{"product_id":"align-pilates-a8-pro","title":"Align Pilates A8-Pro Reformer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Align Pilates A8-Pro is the largest reformer in the Align studio range. Its carriage is 67 cm wide and 91 cm long, and it gives 113 cm of travel on 8 PU wheels over anodised aluminium runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth generation, the A8-Pro uses the Rapid Change spring bar, a Pro Rope adjustment system beside the head rest and an oversize lockable foot bar with 6 positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose short 28 cm, standard 42 cm or rehab 64 cm legs. The A8-Pro shares its Jump Board, Mattress Converter and Platform Extender with the earlier A2 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA8-Pro reformer frame with upholstered carriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegs in the height you select (28, 42 or 64 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapid Change spring bar with 5 springs (2 light, 2 medium, 1 strong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOversize padded foot bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaple standing platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFold down rope risers with silent pulleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent ropes and silent double loop handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable off centre shoulder rests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent foot strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSocket spanner, allen key and leg bolt kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hza3gXqcOtg\" title=\"The A8-Pro Extra-Large Pilates Reformer\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOversize carriage, long travel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 67 x 91 cm carriage and 113 cm of travel give taller and larger clients more room, with fewer setup changes between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-carriage-travel.jpg?v=1789571484\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates A8-Pro, client lying on the wide carriage using the foot straps\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRapid Change spring bar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLift the spring bar into any of its 4 positions with the springs attached. There is no separate carriage stopper to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NyuUl1Qw0_8\" title=\"Rapid Change Spring Bar Pilates Reformer\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree leg heights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort 28 cm legs keep the bed low, standard 42 cm legs suit most studios and 64 cm rehab legs raise the bed for rehab work. Adjustable feet level the frame on uneven floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-rehab-legs-view.jpg?v=1789571484\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates A8-Pro, reformer on 64 cm rehab legs\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix position foot bar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oversize foot bar locks in 5 raised positions and also folds flat, and the locking pin stores beside it when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-three-quarter-view.jpg?v=1789571484\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates A8-Pro, three quarter view of the oversize foot bar and runners\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Rope adjustment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLift both rope locker levers and pull to set the two ropes to the same length, or lift one lever to fine tune a single rope. Rope risers adjust to 5 heights and fold down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-studio-standing-work.jpg?v=1789571484\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates A8-Pro, instructor working standing on the reformer\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSitting box and pole work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHooks under the runner hold a Gondola Pole or roll up pole, and the carriage takes a sitting box for seated and prone exercises. Both are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-sitting-box-pole.jpg?v=1789571484\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates A8-Pro, client seated on a sitting box holding a pole\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodised aluminium runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength x Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 103.5\" x 29.5\" | 263 x 75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeg Heights:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\" | 28 cm, 16.5\" | 42 cm or 25.2\" | 64 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReformer Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx 165 lb | 75 kg, varies with legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarriage Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 35.8\" x 26.4\" | 91 x 67 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarriage Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e 44.5\" | 113 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheels:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 PU wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSprings:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 music wire: 2 light (blue), 2 medium (red), 1 strong (green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring Bar:\u003c\/b\u003e Rapid Change, 4 positions (20 cm of adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoot Bar:\u003c\/b\u003e Oversize, lockable, 6 positions including flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHead Rest:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRope Risers:\u003c\/b\u003e Fold away, 5 heights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUser Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 57\" to 76\" | 145 to 193 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax User Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 330 lb | 150 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e ISO 20957-1 Class S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Cartons:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 boxes: 94.5\" x 31.5\" x 7.5\" (109 lb), 46.5\" x 28\" x 5.9\" (55 lb), 28.9\" x 20.5\" x 10.6\" (46 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for two people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reformer weighs over 70 kg, so two people are needed. All tools are supplied, and Align suggests two padded trestles set 180 cm apart to support the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit the legs and foot bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolt on the wheeled legs at the standing platform end first, then the other pair, and fit the foot bar selector rod and arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform, risers and carriage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolt on the maple standing platform and rope risers, slide the carriage in with the springs toward the platform and adjust the side wheels until it runs freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRopes and straps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFit the shoulder rests, attach the silent handles and foot strap, then thread the ropes through the pulleys and rope controller. Align allows 30 minutes to 1 hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:0 0 1em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ERp0mN7FEE\" title=\"Assembling the A8-Pro Pilates Reformer\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-full-manual.pdf?v=1789571487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlign Pilates A8-Pro assembly guide and user manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Leg fitting, rope setup, adjustments and maintenance checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-align-pilates-routine-safety-maintenance-guide-2023-reformers-1.pdf?v=1789571433\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlign Pilates reformer safety and maintenance guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Routine inspection schedule for Align reformers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping and Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign-Pilates covers this reformer with its limited commercial warranty, which runs from the date of purchase for the original owner and allows studio use of up to 37.5 hours a week with a user weight limit of 330 lb (150 kg). Metal and aluminium frames and welded components carry ten years. Wooden frames and the spring bar mechanism carry five years. Footbar mechanisms carry three years and other non-wear components two years. Ropes, straps, clips, handles and wheels carry one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprings are covered for two years or 3,000 hours, whichever comes first, in studios running up to five reformers, and for one year or 3,000 hours in studios running six or more. Upholstery is covered for 90 days from delivery. Wear and tear, misuse, unauthorised modification, finish scratches and rust are excluded, and the cover depends on following the maintenance instructions in the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery is free anywhere in the United States. When the item is in stock, Align-Pilates ships it within two business days of confirmation. Large equipment is strapped to a pallet and moved by freight carrier, who will call ahead to book a delivery window; the handover is curbside, so line up a second person to help carry it in. Allow 1 to 3 weeks from order to delivery, and we forward tracking once the shipment is collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before you sign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook over each carton when it arrives. Record any damage on the delivery paperwork, take photos and let us know within 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlign-Pilates does not accept returns on reformers, cadillacs, chairs or ladder barrels, so this is a final sale once dispatched. We recommend confirming dimensions, ceiling height and access before ordering. Damaged, defective or incorrect deliveries reported within 48 hours are put right with the manufacturer, and orders can be cancelled without charge until they leave the warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Align-Pilates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign-Pilates is a UK Pilates equipment maker whose range runs from folding home reformers to full studio installations: the A, C and M series reformers, half and full cadillac frames, the Combo Chair and the Ladder Barrel. Its reformers share a common accessory system, so jump boards, platform extenders, mat converters and cadillac frames are matched to each series. In North America the range is distributed by Kloz Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pilates Works is an authorised Align-Pilates reseller. Equipment is supplied new with the full manufacturer's warranty, and we handle warranty and parts questions with the distributor for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Align Pilates","offers":[{"title":"Short Legs (28 cm)","offer_id":54112907034808,"sku":"PAP-REFORMERA8\/PAP-A2LEGSM","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Legs (42 cm)","offer_id":54112907067576,"sku":"PAP-REFORMERA8\/PAP-A2LEGSTD","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rehab Legs (64 cm)","offer_id":54112907100344,"sku":"PAP-REFORMERA8\/PAP-A2LEGHAB","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-a8-pro-standard-legs-side_d58ece6c-cb8b-48a4-8b94-d4a28d70f5e9.jpg?v=1789571490","url":"https:\/\/thepilatesworks.com\/products\/align-pilates-a8-pro","provider":"The Pilates Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}