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| Brand | Century |
| Type | Sports |
| Release Date | 2006-03-13 |
| List Price | $299.99 |
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Categories |
| Stretching Machines Advanced |
Features |
- Perfect for the person seeking maximum stretch in minimum time
- Stretches to 190 degrees
- 4-position stretching arm
- Multi position thigh pads
- Degree indicator to chart stretching progress
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Description |
| Century's ultimate commercial or home stretching machine |
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Customer Reviews |
 Bad Purchase 2010-03-05 |
| By T. Vu (Washingtonian Metro Area) |
| I bought this VersaFlex last year, and I got troubles with this machine from the beginning. I think it's bad design because the crank is really weak. Its teeth are not binding together. When I am at my maximum stretching level, the crank retracts by itself. I am trying to find parts to replace the crank and its components without success. Don't buy this junk. |
 Must have for Martial Arts Students 2010-01-12 |
| By Tom |
The setup was moderately difficult. 1 to 10, I would give it a 8. I was able to put it together in an hour. If you've put together alot of IKEA or Walmart furniture together, then it should be no problem. Basically it's 6 main pieces for the frame. The hardest of these is the pulley piece, but it was not that bad as long as you have a good build concept & already good at putting things together. After the frame, the rest are just the padding on the frame. 2 screws each, easy. Everything fit perfectly, no issues.
The setup instruction is basically a diagram with parts and numbers for the hardware. They do go thru the steps, but at a very high level. They don't hold your hands thru the process like IKEA instructions do. But if you are good at diagrams, all you need are the 2 included hex keys, and note the Screw # to use for each piece and it will be easy. Even easier if you have an electric driver with hex key.
Using the strecher is great. The crank system is excellent. You DO NOT have to crank it more to release it. All you need to do is pull it towards you, and it releases immediately. My 14, 10, and 5 year old are all now using it with no problems. The leg attachment can be adjusted with 3 holes at different placements. My 5 year old is well supported, as well as me at 5'10''. There are handles in front, and on both sides for deep streching. The quality feels excellent. I would highly recommend this leg strecher. |
 The Definative Review 2009-12-23 |
| By Russell L. Mclaughlin (Chicago) |
I bought on accident both this stretcher and the Pro Leg Stretcher by Timas. I kept both for purposes of this review. My kids and wife have used both. The bottom line is that the Pro Leg Stretcher by Timas is a better machine, but is also slightly flawed. First I will discuss the Century VersaFlex STretching Machine.
The VersaFlex comes in like 50 pieces. Instructions are horrible. The pictures are too small and poor resolution. They are on different page than the written instructions. The pictures of the bolts are too large, not actual size but 110%, making it difficult to figure out which bolt is which unless you get a ruler. The handles that go at the end of the legs are not pictured or discussed adequately. I was still able to put it together in about 1.5 hours.
I am 5'11". The legs are too short by like 6 inches. Gimme a break. It would only have cost a few dollars more to make the legs longer. Now, my legs hang of the end, so all stretches are done with my knees bent and the end of the leg support digging into bertween my calf and ankle. I was going to make my own longer leg pieces since I have a wood shop, but now will likely give this unit away and keep the superior Pro Leg Stretcher.
The teeth on the ratchet assembly dont hold very well. If there is a lot of tension it will just close. The ratchet assembly is cheeply made and I can see why it is unreliable and multiple others have reported the cables breaking. The ratchet on mine is kockeyed and only engages 2/3 of the gear. Worse, the ratchet assembly has about 5 degree increments only. This is way too large.
The machine is rather large in that it is about 2 feet tall, and the legs dont close all the way but only to about 30 degrees making it take up more floor space than necessary. This also makes it more awkward to get into.
The VersaFlex has an angle gauge that is poorly positioned so the user cant read it very well. It is also off by about 15 degrees. (This is bad but the Pro Leg Stretcher has no means of measuring how far legs are spread).
With all these shortcomings it will still give you a powerful stretch. My stretch has improved faster than with no machine. I am extremely unflexible and it is hard for me to get in conventional stretching positions but this makes it easy to stretch.
Now on to the Pro Leg STretcher:
Wow. This one came fully assembled. The legs are long enough for me (5'11") but are still too short if you are much taller (but still way longer than the VersaFlex). Unlike the VersaFlex the vertical leg pads dont rotate. This is bad because the pad end tends to dig into my mid thigh a little bit. The wheel used to make the stretch is essentialy infinitely variable whereas the VersaFlex is in about 5 degree increments. Trust me, 1 degree change when you are near your pain threshhold is HUGE. You can eak out extra stretching power with the Pro Leg Stretcher that you cannot do with the VersaFlex because of this infinite variability rather than waiting a week or more for the next 5 degree increment. The back folds down on the Pro Leg Stretcher and the legs come completely together making it take up about half the floor space and half the height of the VersaFlex. While it is substantially better thant the VersaFlex, the Pro Leg Stretcher would be improved by makeing the vertical leg pads rotate and removable (like on the Versaflex) which would make it more comfortable and be able to slide under the bed. Also, there is no way to assess the amount the legs are opened. I am going to attach a tape measure from the end of one leg to the end of the other so I can better follow improvements. With these changes the Pro Leg Stretcher would have gotten 5 stars.
The VersaFlex gets only 3 starts for its many shortcomings.
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| Best Stretch Machine On The Planet 2009-11-01 |
| By John Grove (Simi Valley, CA) |
I have used this for many years and still use it on a daily basis. This machine makes stretching an enjoyable albeit still difficult experience.
Still after all these years, I can't seem to get past 160. But, that is pretty far. My problem is I can stretch far, it just takes me about 30 minutes to reach my potential having the first 15 minutes still stiff as a board.
But that is not the machine's fault, it is my own genetics. Great machine, love it. |
| Big guy perspective 2009-10-20 |
| By David A. Fiscus (Houston, Tx) |
The instructions to assemble it could surely be better, but I managed to put it together.
I wish the pads that support the thigh and calves were a bit longer. I am 6"2" and the pad you legs lie on seems a bit short.
But that does not take away from it's functionality. In truth I thought I would get this stretching machine, and force myself
to stretch further that I should, but the machine is built thoughfully and I can't over stretch. So that is good.
It does allow me to stretch out to 120 degrees, and then worked to 130, then 140 pretty quickly. That might not seem like much, but I
weigh about 350 pounds. I feel certain this machine will work well to gradually increase my stretch. It relieves my wife from the duty of
helping me stretch...so she's happy about it. All in all, I am happy with the purchase and would recommend it. |