Awesome piece of equipment. I purchased this machine 3-27-19. It took me 2 hours to put together. Directions are a little bit challenging but very easy to assemble. Thanks jim for the great video. I give this machine a 10 out of 10.
I do lat pulldowns facing the machine, with my knees in the pads and leaning back slightly... wish he'd demonstrate this since as a taller person it'd be nice to know if the kneepads are adjustable.
yah, what's that all about. I'd like to see it done the correct way. I am looking at getting this for my home and trying to see the quality of the unit....
Thank you for creating this video! ...the images on Amazon are not so high resolution, and don't "enlarge" on clicking, so this video helps folks to see the features and materials.
I just got this today. So far so good, but one thing I noticed, the cables on mine form an "X". It doesn't affect working out though, as far as I know.
I got a reply, not only on youtube, but also to the email I sent to valor athletics within minutes. I got a person, (Jim), not a copy and paste cookie cutter reply. He sent a personal video he made showing his CB-12, and actually agreed with me that there could be more travel if the cable was longer. Blown away by the customer service.
It's installed correctly, it just seems a waste to have that much chain. For example, I wanted to do cable twists (ab/obliques) and it's impossible because of the chain. I didn't really consider the cable stretching out over time, so maybe in time I'll be able to do it because there's no slack in the chain right now and you seem to have a few links of slack. As it is right now, there is 33" of travel. I'm not counting the clip/chain. If there were no chain and only 1 clip, it would be 44".
There is 42" of travel. You could have the cables installed incorrect. The chains at the end of cables that connect to the frame are to help adjust the cable during "cable stretch" over time. The chains at the user end of the cable is to us as a substitute to save the actual travel for the range of motion for the user. Example: Tricep pull downs. Use the chain between the bar and the cable so you are not pulling the cable down until the actual exercise. Call me if you need some photos.7278959525
I returned from China last night and brought back a revised cable to see if the travel will be increased. Confirm your address to Jim at Valor Fitness com and I will send you the cable. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
02:00 plenty of travel? Cable A is 1 foot too short, that's why it has to use a chain and clips, and the clips can't go into the pulley.. this is an inaccurate display for this unit and I'm really disappointed with it, seriously lacking in range of motion.
Nice try - but the demo of low row while seated on floor is the worst way to row - all he's doing is bending at the waist - way to mess up your spine. Should be performed sitting upright by pulling handle to your low mid chest (approx little above belly button or inch or two higher). Confirm by checking out other videos by more knowledgeable professionals.
I returned from China last night and brought back a revised cable to see if the travel will be increased. Confirm your address to Jim at ValorFitness com and I will send you the cable. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Obviously this guy knows how to work out!! Nice lat pull downs !!
Awesome piece of equipment. I purchased this machine 3-27-19. It took me 2 hours to put together. Directions are a little bit challenging but very easy to assemble. Thanks jim for the great video. I give this machine a 10 out of 10.
We have one of these and it has been one of the best additions to our home gym!
Good to hear, I just purchased and am awaiting delivery. I have the Valor BF-47 and love it (great bang for the buck)
I do lat pulldowns facing the machine, with my knees in the pads and leaning back slightly... wish he'd demonstrate this since as a taller person it'd be nice to know if the kneepads are adjustable.
Good video. You are facing the wrong direction when you demonstrate the lat pull-down though.
yah, what's that all about. I'd like to see it done the correct way. I am looking at getting this for my home and trying to see the quality of the unit....
He had no clue how to do it! What a demonstration.
Thank you for creating this video! ...the images on Amazon are not so high resolution, and don't "enlarge" on clicking, so this video helps folks to see the features and materials.
This dude has no clue on what he's talking about
Ya those lat pull downs he demonstrated were wack
Is this guy for real?
So, you have some rowing for the chest and shoulders? Really? That's a new one for me.
3:12 Rowing for the chest and triceps???
Marko Gavrilovic hahaha damn we have been lied to it's not for the back it's for the chest 😂
Hahaha Probably hitting the calves a little also
2:43😂😂😂😂
Can cable kickbacks be done on this machine ?
Can you also do one arm pull downs, Cable Kickbacks? Trying to see if I purchased attachments if they would work and smoothly?
Hows this compare to the XMark 7618? If it is as sturdy, it's a fine bargain!
I just got this today. So far so good, but one thing I noticed, the cables on mine form an "X". It doesn't affect working out though, as far as I know.
Please give us a call at 727-895-9525 and ask for Jordan. He can help you get your cables correct.
JimVanderbleek I just fixed it today. All I had to do was pull out the pulley and reverse it. Problem solved.
I got a reply, not only on youtube, but also to the email I sent to valor athletics within minutes. I got a person, (Jim), not a copy and paste cookie cutter reply. He sent a personal video he made showing his CB-12, and actually agreed with me that there could be more travel if the cable was longer. Blown away by the customer service.
It's installed correctly, it just seems a waste to have that much chain. For example, I wanted to do cable twists (ab/obliques) and it's impossible because of the chain. I didn't really consider the cable stretching out over time, so maybe in time I'll be able to do it because there's no slack in the chain right now and you seem to have a few links of slack. As it is right now, there is 33" of travel. I'm not counting the clip/chain. If there were no chain and only 1 clip, it would be 44".
There is 42" of travel. You could have the cables installed incorrect. The chains at the end of cables that connect to the frame are to help adjust the cable during "cable stretch" over time. The chains at the user end of the cable is to us as a substitute to save the actual travel for the range of motion for the user. Example: Tricep pull downs. Use the chain between the bar and the cable so you are not pulling the cable down until the actual exercise. Call me if you need some photos.7278959525
He did everything wrong, he got me angry
I returned from China last night and brought back a revised cable to see if the travel will be increased. Confirm your address to Jim at Valor Fitness com and I will send you the cable. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Very well 👏
Can you do one armed pec flies using the low pulley, or would that possibly pull the machine towards you?
Sean, I will send you a note off RUclips channel to make it easier to send you a video.
02:00 plenty of travel? Cable A is 1 foot too short, that's why it has to use a chain and clips, and the clips can't go into the pulley.. this is an inaccurate display for this unit and I'm really disappointed with it, seriously lacking in range of motion.
Nice try - but the demo of low row while seated on floor is the worst way to row - all he's doing is bending at the waist - way to mess up your spine. Should be performed sitting upright by pulling handle to your low mid chest (approx little above belly button or inch or two higher). Confirm by checking out other videos by more knowledgeable professionals.
I returned from China last night and brought back a revised cable to see if the travel will be increased. Confirm your address to Jim at ValorFitness com and I will send you the cable. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Oh yeah he a bot bot