| Description |
The original
model manufactured by the makers of Total Gym, EFI. These are the
versions used by gyms and rehab hospitals. |
This is the
infomercial model. I'm not quite sure who is the manufacturer (EFI,
FitnessQuest, or some other licensee) |
The 1700
Club and 1500 are manufactured/licensed by Fitness Quest. These are
the mass retailer versions (Wal Mart, Dick's, etc) |
see 1700
Club |
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I guess you've
got to ask yourself, is it worth spending a grand more to purchase the top
of the line model versus the 1700 Club? (actually, there are even more
higher end models, but I won't go into them, see website)
If you have the disposable income to
spend, by all means, get this model. It is the best in regards to
quality (commercial grade). The gliding board is longer, heavier,
and more stable. I really like the smoother movement of
this model as well (the 1700 club uses a single ball bearing roller per
rail that is not made all that well compared to the 14000). Con: Accessories
can be expensive. In
summary, this machine has a solid, "built for life" feel. |
I'm really
not familiar with this model. It seems a little pricey though (I
think you are paying for air time and Chuck). You're better
off buying a 14000 if you can spend this kind of money. The
only benefit here is that you can test drive the model for 49.95 (hoping
you're too lazy to return?) and they have finance options.
The board seems a higher grade than
1700, but I'm concerned it still uses the cheaper, single pin tower as opposed to the
dual tower, hook system of 14000. |
Having owned
a 1700 Club and 14000, here is the bottom line: Both allow you to do
the same exercises and movements. The only difference is that 14000
is sturdier/heavier and glides smoother. 14000s are sturdier because
they use a double framed tower (the apparatus that raises the total gym
higher and thereby the resistance) using a hook system as opposed to the
one column pin systems of the lower end 1700 (study the pictures).
However, you're getting a lot of bang for you
buck with 1700 Club since it comes with so many attachments including: Pilates Bar,
Weight bar
Dip Bars, Press Up Bars, and
Exercise mat. In the 14000 world, these accessories
alone would exceed the price of the entire 1700 club!
By far, the 1700 is the best value
of all the Total Gyms. If you're worried about durability, you could
"rag out" 5 or 6 of these before reaching the price of
Total Gym 14000 and comparable accessories. |
see review
of 1700. Essentially, 1500 doesn't have all the attachments. I
think you're better off spending the extra hundred and getting all the
extra stuff the 1700 has. |