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[Michiganian]

The new Bodycraft F740 looks insane with the updated sandwich hooks, weight storage add on, and cable crossover. But that's a painful price tag at $3,599!

Sounds interesting. Are you certain of that model number? I can't find it anywhere.

I was just thinking a functional trainer (cable crossover) with the ability to affix hooks so it could function as a squat rack and a rack for chest presses, and plate storage on the side(s), would be perfect for my needs. Oh yeah: And a bar that could be hooked to each of the cables for lat pull-downs

ETA: May have found it? Though the page doesn't mention "F740." They call it the "F738 RFT Pro Rack Functional Trainer." Looks kind of large with the plate storage attached.

[urbanlifter]

Yeah think I got that wrong. Looks like the F730 is the base rack, then you can tack on a bunch of options from there.

https://www.bodycraft.com/product/f730-power-rack/

[Michiganian]

Yeah, it'd be cool, but, like you said: $3600. *ouch* I don't think that'd fly with the family CFO. Right now I'm planning on either the Body-Solid PFT100 Functional Trainer at $1500 or the Body-Solid BFFT10r for less than $1k. (Though the latter is probably too light-weight for my use.)

[BiGx5MurF]

That seems like a bargain compared to the Rep Ares system with similar functionality.

[Michiganian]

Forum's inundated with spam. There doesn't appear to be anybody at the helm. Whomever owns the place seems to be ignoring offers of help. Yet I can't post photos or links because I don't yet have fifty posts <smhs>

[Michiganian]

Well, I just sent Bodybuilding.com another request--this time via their contact form.

i was a little... blunt, so, if you don't see me around anymore, you'll know why.

[TheDude8734]

Well, I just sent Bodybuilding.com another request--this time via their contact form.

i was a little... blunt, so, if you don't see me around anymore, you'll know why.

Rest in peace. Fly with the angels, fellow BB.com member.

[BiGx5MurF]

Well, I just sent Bodybuilding.com another request--this time via their contact form.

i was a little... blunt, so, if you don't see me around anymore, you'll know why.

Instead of being "blunt"

Maybe mention some of the spam threads are starting to advertise escort agencies. Major legal implications.

[Michiganian]

Instead of being "blunt"

Oh, I wasn't nasty or anything. I simply noted the forums were inundated with spam and nobody seemed to care--other than those trying to use them.

Maybe mention some of the spam threads are starting to advertise escort agencies. Major legal implications.

I didn't specify the nature of some of the spam, but I did note it was of an objectionably nature.

[bisonp]

I reported some of the spam and nothing ever happened to it. Seems like there's nobody left monitoring this place.

I would have reported it all, but the required 60 second wait between reports is too much of a PITA.

[Michiganian]

Seems like there's nobody left monitoring this place.

I'm strongly beginning to suspect that.

I also suspect, as others have, that neither this forum nor the business are long for this world. I checked out the store. Most of the product category pages are either empty or simply list supplements (when the category isn't supplements). Several other indications nobody's minding the store--both literally and figuratively.

In fact: As a retired I.T. Admin I'll tell you just what it looks like: It looks like they lost their site admin and the keys to it went with him/her. They don't actually have admin access to it, themselves, anymore.

I'll eventually be needing supplement re-supply on a couple things. My first impulse is always to try a vendor's forum's store or sponsors. But what I'm seeing, here, with the complete lack of attention to the site, would encourage me to look elsewhere.

[bisonp]

I'm strongly beginning to suspect that.

I also suspect, as others have, that neither this forum nor the business are long for this world. I checked out the store. Most of the product category pages are either empty or simply list supplements (when the category isn't supplements). Several other indications nobody's minding the store--both literally and figuratively.

In fact: As a retired I.T. Admin I'll tell you just what it looks like: It looks like they lost their site admin and the keys to it went with him/her. They don't actually have admin access to it, themselves, anymore.

I'll eventually be needing supplement re-supply on a couple things. My first impulse is always to try a vendor's forum's store or sponsors. But what I'm seeing, here, with the complete lack of attention to the site, would encourage me to look elsewhere.

A few weeks ago it was down for a few days and came back, so evidently somebody still has some access.

Would really be a shame to lose this forum. There is a huge wealth of knowledge archived here.

[MonkeyT]

After some months away it was sad and somewhat surprising to see all the spam everywhere and a distinct lack of posts from the usual crew. I hope the forum comes back to life.

[EliKoehn]

I like these forums and have profited much from reading here, though mostly I just use it to log my training anymore. Good quality, no-nonsense info for the most part and I like the community. Hope it doesn't die.

[Duplicitous]

I'm on a few Facebook gym groups and the lack of knowledge about equipment in spite of 5-6 figure membership numbers is astounding. Then again, these people consider guys like Coop to be experts. :x Hope BB forums keep going.

[Greybird2]

I used to watch Coop. He used to be kind of interesting with new equipment. Lately he is just insufferable.

[thedickus]

I used to watch Coop. He used to be kind of interesting with new equipment. Lately he is just insufferable.

He lost my respect when he recommended BowFlex adjustable dumbbells, he didn't say they were the best, but he didn't say to avoid them either.

[Michiganian]

He lost my respect when he recommended BowFlex adjustable dumbbells, he didn't say they were the best, but he didn't say to avoid them either.

Enlighten me: Why should they be avoided?

They wouldn't be my first choice, but, if I come across a killer deal I'll jump on it. There are many things I do with DBs for which they wouldn't be useful, but, other things for which they would. Having a pair would reduce the number of plate-changes necessary on my Hoit adjustable DBs.

[urbanlifter]

Enlighten me: Why should they be avoided?

They wouldn't be my first choice, but, if I come across a killer deal I'll jump on it. There are many things I do with DBs for which they wouldn't be useful, but, other things for which they would. Having a pair would reduce the number of plate-changes necessary on my Hoit adjustable DBs.

It's been a LONG standing opinion that Bowflex in general is a garbage company, that puts out garbage products. These DB's were once sold at Dick's Sporting Goods so they were easy to check out in person, but I'd say about 95% of the time the models I saw at the store were broken. Lots of plastic parts and little moving mechanisms internally, so unless you absolutely baby them there is a good chance they'll break on you eventually. Compare that to sets of Powerblocks, which I've owned several that were probably 15-20 years old and were still operating like new. Or Ironmasters where the same could be said, longevity wise there really aren't any concerns.

Long story short, Coop makes money off people clicking the links to products on his website. So his opinion is biased and he'll likely never give a real recommendation (or opinion) because he wants to make money off your visit. No respectable home gym owner would recommend ANYTHING Bowflex when there are better options available.

[Michiganian]

These DB's were once sold at Dick's Sporting Goods so they were easy to check out in person, but I'd say about 95% of the time the models I saw at the store were broken. Lots of plastic parts and little moving mechanisms internally, so unless you absolutely baby them there is a good chance they'll break on you eventually.

Good point. There was a sporting goods place--can't recall the name anymore--nearby, went out of business a few years ago, that had them. Yup: The display models were broken.

Compare that to sets of Powerblocks, which I've owned several that were probably 15-20 years old and were still operating like new. Or Ironmasters where the same could be said, longevity wise there really aren't any concerns.

*nod*

Probably best if I kept my eyes peeled for a good deal on a set of one of those.

[ArnoldHAMnEGGer]

this forum was the only place I could go to and talk shop with other nerds like myself about vintage equipment. Literally nowhere else. Until these young bodybuilders put up videos using a Pendulum Squat, no one (except in a forum like this) knew what it was. Good luck finding a discussion about Randy Coyle and a Swing Squat. Yes, this forum is unique to say the least and even though I'm not on as much as I used to be, I'd be very sad to see it go.

[TheDude8734]

Second forum scare within a month.

[urbanlifter]

Haha! Right as a place a $300+ supplement order with a company that is NOT BB.com, I better at least buy a shaker to help keep the lights on LOL

[grumpytude]

Second forum scare within a month.

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what changed with the latest shutdown? still full of spam

[Michiganian]

... place a $300+ supplement order with a company that is NOT BB.com, ...

I might buy from bb.com if they were selling anything I wanted. <looks again...> Ok, posibly protein powder when (if?) I'm ready to buy again. Maybe BCAA. I'd have to look into the brands they have.

what changed with the latest shutdown?

That wasn't a shutdown. That was a crash due to a database error.

[NoBrokies]

Should've kept it offline

[TheDude8734]

Should've kept it offline

[67Vert]

Whoever Cleaned up the spam, THANK YOU!!!

[MonkeyT]

Whoever Cleaned up the spam, THANK YOU!!!

Agreed!! Thank you, moderators.

Glad to see that there is still someone with admin access to take care of stuff, it's a good sign for the future (I hope).

[Michiganian]

Whoever Cleaned up the spam, THANK YOU!!!

Ditto!