NT 360 is amazing so far
I just picked up a NT360 at my local sears this weekend. Last week it was selling for $799, this week it was $599. So the stories are true about that. Note, you'll need a pickup truck or some strong roof racks to bring all the boxes home. The main box is large and heavy. I had to take the contents out and put them individually into my Saab hatchback. I was lucky. Nobody mentioned needing a pickup...
Assembly was somewhat of a pain, but no more than what I would have expected for a machine like this. A few holes needed drilling as they were off by about 1/32". My old Soloflex was trivial by comparison. I'll also have to partially disassemble the unit should I move. But ... if you're handy with tools this shouldn't be a problem. Take your time and have fun.
Let me just say that I love this machine. I can't wait to workout again tomorrow. Granted, it's only been a week. But I've used many gym machines and have been working out on and off since I was 13 (~24 years). I remember when Nautilus was "new." I recently joined the premiere local gym and really enjoyed their pulley / cable machines (they have a more expensive Freemotion machine there too). The NT360 lets me do it all in my own house, with my own tunes, etc...
As far as the friction issue goes, I had read up online prior to purchase / assembly. So I took extra care to make sure everything was greased and that the pulleys were tightened properly. The thing is, the pulleys also attach with cable guides. I had to sand a few of them down so they didn't clamp against the pulleys, which would have generated extreme friction.
So my machine works fine with just one weight. There's some friction ... perhaps about 5 lbs worth? Not a problem at all. I'm sure as the unit breaks in that will go away too.
I tried the Bowflex, hated the rods. Now I do a 2hr circuit of about 14-15 different exercises. They feel so good ... I love being able to work out my back muscles and stretch / twist / punch ... do whatever I please!
DT
I just picked up a NT360 at my local sears this weekend. Last week it was selling for $799, this week it was $599. So the stories are true about that. Note, you'll need a pickup truck or some strong roof racks to bring all the boxes home. The main box is large and heavy. I had to take the contents out and put them individually into my Saab hatchback. I was lucky. Nobody mentioned needing a pickup...
Assembly was somewhat of a pain, but no more than what I would have expected for a machine like this. A few holes needed drilling as they were off by about 1/32". My old Soloflex was trivial by comparison. I'll also have to partially disassemble the unit should I move. But ... if you're handy with tools this shouldn't be a problem. Take your time and have fun.
Let me just say that I love this machine. I can't wait to workout again tomorrow. Granted, it's only been a week. But I've used many gym machines and have been working out on and off since I was 13 (~24 years). I remember when Nautilus was "new." I recently joined the premiere local gym and really enjoyed their pulley / cable machines (they have a more expensive Freemotion machine there too). The NT360 lets me do it all in my own house, with my own tunes, etc...
As far as the friction issue goes, I had read up online prior to purchase / assembly. So I took extra care to make sure everything was greased and that the pulleys were tightened properly. The thing is, the pulleys also attach with cable guides. I had to sand a few of them down so they didn't clamp against the pulleys, which would have generated extreme friction.
So my machine works fine with just one weight. There's some friction ... perhaps about 5 lbs worth? Not a problem at all. I'm sure as the unit breaks in that will go away too.
I tried the Bowflex, hated the rods. Now I do a 2hr circuit of about 14-15 different exercises. They feel so good ... I love being able to work out my back muscles and stretch / twist / punch ... do whatever I please!
DT
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