ASSEMBLY:
Assembly isn't too bad overall, and did not take very long to complete, but the instruction booklet could be written better. As with most instruction manuals, you'll need to apply some common sense and use the illustrations as a reference, but all the information is there. They do include all of the tools you'll need to put it together (10mm, 11mm, and 13mm wrenches plus one allen wrench), but I found that my own ratcheting wrenches made it easier.
BALANCE & ADJUSTMENTS:
Once properly set up for your specific height and balance preferences, this table is remarkably well-balanced and responsive.
There are two important adjustments that need to be made for proper balance control. The first is the height adjustment, based on the height of the individual user. This is done by adjusting the length of the main shaft. This adjustment is fast and easy, and is accomplished by pulling out a spring-loaded locking pin, sliding the shaft to the proper height setting, and releasing the locking pin (making sure it locks again). The main shaft is marked with height settings in 1-inch increments. Find your height and lock it in. Depending on your build and body style, this can be tweaked up or down slightly as needed for proper balance.
The second main setting is the Roller Hinge. This setting controls the responsiveness, or sensitivity, of the inversion table. There are 3 settings to choose from. Setting "C" is the least responsive, designed for beginners who aren't experienced. Setting "A" is the most responsive, for people who are comfortable with using inversion tables. Setting "B" is in between, at moderately responsive.
Adjusting the Roller Hinge settings is fairly easy, but it does require you to remove the table bed from the frame. Fortunately, this isn't a setting that you'll be changing frequently. This inversion table is so well balanced, that I moved mine up to setting "A" by the end of the first day.
COMFORT:
The table bed is comfortable, and the pillow can be positioned wherever you need it by way of Velcro straps. The two more important considerations are the ankle clamps and the foot pegs that you set your feet on.
The foot pegs can actually rotate into one of two different positions, to accommodate various sized shoes and feet. They are designed to shift the position of your ankles up or down by about an inch, in order to minimize the distance between the ankle clamps and the top of your foot. This is important to minimize any sliding or slippage as you invert.
The ankle clamps themselves are controlled by a sturdy locking system operated by a single handle. Pushing down on the handle (from your position on the table) will allow you to unlock / tighten / loosen / lock the ankle clamps. They are comfortable, but need to be very secure around your ankles. The tighter they are when you begin, the more comfortable you'll be when you invert. This is especially important if you decide to do a full 90-degree inversion (completely upside down), because your entire body weight will be suspended by your ankles.
INVERSION:
When properly set up, you can control your inversion on the table by nothing more than the movement of your arms. Changing the position of your arm changes your body's center of gravity, and the table will rotate to compensate for that change, always trying to stay in balance.
Lying on the table with your arms at your sides, the table will be resting on the frame's crossbar. By bringing your arms up to your chest, the table should rotate up off the crossbar by a few inches and stop. As you raise your arms up and slowly rotate your arms over your head, the table will also rotate around into an inverted position. Rotating the table back and forth is as easy as moving your arms back and forth.
There is a tether strap that limits how far the table will invert. The strap is marked by colored threads sewn directly into it. These markings allow you to adjust the strap to limit your inversion to 20, 40, or 60 degrees. You can remove the strap completely if you want to do a full 90-degree inversion.
Be advised that at the full 90 degrees, simple arm movements won't be enough to return to an upright position. At that point, your center of gravity has shifted far enough that you'll need to push off from the floor in order to get going in the right direction. Remember, you'll be hanging completely upside down at this point, suspended entirely by your ankles, so you might want a spotter to assist you until you get used to it.
OVERALL IMPRESSION:
This inversion table is thoughtfully designed, solid, sturdy, and well-built. When properly adjusted for your height and body style, its balance is perfect, and your inversion can be controlled by simple arm movements. The A-frame construction uses 1.5-inch tubing, and is very heavy and stable. I've done full 90-degree inversions on this table, and I never felt unstable or unsafe in any way. Teeter Hang Ups Ep-950 Inversion Table With Healthy Back Dvd'
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