{"product_id":"align-pilates-c8-pro","title":"Align Pilates C8-Pro Reformer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Align Pilates C8-Pro is the eight wheel member of the C-Series, built on anodised aluminium runners with an oversized footbar for daily studio work. Its polyurethane wheels give a quiet, soft ride that needs little upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rapid Change spring bar moves with the springs still attached, using one hand, so resetting the carriage between exercises or clients takes seconds. Five music wire springs, a 4 position lockable footbar and removable rope risers suit users from 145 to 193 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the floor is needed for something else, C8-Pro reformers stack top to tail, and with the leg extension or freestanding leg options they can stand upright. The frame also accepts Align half and full cadillac frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eC8-Pro reformer frame with lockable 4 position footbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriage with 3 position headrest and removable off centre shoulder rests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 nickel plated music wire springs (2 light, 2 medium, 1 strong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapid Change spring bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable rope risers with Silent pulleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent ropes with double loop handles and a silent foot strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight adjustable feet, transport wheels and gondola pole holder hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly hardware and Allen key\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\/AmvpOOYZl6s\" title=\"The C8-Pro Commercial 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\u003eRapid Change spring bar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLift the bar and drop it into a new position with the springs still hooked on. There is no separate carriage stopper to move, which keeps group classes running on time.\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\u003eEight wheel carriage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight polyurethane wheels run on anodised aluminium runners for a smooth, quiet glide. The carriage bed is 92 x 58 cm with 106.5 cm of travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-c8-pro-eight-wheel-carriage.jpg?v=1789571427\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates C8-Pro Reformer, carriage and oversized footbar on aluminium runners\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable for many bodies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe footbar locks in 4 positions including flat, the headrest has 3 settings and the off centre shoulder rests fit wide or narrow. Rope risers offer 7 heights and 7 rope lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-c8-pro-side-view.jpg?v=1789571427\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates C8-Pro Reformer, side profile on a grey background\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacks or stands upright\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReformers stack top to tail when the room needs clearing. Add the leg extensions or freestanding legs and the C8-Pro can be stored vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-c8-pro-standing-storage.jpg?v=1789571427\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates C8-Pro Reformer, stood upright for storage\" width=\"800\" style=\"width:800px;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady for a cadillac frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe C8-Pro accepts both the Align half cadillac and full cadillac frames, so tower and trapeze work can be added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-c8-pro-full-cadillac-option.jpg?v=1789571427\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Align Pilates C8-Pro Reformer, fitted with the optional full cadillac frame\" 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\u003eReformer Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 92.5\" x 26\" x 9.4\" | 235 x 66 x 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith Leg Extensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 92.5\" x 26\" x 16.5\" | 235 x 66 x 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e About 121 lb | 55 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarriage Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 36.2\" x 22.8\" | 92 x 58 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarriage Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e 41.9\" | 106.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSprings:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 nickel plated music wire (2 light, 2 medium, 1 strong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring Bar:\u003c\/b\u003e Rapid Change, adjusts with springs attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFootbar:\u003c\/b\u003e Oversized, lockable, 4 positions including flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRope Risers:\u003c\/b\u003e Removable, 7 heights and 7 rope lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRunners and Wheels:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodised aluminium runners, 8 PU wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeadrest:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUser Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 4'10\" to 6'4\" | 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 2 boxes: 240 x 70 x 31.5 cm (55.7 kg) and 118 x 62 x 14 cm (21.9 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnpack with two people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main carton weighs around 40 kg, so two people are needed to lift the frame out. Assembly usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour with the supplied Allen key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit the footbar and optional legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolt the footbar selector bar to the gear bar, then attach leg extensions or freestanding legs if you ordered them, ideally with the frame on padded trestles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the carriage and set the ropes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlide the carriage onto the runners with the springs toward the standing platform, check the side wheels, then fit the rope risers, handles and ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScrew the adjustable feet in or out until a spirit level reads true, keeping no more than 1 cm of thread exposed.\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\/v2MbUK8LaH8\" title=\"Assembling the C8-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-c8-pro-manual-full.pdf?v=1789571431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlign Pilates C8-Pro assembly and user manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Assembly steps, stacking, vertical storage and maintenance.\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 checks and service intervals 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":"Default Title","offer_id":54112905691320,"sku":"PAP-REFORMERC8","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5031\/8520\/files\/align-pilates-c8-pro-three-quarter-view_eff4168c-c0cb-4841-8ca8-5dd3dc58c3e5.jpg?v=1789571438","url":"https:\/\/thepilatesworks.com\/products\/align-pilates-c8-pro","provider":"The Pilates Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}