Inversion Table Buyers Guide
You’ve decided that you would like to own an inversion
table, but you don’t know which one would work best for
you. There’s a dozen or more brands, countless models, a
vast selection of stores and on-line retailers from
which to buy, and not to mention… a wide range of
prices! Shopping for an inversion table can be an
overwhelming experience, so here's a guide that may be
of help to you:
WHICH BRAND?
With the increasing popularity of inversion equipment,
the market has seen many companies jump on the
bandwagon…some more reputable than others. It’s
important to consider the following when making a
purchase:
Reputation for quality
Is the company known for producing good quality
products? When hanging upside down, clamped only by your
ankles, you want to be sure you are inverting on good
quality equipment. Make sure you consider what goes into
making the equipment, like worthy materials and
craftsmanship.
Certifications and listings
One measure for quality is the product
certifications and listings bestowed upon the equipment
by third party compliance testers. Companies like UL and
ETL test products for public safety and are reputed for
their stringent standards.
Longevity
How many years has the company been in
business? How long have they been manufacturing
inversion equipment? The more experience a company has,
the more you can be confident there are good quality
controls in place and that they will be around in the
future to support the products they produce.
Warranty
While inversion equipment should be built to
withstand years of use, it is important to know that a
company will stand behind the products it builds. Be
sure to check out the type of warranty being offered.
Support Materials
Have you ever purchased a product that needed
to be assembled, only to find that the instructions were
impossible to follow? Make sure that your inversion
equipment comes with quality support materials that show
you how to assemble and use the equipment, including
printed manuals and a video or DVD.
Service
Is the company known for good customer service?
What happens if you have questions about the assembly or
use of your inversion table? It would be nice to know
that you have someplace to go for help when you need it.
Return policies
The reality is, for one reason or another,
sometimes products need to be exchanged or returned. Be
sure you are working with a company that will make this
process easy and painless.
HOW MUCH?
You may have noticed that
Teeter Hang Ups inversion equipment is not the
cheapest available, nor is it the most expensive.
Because of our commitment to meeting high standards for
quality and durability, we have made manufacturing
choices that result in the best quality product at the
most reasonable price.
For example, all of the roller hinges are made of high
carbon steel which is heat-treated in key components,
resulting in a higher strength product. Specialized
pivot bearings ensure smooth rotation with no squeaks
for the life of the table. The main shafts are
triple-plated chrome with a steel wall thickness 20%
greater than any on the market.
All of this technical jargon represents a final product
that far surpasses other brands. We hope that you'll put
your trust in the incredible amount of research, testing
and experience that has gone into making Teeter Hang Ups
the best quality, most reliable inversion equipment on
the market today.
Teeter Hang Ups®
Outperforms Competition in Product Quality Tests
There
are no government regulations to effectively control the
structural integrity or reliable function of inversion
tables. The market is therefore subject to inconsistent
or inferior product quality. With no way to quantify
claims of safety, this term is commonly used without
support; so the question remains, what is safe? In an
effort to answer this dilemma, STL International, Inc.,
manufacturer of the
Teeter Hang Ups® brand, hired an independent and
non-biased engineering firm to compare and test the
seven most widely distributed inversion tables.
Two pertinent evaluations were the Static Load Test and
the Cycle Test, which examined overall durability and
function of the units, the main factors pertaining to
safety. While the tables are built to appear
aesthetically similar, the Static Test (Chart A)
revealed weaknesses in key structural components. The
standard for medical equipment is four-times the
manufacturer’s maximum rated user weight.
Teeter Hang Ups surpassed this requirement by 20%.
The Cycle Test (Chart B), which simulated actual use,
revealed deficiencies on the part of many inversion
manufactures, one table having catastrophic structural
failure after only 288 cycles (approximately 5-months of
use)*. The
Teeter Hang Ups brand was the only table that
continued to cycle without failure, outperforming the
next best table by 38,851 cycles, the equivalent of over
50 years of use.
Across all levels of evaluation,
Teeter Hang Ups met or exceeded the competitors in
durability, quality, and function. Plus, with a
five-year warranty and ¼ the parts required for
assembly, Teeter Hang Ups leads the market in providing
product excellence and customer support.
*Tables were cycled using the manufactures maximum
user-weight limit, which ranged from 250 lbs to 350 lbs.
Considering that most people use their table twice or
more a day, and the table is commonly used by multiple
family members, the longevity of each table may be
significantly reduced.
Inversion tables tested (in alphabetical order):
Kettler (Apollo)
Life Gear (75112)
Life Gear (75128)
Motion Fitness (GT1000)
Stamina (Inversion Pro 551529)
Teeter Hang Ups (F5000)
Weslo
(System WLBE)
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