Best GHD under $800?

[Andrew_WOT]

If EliteFTS is 310lbs... that's heavy duty. Promaxima PL-41 is 250lbs according to their site. This makes choosing between EliteFTS and Promaxima even harder. Have anybody here tried both machines?

I bet Deluxe is less than that due to lighter frame, hope Deluxe owners pitch in. BTW, you can save a buck or two by ordering directly from manufacturer. http://www.flexcart.com/members/fatb...lt.asp?cid=101

[smcleod90]

Ya and it also looks like you can get the econo ghr that elitefts sells but with the option for a split pad. Good find. Will be ordering this week!

Has anybody else ordered from them?

[smcleod90]

Thinking about purchasing it tomorrow. Has anybody used that website before?

[Andrew_WOT]

Thinking about purchasing it tomorrow. Has anybody used that website before?

I am sure if you contact EliteFTS Matt will be able to arrange split pad on Econo.

[Andrew_WOT]

I bet Deluxe is less than that due to lighter frame, hope Deluxe owners pitch in. BTW, you can save a buck or two by ordering directly from manufacturer. http://www.flexcart.com/members/fatb...lt.asp?cid=101

Some update on Williams Strength vs EliteFTS GHDs.

Apparently Williams Strength makes equipment for EliteFTS as they are nearly identical with minor differences.
Williams Strength Deluxe come with plain metal painted foot and step up plates and upholstered rollers.
EliteFTS model has aluminum covers on both and rollers (accordingly to William Strength rep) are plain foam.

When I contacted EliteFTS, Matt said he can check that I get upholstered rollers, and even gave me better price. Very nice and kind person, btw. So I just pulled the trigger.
It's still unclear to me whether on all new EliteFTS Deluxe models upholstered rollers are standard issue or you need to ask for it, the picture on web site shows them upholstered, while on video they are plain foam.
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...T&pid=679&cid=
I guess double checking with sales rep when ordering wouldn't hurt.

Thought that this info could be somewhat helpful for people sitting on GHD fence.

[Buccaneer82]

My Rae Crowther GHD has shipped, I should get it tomorrow and will post up some pictures and maybe a brief review after playing around with it some.

[grumpytude]

Matt is easy to work with, I know I have no complaints with my collegiate GHD from elite. Great piece of equipment.

Some update on Williams Strength vs EliteFTS GHDs.

Apparently Williams Strength makes equipment for EliteFTS as they are nearly identical with minor differences.
Williams Strength Deluxe come with plain metal painted foot and step up plates and upholstered rollers.
EliteFTS model has aluminum covers on both and rollers (accordingly to William Strength rep) are plain foam.

When I contacted EliteFTS, Matt said he can check that I get upholstered rollers, and even gave me better price. Very nice and kind person, btw. So I just pulled the trigger.
It's still unclear to me whether on all new EliteFTS Deluxe models upholstered rollers are standard issue or you need to ask for it, the picture on web site shows them upholstered, while on video they are plain foam.
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...T&pid=679&cid=
I guess double checking with sales rep when ordering wouldn't hurt.

Thought that this info could be somewhat helpful for people sitting on GHD fence.

[matrix563]

anyone have any thoughts on this?

might have found it for $325 or $350. seems like a good deal at that price, and even at 499?
http://www.vulcanstrength.com/Produc...e=GHD&CartID=1

[Keetman]

I've never seen that one, but it has a lot of potential and looks well built. From what I can tell in the picture, I like it. It has a big semi circle split pad, big footplate, another plate for mounting/dismounting, removable handles, professional pop pins, and it moves on a stainless bar....so I assume (but could be wrong) its got bearings in it.

The only thing I see that I don't like is the roller pads are the cheaper foam rubber pads and it appears in the pics that the metal is lightweight...but I could be way off on that. If its built well, that may not even be an issue anyway.

If you can try it out and are familiar with how to do the exercise properly...put it through its paces. If it seems solid when you're out in space and functions properly....I'd say you're getting a good deal at $350 or so. If its a good GHR, then yes...its a good deal even at $500. Without a review from someone its hard to say though.

[matrix563]

I've never seen that one, but it has a lot of potential and looks well built. From what I can tell in the picture, I like it. It has a big semi circle split pad, big footplate, another plate for mounting/dismounting, removable handles, professional pop pins, and it moves on a stainless bar....so I assume (but could be wrong) its got bearings in it.

The only thing I see that I don't like is the roller pads are the cheaper foam rubber pads and it appears in the pics that the metal is lightweight...but I could be way off on that. If its built well, that may not even be an issue anyway.

If you can try it out and are familiar with how to do the exercise properly...put it through its paces. If it seems solid when you're out in space and functions properly....I'd say you're getting a good deal at $350 or so. If its a good GHR, then yes...its a good deal even at $500. Without a review from someone its hard to say though.

well i didnt' move the cheap TDS nybb one i had and it weighed roughly 90-100 pounds. this is twice that roughly so i think it should be pretty stable . i hope they still have it. the ad was from a month ago but its still up, who knows

[Andrew_WOT]

I was looking at Vulcan GHR when was doing my own shopping, it was slightly different model, they seem to keep changing them every month, not sure if this is good or bad, but at that time feedback on quality on crossfit board was not very encouraging.

[jackbravo]

subbing to this thread for the future. Here's another contender that seems pretty good, but I know little about:


http://www.getrxd.net/index.php/rack...d-s/ghd-1.html

[Skidmarx]

Since this looks like the top ghd thread I'll add my 2c ....

I picked up a Pendlay Elite ghd and it works great. It is stable even at my height/weight. I'm not sure if having long legs makes it more difficult but I'm up to 2(count em') reps lol.

What I didn't realize is what a good ab machine this is. Before, I always did crunches and situp from a bench or the ground, but I've found that not having a surface for my back to rest again works abs soooo much better.

Mine must be a newer model because it has welded tube caps(no rubber feet) and the pads are a little taller. I'm going to weld in a bigger foot plate because my feet are way to big for those little things.

[Jetigen]

subbing to this thread for the future. Here's another contender that seems pretty good, but I know little about:


http://www.getrxd.net/index.php/rack...d-s/ghd-1.html

I have this GHD. The stock picture doesn't do justice to this model.It's built like a tank.