Looking for a good blender

AaronM · 05-02-2006, 05:58 PM

Hey everyone,

I am looking to purchase a new blender for protein shakes. I want one that is going to last. Anyone have good experiences with theirs? Budget is $200.

**Trick D** · 05-02-2006, 07:04 PM

Wow a $200 blender... I always buy the $9.99 specials. Then again I'm a poor college student. I can get 20 blenders for $200

Pj-Macx · 05-02-2006, 08:50 PM

Here is a page that compares blenders and the prices... hope it helps.. but I am like Trick.. Wal-Mart sells a decent blender for 10 bucks..

http://www.epinions.com/Blenders--~all

Italionstallionl · 05-02-2006, 10:16 PM

I've had this one for a year and 8 months and it has been great:
http://kitchenaid.com/catalog/produc...&productId=395

the only thing is, i bought it refurbished:
http://shopkitchenaid.com/product_de...KTA+RRKSB5SSWH

the refurbished has a 6 month warranty i think (mine did)

I use it every single day to blend up "smoothies" (ice, protein, water, frozen fruit) in the morning and have had no problems with it.

**Ikaika** · 05-03-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

I always buy the $9.99 specials. Then again I'm a poor college student.

See, I bought the $9.99 version at Target...only problem is that the motor was a piece of poo so the freaking thing started smoking and smelling after having it for about 6 months. I've had it for about 4 years now and I think its time to drop some change on a good one. But damn dude you could buy a really really pissed off blender for $200. I'd suggest looking at www.cooking.com...they have about a zillion blenders and reviews/ratings of each one. Make sure you get one with a glass pitcher and a powerful motor otherwise it'll die when you make a thick shake.

**DJSTARER** · 05-04-2006, 03:47 AM

my wallmart special always does it for me.... three bananas and a scoop of whey...

you don't need the torque for protein shakes anyway.

**Ikaika** · 05-04-2006, 05:14 AM

When I toasted mine I had 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of ice cubes, 2 scoops of whey, and 2 Tbsp of peanut butter in there...not a whole lot, but my blender started smoking and shaking and hasn't stopped since.

dukebrown · 05-04-2006, 06:07 AM

This is the one I bought I while back, You can throw golf balls int there and it will blend them. I wish I got for this price though. Why does everything get cheaper?????
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...00915&R=HA-096

Jeff Rage · 05-04-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

Wow a $200 blender... I always buy the $9.99 specials. Then again I'm a poor college student. I can get 20 blenders for $200

You can pay many times that for a blender!

**Ikaika** · 05-04-2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukebrown

You can throw golf balls int there and it will blend them.

Dude, that is so what I want my blenders to be able to do. I'd be the bane of the driving range muwahahaha

**Viperspit** · 05-04-2006, 10:31 PM

If you don't require large amounts of volume, I love the Bullet. We bought it severral months ago and we use it about 6 times/day. Small, super fast, easy cleanup, we love it. Bought one for our parents as well.

**Pioneer** · 05-05-2006, 07:22 AM

i saw a blender they reviewed in mens fitness that was about 189 or something and man did it have some power to it. stainless steel, sharp looking and durable.

i have a wal-mart mini blender that is PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT for making a shake. its small and portable, the wire wraps around the bottom, i love it.

though i mostly use a shaker bottle now.

AaronM · 05-05-2006, 05:10 PM

:nosthumbs Thank you for all the replies!!!! I will be moving to Florida in the Fall for college....this thing will get lots of use! I am looking at a few on eBay right now. They are a lot cheaper. I lost out on a 3hp blender, lol. Someone outbid me. A 3hp one would be rediculous! I think I am going to get one under $100 and use the extra money for something else.
Thanks!
Aaron

**Pioneer** · 05-05-2006, 07:33 PM

im telling you bud, wal-mart hamelton beach mini blender get the job done for 15 bucks. witht he extra money you could buy a lot of protein to use in the blender. though if you plan on chopping ice and stuff while in college i might advise against it.

05-02-2006, 05:58 PM	#1
AaronM Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 253 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Looking for a good blender Hey everyone, I am looking to purchase a new blender for protein shakes. I want one that is going to last. Anyone have good experiences with theirs? Budget is $200.

05-02-2006, 08:50 PM	#3
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Here is a page that compares blenders and the prices... hope it helps.. but I am like Trick.. Wal-Mart sells a decent blender for 10 bucks.. http://www.epinions.com/Blenders--~all __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

05-02-2006, 10:16 PM	#4
Italionstallionl Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 77 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	I've had this one for a year and 8 months and it has been great: http://kitchenaid.com/catalog/produc...&productId=395 the only thing is, i bought it refurbished: http://shopkitchenaid.com/product_de...KTA+RRKSB5SSWH the refurbished has a 6 month warranty i think (mine did) I use it every single day to blend up "smoothies" (ice, protein, water, frozen fruit) in the morning and have had no problems with it. __________________ ThermoLife Rep www.ThermoLife.com

05-04-2006, 03:47 AM	#6
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,102 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	my wallmart special always does it for me.... three bananas and a scoop of whey... you don't need the torque for protein shakes anyway. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

05-04-2006, 05:14 AM	#7
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,843 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 220	When I toasted mine I had 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of ice cubes, 2 scoops of whey, and 2 Tbsp of peanut butter in there...not a whole lot, but my blender started smoking and shaking and hasn't stopped since. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-04-2006, 06:07 AM	#8
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	This is the one I bought I while back, You can throw golf balls int there and it will blend them. I wish I got for this price though. Why does everything get cheaper????? http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...00915&R=HA-096 __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

05-04-2006, 10:31 PM	#11
Viperspit Incognito Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 680 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	If you don't require large amounts of volume, I love the Bullet. We bought it severral months ago and we use it about 6 times/day. Small, super fast, easy cleanup, we love it. Bought one for our parents as well.

05-05-2006, 07:22 AM	#12
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,720 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 73	i saw a blender they reviewed in mens fitness that was about 189 or something and man did it have some power to it. stainless steel, sharp looking and durable. i have a wal-mart mini blender that is PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT for making a shake. its small and portable, the wire wraps around the bottom, i love it. though i mostly use a shaker bottle now. __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

05-05-2006, 05:10 PM	#13
AaronM Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 253 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	:nosthumbs Thank you for all the replies!!!! I will be moving to Florida in the Fall for college....this thing will get lots of use! I am looking at a few on eBay right now. They are a lot cheaper. I lost out on a 3hp blender, lol. Someone outbid me. A 3hp one would be rediculous! I think I am going to get one under $100 and use the extra money for something else. Thanks! Aaron

05-05-2006, 07:33 PM	#14
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,720 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 73	im telling you bud, wal-mart hamelton beach mini blender get the job done for 15 bucks. witht he extra money you could buy a lot of protein to use in the blender. though if you plan on chopping ice and stuff while in college i might advise against it. __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

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