twozeds Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 hi…not sure if this is in the correct category please move if needed thanks….I have one of those cable/pulley exercise machines i got from Big C about a year ago with a 50kg weight stack on it to use just for toning up and trying to stay reasonably fit . I was doing some behind the neck pulldowns with the 50kg stack on and the cable snapped and the bar give me a nice lump on my head for a couple of days.I asked at Big C but was told i had to order a new cable around 1000 baht but to be honest i haven't much faith in their cables surely the cable that came with the machine must be tested above 50Kg?….so would like to replace it with some stronger stuff if possible. Found some at Home Pro to put me on temporary but it was only about the same strength as the Big C stuff and also isn't coated…..which ideally I would prefer the outside of the cable to be plastic coated. Any help and advice greatly appreciated…many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddog Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Yes thin on the ground,butt Pattaya hardware store stocks 3 different sized plastic coated wire Pattaya Klang opp foodland,about30 baht a metre (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 If you are looking for something it is always useful to state your location, Home Works in Phuket have coated cables of various diameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twozeds Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 sorry phuketjock Im at Laem chabang so Pattaya is about the nearest town for me….there is an Home Works in Pattaya will give them a try many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twozeds Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 great stuff teddog....will check them out…Many thanks for quick response…I will feel a lot safer with a stronger cable…cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 In my former life i owned a gym and i always replaced cables by strong braided nylon rope.Never had one broken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 17 minutes ago, jvs said: In my former life i owned a gym and i always replaced cables by strong braided nylon rope.Never had one broken! Just curious is there not more stretch in nylon rope ? would mean its not as good for exercise.. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 hour ago, twozeds said: sorry phuketjock Im at Laem chabang so Pattaya is about the nearest town for me….there is an Home Works in Pattaya will give them a try many thanks No problem as long as you can locate what you're looking for. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 28 minutes ago, robblok said: Just curious is there not more stretch in nylon rope ? would mean its not as good for exercise.. IMHO Very little stretch,not noticable unless you are going to jerk the weights and that is not good for exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twozeds Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 On July 1, 2560 BE at 11:23 AM, teddog said: Yes thin on the ground,butt Pattaya hardware store stocks 3 different sized plastic coated wire Pattaya Klang opp foodland,about30 baht a metre (I think) got sorted with the wire at the store you suggested …many thanks again teddog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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