Any one own a Weider Crossbow or Bowflex?

[MisterT]

I am interested in getting a Crossbow and know it is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the Bowflex. I have coworkers who have the BowFlex and swear by them, but no one that owns a Crossbow. I was just wondering what your opinions are on either one. It's that or join a gym which is around $600 a year or so, hence why I am looking at a home gym to replace my weight bench that uses a "leverage system" so you don't need a spotter when benching, etc.(pullup)

 

[clownphish]

Try doing a search online for reviews from actual users. That's what I do whenever I'm checking out a product - always best to get a user's opinion than follow the advertiser's ploy. Check www.epinions.com, they may have it on there. They've got everything from household items to airlines, etc. Good luck!

Edit: I just checked epinions.com out of curiosity and they do have it on there. Enter "crossbow" in the search and keep "all categories" and two versions of the Crossbow show up w/several reviews for each. Also, another great thing about this site is they tend to give very thorough reviews. I've yet to see one like, "good product" or "I like it" which tells you NOTHING about thier actual experience. While you're at it check out Bowflex reviews as well to further aide your decision.

 

[MisterT]

Thanks, I appreciate it. The Bowflex is around $1400 for a top of the line one and the top of the line Crossbow is $1K (400 bucks cheaper is pretty significant). I may just join a gym, but the ones close by are really crowded. I could drive a little more of a commute to a Gold's Gym and get a membership. They are about to open in to a big place and are currently offering $25 per month enrollment for the 1st year. If I find someone to enroll within the 1st year, I get $25 a month for life which plain kicks ass!

I have been lifting for 5 years straight and want to take it up a notch. I am by no means huge or close to it. Maybe a Men's Health model at best, but want to have more muscle mass.