The article states it uses hardware that is available “wherever building supplies or landscaping materials are sold,” not ACE Hardware or Speedex here in Dubai then – unfortunately for me. So my quest continues to find 1.5 inch PVC tubing WITH the the same-size elbow and connector joints. Looks like a trip to Satwa then.
When I’m done, I’m expecting great things from my homemade parallettes which were described in the CrossFit Journal, ‘Really Cool Homemade Parallettes’ (issue 13, Sept. 2003). What are parallettes? Basically, they look like a pair of small parallel bars and are used in gymnastics - great for developing coordination, accuracy, agility, and balance – not to mention they look like great fun!
I’ll update this page on my progress once I can find all the parts!
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Update: 6th November
Thanks to Nasser Al Matrooshi Trading, Satwa, I have most of the parts in hand. With the exception of the tube endings (which they gave me the wrong sizes) it’s all glued together and sat outside to dry overnight. Alas I’m not sure it’ll be useable just yet as the frame wobbles without the tube endings; I’ll give it a go tomorrow and let’s see…