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Comment on UK Cheap Reebok Soft Grip Dumbbells Champagne – 1 kg In Stock by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:05:38 +0000

Good looking, good value, 13 Feb 2012

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This review is from: Reebok Soft Grip Dumbbells Champagne - 1 kg (Sports)

Nice design and fit very well in your hands. They don't take up a lot of space and seem to be of good quality.

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Comment on UK Low Price WATERROWER Oxbidge Home Rowing Machine for Sale by Rowena Hoseason "Hooligween"

Rowena Hoseason "Hooligween" — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:25:38 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Stylish and smooth rowing machine, 22 Mar 2012

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This review is from: WATERROWER Oxbidge Home Rowing Machine (Misc.)

I've now been using my waterrower (a slightly earlier version than the one shown here) for over four years and am still very, very pleased with it.
I did a lot of research before buying it. I'm an experienced gym user and have owned a gym-quality exercise bike for a decade. I discovered ages ago that it's worth buying high quality kit for use at home because if you buy a cheap option then it is very often clunky, uncomfortable to use and fragile. If you invest a lot in a decent bit of kit then it should last for years PLUS you're more motivated to use it. I can't stand the thought of spending that much money and letting it go to waste!

The waterrower is unlike most other rowing machines in that it is very handsome to look at. It's going to sit in your living room (or where ever) and the wooden finish and design make it much easier on the eye than the usual lots of metal and white plastic.
The waterrower is also very different in that you're not pulling against cogs or chains, but a tub of water. So the action is *very* smooth, and the sound is very pleasant. The action is much less snatchy than most home rowers. Overall it's very easy to use and this encourages me to use it more often.
When not in use the waterrower can be stored upright, so although it is very long you could stand it on end behind a door to tuck it away.
Unlike many rowing machines, the waterrower doesn't use an external power source so you don't have to plug it into the mains. (That always drives me mad, that my exercise bike needs to draw power yet I'm pedalling away producing loads of the stuff!). The only power supply needed for the waterrower are batteries for its monitor.

Downsides: the monitor on mine (a type III a think) has a liquid crystal display which is hard to see in bright sunlight and impossible to see in dim lighting. It has plenty of measurements (strokes per minute, distance travelled and so on) but not calories -- which is the one I'm really interested in. The later monitor can be fitted but it's a faff.
You also need to be careful about positioning the foot pads before you tighten them at initial assembly time. If two people are using the machine regularly, and they have very different sized feet, then it's important to make sure the straps will be in the right place for both -- at first mine was hard to use because it had been set up for someone with much bigger feet than me.
Altering the resistance proved to be a little tricky -- it's simply a matter of adding more water to make it harder but the bung is a right pest to remove!

The Waterrower is available in ash and other wood and metal finishes. There is very little difference between the actual workings of the rower; it's down to what sort of wood you prefer. The ash is the lightest colour and the cheapest option, and over time the wood tends to darken naturally. You can pay more for a different finish, but you're not getting any operational improvement for the extra money.

Finally, the water rower is not a cheap rowing machine even though it is very accomplished. As you might expect, plenty of people buy a rowing machine with good intentions but don't use it very much in the long run, and this means you can find secondhand ones in excellent condition.
If you're going to buy it brand new, then you need to be very certain that you're going to use it!
However, if mine was stolen (or something) then I would definitely replace it with another waterrower, and I find traditional-type rowing machines at gyms quite unpleasant to use in comparison. After using it for around three hours each week for more than four years, I'm very pleased to report that it's still going strong.
9/10

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Comment on UK Discount Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover Deal by Mr. R. Fairgrieve

Mr. R. Fairgrieve — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:41:24 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great for our tesco 11ft trampoline., 19 Sep 2011

Mr. R. Fairgrieve (Leicestershire, UK) -

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This review is from: Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover (Misc.)

Bought this to cover our tesco 11ft trampoline as we wanted some overhang to ensure the rain water didn't get underneath and it does a great job with the tie straps aligning great with the metal supports. Only downside is trying to get the wife and kids to put the cover on before it rains :-(

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Comment on UK Discount Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover Deal by elle

elle — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:51:12 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

trampoline cover very durable, fantastic value., 16 Nov 2011

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This review is from: Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover (Misc.)

bought cover for a 9 ft trampoline. its fantastic as it covers metal leg frame from elements. very light material, easy to lift and drain the water.

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Comment on UK Discount Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover Deal by Mr. K. Brown "kenny bee"

Mr. K. Brown "kenny bee" — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:36:15 +0000

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too flimsy, not enough ties to secure it properly, 24 Jan 2012

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This review is from: Howleys 12ft All Weather Protective Trampoline Cover (Misc.)

Cheap but not so cheerful. It's easy to fit and initially it seems a snug enough fit. But it only takes a small puff of wind and half your trampoline is uncovered. There's only 4 ties, it really needs eight. I should have sent it back really, but left it too long. Might try and sew four more ties in which might then just make it serviceable.

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Comment on UK Bargain Bodymax 50Kg Hammertone Barbell – Dumbbell Kit In Stock by FlyFit

FlyFit — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:06:44 +0000

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Great starter/intermediate weight kit, 9 Dec 2011

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This review is from: Bodymax 50Kg Hammertone Barbell - Dumbbell Kit (Misc.)

Firstly, the delivery was free and all arrived intact within five days. Thank you.

I was surprised to recieve 2 packs, as the advert states product supplied in one large plastic shipping case. I found this to be an advantage, as the bar/weights and dumbell/weights were actually supplied in individual plastic shipping cases, which, contrary to some reviews, were recieved intact and useful for storage.

Bedore purchase, I was concerned with the strength of the couplers for the three piece 5ft spinlock bar. My fears were not justified, as the threaded couplers make a very solid bar, quite capable of supporting the total 30kg weight plates supllied.

The spinlock nuts have an internal rubber ring to aid security of the weights and should be secured firmly to prevent weight plate rattles or movement.
A slight downside is that the three piece bar mean a fairly wide grip outside the couplers. I am 6ft and this doesnt bother me too much. The couplers do intefere a little with the the cradles on my bench, but again, no real problem.

The spinlocked bumbells are first class, a good range of weights and very comfortable in use.

The bars are smaller diameter than standard 25.4mm so you cant use your standard plates with it or vice verca. However, it is a great value, stand alone kit which is ideal for my lighter weight, higher rep requirements.

This completes my home gym, I now delighted to have good quality weights, bench and floor matting for about 140 pounds, equivalent to 4 months local gym subs (and petrol/travel time savings)!

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Comment on UK Bargain Hammer RPX Auto-Incline Treadmill In Stock by Martin_Toms

Martin_Toms — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:44:11 +0000

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Tired but happy, 30 Nov 2011

Martin_Toms -

Bought this a while back and have to say that I am really very happy with it. Been giving it plenty of use and not had any problems at all. Easier to set up and use than my previous treadmill and does everything it says it does. Might even be in danger of gettign fit!

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Comment on UK Bargain Hammer RPX Auto-Incline Treadmill In Stock by logic

logic — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:33 +0000

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Customer Services, 23 Oct 2011

logic -

I bought this product in 2010. The company has failed to sort out the problem with this machine. The company claim in their advert that the machine is covered by a warranty of 3 years plus 10 years on the motor. For the past 3 months I have sent numerous e-mails and a registered letter explaining in detail that the machine will not work. I would not buy any products manufactured by this company they will not honour the warrantyHAMMER WALKRUNNER RPX TREADMILL, 24 PROGRAMS, AUTO-INCLINE, Quality German Brand, 3yr Warranty

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Comment on UK Bargain Hammer RPX Auto-Incline Treadmill In Stock by F. Liles

F. Liles — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:57 +0000

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

Hammer treadmill, 26 Feb 2010

F. Liles -

HAMMER WALKRUNNER RPX TREADMILL, 24 PROGRAMS, AUTO-INCLINE, Quality German Brand, 3yr Warranty
The product needed minimal self assembly,and easily connected electrical wiring.
The insruction manuel is excellent and to the point. The treadmil its self is of robust construction and is easy to use fallowing the manuel.Good clear visual readout on control panel.All in all I am very satisfied,and excellent value for money.

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Comment on UK Bargain Howleys 10 ft Replacement Netting For Trampoline Enclosure In Stock by byno

byno — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:38:41 +0000

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Great product, 13 May 2011

byno -

This review is from: Howleys 10 ft Replacement Netting For Trampoline Enclosure (Misc.)

Received on time...
Easy to assemble/fit and it fit in perfectly.
Looks and feels quite durable unlike the last one i had.
The family is happy with it.

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