So this is much better made than previous years models? I heard that other years it was very hard to put together, and travel with and would not stand up without weights attached to it. Is it more user friendly than previous versions????
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Don't worry, travels easy and I never use weights in the garage, just slides a little after session (like a few inches) has spikes for outdoors. My kid was worst hitter in his, three weeks after I bought this he hit a triple and a home run in one game.
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I've not travelled with ours, and have had a very hard time finding a box to store it in, since we threw out the box it came in, which was huge. Sorry! It's a great rack, but awkward!
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I found it super easy to put together. It is packed well. Not that many parts to add either. I had it together in about 15 minutes from cutting the box open. My 8 year old daughter was helping me and she could figure it out. So I would say that is a good sign. The box mind you that it arrives in is heavy but very awkward. I had to push it into my house as my arms couldn't wrap around it to carry it.
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Hi Laurie, I am honestly not sure but for me personally I always go with the newest model of anything I buy. My thought process is a new feature or something was improved for it to have changed. This is lightweight, easy to fold down for transporting, pulls with ease and most of all my Wheaten loves it!!!
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I agree with you that the spring on this new version (I used the first one in college and the spring was much weaker, easier) is very tight. I find it hard at my age to use. I never thought of asking if they have different spring strengths...my guess is not. They do have a website at www.bullworker.com I'm sure you can check there, in fact, I'm going to as well.
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Hello, we got this chair for a person who weighs 350 lbs. We DID get the "Everest & Jennings" model. It's been great because it has an extra wide wheel base (making it very stable) and a wider seat (making it a lot more comfortable than a standard size chair). We've had it for over 2 years now, and it's held up very well. The stiches are strong & there are no rips or tears in the fabric - after lots of use. All the wheels are still in great condition. We fold it & unfold it every time we use it (to put it in the back of our car) and it's still sturdy & strong. We are very happy with this chair. It was well worth the extra money (compared to the standard size). Hello, we got this chair for a person who weighs 350 lbs. We DID get the "Everest & Jennings" model. It's been great because it has an extra wide wheel base (making it very stable) and a wider seat (making it a lot more comfortable than a standard size chair). We've had it for over 2 years now, and it's held up very well. The stiches are strong & there are no rips or tears in the fabric - after lots of use. All the wheels are still in great condition. We fold it & unfold it every time we use it (to put it in the back of our car) and it's still sturdy & strong. We are very happy... » Read More Hello, we got this chair for a person who weighs 350 lbs. We DID get the "Everest & Jennings" model. It's been great because it has an extra wide wheel base (making it very stable) and a wider seat (making it a lot more comfortable than a standard size chair). We've had it for over 2 years now, and it's held up very well. The stiches are strong & there are no rips or tears in the fabric - after lots of use. All the wheels are still in great condition. We fold it & unfold it every time we use it (to put it in the back of our car) and it's still sturdy & strong. We are very happy with this chair. It was well worth the extra money (compared to the standard size). « Show Less
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Hi, I only have experiencce with the "performance" model. Unfortunately I sold it six months later during a temporary money crunch. I can't advise you on your specific question, but I will say "Damn I wish I had it back!" It was effective in maintaining my form during a time I couldn't work out.
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Not that easy. It is a heavy duty, gym quality piece of equipment. If I thought it would have to be moved for each use, then moved back to store, I doubt it would get much use at my house. Your mileage may vary.
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it is more difficult than the previous version of this little appliance, this is my 2nd one and the first one I had was much better made, in my opinion. But i dont really have a problem with it. if it is really that hard, maybe yours is defective and you might want to exchange it.
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Hi, N. Brown! I actually ordered mine from JC Penney, since I got a good price on it by way of an advertising error on their part... Either way, I only got it last night, and didn't find it too difficult to assemble just going by the sheet instructions. It IS quite heavy weight in construction, which I definitely count as a plus. The one thing that I can see that, so far, hasn't been mentioned in the reviews is, if you're on the heavier side (I'm 210 lbs at 5'5" tall, and wide through the hips) it doesn't SEEM particularly roomy when you're on the machine. I DID have a great time exercising on it last night after assembling it, though! If you love elliptical machines, as I do (they were my only motivation for going to the gym, and every time I went, I had to wait at least 20 minutes to get on one, so I cancelled my membership... Now I've got my own, dagnabbit! ;) ), you should really like this machine. I don't know if they're as squeaky over time as the other reviews state, but I'd assume that they are. Also, I live in a single bedroom apartment, and don't have a lot of room left over to leave this standing up. The main problem? I'd planned on sliding it under my futon when I'm not using it, but everything but the handles will fit - the handles just sit too high up to fit underneath it. It IS a heavy piece, as I said before, so a bit unwieldy, but the wheels on both the bottom of the rear frame, and the foot pedal pieces, help for maneuvering it. If you're not big on exercise, as I am not unless it's fun for me, but love cross trainer and elliptical machines, then I'd suggest you get this, if it's not more than you want to spend. It does take a little initial exercise to figure out your rhythm, but once you get going, it's GREAT! I woke up this morning eager to get back on it and go, and I haven't felt that way about exercise in YEARS, if ever!
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We haven't had experience with previous year's models, but this one is very sturdy, easy to use, and easy to put together.
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I don't have an answer for that, those were my thoughts also. Getting a larger tent allows for more movement while working inside so that was my reason for buying along with the additional savings. This version might also be a better seller therefore they are able to discount this product to attract more buyers. Anyways this is a great piece of equipment. It's built very well and it should last for many, many years if taken care of. I think the initial weight as it arrives in it carrying case is over 70 lbs, it's a beast.
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Thanks for answering me! I've decided to keep the old model. Looking at the manuals for both on line I'm thinking the lift mechanism for the elevators is the same so one seems as liable to break as the other. I'd rather have it fit bigger cars. I talked to Plan today and they said the newer one does have a smaller elevator.
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We made the new unit stronger than the previous version, we also came up with a metal version for photographers that needed mount for frequent use. Let me know if this answers your question??
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My husband put mine together but he said it wasn't hard to do. I really enjoy mine and I think it would be a great machine for you. I switched to this from running because of knee and heel problems and needed something lower impact. It works great and just from 20minutes 3-4 days a week, I've lost 35lbs
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This one seems very sturdy. I have only had it a month or so,which is not a long time, but I have used it a lot and it does seem to function very well. I recommend that you give it a try. I think you'll be happy with it.
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Just watched a YouTube video on this one. Appears to be much less wobbly than the Elenco model. If I was going to redo my buy, I would buy the wacky lab model since they basically look the same when complete.