Weider 390 Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)NOT BAD
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First off, I'm pretty happy with it, but will try to write another review after 6 months, if Amazon allows that.
MISSING SCREWS
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The package was missing all of the M6 x 80mm Button Screws which are mentioned in the manual.
There's a cardboard sheet, covered by plastic which is supposed to contain all of the screws and bolts necessary to put the 390 together. All of the tools on the sheet, are clearly marked. But the 80mm screws aren't there at all - i.e., they are not only missing; there is not even any labeled place for it. The M6 x 80mm screws were completely forgotten when the factory put this together.
Anyway, I contacted Customer Care, using the number in the manual. First day I called the toll-free number, it was impossible to reach anyone. But the second day, it went smoothly. They took down the information, and I received the 80mm screws within a week.ASSEMBLY
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Regarding assembly itself, the manual was clear enough. They manual recommends two people, but it took only me, and I'm about average when it comes to assembling these things. It took a few days, moving very slowly, but it could clearly be done in an evening.THE WEIDER 390 POWER TOWER
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The equipment itself seems to operate as expected. The knee pad plate seems unnecessary, so it was removed. You could just as easily use a chair, and bend your knees loosely. That seems to accomplish the same thing.
My purpose for purchasing the 390 was for the pull-ups. My doors can't handle the weight of those pull-up bars which are sold everywhere, so the 390 seemed like a good substitute. A secondary reason was the dips.
Considering that there are no weights on this machine, the whole thing is surprisingly heavy. Nothing that a grown person or two can't re-position occasionally, mind you; just heavier than expected, for a non-weight exercise unit.
I don't care for the stiff-arm oblique knee raises on this machine, but that may be only a personal preference; someone else might find it convenient.
One pleasant surprise was a place for calf raises near the bottom of the unit. Very convenient, that.GENERALLY, OK
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In general, it seems fine, but if Amazon permits it, I'll write a second review in about 6 months, with regard to the wear and tear issue.

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Offering everything you need for a great workout, the Weider Club 390 Power Tower helps you build muscle and get fit in the comfort of your own home. The Club 390 offers three primary workout stations. First up is a dip station with a foldaway assist pad that helps you perform dips until you're strong enough to do them on your own. Should you choose not to use the assist pad, simply fold it down and move it out of the way. The pull-up station, meanwhile, also uses the assist pad to help you perform pull-ups and chin-ups until you're ready to do them independently. Finally, the vertical knee raise (VKR) station helps you lose inches around your waist, develop ab muscles worthy of showing off, and tone your oblique and hip flexor muscles. The foldaway assist pad comes with 15- and 25-pound resistance bands that add up to 80 pounds of assistance to your routines. The stronger you get over time, the less resistance you'll need to use.

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Stamina 20-1100 Studio Barre Review

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(More customer reviews)The concept of this equipment is great. You can do all kinds of strengthening exercises with it, as well as incorporate some cardio work. It's easy to assemble too. However, when I received mine, I was missing four parts (the two sliders and spring pins). When I called and requested the parts, they were immediately shipped to me, no questions asked. When I received them, the spring pin construction was poor. One end includes a plastic knob, with the screw threads in the plastic. One was stripped. I had to go but knobs with metal thread inserts at a hardware store to make it work. Then, after using it for about for weeks, another part broke. Then tension cord attaches to the frame with a plastic clip. Under regular tension, the clip snapped. I just requested a replacement part, though I am sure it will probably not hold either.
So, in summary, if the smaller parts were of a little higher quality, this would be an excellent product. But, the quality is lacking and requires some creativity.

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The commercial Stamina Studio Barre total body trainer is a simple, space- saving personal training system designed for anyone who wants to improve theirflexibility, balance, and total body strength. The Studio Barre combines traditionalmovements from modern dance, Pilates, yoga, and ballet with weight-free (using bodyweight only) and rubber-resistance toning to create a versatile workout. It's also easilyadaptable to all fitness levels. Beginners can start as slowly as they want, whilephysically fit athletes will enjoy a constant challenge. Plus, the Studio Barre iscompatible with the Stamina Pilates Tower and Wooden Dance Platform accessories,which add even more training options.
The Studio Barre is distinguished by such features as an ultra-soft padded deck, tworemovable resistance cords with double-loop straps for the hands or feet, and an oakbarre that adjusts from 12.75 inches at its lowest point to 49.5 inches at its tallest. Theunit--which folds and rolls up for easy, convenient storage--measures 33.25 by 54.25 by71 inches (W x H x D) when fully assembled and comes with a workout guide. TheStudio Barre is also backed by a five-year warranty on the frame and a 90-day warrantyon all other parts. Some assembly is required.

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Chin / Dip / Leg Raise Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the Yukon CDL-153, one of the few decent dip/chin/VKR stations on the market for serious strength trainers. The manufacturer's price is actually $300, and the MFR charges about $50 in shipping. The standard price for it on the internet is $380 with "free" shipping. However, none of the companies that sell it actually stock it; they just charge you an additional $30 for the privilege of drop-shipping it to you from the manufacturer. This is true for the company that Amazon sources this product from (Bayou Fitness).
Mine came missing the oval brackets, which the manufacturer wants people to use to prevent them from bending the tubing from cranking the bolts down too hard. I called the MFR on a Thursday and received the replacement brackets via FedEx on the following Wednesday. The MFR was pleasant and courteous.
This product is sturdily built, unlike most other C/D/VKR stations. The other stations typically claim to support up to 220-250 lbs. However, they don't employ supports for the dip arms or chin bar; they actually just bolt or weld a metal bar horizontally against the vertical frame, so even if the total load is well below the specified weight limit, the chin and dip bars tend to flex a lot.
The Yukon has strong supports for the dip arms and chin bar, and also supports for the vertical frame against the floor rails on the chin side. The stated capacity for the frame is 350 lbs, so even a 300 lb. lifter with 50 lbs. on a weight belt could exercise on this machine. However, there is no brace for the frame on the dip side, so there is some flex of the uprights even with a total load of only 225 lbs. Also, bafflingly, there is not enough clearance between the chin-side frame brace and the 3/8" nut provided for the support bolt on either the left or right side of my machine, so I couldn't attach put the supplied nut on the brace on either side.
There are a few other companies that make decent D/C/VKR stations, some of which sell online, but their products run $100-300 more than this unit, even without shipping. Tuff-stuff's VKR has better frame bracing (for around $600), but Body-Solid's units are equivalent to fragile junk you see in the chain stores. I would recommend this piece over the competition, and maybe even trying to find someone who could fabricate the dip-side braces for you out of 2" tubing.

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CDL-153Get the benefit of multiple machines for the price of one with Yukon's chin-dip-leg raise machine! This machine is made for the fitness minded on a budget. Enjoy the freedom of moving from different upper body exercises without the hassle of plates and extra attachments Yukon's chin-dip-leg raise machine requires no extra weights or attachments all you need is your own body. Work a variety of muscle groups from your lower abs and obloquies to your chest, back and biceps. This versatile machine comes with coated easy grip handles and padded elbow and back pads for you comfort. The chin-dip-leg raise machine also comes with built in push up handles. Features: -Chin / Dip / Leg Raise. -Color: White and black. -Elbow and back pads for leg raise. -Built in push up bar. -Dual step ups. -Integral chin up bar. -Built to last. -Dimensions: 83'' H x 48'' W x 57'' L.

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Apex Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)This device fits nicely in our rec room, and has become very useful. This only glitch, is that when you raise the dip bar in order to do pull ups, the two slots for the locking pin do not line up well, and you have to kind of force the pin into place. It is still very functional, and I consider the complaint to be minor at best.

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Work out several major muscle groups from the comfort of your own home with the Apex multi-station power tower. The tower starts with a pull-up/chin-up station, which is ideal for working out your back and bicep muscles. The dipping station, meanwhile, lets you perform tricep dips--one of the most effective tricep exercises around. Finally, the power tower includes a vertical knee raise station for challenging your lower abs. Details include multiple hand positions on the chin-up bar, fold-away dip station arms, a 14-gauge tubular steel frame, and a durable powder-coated finish.

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Stamina 1700 Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)My biggest concern was if this can handle 6'3 265lbs of weight. It is sturdy. Only thing I didn't like was the pushup bars but they aren't bad but you can't go DEEP cause there is a bar that will touch your head before you get to that point. I mainly got this for pullups and leg raises anyway it's a nice addition to my home gym. Own mine now for a little over a year I didn't wanna do a review till I knew this was very solid and long lasting.

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When you are ready to get serious about your workout, sculpt and strengthen your entire body with the Stamina 1700 Power Tower. One piece of equipment gives you multiple workout stations for push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, tricep dips, and vertical knee raises. Build total body strength, Sculpt your chest, abs, back, and arms. Freestanding with a small footprint to fit easily into your home workout area. Provides an intense yet safe workout.

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Weider 200 Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a detailed video review so you can see this awesome tower while it is assembled. Key points:
* I am 6'4'' and weigh 205 lbs.
Definite Pros:
* Great to use with P90X
* Lots of space to do wide, close, and underhand pull ups
* A bar to rest your feet on to make pull ups easier
* Great for push ups because it has built in push up bars
* Great for ab raises with padding for your back
* Great for tricep dips using the extended tricep dip bars
* Slides on the carpet easily if you need to move it
* Platforms to do calf raises on
* Just plain awesome
Potential Cons:
* Comes un-assembled - took about 2 hours to assemble
* I am using it on carpet, which causes slight movement when doing tricep dips
* Minimum ceiling height is about 7 feet 8 inches for setting this thing up
Other Info:
*** Dimensions and weight in the box before assembly ***
Weider 200 Power Tower
58.5" x 22.5" x 10.5"
99 lbs
*** Dimensions after assembly ***
* Maximum height of tower: 83 inches (6 feet 11 inches) high.
* Maximum width (pullup bar): 41 inches (3 feet 5 inches) wide.
* My ceiling height: 92 inches (7 feet 8 inches) high.
Watch the video and enjoy!

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Designed to give you a challenging workout without needing weights, the Weider 200 Power Tower will get you on your way to the toned, sculpted body you've been wanting right in the comfort of your own home. Featuring a vertical knee raise station, dip station, pull-up station and push-up station, you'll be able to work your abs, chest, triceps, back, and arms. Constructed of two-toned, powder-coated steel and elegant upholstery, it also features an easy-up VKR step and the durability of sewn, vinyl seats. It measures 84 x 41 x 57 inches.

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Apex Deluxe Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)You're looking at a power tower, same as I was when I saw this one. I saw this one at my local sports store, got to try it out. They were charging $40 more for the thing plus a $40 assembly charge. The thing came UPS, saved $50 bucks with the super saver shipping and I was lucky enough to be home when the UPS guy had to lug the 80 lb. box to my door. The thing went together like clockwork. I had all the pieces and got them tight as a drum. To the guy that left the review referring the paracord, just tighten the bolt a little more, then the arms will hold wherever you put them. One problem for me on the whole deal, one of the arm pads wasn't assembled properly and it was missing the threads for the bolt that holds it to the apparatus. I called the company, they sent it out quick like a bunny, zero problems dealing with them. The pad they sent is a different color than the apparatus I bought, but my elbow won't notice. The company ships out anything if its missing, they didn't hassle me. I get a great workout on this thing. The dip arms are high, but I use a crate to get on them. I use a chair to work out to failure on pull-ups. It works like a charm.

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The APEX Deluxe Power Tower TC3502 is Deluxe Vertical Knee Raise power tower with durable gun metal gray powder coat finish. It has 2" X 2 3/4 ", 14 gauge, tubular steel frame construction.

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