I got this as a xmas gift for me wife and was really surprised with the entire package. First of all it is constructed of high quality aluminum and steel. The frame/rails looks like very heavy gauge aircraft aluminum. The pad was well made with a synthetic leather cover over a very firm pad. The same quality held true for the other components. Granted this is an expensive piece of gear but this is as close to true commercial equipment as I have seen at this price point.
The second nice thing is that is comes almost entirely assembled. It showed up in one box that was clean dry and completely intact. There are a few things to put together, but I do a lot of home improvement so the assembly wasn't particularly complicated from my perspective. It probably took me 30 mins to get the bars and ropes and pulleys all assembled, but even if you aren't handy you could still figure it out and only need a wrench and a screw driver (I think the allen wrench that is needed is in the kit).
Delivery was simple. I ordered on Amazon. It took about 4 or 5 days to get a call from the local delivery company, and then the company was out in a day or two and put it right in my garage. They don't unpack or set up but I wasn't expecting that (and didn't pay for any others services).
The only thing to be aware of is that the reformer is large and very heavy. I dont know what the weight is listed as but I would guess it was between 100 and 200 pounds. And given that it is also very long, moving it around is not possible with one person. Two healthy guys or fairly strong women can move it easily enough but stairs and corners are a pain so make sure you plan for it.
The other odd thing is that it wasn't branded STOTT even though everything on Amazon clearly said STOTT PILATES. It was another company name on the reformer. I'm guessing one company bought out the other or got licensing rights.
Regardless, my wife loves it. She wasn't into weights but likes yoga, running, tennis etc. She watched the DVDs and got started right away. The DVDs are important as it is all about body position so if you use it the wrong way it seems like you aren't getting a work out, but if you use it the way the DVDs or a trainer shows you it is a great total body work out.
Really nice product and at least for us the entire experience was great.
| Tension Level | Weight Capacity: 250 lbs / 113.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Handle Type | gearbar |
| Strap Type | Double Loop Straps |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 Pounds |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00690650110107 |
| UPC | 690650110107 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 97 x 28 x 16 inches |
| Package Weight | 74.84 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 96.5 x 26 x 10 inches |
| Brand Name | STOTT PILATES |
| Warranty Description | Please refer to manufacturer web page |
| Model Name | at home |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Merrithew |
| Part Number | ST-11010 |
| Included Components | At Home SPX Reformer, Reformer Box with Footstrap, Padded Platform Extender, Metal Roll-Up Pole, Double Loop Straps, Traditional Springs Package with 5 Reformer Springs (4 × 100%, 1 × 50% resistance), 5 Neoprene Spring Covers for reduced noise during use. |
