I thought I was ready for the Beast before it arrived. Boy was I wrong. I had been training with kettlebells exclusively for about a year before I ordered the Beast. I could some work with the two Bulldogs I'd had for a few months. I could one arm snatch the Bulldog 10 times and thought for sure I was prepared. Well, my first snatch attempt with the Beast ended up leaving a huge crater in my backyard. It took a full month of hard training before I could snatch the Beast two times per arm. It is not a joke! If you need a new challenge and really want to see what you're made of, try to tame the Beast!!

I recently purchased the Bulldog followed closely by purchasing the Beast. I'm no where near pressing the Beast but for sets of heavy swings both of these heavy kettlebells rock. I've owned the 70lb (32kg) kb for about 6 months and it always felt heavy for swings. After adding some short sets with the Bulldog and Beast the 70lb bell feels downright light. Heavy swings with the Bulldog and Beast have also improved my double cleans and double snatches. Occasionally throw some heavy swings into your workouts and watch your other lifts improve.

I found the 106lb kettlebell to be of great quality with a very durable finish. Though one must question how much it really costs to produce these things.

I have been working out with KBs for about 6 years. I own KBs from 4 kg up top 48 kg. My first impression was the 48 kg KB was BIG. The handle is comfortable and, with proper technique, easily lends itself to cleans, swings, snatches, and jerks. Swings are without a doubt the best exercise with this KB. At this time, I cannot press it overhead. I believe this is more a balance/position issue than lack of pure strength. The 48 kg KB is a great addition to my collection and adds an interesting challenge to my workouts.

The beast was something the UPS guy wished wasn't in his truck that tuesday morning. Regardless, get-ups and side bends with a bulldog is all I can manage for now. When I got that beast out of the box, all I could do with it is swing it, and swing it, and swing it one more time. If there was another size up offered by dragon door I would get it. Just swinging the beast feels like every inch of my body is burning and shattering into tiny pieces by a raging internal furnace of pain.

I will be the first to admit it. There are not too many things I can do with The Beast. Power cleans, 2-handed swings, bent over rows, floor presses, 1-legged dead lifts. But in the short time I have had The Beast it has improved my strength on The Bulldog (88 pounder). I can almost do a strict military press with my left arm now with the The Bulldog. I can do more reps of cleans, rows, and 2-handed swings.

I am pleased with my decision to get a Beast!

If you're looking to get a lot of attention, try bringing a Beast to your local gym (notice I said TRY... just getting it in and out of your car/truck is a workout!). After a few shaky swings and eye-popping get-ups, look for the semi-circle of gawkers around you, and listen for comments such as... 'I've never seen anyone do that before! How heavy is that?,' 'doesn't that hurt?,' and 'what IS that thing?' Leave it out for 10 minutes and count how many people try (and fail) to pick it up with one hand! Respect it, but don't fear it, and you will enjoy some of the best workouts (and gains) of your life!

The Beast is the best kettlebell I have. It forces you to do everything right. From power breathing, rooting, to staying tight. If you don't have all these things down the beast will let you know. A great big 10 out of 10!

Hmmm. Actually I don't have it but at the kettlebell course there is one. And I could clean and then press it up with my right arm smoothly... So now I am thinking of getting one just for fun... Normally I use two fillable KBs (they are about 26 kg/ 57 lb) and can be filled with iron pellets.

I purchased the "BEAST" and right away loved it. I do sumo dead lifts, upright rows, 1 arm lat rows, swings, and endurance carries with it. The craftmanship is excellent. Believe me this tool has made me alot stronger. Most people who see it can't even pick it up. I will admit you must be very strong to use this correctly. I guess that is true with anything called the "BEAST". I am very into grip strenght and what i did with mine is wrapped a whole roll of electrical friction tape around the handle (this is a very thick rubber tape you can find at an electrical supply store, this is usually a specialty item). Then I used a half a roll of regular electrical tape and now i have a handle that is about one inch in diameter larger. This is great for your grip. BUY A "BEAST" NOW!!