Apex JD-1.2 Slant Board

by Apex

Product Features

• Adjustable slant board for strengthening abs or upper body
• Ideal for sit-ups and crunches as well as using free weights
• Extra-long backboard with comfortable high-density foam padding
• Comfortable and adjustable foam pads for securing legs and ankles
• Measures 52 x 12.5 x 22.5 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Product Description

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Maximize your home fitness routines with the adjustable Apex JD 1.2 Slant Board, which will help you strengthen your abs and core muscles or work out your upper body. Suitable for a wide range of exercises, it offers an extra-long backboard and comfortable, adjustable foam pads that secure your legs and ankles. Other features include a high-density foam backpad with boxed upholstered construction for added durability, heavy duty 14 gauge steel tubing, and a powder-coated finish. It measures 52 x 12.5 x 22.5 inches when fully assembled. It's backed by a 2-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Apex Slant board has four hold down pads, high density foam boxed deluxe upholstery. The finish is a durable powder coat.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 47 x 15 x 24.5 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000J3JDIS
• Item model number: JD1.2
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,981 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #39 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Core & Abdominal Trainers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cost/value, January 6, 2008

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Johnny Os (WI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Apex JD-1.2 Slant Board (Sports)

Low price in comparison to it's competitors, easy to assemble (six steps basically), sturdy and can be used for a wide variety of exercises other than situps. i.e. Bicep curls using the knee pads and free weights, lat pulls (with free weights), triceps kickbacks (with free weights) , leg raises and inclined bench press to name a few.

Sturdy enough to support my 6'4" 230lbs frame - with only one minor setback... the foam leg supports just aren't wide enough... a pretty minor complaint given the cost of this unit.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, does what it's supposed to do., August 6, 2007

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K. Cone (Northern VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apex JD-1.2 Slant Board (Sports)

I'm a 125lb, 5' 5" woman and this bench serves my size very well. It's sturdy with just an oh-so slight amount of movement during use, especially if you are twisting your torso while doing sit-ups. But overall, very sturdy. Also I am using this on a carpeted surface which adds to that slight bit of movement during use.

It took 5 minutes to put together. All you need is a ratchet or a crescent wrench to tighten 5 bolts. The top rod with the 2 pads that you put your knees around is a sliding rod - it is not fixed. Just slip the rod through the hole and put the pads on both ends. If you have hulking knees/legs, I do think that this bench will *not* fit you. The rod is not made for huge legs to wrap around it. And you wouldn't be comfortable anyway.

The bottom rod has a bracket and bolt attached to it. You adjust the bench to the preferred incline and insert the rod with the welded bolt attached to it and tighten it with the triangular nut made to tighten by hand. You can see how this might get tedious if you're constantly adjusting. Although not completely a safe thing to do, I've had no problems so far with leaving the triangular nut off, allowing for faster adjustment. But since someone is now sharing it wih me I prefer to leave the nut on. I'll probably go to home depot and buy a locking pin and leave the triangular nut off altogther.

Oddities: there were a few stickers on the front adjustable bar that read "APEX JD 1.1" that looked like they were put on by someone after a few drinks (all crooked) which I removed (they came off very easily). One washer was missing, no big deal. This is a great deal with the free shipping. Some vendors charge up to $25 to ship similar benches.

I have just ordered the Apex JD 2.1 Flat Bench and can't wait to test it out!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Quality Ab Bench At An Affordable Price, April 21, 2008

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Mitchel Devin (Ontario, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apex JD-1.2 Slant Board (Sports)

I searched all over for an abdominal slant board that is affordable, but yet durable and high enough quality to comfotably do the same slant board ab workouts I do at the gym. I am happy to say that I have found it in the Apex JD-1.1. I am 6' Ft tall 265 Lbs. and my wife is 5'6" and 135 Lbs. She and I are able to switch off between alternate sets without having to readust the leg height positions, which is a plus. This board was simple to put together and made a great addition to my olypic weights home gym. If you are looking to firm up those abs at home with a quality slant at an affordable price, look no further. The Apex JD-1.1 is it...