Nautilus Bicep Machine

[Shark01]

Sorry if this thread appears out of place, I just want to get the best range of opinions possible.

Several years ago I had the opportunity to use a Nautilus bicep machine for a few weeks and was very impressed with the feel and the pump I got. I wasn't all that impressed by the other stuff except for the bicep machine, and I'm not the only one who feels this way after watching Dorian Yates use one on his video.

On to the point. I have finally decided to add one to my home gym. A few people have the 1st and 2nd generation machines for sale (used obviously) which is what I used before, but Nautilus the company has some used Next Generation machines for sale at the same price. Visually, the machines look similar except the new one has smaller cams (the kidney shaped disc that provides the variable resistance). The Nauilus guy says the new one is superior because:

"The reason we went to smaller cams on Next Generation is because of the gear reduction drive in them. If we had stayed with the larger cams it would have made the load to heavy.
With Next Generation we went from bushings to bearings & put low friction weight stacks on them. They are smoother to use than the older 1980's machines"

Can anybody who has used both confirm that the next generation machine is as good or better than the old ones?

Thanks

 

[havoc]

Ironic that you mention this, the Nautilus bicep machine is by far the one I prefer, I ran across one in a gym last Wednesday, had not seen one in a bit, I have used both old and newer versions, however, in my opinion, the older machine is the one I prefer, it does the trick, since the nautilus allows unilateral movements it is ideal to be used as a beginning or ending exercise in a bicep regiment, I would go with the cheaper one, good luck. peace

 

[Shark01]

Thanks Havoc,

Yeah, I love the pump you get from these. The dilemma is that they are selling the next generation machine for $450, which is equal or even less than an old one that hasn't been reconditioned.

 

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NYSC just got the newer model. Yes, it gives a great pump but there is something not right about the range of motion.

I don't get the same pain that you get from freeweights and the range of motion for some reason feels weird to me.