Ironman ATIS 4000 Inversion Table Review

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Let me start by saying that this is a product review, not a review of inversion therapy.I'm disappointed so many people gave inversion tables 5 stars when they were rating inversion therapy rather than the inversion table.I would advise anyone to read these reviews carefully.I would rate inversion therapy as a 5 - do it yourself traction is great for your back. It can help older people with compressed disks to find pain relief and help younger people from developing such problems as quickly.For more advanced degenerative spinal disease you should definitely seek medical advice before purchasing such a system.

OK that said, I just received an Ironman ATIS 4000 Inversion Table and put it together last night, which took about an hour and a half.It would have taken less time if I didn't have two little helpers constantly in my way.The only part missing was a metal washer, which (being a guy) only took a trip to the garage to address.Still, it's very disappointing when assembly hardware is missing.Assembly instructions were clear, all tools were included and it was easy to assemble, but there are no usage instructions.I hung upside down (180 degree inversion) after assembly like you're not supposed to do, had the blood rush to my head, got immediately congested, and had a subluxated vertebra in my lower back slowly and painfully slide itself into proper spinal alignment.Ah, I haven't felt this good in weeks!The table is very heavy duty, and I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the back board.It is of the minimum base quality I would expect to see in a gym - not the highest quality, but still very solid and able to last a lifetime of home use.

There are a number of problems, however.First, The Amazon ad for this model states the product includes "a removable lumbar support pillow for additional lower back support" - there is no such lumbar support - the sloppy description is incorrect.Not a huge issue, but I disdain false advertising.Second, when fully inverted and hanging completely by the ankles, your feet/ankles will be uncomfortable.The very well-padded ankle straps are not completely pain-free, as the moulding-line cuts into the top of your feet.Given the pain in my back, a little momentary discomfort in the ankles is a very small price to pay, but if you're considering purchasing an inversion table know it exists if you're not pain tolerant (probably regardless of brand/model).Third, and most importantly, the table does not lock.It is advertised as having "10 different inversion locking angles", but the locking mechanism is cheap, it sticks, works sometimes and not others, and I refuse to ever use it again.Ironman, whoever designed your locking system should be fired.I locked myself in at about 160 degrees from vertical and then the mechanism stuck.If I freed my feet I would slide off the table, head hitting the metal stand.Fortunately after much jiggling I got the mechanism unstuck.I am certainly not an expert on inversion traction but I would think being stuck inverted for a long span of time could be potentially dangerous.This completely undermines the units ability to be used for inverted sit-ups where locking is a necessity.You can only use it to hang upside down on, and have to haul yourself up by the handles (weight shifts when you hang by your ankles and your weight is no longer balanced, but shifts towards your head).Note that some of the other Ironman inversion tables have this same faulty locking mechanism design - and this is supposed to be their best design!

This table comes under the category of great idea, very well made otherwise, but a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link and the "Smart Gear System" is a complete piece of garbage.I'm going to look at the locking mechanism more this evening; if it is not something I can fix myself, I will return the unit.This is one reason I buy from Amazon - they pay for return shipping when they sell faulty equipment like the Ironman ATIS 4000 Inversion Table.If I spend $300 on a piece of equipment and it is not what is advertised and arrives broken, I should not have to pay to return junk.

**UPDATE**

I have decided to keep the table.The locking mechanism is completely broken, but it's in the unlocked state, so I can invert without any issue.I am unable to do inverted sit-ups, but oh well.It is not worth my time & effort to disassemble and repack this monstrosity for shipment.It does work well for inversion therapy, which is the main reason I purchased it.So yes, I'm keeping it, but if I knew this is what I would get for $300 I would have bought from another more reputable manufacturer.

I strongly advise looking for a better manufacturer than Ironman.I noticed on negative reviews, there is always one "not helpful" vote on the review - from the seller or manufacturer of the item, who is notified of any reviews of their products.Regardless of your final purchasing decision, no one could honestly consider this review not helpful in making a decision as to whether or not to purchase this item.I challenge anyone who feels this review is not helpful to COMMENT ON IT and specify what information is inaccurate or lacking, and I will gladly correct that oversight.The only thing unhelpful about this review is that it's unhelpful to Ironman in gaining additional sales of an inferior product.Sorry, Ironman, people will still read this regardless of your ploy to bury the comment.

**2ND UPDATE**

Inverted sit-ups without the lock are possible, but you do experience some swing as your center of gravity shifts relative to the unlocked table's pivot point.Inverted crunches do not have as much sway.You have to go slow, but it's achievable.

**3RD UPDATE**

This unit is now sitting in my garage. Wish I would have put the money towards a camera lens instead.

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Product Description:
The IronMan ATIS (AB Inversion Training System) 4000 provides the additional benefit ofAB training while inverting. At the same time inverting will provide effective back stretching andrelaxation. The ATIS will lock at 10 different inverting angles. The ATIS can be locked formounting and dismounting. It is constructed of extra wide oval tubing for extra weight support. The 2 1/2" foam backrest with 1" of Memory Foam provides extra an extra comfortable backrest with an extended head rest for head support. The ATIS can support up to 320 lbs and up to6'6" of height. Inverting hand grips (patent pending) provides maximum stretching whileinverting. "Smart Gear" (patent pending) locks the table in different inverting positions, one of which is a full 90 degrees. "Ratchet Gear" locks the ankles in place easily and comfortably. "Super Side Holder" can store cell phones, eye glasses, wallets, coings and other articles while inverting. Removable lumbar support pillow provides additional lower back support. An extra large foot platform provides easy on and off the inversion table.

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