@@Radio1399 So far, I'm very happy with it. I'm not a big guy (175lb) and don't need anything more than the 190lb stack which I also ordered. For the price, it's tough to beat - very solid and very smooth operation. Putting it together took awhile and the instructions aren't great but they are accurate.
Thanks for the video and the end result is great to hear. I agree, having the cover on makes it more difficult to adjust the pin, but I like the machine better with the cover. Also, I have the Cable Tower Option that attaches to the Rack, 1/2 Rack and / or Smith Machine. The top bar connects to an additional structure, so there isn’t an issue with the top bar settling / dipping down slightly. Appreciate the 1+ year update!
Great video!! Definitly looks better with the cover off, and glad you tried to Take it off after My last comment:). The Powertech looks even better now!!
Good vid,looking at the machine I'd suggest getting someone to weld in square tubing the same dimension as the rest of it,into the space running from top to bottom between the top of leg support and bottom of top bar that flexes when you use it..other than that it looks like a great piece.
I've recently purchased this had the older model befor without the stack, now I have the stack... Tried it out with full stack and straight away movement, then saw your videos on it... But fingers crossed I've sorted the movement problem whilst going heavy on the stack... The 4 bolts at the back high up, remove the two back ones left and right and washer, I've shaped a piece of flat 40mm by 5 mm plate into a u shape and fixed to the wall and then two holes for the bolts to go back in minus the washer, problem fixed because now it taken the flex high up away from when you go heavy, if I could attach a photo I would..
I have this same machine and modified it for better stability so that the top bar would stay level/parallel to the floor. Essentially, I extended the metal upright that the knee pad is on, vertically all the way to the top horizontal bar that houses the lat pulldown. I wish I could attach a photo cause I made it look almost like it was done from the manufacturer. I cost me about $100 in material and a couple tools I didn't have. I wish they made it like this from the factory and just charged a $100 more. If that upright that the knee is on goes all the way up to act as a support for the top of the machine, it doesn't affect any of the functionality of the machine (you can still do any type of pull and change the weights just as easy). But it makes it much sturdier.
@@Radio1399 Not sure how how to put up a picture. I might make a short video and post it here. It's a pretty easy modification that I think anyone who has this lat tower would probably try if they wanted to put in a little time.
I have this machine for about 5 years.UK purchase from fitness superstore. I would not purchase another one and also got rid of the powertec workbench.
I agree with you. It looks better with the cover on but it is so much easier to change the pin with it off. I think I’m going to leave it off for a few months then see how I feel about afterwards.
Hey, thanks for the vid! Right now I'm debating between this and the Body Solid GLM83. It would only be used by me in my basement gym. I train 2 to 4 times per week. Not a very strong guy so I would likely never push it to its limits. What do you recommend? FYI, the reason it's down to these 2 options is because the ceiling height is 83.5 inches.
I just purchased this piece and assembled it. I want to remove the shroud as well. Do u think it is as stable without the shroud? Is the shroud just decorative? No small kids here so not worried about safety.
I recently tried doing belt squats and they are surprisingly effective on the quads. Using lighter weights and more reps are preferred because of having to start in the down position.
@@Radio1399 thank you for your reply. If you had to choose, would you recommend this Latpulldown? I have had this Latpulldown before several years ago but the plate loaded one. I have the opportunity to buy the weight stack one (as you have). But is it smooth? 90kg is enough weight?
I know I’m late but I am wondering if a 6ft 1 could use this machine without any problems on the stretching portion of the exercises. I’m about to buy one but I can’t try it first at the store. Thanks in advance!
hi, does it move so much? Would fixing it to the wall resolve the wobble you see when you do the lat? Thank you with the budget of this powertec is there better or not?
It does still move but no where nearly as much as before. This model isn’t made to be fixed to the wall. I think Titan Fitness has a better machine that is close in price and quality.
@@Radio1399 Thanks again. Sorry for so many questions but I could not find any answer, really kind. I hope I don't have the problem then, you convinced me I'm buying it 😂
@DLosAngeles I bought the titan selectorized lat pull down. However I need to make space for my sauna so I may sell it with my titan foldable x3 rack to get pr 5000 with selwctorized lat pull down attacwnt and bully glider to replicate rhino belt squat.
Just bought the new version of this. Very solid machine. Like you I left the cover off - I like the look better without the cover.
@@dakotahayden6937 let me know how you like the machine.
@@Radio1399 So far, I'm very happy with it. I'm not a big guy (175lb) and don't need anything more than the 190lb stack which I also ordered. For the price, it's tough to beat - very solid and very smooth operation. Putting it together took awhile and the instructions aren't great but they are accurate.
@@dakotahayden6937 that’s good to hear. Thanks for the update.
Nice to see people putting these videos up and judging these machines
Thanks for the video and the end result is great to hear. I agree, having the cover on makes it more difficult to adjust the pin, but I like the machine better with the cover. Also, I have the Cable Tower Option that attaches to the Rack, 1/2 Rack and / or Smith Machine. The top bar connects to an additional structure, so there isn’t an issue with the top bar settling / dipping down slightly. Appreciate the 1+ year update!
As always thanks for watching. I’m definitely torn between the fact that I like the look with it on but I like the functionality with it off.
Another great vid. Looks better without cover of course. The beat was fire too!!
Thank you good brother.
Great video!! Definitly looks better with the cover off, and glad you tried to Take it off after My last comment:).
The Powertech looks even better now!!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Glad to see it's still holding up for you, my brother!
Good vid,looking at the machine I'd suggest getting someone to weld in square tubing the same dimension as the rest of it,into the space running from top to bottom between the top of leg support and bottom of top bar that flexes when you use it..other than that it looks like a great piece.
I've recently purchased this had the older model befor without the stack, now I have the stack... Tried it out with full stack and straight away movement, then saw your videos on it... But fingers crossed I've sorted the movement problem whilst going heavy on the stack... The 4 bolts at the back high up, remove the two back ones left and right and washer, I've shaped a piece of flat 40mm by 5 mm plate into a u shape and fixed to the wall and then two holes for the bolts to go back in minus the washer, problem fixed because now it taken the flex high up away from when you go heavy, if I could attach a photo I would..
Genius move!
I have this same machine and modified it for better stability so that the top bar would stay level/parallel to the floor. Essentially, I extended the metal upright that the knee pad is on, vertically all the way to the top horizontal bar that houses the lat pulldown. I wish I could attach a photo cause I made it look almost like it was done from the manufacturer. I cost me about $100 in material and a couple tools I didn't have. I wish they made it like this from the factory and just charged a $100 more.
If that upright that the knee is on goes all the way up to act as a support for the top of the machine, it doesn't affect any of the functionality of the machine (you can still do any type of pull and change the weights just as easy). But it makes it much sturdier.
That sounds awesome. I would really like to see a picture for reference.
@@Radio1399 Not sure how how to put up a picture. I might make a short video and post it here. It's a pretty easy modification that I think anyone who has this lat tower would probably try if they wanted to put in a little time.
@@andrew5354 Hi, I'm interested in this modification
Could you upload a short video on your CZcams channel?
@@Cristo4658 Here is how I modified my Powertec Lat Tower -
czcams.com/video/gCqqlMhZkH0/video.html
@@andrew5354 Thank you 🥳
I have this machine for about 5 years.UK purchase from fitness superstore. I would not purchase another one and also got rid of the powertec workbench.
Looks way better with the cover on imo.
I agree with you. It looks better with the cover on but it is so much easier to change the pin with it off. I think I’m going to leave it off for a few months then see how I feel about afterwards.
Hey, thanks for the vid! Right now I'm debating between this and the Body Solid GLM83.
It would only be used by me in my basement gym. I train 2 to 4 times per week. Not a very strong guy so I would likely never push it to its limits.
What do you recommend? FYI, the reason it's down to these 2 options is because the ceiling height is 83.5 inches.
If the prices are similar I would go with this. It’s going to be sturdier and last longer than the Body Solid machine.
I just purchased this piece and assembled it. I want to remove the shroud as well. Do u think it is as stable without the shroud? Is the shroud just decorative? No small kids here so not worried about safety.
I took mine off. It’s stable, I believe it’s just there to insure your fingers don’t get pinched and a little decoration.
Are the knee holders easy to remove too? It looks like u can do belt squats with that machine since seat moves out of way?
I recently tried doing belt squats and they are surprisingly effective on the quads. Using lighter weights and more reps are preferred because of having to start in the down position.
Those metal tubes, what are they made of? Solid steel? Or hollow thin metal?
They are hollow but I wouldn’t say they were thin.
@@Radio1399 thank you for your reply. If you had to choose, would you recommend this Latpulldown? I have had this Latpulldown before several years ago but the plate loaded one. I have the opportunity to buy the weight stack one (as you have). But is it smooth? 90kg is enough weight?
@@solslastcannula5665 the new version out now seems to be an improvement on the issue I pointed out. So yes I would recommend it.
How is it? Looks like it moves a lot when pulling down.
It does move slightly. But not enough to cause concern.
Can you change the pulleys for aluminum
I’m not really sure.
I know I’m late but I am wondering if a 6ft 1 could use this machine without any problems on the stretching portion of the exercises. I’m about to buy one but I can’t try it first at the store.
Thanks in advance!
I’m 6’2 and I have to lean back a little on the lat pulldowns.
What is shroud for does it nullify the warranty
I believe it’s for safety. To prevent fingers or other things from being smashed while using the equipment. I’m not sure about the warranty.
hi, does it move so much? Would fixing it to the wall resolve the wobble you see when you do the lat? Thank you
with the budget of this powertec is there better or not?
It does still move but no where nearly as much as before. This model isn’t made to be fixed to the wall. I think Titan Fitness has a better machine that is close in price and quality.
@@Radio1399 nothing they don't ship to Italy. I only have the powertec left
is it worth it? Thank
@@Cristo4658 I think it’s worth it. It’s been over 2 years and since they sent me the new part I haven’t had any issues.
@@Radio1399 Thanks again. Sorry for so many questions but I could not find any answer, really kind. I hope I don't have the problem then, you convinced me I'm buying it 😂
What about the sway on the machine when you do pulldowns, how noticeable is it, specially when lifting heavy
It hasn’t affected anything that I noticed.
Yo just curious as I’m getting one for myself, how often do you apply silicone lubricant on the cables?
About twice a year.
@@Radio1399 thanks for the quick reply 🙏
@@d4vidy755 thanks for watching.
How tall is your ceiling?
88 inches.
Debating between this one and the titan lat pull downachine
If the prices are the same I would go with Titan first. Powertec isn’t bad, but Titan has more stability.
@@Radio1399 thank u
@@futbol1972 Which one did you buy?
@DLosAngeles I bought the titan selectorized lat pull down. However I need to make space for my sauna so I may sell it with my titan foldable x3 rack to get pr 5000 with selwctorized lat pull down attacwnt and bully glider to replicate rhino belt squat.