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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Here to see the differences in the Teeter Line of Inversion Tables
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