Amber Sporting Goods Space Saver VKR Workout Tower

by Amber

Product Features

• Heavy gauge 2 3/8" steel tubular frame construction.
• 2" Square tube base frame with anti-slip base foot caps. Space saving design.
• Pull-up and Chin-up bar. Vertical knee raise. Parallel dip bars. Hi-density foam padded upholstery.
• Large padded back rest with lumbar support. Expoxy powder coat finish.
• Excellent Product for any home or gym.... Dare to compare!!!!

Product Description

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The Space Saver VKR Workout Tower from Amber Sporting Goods has all the performance and durability of high-end gym equipment, with a small footprint that makes it ideal for home use. Constructed of heavy-gauge 2.375-inch steel tubing with an epoxy powder coat finish for added durability, the VKR features anti-slip foot caps, a large padded back rest with lumbar support, and reinforced pull-up bar with comfort grips. The 84-pound VKR measures 40-by-86-by-56-inches (W x H x D) and has a 350-pound maximum capacity.

About Amber Sporting Goods
Amber Sporting Goods, Inc. has created a comprehensive range of quality boxing, kickboxing, boxing aerobics, martial arts, and soccer goods designed and developed to cater to the needs of sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

Product Description

Heavy gauge 2 3/8" steel construction. Anti-slip base foot caps. Space saving design. Pull-up and Chin-up bar. Vertical knee raise. Parallel dip bars. Capacity: 350 lbs Assembled Dimensions: 56L x 40W x 86H Shipping package size: 62x16x8, Weight 84lbs

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 74.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002PLJK6W
• Item model number: PTOWER
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,505 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Space is a Concern, this is the Power Tower to Get, October 6, 2008

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Max Power - See all my reviews

First off: I received the shipment missing two pieces from the manufacturer. I emailed them requesting assistance. They immediately shipped the missing two pieces to me. I can't fault a company for an honest mistake, but I will commend them for so quickly and easily fixing it.

Secondly, the unit, itself.
A) Construction: I was able to put it together by myself in under 2 hours.
B) Exercises: The pullups are good. Good widegrip and normal pullup options. Very little movement when using. The dips wobble just a little, but the tower is certainly stable. Also, because the dips are on the same side as the pullup bar, there needs to be a slight bit of care to avoid the overhead pullup bar when raising on the dips. This does not hinder the exercise, just requires a little getting used to. Although I don't use them as much, the pushup bars and vertical knee raise bars work well.
C) Space: this is why I purchased this equipment. I had a limited space and this machine excels at that. Because the exercises are all on the same side, the machine fits smooothly up against a wall. I am more than willing to be a little more attentive when doing dips in order to have the equipment fit where I wanted it to.
D) Bottomline: I wanted a pullup and dips machine and I had a limited space to put it in and the Amber VKR Tower - Space Saver definitely met my needs, along with adding two additional exercise options, and all for a very reasonable price ($130 + $55 S&H). I am very satisfied with my purchase.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this product for men, not women., October 12, 2010

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agapefest - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Amber Sporting Goods Space Saver VKR Workout Tower (Sports)

I bought this bench because I could put it against the wall and not pull it away to do my chin ups, etc. It went together easily, all parts were there. Once it was put together I realized that this particular chair is better suited for a man than a woman. The arms are just far enough apart to be uncomfortable for lady elbows. I'm not small...I am 5'8 1/2" tall...and am long limbed...but I don't like having my elbows so far away from my body when I'm doing knee ups. I don't want to torque my shoulders by overcompensating. So I am selling it for half of what I paid for it due to that fact...not because of workmanship or quality. I recommend this product for men, not women.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Designed for the average joe., October 19, 2008

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Andrew Haag - See all my reviews
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I am 6'4"; therefore, I have found the VKR Tower lacking in two areas. When performing wide grip pull-ups, the padded arm supports are rather confining, coming too close to my sides. The second annoyance is the diameter of the pull-up grips; they are far too small for my larger hands causing too much effort to be directed into my forearms rather than the area I am attempting to strengthen, my back. To circumvent this problem, I wrapped a sock around the grips and used athletic tape to wrap around the sock and grip. Despite all this, I would buy the product again. It was the right price, and I was able to modify the product to make it work.