My boyfriend and I are seriously considering purchasing a Crossbow but I have been skeptical about the durability and quality of it (why is is half the price of the bowflex?) I wondered if anyone has one, what they think of it. I love the idea of a built in rowing machine for cardio. Do you use that feature? Any feedback would be great!

Thanks,
Pokadotsox

[This message was edited by pokadotsox on 11-04-03 at 10:11 AM.]

[This message was edited by pokadotsox on 11-04-03 at 10:12 AM.]

*phew* I was wondering who you needed to shoot!

Just my $0.02 - I understand why the built-in rowing would be nice, but I think a bench, a bunch of dumbbells, and a good weight-training book with pictures would be cheaper, more versatile, and more effective.

But then I just plain hate machines.


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In the "home gum weight set" thread there is a poster who has a Crossbow and says he likes it

http://lowcarbeating.infopop.cc/6/ub...4&m=2826014344

(I'm hoping that will drop the link in for the thread, but if not, just scroll down a few entries in this forum.)

Aderyn

Durability seems fine so far. Plenty enough of a challange. I don't use the rowing feature because my legs are big enough already. LOL I use an eliptical trainer or my bike on a stand for my cardio now.

HANG IN THERE!!!

Don


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Sorry I didn't see this one earlier or I'd have responded sooner!

DH and I bought a CrossBow a couple months ago. We love it! We owned a BowFlex a couple years back and IMHO, the CrossBow is superior in materials and sturdiness. It's also easier to reach the handles from a reclining position which is the main reason we sold the BowFlex - neither DH nor I could use it alone because the handles were not well-located for the reclining exercises.

So, if you're still considering it, go for it! I do use the rowing feature and I really like it.

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!