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    Thank you and will price it out. Plan to buy by end of the year so not in a huge hurry.

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    The top posts will be off the FT1. I don't know if the cables would be exactly the same or not. if you contact Inspire and let them know you want to upgrade the FTX weight stacks, they can put together an order for you.

    You could go the GymPin (or similar) route instead. Just keep in mind the more weight you add and the further out from the center of gravity the weight is, the better the chance of the plates dragging on the guide rods. If you plan on adding a bunch of weight, I would use 2 pins per stack (1 on each side) evenly weighted. Lastly, I'll put in a plug for Joe D (he's a member here). He makes these pins. You can email him at djbdagostino at aol dot com
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    when I first saw this thread they were sold out at Costco.

    Now back in stock for $1299, decided to pull the trigger.

    I have a pulldown attachment on my titan rack, but it doesn't feel as good as weight stack cable machines I'm used to from commercial gyms. Hoping this has a more similar feel to those.
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    Originally Posted by adamsz View Post
    when I first saw this thread they were sold out at Costco.

    Now back in stock for $1299, decided to pull the trigger.

    I have a pulldown attachment on my titan rack, but it doesn't feel as good as weight stack cable machines I'm used to from commercial gyms. Hoping this has a more similar feel to those.
    It does. The Inspire isn't up to Cybex Bravo standards, but it's easily the smoothest residential unit on the market.
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    Originally Posted by Duplicitous View Post
    It does. The Inspire isn't up to Cybex Bravo standards, but it's easily the smoothest residential unit on the market.
    that's good to hear. Hard to pin down why, but the weight loaded cable pull attachment on my titan rack just feels a bit off. I don't mind it for pull down movements, but keep it pretty limited to that for the most part

    stoked to have the ability to do cable crossovers again

    also I workout before work, so I'm very time crunched. Just not having to physically switch plates out and saving a few extra minutes seems really worth it to me lol
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    Originally Posted by adamsz View Post
    that's good to hear. Hard to pin down why, but the weight loaded cable pull attachment on my titan rack just feels a bit off. I don't mind it for pull down movements, but keep it pretty limited to that for the most part

    stoked to have the ability to do cable crossovers again

    also I workout before work, so I'm very time crunched. Just not having to physically switch plates out and saving a few extra minutes seems really worth it to me lol
    I own the titan plate loaded cable attachment as well, and the FTX. The titan unit does feel heavier with the same weight, even though it's still smooth. I still prefer the titan for pull downs and rows, and it's superior when doing heavy cable work. The FTX is much better for high rep stuff, and much more versatile.
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    Considering a functional trainer to add to the garage setup. Feedback on this machine has been really solid. For those of you using the machine, would you have any concerns with the cable travel length if you were really tall? I'm 6'5 and want to make sure it will still be a suitable setup for me.

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    Originally Posted by 23Scoops View Post
    Considering a functional trainer to add to the garage setup. Feedback on this machine has been really solid. For those of you using the machine, would you have any concerns with the cable travel length if you were really tall? I'm 6'5 and want to make sure it will still be a suitable setup for me.

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    I just tested it out, from the lowest position, the weight stack will top out the machine when pulled out just under 8 feet.
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    Originally Posted by BiGx5MurF View Post
    I just tested it out, from the lowest position, the weight stack will top out the machine when pulled out just under 8 feet.
    Thank you for testing it out! Based on your experience, do you think this would suffice for me doing tricep pushdowns, or other high to low exercises (lats, etc) or would I need to be on the ground to get full reps?
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    I'm barely 6' and I sit on the ground to do pulldowns. The bench that comes with it is much shorter/low to the ground than normal (actually a decent useful bench when combined with the machine). I don't see any way you'd get full ROM on pulldowns without sitting on the floor. Even with pushdowns you may end up on your knees, the same with cable crossovers.
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    Look up Coach Kassem on IG, he has some really good lat pulldown variations you could do easily. One is a one armed version and another is a chest supported version with an incline bench. I do them with my functional trainer (not this one) and they work great.
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    Originally Posted by 23Scoops View Post
    Considering a functional trainer to add to the garage setup. Feedback on this machine has been really solid. For those of you using the machine, would you have any concerns with the cable travel length if you were really tall? I'm 6'5 and want to make sure it will still be a suitable setup for me.

    Thanks!
    I'm 6'2", and the unit is great. I do kneel when I do triceps extensions, using a Prime Fitness spreader bar. It's long. I have a separate lat tower, but I occassionally use a bench to do single arm chest supported pull downs. I sold the bench it comes with, as I have a Rep AB-5000.
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    Originally Posted by Duplicitous View Post
    On promotion right now. Get $195 Costco giftcard when you buy.

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    I am sure it will be on sale soon. I was tempted and love costco but would rather have $$ off instead of costco card to spend later.
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    couple months of having it -

    really glad I got it. Fits perfectly for my space since it's pretty compact, and it works smoothly overall.

    would recommend
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    I am sure it will be on sale soon. I was tempted and love costco but would rather have $$ off instead of costco card to spend later.
    Historically, there is some sort of promo on it every 4-6 months. I would prefer a straight sale also if I was in the market for one, but more often than not the promos on this item are in the form of a Costco GC.
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    couple months of having it -

    really glad I got it. Fits perfectly for my space since it's pretty compact, and it works smoothly overall.

    would recommend
    Same. I'm at the 6 month mark or around there.
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    I bought the 5lb add-on weights from Inspire's website. I had to wait several months for them to finally get back in stock. Not really worth the price since hanging a 5lb oly plate over the pin does the same thing. But at this stage in my life I like having things match.
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    Heard this thing sucks if you're 6'0" +
    No idea why someone would say that. I'm 6'3". No issue. I don't do pullups on the pullup bar as I have a larger rack but probably works fine if I bent my knees a bit more.

    I will say that you need to keep the bench. It's low and makes movements easier so maybe that's where it's coming from. It also has a narrow base and allows you to get it further back in proper position as my Rogue Adjustable is too wide/big to work in all positions for all exercises. This doesn't mean it sucks for tall lifters but that the bench it comes with is integral for anyone not 5' and to use all movements properly positioned (ie seated military the Rogue is too far out). Best guess on someone saying that had issues. I now have 3 benches (flat, adjustable, and Inspire bench) in a small gym and was hoping not to get rid of the Inpsire but whatever. Works fine.
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    No idea why someone would say that. I'm 6'3". No issue. I don't do pullups on the pullup bar as I have a larger rack but probably works fine if I bent my knees a bit more.

    I will say that you need to keep the bench. It's low and makes movements easier so maybe that's where it's coming from. It also has a narrow base and allows you to get it further back in proper position as my Rogue Adjustable is too wide/big to work in all positions for all exercises. This doesn't mean it sucks for tall lifters but that the bench it comes with is integral for anyone not 5' and to use all movements properly positioned (ie seated military the Rogue is too far out). Best guess on someone saying that had issues. I now have 3 benches (flat, adjustable, and Inspire bench) in a small gym and was hoping not to get rid of the Inpsire but whatever. Works fine.
    I agree the bench is integral for the unit. Everything is well designed for how compact the unit is, even the included rope handle. It's a couple inches shorter on each side than my other rope handles but works perfectly with the unit and helps maximize ROM. For the money this piece just can't be beat, especially if you have a low ceiling or limited space.
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    Lifted earlier. Pull up bar height is a non issue for me. No idea why someone would say it doesn't work for taller folks unless they are 7' plus which I can't really relate to though my 6'9" buddy should be over in a couple weeks so I may have him mess with it.
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    Can this type of unit be used for seated cable row variations even if you have to sit on the floor, without the ROM or foot placement being completely awkward?
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    It's just what I heard from the feedback in the Garage Gym ******** forum.
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    Originally Posted by air2fakie View Post
    Can this type of unit be used for seated cable row variations even if you have to sit on the floor, without the ROM or foot placement being completely awkward?
    I think it works really well for seated cable rows. I sit on the bench and use the bench feet to brace my feet.
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    What is this ******** you talk about??

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    It's just what I heard from the feedback in the Garage Gym ******** forum.
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    Originally Posted by Twenty4Seven View Post
    I think it works really well for seated cable rows. I sit on the bench and use the bench feet to brace my feet.
    Pretty sure that wouldn't work unless you're not pulling any real weight.
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    Originally Posted by Anthony21 View Post
    It's just what I heard from the feedback in the Garage Gym ******** forum.
    I think that's the only FB group I've ever quit. Super negative and unknowledgeable. Ripped on people with legit cool gyms and equipment. Seemed the average commenter was: 5'10" 135lbs 19 years old, eats brown rice and boiled chicken at 1100 cals a day and wonders why he's a "hard gainer", Coop is their gospel on all things lifting (nothing against the guy but he'd be the first to admit he's not a super knowledgeable athlete/coach/or at all in many areas), ridicules anyone who doesn't buy the cheapest lowest quality option because that's all his dad will buy for him. Generalization but such a negative group. Need that like a hole in my head. Never commented or posted, just quit after a couple months of continued negativity and garbage. In fairness there are a few gym related groups that are decent that I still follow.

    Case in point - the criticism against >/= 6'0" being useless is actually common and very valid on "pro-sumer" level LAT PULLDOWNS and or Pulldown/row combos. It's why I and other tall guys happen to basically require larger commercial grade units. It is absolutely not valid on the FTS or in functional trainer space at all (just look at the FTS or functional trainers in general and how height could be a constraint - this is why we were all puzzled). Probably came from kids running their yap on stuff they don't have any experience with and don't know enough to see the difference between a lat pulldown and a functional trainer. They just repeat what someone else said and manage to get it dead wrong too.
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    What is this ******** you talk about??
    https://www.********.com/groups/homegymcommunity

    Originally Posted by C123C View Post
    I think that's the only FB group I've ever quit. Super negative and unknowledgeable. Ripped on people with legit cool gyms and equipment. Seemed the average commenter was: 5'10" 135lbs 19 years old, eats brown rice and boiled chicken at 1100 cals a day and wonders why he's a "hard gainer", Coop is their gospel on all things lifting (nothing against the guy but he'd be the first to admit he's not a super knowledgeable athlete/coach/or at all in many areas), ridicules anyone who doesn't buy the cheapest lowest quality option because that's all his dad will buy for him. Generalization but such a negative group. Need that like a hole in my head. Never commented or posted, just quit after a couple months of continued negativity and garbage. In fairness there are a few gym related groups that are decent that I still follow.

    Case in point - the criticism against >/= 6'0" being useless is actually common and very valid on "pro-sumer" level LAT PULLDOWNS and or Pulldown/row combos. It's why I and other tall guys happen to basically require larger commercial grade units. It is absolutely not valid on the FTS or in functional trainer space at all (just look at the FTS or functional trainers in general and how height could be a constraint - this is why we were all puzzled). Probably came from kids running their yap on stuff they don't have any experience with and don't know enough to see the difference between a lat pulldown and a functional trainer. They just repeat what someone else said and manage to get it dead wrong too.
    I personally never had an issue with the group in terms of negativity but I'm sure others have maybe experienced that. I've had great help in terms of outfitting my gym whenever I had questions about equipment and overall it's been helpful.

    Too bad Costco doesn't have like a set up where they have this in place to test out you know?
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    Originally Posted by Anthony21 View Post
    Heard this thing sucks if you're 6'0" +
    I'm right around 6'

    The only stuff I don't use this for is two-handed vertical pulling movements, and cable rope tricep pressdowns. For those I use my titan rack lat tower attachment. For 2 handed vert pulling movements you'd have to sit on the ground, which I personally don't like. Seen other people on IG do it though.

    For the rope tri pressdowns, at the top of the movement the weight fully deloads because there's no more room to go up at the top (hope that makes sense). You can step back further and do it at more of an angle, but that also just doesn't feel natural for me.

    I have been doing seated 1-handed vertical pulls with success though. This is one I'm currently enjoying which works fine on it:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CX19ZioA8rc/

    other movement's I like using it for:
    any kind of bicep work
    1-handed tricep work (it's just the rope attachment where you "run out of space" so to speak")
    delt work

    horizontal pull movements - I just sit on a bench and do these (seen other people do these on the ground). Only thing for seated cable rows to note is that there's no platform type thing to put your feet on to push against. Personally, I just have my feet planted on the ground and engage my abs more to stabilize, which is fine for the weight I'm using, but wouldn't work if you're maxing out the stack probably.



    I'm sure there's some way you could put a box down or something to put your feet against, but the angling of the machine where the box would sit would make it challenging.


    Hope this helps.
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