{"title":"Obsidian","description":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian is a performance focused brand built around intensity, focus, and delivering immediate stimulation for serious athletes. Specialising in ammonia based products, the brand is designed to support those moments where maximum output and mental readiness are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, Obsidian is about raw performance. Its products are built to provide an instant surge in alertness and focus, helping athletes switch on before heavy lifts or high intensity efforts. This makes the brand particularly relevant within strength sports such as powerlifting and strongman, where mental activation plays a key role in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Obsidian apart is its specialised approach. Rather than offering a broad supplement range, the brand focuses on refining a specific category. High-potency ammonia inhalants. Products like Hype Dust are designed with consistency, strength, and reliability in mind, delivering a fast-acting effect without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand also embraces a no nonsense identity. With a focus on effectiveness over marketing, Obsidian positions itself as a tool for experienced users who want a direct, powerful result when it matters most. There are no gimmicks, just products built to perform in high pressure training and competition environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Obsidian stands for intensity, precision, and immediate performance. Delivering specialised products for those who demand maximum focus and activation when it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"obsidian-bar-down","title":"Obsidian Bar Down","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Down is a high strength ammonia smelling salt created for experienced lifters who want a sharp, fast surge of alertness before heavy attempts. It uses ACS‑grade ammonium hydroxide held within a highly absorbent medium, producing a powerful and consistent release of pungent vapour that rapidly stimulates the senses and prepares the nervous system for high effort lifts. Its compact size makes it easy to keep in a gym bag, while the formulation is designed to deliver a strong, immediate effect with every use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Bar Down is designed to deliver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sudden increase in focus and mental intensity to help you lock in before a heavy set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong respiratory reflex that heightens readiness and sharpens your response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent, potent ammonia output thanks to its high‑grade formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portable, durable bottle suitable for experienced users who want maximum strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ammonia salts are used in lifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia salts trigger a rapid inhalation reflex by irritating the nasal passages and stimulating the respiratory system. This sudden intake of air can heighten alertness and sharpen concentration, which some lifters use to prepare for maximal or near maximal efforts. The effect is short lived but intense, making it a tool for specific moments rather than general training use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreak the seal and take a single, brief sniff around ten seconds before your set. Only use as directed, and approach with caution if you are unfamiliar with strong ammonia products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Down is not intended for first time users. Those who have never used smelling salts should begin with a milder option such as Hype Dust to understand their tolerance before progressing to a product of this strength. Use Bar Down entirely at your own risk and only if you are confident with high‑potency ammonia salts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsidian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44926324998198,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9552\/0054\/files\/bardownsmellingsalts.webp?v=1772625708"},{"product_id":"obsidian-hype-dust","title":"Obsidian Hype Dust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHype Dust is a pre activated dry smelling salt designed to deliver a sharp burst of alertness and neural activation before heavy lifts. It replicates the intensity and reliability of classic ampule‑style salts but without any liquid content. Each bottle is completely anhydrous and produced in small batches to maintain strength, consistency and long term potency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formula is intended to provide a fast, powerful sensory jolt that heightens focus and prepares the central nervous system for demanding sets or high effort training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Hype Dust is designed to deliver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid central nervous system stimulation and heightened alertness before a lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharper focus and mental readiness during intense training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long lasting dry blend that avoids spills, leaks or the need for added water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact, portable bottle suitable for gym bags and quick use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a dry formula works well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHype Dust uses a dry, pre activated ammonia blend that stays potent for months after opening. 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