I've had some painful product assemblies in my life, but this was NOT one of them. Clear instructions, beautiful packaging, easy one-man assembly. I attached a picture of the freshly opened box (already unwrapped the backboard) to show the beautiful hardware pack: EVERY product should have hardware packaged and labelled like this— it's so easy to assemble, and even easier if you have 13 and 17mm sockets with a ratchet wrench. (The instructions call for adjustable wrenches, but use ratchets if you have them)
Although this is made for indoor use, I set mine up outside. I prefer outdoor workouts and the rack is fairly tall. Keep in mind that for pull-ups you need at least another foot beyond the height of the rack (and even more if you want to power-up), so just squeezing it under a ceiling is no good. I've placed it on a patio I'm rebuilding, and it's partially under a roof here. The tower is much more rigid than I expected for having so many bolts. All hardware is nylock-style fasteners, so it takes some effort to tighten and that's another reason to use ratchet spanners. I'm very happy with the quality of the tubes and hardware, and I experienced no problems at all assembling this. If you get one, follow the instructions very carefully as much of the hardware is similar with just tiny (but important) differences.
I've used a number of similar racks, and this one is as good as any with one criticism: I wish it were taller. I'm not quite 5'8" and I can stand with feet flat while grabbing the pull-up bar. With a taller bar, I could hang legs straight and point my feet down, but with this one I'm forced to bend my knees. Not a huge deal, but still a minor disappointment. The pull-up bar has a nice range of possible grips.
The assembled rack is not as heavy as it looks, and although it's sturdy I can pick the whole thing up and move it without dragging it. It's critical to have the floor level for dips or the rack will wobble. I'm considering anchoring this to the ground when my patio is done so that I can eliminate any wobble. The pullup bar is slightly padded and perfect diameter, same as the dip bar handles although I generally prefer those fatter. After you've done a couple hundred dips your palms can get very sore on skinny handles. Overall I'm very happy with this rack.
| Brand | Weider |
|---|---|
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black, Red |
| Product Dimensions | 57"L x 41"W x 84"H |
| Handle Type | Fixed |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 135 Kilograms |
| Included Components | 30-Day Membership Included, Home Gym |
| Item Weight | 39 Kilograms |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 57.5 x 19.75 x 8.25 inches |
| Package Weight | 39.1 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 53.15 x 43.31 x 86.61 inches |
| Brand Name | Weider |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | 90-Day Parts & Labor |
| Model Name | Weider |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | iFIT Health & Fitness |
| Part Number | WEBE99712 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
