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neoinoakleys · 06-04-2003, 04:55 AM

I am contemplating the purchase of a Bowflex machine or the new Joe Wieder Crossbow. I was just curious if anyone has had any experience with the products and can give a comparison of any kind.

Here are the details and my line of thinking.

Crossbow is priced at $599 includes 240lbs of resistance, weight belt, and Lat Bar. Also, includes row attachment and leg attachment. This is the "Advantage Model." Also, the cross bow can be purchased at most sporting goods stores and Sears, which is nice.

Bowflex has a comparable model called the Power Pro XTL, it comes with 210lbs of resistance and costs more than double at $1399. Bowflex can only be purchased through their website, via phone, or at some very select specialty (mom and pop) fitness equipment stores.

After inspecting both machines, I have come to realise (At least IMO), the craftsmanship of both machines are pretty comparable.

The bows themselves seem to be similar. Although the bows on the Bowflex seem to be more durable and made out of better material. The bows on the Crossbow seem to be of a more plastic base, so over time I think that the Crossbow's bows will probably lose it's resistance or maybe even break.

The seat on the Cross bow is more comfortable (IMO). It is made of a soft vinyl covered cushion. The Bowflex has a hard foam filled seat that seems to be very uncomfortable and I think working out on it may cause a pain in the ass (pun intended

).

Bowflex comes with a "No-time limit" warrenty on the bows and a 5-year warrenty on the machine. The Crossbow comes with a "lifetime" warrenty on the bows and a 5-year warrenty on the machine. So, both warrenties are comparable....

So, my questions is....is the bowflex worth the extra almost $800???

What do you guys think? Is there something I am not considering?

Here are the websites...

Bowflex
Crossbow

06-04-2003, 04:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
neoinoakleys Psycho Location: Michigan	Bowflex vs. Crossbow I am contemplating the purchase of a Bowflex machine or the new Joe Wieder Crossbow. I was just curious if anyone has had any experience with the products and can give a comparison of any kind. Here are the details and my line of thinking. Crossbow is priced at $599 includes 240lbs of resistance, weight belt, and Lat Bar. Also, includes row attachment and leg attachment. This is the "Advantage Model." Also, the cross bow can be purchased at most sporting goods stores and Sears, which is nice. Bowflex has a comparable model called the Power Pro XTL, it comes with 210lbs of resistance and costs more than double at $1399. Bowflex can only be purchased through their website, via phone, or at some very select specialty (mom and pop) fitness equipment stores. After inspecting both machines, I have come to realise (At least IMO), the craftsmanship of both machines are pretty comparable. The bows themselves seem to be similar. Although the bows on the Bowflex seem to be more durable and made out of better material. The bows on the Crossbow seem to be of a more plastic base, so over time I think that the Crossbow's bows will probably lose it's resistance or maybe even break. The seat on the Cross bow is more comfortable (IMO). It is made of a soft vinyl covered cushion. The Bowflex has a hard foam filled seat that seems to be very uncomfortable and I think working out on it may cause a pain in the ass (pun intended ). Bowflex comes with a "No-time limit" warrenty on the bows and a 5-year warrenty on the machine. The Crossbow comes with a "lifetime" warrenty on the bows and a 5-year warrenty on the machine. So, both warrenties are comparable.... So, my questions is....is the bowflex worth the extra almost $800??? What do you guys think? Is there something I am not considering? Here are the websites... Bowflex Crossbow __________________ It's My Duty to Please That Booty!! Last edited by neoinoakleys; 06-04-2003 at 04:58 AM..