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(More customer reviews)After poring over numerous models and reviews, and much hemming and hawing over my first inversion table purchase, I finally decide on the FitPro 2010 Deluxe despite there being no previous customer reviews. I am overall quite happy with it. Several factors swayed me to this model:
1) Price (comparatively very inexpensive)
2) Sturdy-looking frame style
3) Well-padded bench and headrest
4) Lumbar pad
5) Large handles
6) 300lb limit (adds safety factor)
I had initially leaned toward a folding table, but after reading numerous reviews remarking on the difficulty and awkwardness of folding these 50-70 lb beasts, I decided that in reality either 1) I wasn't going to bother to fold it up, or 2) I would fold it up and then not use it again. So, since I wanted to use it, I opted for the fixed frame. I also felt that a fixed frame would simply be more stable, which seemed like a good thing when one is hanging upside down.
The product shipped from Quality Hammocks the day after I placed the order and arrived only a few days later. The cardboard box had a few dings from its UPS shipping but was otherwise intact.
Assembly was a casual 2-hour (by myself) adventure in reading and decoding pictorial instructions, and sorting out the numerous screw and nut varieties that came all mixed in one bag. It looks a little intimidating at first when you open the box, but its not too bad. With a little head-scratching and common sense I resolved a few confusing steps, without any need for resorting to salty verbal incantations. Wrench and allen wrench are supplied, but if you have your own, you may want to use them. I recommend only hand-tightening the nuts on the frame assembly until you have all the frame assembled and only then snug it down, otherwise it may be more difficult to get the holes to line up.
Once together and tightened up, the whole thing feels pretty rock-solid. The bench swings smoothly and the bench padding is adequate. The lumbar pad wraps around either side of the bench and adheres to the back of the bench with velcro, so you can adjust its positioning up or down a few inches or even not use it at all. I didn't think I would use it, but I actually find it beneficial.
The ankle locks feel comfortable and secure. The spring-loaded mechanism has a short handle which does require fully bending over in order to reach down to engage/release. The in/out travel of the mechanism isn't too smooth, but its a minor gripe.
Setting the bench for my height, I was surprised at how close it was to being a good balance point. Using the safety strap, I limited the inversion for my first test-runs. I found it quite enjoyable and relaxing, either when using it to hang or to rock gently. The manual provides only a few sentences on actually using the table, so look elsewhere if you want tutorial info.
If I ever did need to store it, the whole bench assembly can be removed from the frame with just two hand-knob screws. That allows one to stand the bench assembly up in a closet, and the remaining tubular frame is fairly light to move around.
I now look forward to using the FitPro, and I think it was a good deal. Assembly was tedious and the manual was not very customer-friendly, for which it loses a star.
Final caveat: as seems to be the case with a number of tables in this price range, this appears to be a product that has no US customer service behind it. The manual is generic: it has no company information or phone numbers at all, so your only recourse would be to Quality Hammocks, and my guess is all they could do is ship you another one if you had a problem with a unit. (Note: searching the model number on the shipping box [XJ-I-06C] I did find that the actual manufacturer is Zhejiang Meier Fitness Equipment Co. out of China, and their website ([...]) does provide phone and email contact information!) So, consider that the cost savings are potentially offset by this factor. But at this price, even if I only got a couple of years out of it, I wouldn't feel any grief.
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The FitPro 2009 Deluxe inversion table is a high quality new design inversion table, which provides stability to the user.Inversion tables have been used for years to relieve stress and tension in back muscles, increase circulation, and reduce inflammation around nerves that can cause pain and discomfort.It comes with a saftey strap which lets you control how much it should invert, without the saftey strap it can invert to a full 180 degrees.Head and backrest is padded with 2 1/2 inch foam for excellent back support.It will accommodate users height from 4'10" - 6' 6" and has a Weight Capacity of up to 300 lbs.
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