Body Solid Deluxe Vertical Knee Raise and Dip Station Power Tower GVKR82 Review

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(More customer reviews)I own several pieces from Body Solid and this one lives up to the expectation set by the others: well engineered, well built, good assembly instructions. I'm over 200 pounds and this gear doesn't flinch. It's more expensive than something you'd get from the local sporting goods store but the fact they send along touch-up paint is revealing. This apparatus will be needing to have it's nicks and scuffs touched up long after lesser gear is heading to the dump.

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Giant Vertical Knee Raise Review

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(More customer reviews)I have one thing to say, never, ever purchase from this company. We purchased the giant vertical knee raise machine in January 2010. The machine came in 4 weeks after the scheduled arrival date and came in with major cosmetic defects. The machines white paint must have been mixed with rust and was chipped all over. After many, many phone calls Yukon sent me out two replacement side parts and promised me touch up paint for the chips. I received the replacement side parts in about 4 weeks time and several additional phone calls. Yukon did not pick up the defective sides, so now I am stuck with an additional bill to take these to the dump! Think about it, I purchase a machine for full price, it is defective, I receive replacement parts and am stuck with disposing of the defective parts. In addition to all of this I have to call Yukon 8 more times for the touch up paint that I did finally receive.
At the end of this mess, I spoke with one of the co-owners of Yukon. He was one of the rudest people I have ever spoken to and has no sense of customer service. My recommendation for anyone is to never deal with this company, you will not be satisfied with your product or any service you may receive from them.

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Yukon's New Vertical Knee Raise is a great addition to any gym home or business. Part of Yukon's Light Commercial series, the Vertical Knee Raise isn't just for developing your lower abs.

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Powerline PVKC83X Vertical Knee Raise Chin Dip Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to take a chance on this because the reviews were ok, and it's cheap. Well...it's a good try, but I think that in order to hit the sweetspot of attractive price and UPS shippable packaging, too many compromises had to be made.
Kind of flimsy: I weight about 190, and this thing flexes noticeably under my weight. I can see the pull bar bend as I put weight on it, and when I do dips, the whole thing gets rocking. At no time does it feel like it's going to tip over, but it definitely flexes in use.
Ergonomic nightmare: I'm 6' tall, and for me, the back pad is way too low. When doing pullups, at full extension, the horizontal arms are touching my armpits- it's too narrow. When I do dips, if I'm not careful, I will hit my head on the pullup bar. I understand now why MOST pullup/dip stations place the pullup bar on the other side of the tower. It takes up more room, but it would make a MUCH more useable apparatus.
I think the photos they use are either photoshopped, or they found the tiniest models they could to make the device appear roomy. It isn't.
$200 isn't a lot of money, so I don't feel 'burned' or ripped off...I just wish now that I had built something myself instead.
Look for mine on Craigslist real soon!

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PowerLine Vertical Knee Raise Machine. This freestanding VKR Chin Dip combo machine is exactly what you need to bulk up your arms and shoulders while you lose inches and rip your abs. Do knee raises, leg raises and oblique bends. Grab the dip handles to develop massive triceps. This machine has it all.

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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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