- Oversize aluminium profile and foot bar and an 8 PU wheel carriage system
- Patent pending Rapid Change (RC) spring bar for the easiest and quickest adjustment
- Large and comfortable carriage bed
- 4 footbar positions, including flat
- Removable & lockable shoulder rest with new off centred shoulder pads
- Detachable, adjustable rope risers with 7 positions
- Adjustable feet ensures your reformer sits flat and can run smoothly
- Adjustable, 3 improved position head rest
- Class-leading travel: 106.5cm, up from 100.5cm on the C1 model
- Brand Origin: United Kingdom
The ultimate C-Series Reformer, the C8-Pro features an oversized aluminum profile and foot bar for maximum quietness and minimal maintenance, as well as an 8 PU wheel carriage system.
The C8-Pro, like all commercial Reformers made by Align-Pilates, has our patent-pending Rapid Change (RC) spring bar, which allows for the fastest and easiest adjustment available.
Many Pilates professionals prefer the Reformer because of its ride characteristics, which are primarily determined by the number and type of wheels. The quantity and quality of the machine's wheels affect its noise level, cross-loading capacity, carriage resistance, and amount of maintenance required for optimal performance. The eight "roller blade style" wheels on the C8-Pro are intended to offer a quieter, softer ride with slightly more rolling resistance than the harder nylon wheels used in a four-wheel system, such as on the C2-Pro RC, where the wheels run in a matched aluminum profile. Which is better will depend on the user or users' preferences, but this will be a key consideration for many when choosing which machine to buy. Many will probably prefer the ride style that they are more experienced with or trained on!
The C8-Pro's Rapid Change spring bar allows you to quickly and easily adjust your reformer, which is very helpful if you teach group classes (this is where the C8-Pro really shines). The spring bar is easily adjustable with just one hand, one action, and the attached springs, saving up to twelve extra actions when compared to most conventional spring bars.
- Combines our patented silent pulleys for an incredibly quiet user experience with the Align-Pilates "Silent" system, which features metal-free double loop handles, ropes, and foot straps.
- For easier access and a more organized studio, there are new Gondola Pole storage hooks beneath the runner. Note: Gondola Pole available for separate purchase.
- Compact, because it can be wheeled for easy mobility and storage, stack, and freestand when equipped with the optional freestanding feet or extension leg option.
- Enhanced rope adjusting mechanism that is conveniently accessible by the headrest. Pro Adjusters, which take the place of our outdated T-Bar system, allow for precise adjustments.
- 5 high-quality music wire springs with nickel plating in three distinct strengths - 2 x Light, 2 x Medium, and 1 x Strong.
- Select from two heights: the standard 24 cm or the optional 42 cm with extended legs.
- Four nylon wheel system: New, self-lubricating plastic wheels made in Germany, matched with an improved anodized aluminum runners and self-centering carriage design for a smooth, ultra-low resistance ride.