Highest Rated Review by the Community
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by jo.com  in Sports & Outdoors
Sep 22 '04
Pros: Provides many exercises, unique rower, comfortable bench.
Cons: You have to like the way the Bows work to like the CrossBow.
Summary: If you are just passing by I will tell you my qualifications for writing this review. I’m a Certified Personal Trainer. A few years ago I left the gym at which I was working and started my own business. I primarily go into people’s homes and ... read more
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Dec 11 '09
Pros: Everything, but the motor, is great.
Cons: Motor goes out all the time, but waranty covers it.
Summary: My dad and I have been working out for some time now. We first got this machine in 2001, from Sears. At first, it was a little complicated to get it all down. The machine does everything that we need to do, with a few ... read more
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Mar 06 '08
Pros: Easy to use. Lots of exercises. Half the price (or less!) of a Bowflex.
Cons: Heavy. Somewhat limited range of motion. Friction in the cables.
Summary: There've been a lot of reviews of the Crossbow, and for good reason. This multi-function tension based exerciser is a great alternative to the more widely known and much more expensive Bowflex. Recently (late 2007) I've seen a Crossbow on sale ... read more
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Jul 12 '07
Pros: Once I started using the machine, I learned more and more.
Cons: When you want to work on one arm or leg, then switch to the other,
Summary: Yes, I got the PLUS system, as the Weider Crossbow Platinum system was not available from Weider any more. I got my system from SportsmansGuide.com (http://www.sportsmansguide.co
m/cb/cb.asp?a=326279)
for $449.97 (I'm a member) plus shipping for a ... read more
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Jun 29 '07
Pros: they had a great commercial which promised an easy hassle free return.
Cons: noisy, cumbersome to switch exercises, heavy, plastic parts flimsy, bad service
Summary: We purchased this machine in 04 and have been attempting to return it since 5 days after we received it. Icon does not publish their return number so here it is for you: 866.896.9777 (floor supervisor) Lance ext.: 5823 (Lance's supervisor) ... read more
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Mar 19 '07
Pros: Great price/service. Quick exercise and weight changes. Versatile for the whole family
Cons: Not enuff weight for leg presses and cant have more added.
Summary: I bought the Crossbow more than a year ago after much comparison to the Bowflex. I am now 40 yrs old with teenage sons and wanted a simple home gym we could all benefit from. The Crossbow does as many if not more exercises than the Bowflex with great ... read more
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Jan 22 '07
Pros: Plenty of resistance, large variety of exercises, much safer to use,
Cons: really big, really heavy, starting weight to high (for me)
Summary: We bought this machine about 5 months ago. We love it. I wanted it for the squat tower which really supports your back and is MUCH safer than straddling the bench and trying to keep your balance on other home gyms. We girls all know the only way to tight ... read more
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Aug 21 '06
Pros: Got to meet a very nice service guy
Cons: Extremely poor quality mechancial componets. I would look at the weider max instead.
Summary: GotPurchased through Costco.ca Online in Canada. If this gym would actually work, I think it would be a great set up. All the components are of good quality and well designed, but the guts of the unit ( the motor, gearbox and weight adjusting gear) are ... read more
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May 04 '06
Pros: None!
Cons: Decent workout when it felt like working.
Summary: After breaking my ankle last year playing basketball, I needed something for exercise that wouldn’t stress my leg. I decided strength training would be good. Bowflex really appealed to me, but with two children and their friends running around the area ... read more
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Sep 26 '05
Pros: Stable platform.
Cons: Feels to tight. Makes to much noise. Weight resistance not consistent.
Summary: My wife and I have a membership at a gym within ten minutes of our house and we do enjoy it. The problem is we both like to work out early in the morning. We also have three kids that cannot be left home alone. So we want to keep the membership and ... read more
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Sep 03 '05
Pros: Wide variety of exercises with fine resistance control
Cons: Squat machine doesn't feel comfortable
Summary: First off I have to say that Sears was awesome and has had a big impact in my overall satisfaction with this home gym. I bought the Crossbar Platinum XP800 from Sears. It was on closeout and they were selling the floor model. I had been looking at it for ... read more
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May 25 '05
Pros: Easy/quick to use, guided computer helps keep you motivated.
Cons: Very heavy shipping box, Poor customer service,90 day warranty, very uncomfortable leg press
Summary: The Weider Platinum is a great system and I like its design and ease of use, but it failed so many times that I've given up on it. I had it 7 months and have had it broken 4. It started as a single 300 lbs. box that arrived on my driveway. It was ... read more
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Apr 25 '05
Pros: For the price, you can't do much better. Great workout for women, decent for men.
Cons: Men likely will want weight upgrade which is expensive.
Summary: My wife and I had been wanting a home exercise machine for some time. I am a former college football player and have always worked out on free weights. So, I was skeptical. When I saw Bowflex's price, I was not impressed. For that price I was willing ... read more
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Apr 16 '05
Pros: A nice idea of replacing weights and bows with a single resistance bar.
Cons: Poor reliability, non-existent customer service, fraudulent practice of misleading customers.
Summary: I purchased Crossbow Platinum on Jan 31, 2005. It didn't last long - less than a month later it broke down: the resistance could not be adjusted and stayed at the highest level. I called customer service expecting that the problem would be easy to fix. ... read more
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Mar 09 '05
Pros: Easy to adjust resistance(when it's working). Good range of movement. Cheaper than the Bowflex.
Cons: Resistance is not smooth, or liniar. Big. Poor customer service, and you'll need it.
Summary: I've owned a bowflex for nearly 10 years. I thought I'd give the Crossbow Platinum a try when we moved into a new house. After using the Crossbow for 6 months, I must say I prefer the Bowflex. The Bowflex has significantly smoother motion and ... read more
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Feb 28 '05
Pros: Concept is great! it does count reps and sets,
Cons: Large,heavy,attached training charts and video are a joke. Too expensive not to be good
Summary: Despite, reading what I had read on the Web regarding Weider Platinum Crossbar I made the commitment to purchase same based on many criteria. I purchased from Sears Canada for $ 1199.00 and waited 4 weeks for it to be available. When it arrived at the ... read more
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