multi-handle pullup bar

I'm working on a multi-handle pullup bar. It will feature multiple direction and thicknesses. I hope to have pictures soon. You might ask, "What is a fat, weak guy that is horrible at pullup working on this for"? Well, it's precisely because I'm bad at pullups that I designed the bar and the monkey bar simulator. I hope by adding variety , that I will get much better at the garden variety pullup. I got board with them quickly, and I'm hoping by adding variety, it will instill interest and desire.

Grappling Dummy WIre or Other Ideas??

Has anyone out there been able to locate the aluminum wire recently? "service entrance cable, aluminum inside" It appears, based on a couple emails and some searching, it may be either very hard to find or no longer made. If anyone has had success finding it please contact me.

Also if you have any ideas to replace the wire, let me know. I have considered the possibility of using hinges.

I'm also excited about the possibility of gooseneck tubing "flexible gooseneck tubing" page 2493 mcmaster.com. But a lot more research is needed.

also http://www.flexible-gooseneck.com/

speed bag & freestanding slackline

I have ideas for both of these. I first, unfortunately, really need to make sure I have room LOL. The speed bag is just the platform made with plywood and metal shelf hangers from a hardware store. I think it would be very easy to make. The actual bag and swivel will be purchased. The freestanding slackline involves pipe and will run around $100, if purchased new.

monkey bars

Well, I always wanted some monkey bars, but started adding up the costs of the pipe etc and decided I'd have to go a different route. For now I attached, using eye bolts, a single horizontal rope on the rafters. It has some slack. For someone not good at pull ups, it is challenging. I would say a good deal tougher than the monkey bars I had envisioned would be. I'll have pics soon.

Bats and pool noodles

Bats to make Clubbell© Substitutes and pool noodles are both back in stock at Walmart.

On a non-related side note, I discovered the tops off Super-Guz soda cups from a local convince store fit a 4 inch pvc pipe perfectly. It came in handy for me as I need an end-cap, but it didn't need to be super strong.