has one major advantage over any other weightlifting gear. When you give up on using it after a week, it will still look good as a doorstop.
Product page [Wieder via Uncrate]
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