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Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
A home lifter who wants an all-iron 10 to 80 lb pair with a fixed grip and will do occasional greasing
A cast iron pair set by a side dial in 10 lb steps from 10 to 80 lb, each in a 15.3 lb iron cradle. Snode claims drops from up to 32 inches. The user guide is mostly troubleshooting and grease upkeep, and the warranty reads 2 years on the listing but 4 years with drops coverage on Snode's page.
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Published specifications
- Listing and maker: pair, 10-80 lb per hand in 10 lb steps
- Maker: dumbbell 18.11 x 6.68 x 6.68 in; cradle 19.31 x 7.77 x 3.98 in, 15.3 lb
- Maker: fixed knurled grip, 1.42 in (36 mm) wide, 4.53 in long
- Maker claim: drops from up to 32 in at multiple angles
- Guide: grease V-groove and handle rod; keep plates in order
- Warranty: 2 years on listing; 4 years plus drops coverage on maker page
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Grip stays fixed because weight is set at a side dial, and plates and cradle are cast iron
- Maker claims drops from up to 32 inches and lists drops coverage with its warranty
- User guide gives step-by-step fixes for a stuck dial before you need to contact support
Caveats
- Warranty is 2 years on the listing but 4 years with drops coverage on Snode's page; full terms unread
- Needs periodic white lithium grease and careful plate order, per the user guide
- Only 10 lb steps without the separately sold magnetic plates, and the listing part number reads AD85
An all cast iron pair from 10 to 80 pounds
The Snode AD80 is sold here as a pair: Amazon's option is AD80 Pair, its first bullet says two 80-pound adjustable dumbbells, and Snode's own page sells it as 1 Pair of AD80s. Each dumbbell has eight settings in 10-pound steps, from 10 to 80 pounds, and the set ships in two separate boxes.
Snode describes cast iron plates, a cast iron cradle and a one-piece knurled chrome iron handle. The listing goes further and says the dumbbells contain no plastic parts. Snode also sells optional magnetic weight plates for smaller jumps, as a separate add-on to the pair.
Amazon's part-number field reads AD85, which does not match the AD80 name used in the listing title, on Snode's page and in Snode's product data. Check the model on the box when it arrives, and quote AD80 with your order number if you ever need support.
Weight changes at a side dial, not by twisting the handle
The listing says the weight is set with a dial rather than by twisting the handle, and Snode says the adjustment system is built into the handle. The listing and maker agree on a 1.42-inch, or 36 millimetre, grip diameter, and Snode gives a grip length of 4.53 inches.
Snode's page lists each dumbbell at 18.11 inches long and 6.68 inches wide and high, and each cast iron cradle at 19.31 by 7.77 by 3.98 inches and 15.3 pounds. Amazon's listing gives 19.29 by 7.48 inches, closer to the cradle than the dumbbell, so plan floor space around the cradle.
The one-page user guide says to install the plates in their set order and to check that all plates and the handle sit on the same horizontal line. A raised plate can be reseated by pressing it firmly down into the cradle, according to the guide.
The drop claim, stated as the maker states it
The feature Snode leads with is drop resistance. Its page says the dumbbell can be dropped from up to 32 inches at multiple angles and cites a 1,000-drop multi-angle test; the listing repeats the 32-inch figure and says the plates withstand over 20,000 newtons. These are the maker's claims, and we have not verified them.
Snode explains the design behind the claim: the adjustment system is built into the handle, and a dovetail load-bearing structure directs stress to the first plate, which it says is ductile iron. It also says the cradle can hold up to two tonnes.
Snode's page pairs the 32-inch claim with drops coverage under its warranty. Neither Snode source we read defines what surface or technique that coverage assumes, so ask Snode in writing what a drop claim requires before you rely on it.
When the dial will not turn
Most of the user guide is troubleshooting. If the dial will not move from the first to the second level, it says gaps at the corners of the plates are the likely cause, and to shake the plates gently by hand to close them. If you are stuck at a higher level, go back one level, lift and press the dumbbell into the cradle, or turn it 180 degrees.
If those steps fail, the guide sets out a test: dial to minimum, lift off all plates without mixing their order, put the bare handle in the cradle and turn the dial to maximum. If that turns smoothly, the guide says the problem is gaps between the plates.
In either case the guide asks you to email Snode's support address with a detailed video of the fault. If the last plate comes out of its track during training, it says to check that its grooves are seated before putting the dumbbell back.
Upkeep: grease, cleaning and paint
The guide asks for periodic grease. After a period of use, apply white lithium grease to the V-groove to stop the coating there peeling and rusting. After long storage, set the dial to minimum, remove the plates in order, turn the empty handle to maximum to extend its inner rod, grease that rod, then return everything in order.
Stains on the handle, grip or cradle can be cleaned with alcohol or detergent, according to the guide. Snode's page says the plates and handle carry a rust-proof coating, while the guide notes that the painted surface can peel from impacts and suggests touching it up with matte black paint.
Keeping the plates in their original order runs through every step of the guide. Lay them out in sequence whenever you take them off, because the guide warns more than once not to mix the order.
Warranty: two years on the listing, four on Snode's page
The sources disagree. Amazon's last bullet says a two-year warranty with two years of free replacement parts. Snode's product page shows a four-year warranty with drops coverage and a 30-day return policy, and neither document explains the gap between them.
We could not read Snode's full warranty terms: its warranty page address returned not found, and the separate AD80 manual on Snode's site did not load. Ask Snode in writing which term applies to a pair bought through this listing, and what a drop claim must show.
The listing asks buyers to email Snode about any issue, and the guide gives the same support address for troubleshooting. Keep your order confirmation and a short video of any fault, since the guide asks for video when you report a problem.
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Primary sources
- Snode product page for the AD80 Drop-proof Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells
- Snode AD80 user guide (listing-supplied PDF)
- Snode user manual and installation video index listing the AD80
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