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MY BACK!!

#21
When everybody arrives for load in or load out, the rule in my band is if it's over 50 lbs, 2 people take. It helps with load in, health and is considered considerate.

Most guys I play with, have outgrown the stage of humongous gear and tonnage, we all play thru small to med setups and they sound very good. Plus, we don't need to see chiropractors on Monday's.
 
#22
I'm 51 and have back trouble. Reckless living when I was young (football, motorcycles, skiing etc.) has led to many bulging disks along with some other problems. Overall fitness is important (I need to lose some weight) core strength to support your back and stretching to retain flexibility are the keys in my opinion. See a good physical therapist and learn how to do the exercises right. After that you can do it on your own. Plan to keep that up for the rest of your life. When I start slacking off I pay for it. By the way I schlep a GK 1001RBII and a 410 cab.

Bob
 
#27
I sometimes have to move handle-less speaker cabinets that are way outside of my comfort zone (like 180 pounds or so, and I cannot begin to pick them up). I use a folding dolly that I got from these people:

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Mine is the 440-pound capacity flat-folder. Worth every penny.
 
#29
groupies = :-) I use all tube & 100lb cabs- trolleys ALLWAYS- stairs get HELP!!!! I would love to buy one of those trolleys that ppl who transport frij's use. one's w/ 3 wheels/side & are able to go UP stairs NO probs. One day....

EDIT;- in AUS we call hand trucks- TROLLEY's!! ;-)

I can't find 'em on the handtrucks R US site... U know the ones' w/ the 3 wheels per side that when they hit stairs, they 'caterpillar' over each other to easily go UP stairs- not sure about DOWN - I s'pose it's the same
 
#31
You're all sissies...:spit:

My load in...

3 vintage solid state amps. 2 that weigh around 40 pounds, 1 feels like it's closer to 50.

2x15 that weighs around 100
2x15 that weighs around 120 or more
4x12 that weighs around 80-90
4x10 that weighs around 90
1x18 that weighs around 90-100

There's something wrong with you if the thought of moving over 500 pounds of equipment 4 times the day of a show, doesn't make you happy to move your 65 pound rig.

Since the only other member of my band is my drummer, we try to always find a roadie for our shows, but I can move all of that myself if I need to. I only move one cab at time, and one amp at a time.

I was in pretty terrible shape when we started our band, now 5 months later I'm a lot stronger and healthier feeling albeit still as large as I've been for years. ha

To the OP, learn how to lift properly, and make multiple trips if you have to. You're using pretty damn light gear, but trying to carry it all at once like you described is no good. Have bandmates help you if possible, but really you shouldn't be having trouble moving that gear yourself. I'm a pretty lazy fat f**k, so I shouldn't even be allowed to say this to anyone... but work out or something man.
 
#34
Arpeggiator said:
your gear isnt heavy mate,
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Unless there is real back problem there, one that requires professional attention. I've known guys that are hard labor types that are built like bears and very fit who've been flummoxed and unable to deal with even light work loads, really debilitated. One guy I met last year thought he'd just work through the pain, and now he can't work at all - FOR LIFE. He's had a number of vertebrae permanently fused after no other options worked. He's on a daily diet of pain killers and supplements. For LIFE.
 
#36
DukeLeJeune said:
I sometimes have to move handle-less speaker cabinets that are way outside of my comfort zone (like 180 pounds or so, and I cannot begin to pick them up). I use a folding dolly that I got from these people:

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Mine is the 440-pound capacity flat-folder. Worth every penny.
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Great link! Thanks! :)

Now I can seriously consider the larger & heavier of the two self-powered, bi-amped cabs I'm mulling over! :hyper:
 
#37
greenboy said:
Unless there is real back problem there, one that requires professional attention. I've known guys that are hard labor types that are built like bears and very fit who've been flummoxed and unable to deal with even light work loads, really debilitated. One guy I met last year thought he'd just work through the pain, and now he can't work at all - FOR LIFE. He's had a number of vertebrae permanently fused after no other options worked. He's on a daily diet of pain killers and supplements. For LIFE.
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this kid is 17. unless his father made him work in the refrigerator factory by himself, he shouldn't have any trouble with his back yet.

and about your buddy who couldn't figure out how to move light loads... no offense meant, but you do the same thing with the big ones, only its easier!

if this guy was talking about schleping an 8x10 then i'd be worried about back problems. he'd have to be doing it ALL wrong to get real troublesome back pain with what he's moving.
 
#40
GearHeadBassMan said:
thats not back trouble, thats your back asking you to work it out. hit the gym, work your lower back muscles, never pick anything up with a bent back. use your body the way its meant to be used. I used to load trucks full of glass sliding doors (~180 lb each) and i've never had any trouble with my back. you're doing it wrong of your neglecting your muscles.

or, suck it up, p***y its only going to get worse.
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Lifting incorrectly will put a curve in your back, causing an unbalanced pressue and back problems.

Though, I will admit, hit the gym! You're 17! And unless you have some medical problem, you should be able to handle those weights.

(gigging rig - SVT-II + Marshall 810. SVT is about 90lbs in it's flight case, cab is about 170-175lbs. Granted, I don't make it in one trip, but seriously, even that stuff ain't too heavy (just bulky) ).


lindseyp said:
Squats.
Three sets.
I'm a 5'3" and would have no problem with that load. You read that right.
And, I'll be 50 in two weeks. Hit the gym.
While you're at it, try a Carvin BX500, LMII or Ashdown LG1000--these new light-weight amps are killer, they can fit in your gig bag with the bass* and you will have two hands free for your speaker.
*My LG1000 won't fit my bags, but the ads say they should, so ...
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Couldn't agree more though. Squats FTW!
 

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