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[darkfact]

Cool man thanks, looking forward to trying it out.

How do you like the glassless mirrors so far, as good as they're claimed to be?

[HealthNutMD]

Yes, I'm glad I made that choice. Will take pictures once I can get the contractor to come out.

[HealthNutMD]

Got some PMs about the Panatta Tricep/Multipurpose cable attachment.

Please see below:

I'm asking them why it is not on their website under attachments.

You can see it with a bunch of others in this pic... I'll have them send some pictures.





This tricep machine is awesome... Love that tricep attachment.

[darkfact]

Yes, I'm glad I made that choice. Will take pictures once I can get the contractor to come out.

Yeah I think it's the right choice especially when you talked about the movability of the mirrors. I probably won't ever try to move the huge mirrors in my gym, it would probably cost half what I paid to try and move them and it'd be a miracle if they didn't break in some degree lol.

[darkfact]

Chris,
I got the tricep attachment today and this thing looks awesome, I can't wait to try it out this weekend! It's just a cable attachment but it's got some serious quality in it.

This is the first time I've dealt with anyone on these forums as well and all I can say is Chris is a trustworthy guy for sure, I think I got the package within 3 days of sending him the cash for it.

So thanks again man I really appreciate you including me on this deal I think this would have been really hard to get otherwise.

[HealthNutMD]

Chris,
I got the tricep attachment today and this thing looks awesome, I can't wait to try it out this weekend! It's just a cable attachment but it's got some serious quality in it.

This is the first time I've dealt with anyone on these forums as well and all I can say is Chris is a trustworthy guy for sure, I think I got the package within 3 days of sending him the cash for it.

So thanks again man I really appreciate you including me on this deal I think this would have been really hard to get otherwise.

Glad you like it. I think the main thing for me was the shape and contour... its very 'ergonomic' feeling.


I got the rest of the mirrors up... will take pictures as soon as i get a chance. This job is 10X harder than my last.


I had prior requests for these Panatta cable attachements, please PM me again if you are still interested.

[darkfact]

Glad you like it. I think the main thing for me was the shape and contour... its very 'ergonomic' feeling.


I got the rest of the mirrors up... will take pictures as soon as i get a chance. This job is 10X harder than my last.


I had prior requests for these Panatta cable attachements, please PM me again if you are still interested.

Finally used it today, smoked my triceps man it felt great, it seems so close to a normal V bar but it had a little more different feel than I expected. Seemed to hit my tri's more directly for some reason. I was basically just hoping the shape would make it easier on my wrists and it definitely did that too. This is gonna be my new goto pushdown attachment for a long time I think based on today's workout.

[irongym]

Hey Healthnutmd, I pm'd you about the handle! No rush, just want to make sure you seen my message.

[HealthNutMD]

Yes, sounds good. I think there are about 7 left, I'll check the box over the weekend.

I'll take some pictures soon also, now that the place is finished.

[HealthNutMD]

There are at least 2 tricep/multipurpose cable attachments left. There is no hurry, I'll just hang on to them until whenever. I know there were a couple people who PM'd me many months ago who may still want them, so I'll hang on to them. Waiting to hear from Iron Gym also. the other people should get theirs on Monday or Tuesday.

I'm planning on going to visit Panatta in either May or August. I'd like to prepare another order for sometime this summer. There is no hurry and no set date, but I'd definitely like to prepare another Panatta order sometime between June and August. Since all of the hard work was done already to pave the way, the next order should go smooth as butter. I really liked the shipping company. I think it would be about the same price to have the shipping company unload the individual machines and bring them out, which is a lot better than paying the workers, getting a forklift, etc... And its always great to have Goalder take care of the deliveries.


Either way, when the time comes, I'll see who wants to join the order.


In the meantime, I'm going to put my Atlantis Power Squat with modified large foot platform up on EBAY. I'm slowly cutting pieces that I think I can live without. Its just too much of a burden having to dedicate 3500 sq foot of the house to the home gym. I'm just not in a position to build an add-on room anytime soon. Should I have to move again, its already going to take Goalder two truck loads.

My cost was $3700 +ship ($500.00 additional charge for deluxe platform). I'll give someone a great deal on it here if anyone is interested.

[jtaliani]

Received my Panatta attachment today. This thing is seriously solid. I really like the texture to the grip they use as well. Haven't had a real workout with it yet, but did play around a bit. The angle seems to be spot on and the outer hooks cup your hands perfectly when using a wider grip. Thanks for putting this together Chris!

Finally off spread....so repped

[StuOrr]

Hey guys, new to the board and am on the search for an original "1st generation" Pendulum Hip Press to add to my weightroom. If you know of anyone (hopefully in the Midwest, please forward any info you have. Thanks

[HealthNutMD]

Goalder is coming tomorrow to pick up the Panatta plate loaded incline flight machine.


I'm going to throw some ads on EBAY really quick. I'll be putting up the Atlantis power Squat with modified large foot platform. Runnign out to the free weight area to make a decision on the Nebula multi ab bench and Nebula seated calf. I have three Ab benches and three seated calfs, so those two nebula will probably go. If anyone is interested in those items, let me know. I only got a day notice when Goalder was coming.



Going to try to load Goalder up while he is here. and then I'll take some pics soon when all is finished. The free weight area is turning out nice.

[HealthNutMD]

Here are some pics of the free weight area:

[HealthNutMD]

A few more:

[D2rmind]

Unreal . That is a Great setup. I have never seen so many options for calf work in one gym. ATLANTIS equipment is some of the best I have used and you have some great pieces. Thanks for sharing.

A few more:

[2MoreRepz]

Wow, Chris that is insane! Which is your fav seated calf? TK, Sorinex, or Nebula?

[HealthNutMD]

Wow, Chris that is insane! Which is your fav seated calf? TK, Sorinex, or Nebula?

I'm still working on that... all three are slightly different, and all three are great. I'm having a hard time figuring out which one to part with... but I don't want to dedicate space to 3 seated calf machines, two is more than enough. I'd like to make that decision soon and put one up for sale.

I'll look into selling either the Atlantis or Nebula Ab bench possibly. I think there is plenty of room in the free weight area now, so there is no pressure. That being said, as time goes on, I'm going to be looking to sell any piece I think I can live without... which isn't much. I really want all the pieces I have.

I was going to make a list of the A++ pieces... pieces that truly are the best of the best. I have pieces I like very, very much, and pieces I could never part with. I thought I'd make a list of those. Also will take some more pics of the rest of the place with the 78 X 100" glassless mirrors.

[harrisg83]

Holy moly! Best home gym, I mean gym, that I've ever seen. Congrats Chris!

Here are some pics of the free weight area:

[mck1212]

Holy Crap, it's Christmas in February!

Congratulations Chris, great to see your dream finally realised.

Just keep those pictures coming, I want to see every angle!

[bigfeather]

Chris I hope all is well. Your set up is mind blowing! Hey I know you did not mention it but if you are considering at all parting with that Donkey calf. I'll take it. I don't believe you would part with it. Just in case though. Post more pics when you can. I know what you got there and it's just beyond comprehension. Well done and I know you will keep collecting! Always your friend Bro....

[lsu777]

any body tried this older david pullover machine

sanangelo.craigslist.org/spo/4818700839.html

[McBrody]

Got some PMs about the Panatta Tricep/Multipurpose cable attachment.

Please see below:

HealthNutMD do you know why Panatta doesn't have a dealer/distributor in the US? I don't know why they would have dealers in Morocco and Brazil but not a huge market like the US.
Great top notch home gym by the way, one of the best I've seen.

[HealthNutMD]

Chris I hope all is well. Your set up is mind blowing! Hey I know you did not mention it but if you are considering at all parting with that Donkey calf. I'll take it. I don't believe you would part with it. Just in case though. Post more pics when you can. I know what you got there and it's just beyond comprehension. Well done and I know you will keep collecting! Always your friend Bro....

Thank-you.

let me know when you are down this way. I'd like to come to Kauai at some point and check out your gym. You must have it all tweaked up now that you had time to move things around. Is your gym all finished?

[HealthNutMD]

any body tried this older david pullover machine

sanangelo.craigslist.org/spo/4818700839.html

I haven't, but I tried the more recent David Pullover machine, Big Feather ended up with it. I really liked it a lot.

[HealthNutMD]

HealthNutMD do you know why Panatta doesn't have a dealer/distributor in the US? I don't know why they would have dealers in Morocco and Brazil but not a huge market like the US.
Great top notch home gym by the way, one of the best I've seen.

I think the US has become a tough market for any machine supplier. We've become more of a crossfit and group class nation. Combine that with all commercial clubs just wanting the cheapest and best deals from companies like Hoist and Life Fitness who make garbage machines. Star Trac still makes a few good machines, but has slowly ruined some designs by Flex Fitness... now engineered by a group of pencil pushers from Star Trac

One of the main reasons Atlantis Fitness and Panatta are so good, because they are owned by one person, a serious bodybuilder with a quest to make the best machines. Getting machines from these guys is like getting a custom Italian suit from a lifelong expert.

The problem is simply the US marketplace, its just brutal for machines. Nobody wants to pay squat. Nobody knows any better, for the most part. Nobody nobody cares much about machines these days. If all I had to use was Life Fitness, Hoist, and Technogym, I'd rather do free weights and group classes.

As we mentioned before, Life Fitness, Star Trac, Technogym, and Hoist practically give their machines away if you buy a whole line, and buy/lease all of their cardio machines.

Youd essentially have to open up a high end personal training studio at this point. I think it would be really awesome to do a cost no object commercial gym. I wish somebody would do it.

[HealthNutMD]

I'll put in some more pics: Here is the 'chest room'

[HealthNutMD]

chest room:

[HealthNutMD]

Chest room more:














I can't emphasize enough just how heavy is the 120 KG Panatta weight stack. its 264.5 lbs. Its just awesome.

[rpark]

Phenomenal. You can't get out of that room without your pecs being on FIRE!!! Very impressive.