MaxiClimber Reviews?

[Joel]

Any thoughts on this machine?

[Synthetickiller]

To quote everyone on the forum: You need a 300 lb weight set, bench & power rack.
My thoughts on the machine is that it's a POS.

[Cleveland33]

thank you for the pictures and/or links to this machine so that I can give you an honest opinion on it.

[stonecold123]

What does it look like?

Im not a telepath!

[Synthetickiller]

You know, for someone with 5000+ posts, you'd think this question wouldn't come up.
Here's the POS in question.



I guess if OP is looking to tone, but not get too...
I'm sorry, but this thread is so much fail.

[Hardgains88]

I just googled it. It's in the "body by jake / late night infomercial grade of crap equipment no one who buys actually uses. It's almost guaranteed to shake, rattle, and wobble when used and looks to be made of 20 gauge steel. Probably goes for $50 or best offer on Craig's list. I would definitely not buy unless you are in need of an extra clothes rack!

[Joel]

For cardio purposes only

[Hardgains88]

Problem is these rickety / flimsy machines are so poorly designed they make the experience of working out (cardio included) so unenjoyable no one uses them consistently

[Joel]

Problem is these rickety / flimsy machines are so poorly designed they make the experience of working out (cardio included) so unenjoyable no one uses them consistently

Actually I like it. Pure and simple brutal climbing cardio

What do you need to "enjoy" cardio?

A machine with a BluRay, iPod dock, and built-in 6-speed fan

[Cleveland33]

Actually I like it. Pure and simple brutal climbing cardio

What do you need to "enjoy" cardio?

A machine with a BluRay, iPod dock, and built-in 6-speed fan

if you like it, why are you asking everyone's opinion?

[Joel]

if you like it, why are you asking everyone's opinion?

Because I want other experienced users opinions. I just got it and wondering about long-term use

[ironwill2008]

Because I want other experienced users opinions. I just got it and wondering about long-term use

I suspect you're going to find out ---the hard way---that there is no "long-term use" with such gizmos.

[Domicron]

if you like it, why are you asking everyone's opinion?

just for comedic purposes, can we get a few video reviews from our larger forum members? you're 6'3, i think we got a few people who are 6'5 and up, close to 300 pounds...

i'd be curious to see how stable these feel with you guys on the things really climbing at it.

[Joel]

Max weight is 240

Use at your own risk

[Joel]

I suspect you're going to find out ---the hard way---that there is no "long-term use" with such gizmos.

Yes you get what you pay for. I dont expect a $200 machine to last forever


But it gets the damn job done

[Cleveland33]

Max weight is 240

Use at your own risk

aren't people under 240 already marathon runners?

ironwill2008 excluded

[Hardgains88]

There are tons of fitness devices that technically "get the job done" in the sense that they allow the user to complete a exercise or movement. If you look at the equipment used by people who train consistently, get results, and continue the fitness journey over long periods of time you almost never see these gimmick as seen on tv pieces of equipment used. Why? Because long term fitness takes energy, commitment and an investment in time that warrants using something that allows the user to feel stable and secure in pushing there physical limits. if you are looking to "mess around" and get a half assed workout in for a few months, go for it. If your serious enough about it to do this consistently long term, you will want something much better!

[Hardgains88]

Preferably with blue ray, iPhone charger and cup holder!

[Joel]

There are tons of fitness devices that technically "get the job done" in the sense that they allow the user to complete a exercise or movement. If you look at the equipment used by people who train consistently, get results, and continue the fitness journey over long periods of time you almost never see these gimmick as seen on tv pieces of equipment used. Why? Because long term fitness takes energy, commitment and an investment in time that warrants using something that allows the user to feel stable and secure in pushing there physical limits. if you are looking to "mess around" and get a half assed workout in for a few months, go for it. If your serious enough about it to do this consistently long term, you will want something much better!

What is your first choice for home cardio machine?

[ironwill2008]

Yes you get what you pay for. I dont expect a $200 machine to last forever


But it gets the damn job done

That thing is a knock-off of the Versa-Climber, a commercial climber machine that retails from $2000 up to over $5000, depending on it's exact specs and options. Indeed, you definitely get what you pay for.





You've already bought the machine, so for you, this thread's outcome is moot. But in a week or two, there will be hundreds/thousands of beginners doing Google searches for the Maxi-gizmo, and those searches will land directly in this forum, likely to this thread (such is the attraction of Google to a forum website comprised of over 11 million members). It's the intention of this forum not to let some other beginner make the same mistake you've made.

[Synthetickiller]

Preferably with blue ray, iPhone charger and cup holder!

No HDMI?
PASS.

[Domicron]

aren't people under 240 already marathon runners?

ironwill2008 excluded

aren't people over 220 obese?

[Synthetickiller]

aren't people over 220 obese?

Yes, I am.

[Joel]

That thing is a knock-off of the Versa-Climber, a commercial climber machine that retails from $2000 up to over $5000, depending on it's exact specs and options. Indeed, you definitely get what you pay for.





You've already bought the machine, so for you, this thread's outcome is moot. But in a week or two, there will be hundreds/thousands of beginners doing Google searches for the Maxi-gizmo, and those searches will land directly in this forum, likely to this thread (such is the attraction of Google to a forum website comprised of over 11 million members). It's the intention of this forum not to let some other beginner make the same mistake you've made.

On what exactly are you basing your "review" of the MaxiClimber?

Personal experience or speculation

The same people who Google also need to know if you are an actual user or not

[Domicron]

Yes, I am.

good ol' BMI...

[ironwill2008]

On what exactly are you basing your "review" of the MaxiClimber?

Personal experience or speculation

The same people who Google also need to know if you are an actual user or not

The pic, the load limit, the selling price, and many years' gym experience.

[Joel]

The pic, the load limit, the selling price, and many years' gym experience.

I agree the load limit is an issue but if someone weighs more than 240 they are either

A)Obese
B)Genetic monster
C)On Steroids

[Domicron]

I agree the load limit is an issue but if someone weighs more than 240 they are either

A)Obese
B)Genetic monster
C)On Steroids

not really.

a few of the people in this subforum alone are over 6'3.

and isn't the point of exercise to be something obese people can do in order to lose weight?

listen you bought something that other people aren't a fan of. you like that something. so it doesn't matter, just use it to help you get more fit and leave it at that.

[Hardgains88]

My recommendation would be a commercial or near commercial piece purchased used of craigslist or a commercial equipment reseller. It will not only last forever essentially in a home, but be a pleasure to use. I don't do a ton of cardio but I bought a semi commercial elliptical trainer about 12-13 years ago. It's very robust and solid but if I did it again I would do Craig's list (wasn't around at the time) it is 1 step below commercial and is as solid today as it was when bought. Even though it is not what I would choose today, it will be usable essentially forever, no shake, rattle, or roll. That is the reason long term fitness people try for higher quality equipment.

[Synthetickiller]

good ol' BMI...

YEP!
Bagels, Mangos & Ice cream Cakes. BMI!

I agree the load limit is an issue but if someone weighs more than 240 they are either

A)Obese
B)Genetic monster
C)On Steroids

Or all 3. Or none of the above.
Kinda like anyone benching over 350 is on roids, right? RIGHT!? LOL