Getting Carried Away with USAWA/Grip/Highland Games/Deka

I have been able to dabble in USAWA/Grip/Highland Games/Deka without too much additional expense, but January has been a little crazy.  I am already at $1365 with another $340 planned.  My season for USAWA will start in February and Grip in March, but Highland Games does not start until June and I have not even scheduled a Deka event.

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To date (2022-2023), I had only spent $70 on USAWA specific equipment.  $20 on an old barbell for the sleeves, $30 for a Fulton bar and $20 for an anchor ring.  In January, I have purchased a Roman Chair, Cerberus Dinnie Trainer, 1" v-bars, Fulton Dumbbells and Inch Dumbbells for an additional $680.

Phase 1:  I am prepared to buy a heavy lift bar and hand & thigh bar from Arm Assassin for $210.  Then I will probably fashion a hip belt from tow strap ($20 Harbor Freight), D-rings ($30 Lodi Metals) and 5/16 chain, quick link and grab hook ($30 Lowe's)

Phase 2:  3.5" dumbbell from Arm Assassin for $50 and a 3" axle bar from Titan Fitness for $130.  $180 Total.

I would need a Weaver Stick, Saxon Plank, Trap Bar, Neck Harness, Harness Lift Harness & Hand Rails, Regulation Roman Chair and Vertical Leg Press to build out a USAWA fully equipped gym.

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To date (2019-2023), I had only spent $741 on grip stuff.  In January, I have purchased Ironmind Little Big Horn, Rolling Thumber and BSS Flask for an additional $355.

I am prepared to buy an Oka DaBloom for $50 and a Sorinex Saxon Bar for $210.  $260 Total

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To date (2023), I had spent $585 on Highland Games equipment.  In January, I purchased a 42# WOB for an additional $200.

I am going to hold off on a 22# Hammer and Blades.

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To date (2023), I had spent $50 on Deka.  In January, I purchased a 44 pound Deka RAM for $130.

I am going to hold off on bike erg and tank.  

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