Comments on: The Promise http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/ The Original and Still the Best Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:17:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Jay http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-9995 Jay Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:47:29 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-9995 Connie, Also, I have several vintage brochures which clearly shows the same tack-welding of the stainless strips my machine has. Cheers! Connie,
Also, I have several vintage brochures which clearly shows the same tack-welding of the stainless strips my machine has.
Cheers!

]]> By: Jay http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-9994 Jay Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:41:53 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-9994 Connie, Just thought I'd comment on your statement,"We have never welded on the stainless strip on the mainframe"... may not be entirely accurate. My 1980 machine has stainless steel strips that are Tack-welded several places in a staggered fashion along the sides. And, the number tape strips are a little damaged at each location as if the tack-welding was done after the number tape strips were installed, or the they were put on before the welding locations cooled off. I know in the early days Jerry had many, many challenges. This machine must have been a product of that time. The steel seems totally different than any other Soloflex I've owned or seen. All of the edges are really rounded. The model also has the roman chair holes way out towards the end of the stabilizer bar, and the two one inch steel pegs under the wood bench for locking into the mainframe holes for stabilization. Anyway, I thought I'd put that one out there. Connie,
Just thought I’d comment on your statement,”We have never welded on the stainless strip on the mainframe”… may not be entirely accurate. My 1980 machine has stainless steel strips that are Tack-welded several places in a staggered fashion along the sides. And, the number tape strips are a little damaged at each location as if the tack-welding was done after the number tape strips were installed, or the they were put on before the welding locations cooled off. I know in the early days Jerry had many, many challenges. This machine must have been a product of that time. The steel seems totally different than any other Soloflex I’ve owned or seen. All of the edges are really rounded. The model also has the roman chair holes way out towards the end of the stabilizer bar, and the two one inch steel pegs under the wood bench for locking into the mainframe holes for stabilization. Anyway, I thought I’d put that one out there.

]]> By: Scott http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-4121 Scott Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:43:58 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-4121 The Soloflex is still the best machine for home use. Remake the commercial with the same actor at his current age and focus on the 40 somethings. The Soloflex is still the best machine for home use. Remake the commercial with the same actor at his current age and focus on the 40 somethings.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-2493 Cheryl Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:03:47 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-2493 Unfortunately I don't believe the market would support the old-style Soloflex any more. Too many used machines floating around out there unsold on ebay and Craigslist and the resistance band is a thing of the past. Unfortunately I don’t believe the market would support the old-style Soloflex any more. Too many used machines floating around out there unsold on ebay and Craigslist and the resistance band is a thing of the past.

]]> By: connie http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-2420 connie Tue, 18 May 2010 22:15:24 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-2420 Hi Marvin, The redesign of the Soloflex was for cosmetic reasons only. The 90 degree you are referring to in the bend of the main frame did keep the machine more stable. However, adding the bench legs to the back is more than you need to keep it stable. We have re introduced the original by demand and it is on fire. We are currently at 6-8 week back log. The finish is a baked on powder finish. You would need to find a local powder coating company to get the same finish. It is a very expensive process. This is one of the reasons all Soloflex products look so nice and last so long. The stainless strips are not welded on they are set with a really strong tape strip. We have never welded on the stainless strip on the mainframe. The reason for the costs of the weight plates being more expensive than others is the rubber coating which softens them and helps with dropping them. They are not only much nicer looking they add safety. The rubber grips are a safety bonus as well as they help with gripping and help prevent slippage. They are very comfortable. We do not sell or carry the leather any longer or the rivets. Sorry. Thank you so much. Always enjoy your machine. Connie Soloflex,Inc. Hi Marvin,

The redesign of the Soloflex was for cosmetic reasons only. The 90 degree you are referring to in the bend of the main frame did keep the machine more stable. However, adding the bench legs to the back is more than you need to keep it stable. We have re introduced the original by demand and it is on fire. We are currently at 6-8 week back log.

The finish is a baked on powder finish. You would need to find a local powder coating company to get the same finish. It is a very expensive process. This is one of the reasons all Soloflex products look so nice and last so long.

The stainless strips are not welded on they are set with a really strong tape strip. We have never welded on the stainless strip on the mainframe.

The reason for the costs of the weight plates being more expensive than others is the rubber coating which softens them and helps with dropping them. They are not only much nicer looking they add safety. The rubber grips are a safety bonus as well as they help with gripping and help prevent slippage. They are very comfortable.

We do not sell or carry the leather any longer or the rivets. Sorry.

Thank you so much. Always enjoy your machine.
Connie
Soloflex,Inc.

]]> By: connie http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-1929 connie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:18:49 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-1929 Hi Togotooner, Thank you for your comments and questions. Yes, the hard wood bench is beautiful and has been a big hit. The shock rings are great. Most of us here like them equally however, Mr. Wilson prefers the shock rings. We do still use structural steel and the bench is still hard wood oak. Take care. Connie Soloflex,Inc. Hi Togotooner,

Thank you for your comments and questions. Yes, the hard wood bench is beautiful and has been a big hit. The shock rings are great. Most of us here like them equally however, Mr. Wilson prefers the shock rings. We do still use structural steel and the bench is still hard wood oak.

Take care.
Connie
Soloflex,Inc.

]]> By: Togotooner http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-1913 Togotooner Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:16:15 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-1913 Lo and behold,...I see now where you DID bring back the original wood frame model!!! Are you kidding me?! I wonder if those resistance rings are better than the others? I've got to get one! Does this one have the same quality steel and wood? This is exciting! Lo and behold,…I see now where you DID bring back the original wood frame model!!! Are you kidding me?! I wonder if those resistance rings are better
than the others? I’ve got to get one! Does this one have the same quality steel and wood? This is exciting!

]]> By: Togotooner http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-1910 Togotooner Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:57:56 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-1910 I found one used on the bay,...but after setting it up,...it wobbled and was not nearly as stable as the classic woody version. There seemed to be too much free play at the beginning and end of the presses and that was a big turnoff. There has to be a better rubber material available now that is stronger, more durable and with better memory. If you brought back the woody, (which was by far more stable) improved on the straps,..kept it in the US.,....I would consider buying one. I found one used on the bay,…but after setting it up,…it wobbled and was not nearly as stable as the classic woody version. There seemed to be too much free play at the beginning and end of the presses and that was a big turnoff. There has to be a better rubber material available now that is stronger, more durable and with better memory. If you brought back the woody, (which was by far more stable) improved on the straps,..kept it in the US.,….I would consider buying one.

]]> By: Keith http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Keith Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:56:10 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-1847 My dad bought a Soloflex for my brother and I in the early eighties. We worked out on in religiously for years. It was the "old school" version with the 90 degree mainframe, wood bench, and shock rings. I bought another one in 91 after my wife and I got married. I have to say I always felt the original was more stable and had less wobble than the new version. I liked the pegs on the bench board that fit into the holes in the mainframe. I also liked the clips on the bench better than the rubber strips. The 90 degree frame was also more stable on the the dips and chins. I did enjoy the simplicity of the machine before the fly and leg extension. My dad bought a Soloflex for my brother and I in the early eighties. We worked out on in religiously for years. It was the “old school” version with the 90 degree mainframe, wood bench, and shock rings. I bought another one in 91 after my wife and I got married. I have to say I always felt the original was more stable and had less wobble than the new version. I liked the pegs on the bench board that fit into the holes in the mainframe. I also liked the clips on the bench better than the rubber strips. The 90 degree frame was also more stable on the the dips and chins. I did enjoy the simplicity of the machine before the fly and leg extension.

]]> By: Jeff Pfeifer http://www.soloflex.com/archive/the-promise/comment-page-1/#comment-1611 Jeff Pfeifer Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:54:09 +0000 http://soloflex.com/?p=1766#comment-1611 I have modified my Soloflex. I added a 4 foot 3X3 tube below the verticle arm. I also added an upright brace for the bench . . . no wobble at all. I also bought two more Soloflex units to make the Beast Hybrid. More modifications! I now own three. I'm pumped. I have modified my Soloflex. I added a 4 foot 3X3 tube below the verticle arm. I also added an upright brace for the bench . . . no wobble at all. I also bought two more Soloflex units to make the Beast Hybrid. More modifications! I now own three. I’m pumped.

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