bowflex max trainer

[WolfAir]

Good morning all,
So, anybody have one? Currently looking at adding a non impact cardio machine to the home "gym" and I really like the design of these.
But although reviews are pretty positive, not sure I can justify a 4 figure price tag over a normal cross trainer, which can be picked up for half the price and less.
Couple going on ebay at the moment, would aim for the m5 or m7 if the price was right.
Any powerfully built directors wanting to give theirs away?

[WolfAir]

Nobody have a bowmax trainer?
Looks like i'm going to have to pop into fitness superstore and have a try on one.

[BlueShackNeedle]

I’m sorry I can’t comment on the bow flex directly but have had an octane X trainer in the past from fitness superstore, who have been fine to deal with.
Personally I find stride length the biggest issue with them as a runner. In the end I bought an Octane zero runner and dumbells which suit me far better

[WolfAir]

BlueShackNeedle said:

I’m sorry I can’t comment on the bow flex directly but have had an octane X trainer in the past from fitness superstore, who have been fine to deal with.
Personally I find stride length the biggest issue with them as a runner. In the end I bought an Octane zero runner and dumbells which suit me far better

Thanks for the reply Blueshack.
I have had a look at the zero runners, smashing piece of kit but I can't seem to get comfortable on one. Feels alot like the "air glider" exercise machines of the 90's. The octane X is huge and pretty much same price as the bowflex.

[BlueShackNeedle]

The Zero Runner does take a few goes to get the ‘action & balance’ but only took me/my wife 5 mins ;-)
We’ve had it a couple of years now with no issues as we got it when they were first imported.

[Driller]

Wolfair, I have the Octane Q47 from FS, great piece of kit and every time I use it it reminds me what a great purchase it was.