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Ron Fletcher Reformer
Built from the original designs of Joe Pilates.

Description:

"The Reformer that Balanced Body makes to my specifications is top-quality, superbly crafted with attention to detail, and built to stand up under hard usage. Most importantly, it's built from the original, authentic models designed by Joe Pilates, improved with Balanced Body's updated materials and mechanical techniques."
–Ron Fletcher

Built from the original models designed for Joe Pilates
Ron Fletcher was a dancer when he began his studies with Joseph and Clara Pilates in 1946. After Joe passed away, Ron continued to work with Clara. In 1970, he opened a Pilates exercise studio in Beverly Hills, attracting a Hollywood clientele and establishing Pilates on the West Coast.

Balanced Body has built custom Reformers for Ron since 1985. We are delighted to offer these superb machines in our catalog. Based on plans given to Ron by Clara Pilates, the Ron Fletcher Reformer is slightly shorter and narrower than our Studio Reformers. It features adjustable latigo leather straps and handles, a 3-position footbar and four springs. Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Comparison: the Ron Fletcher Reformer and the Studio Reformer
 

  Ron Fletcher Studio
Carriage travel 29" 41" *
Overall Frame length 89.5" 93" **
Overall frame width 25.5" 26.5"*
Footbar diameter 1 5/16" 1 5/8" *
Height of low footbar position above frame 10" 10"
Height of high footbar postion above frame 11.25" 14.5"
Distance from low footbar to shoulder rest 42.25" 41"
Distance from high footbar to shoulder rest 41" 32.5"
* With risers.
** Studio Reformer length includes a 3" standing platform.
 

 

Pilates Ron Fletcher Reformer
Strata Rock Maple. Stock item: black upholstery.

Pricing:

Bonus - a $185 value included at no additional charge

  • Standard sitting box and footstrap.
  • Pair of Fuzzies

Ron Fletcher Reformer - $3395 : call to order »

Features:

Frame

  • Strata Rock Maple or Strata Artisan Maple with Limited Lifetime Warranty.
  • Fine furniture frame. Hand sanded and finished with a lustrous satin finish.
  • Heavy-duty hardware throughout. All accessible aluminum parts are anodized to reduce friction, prevent oxidation, and eliminate "black dust."

Carriage

  • Precision carriage tracking system creates an ultra-smooth, virtually silent ride. Our 8-wheel system features four custom-built vertical wheels to support the carriage, and four adjustable sidewheels to guide the carriage smoothly down the track. All wheels are built with Abec 3 bearings.
  • 2-position padded headrest for cervical support.

Springs

  • Accurate springs ensure users can consistently repeat movements.
  • Durable nickel-plated springs with tapered ends and swivel hooks. Standard configuration: 4 red (medium).
  • Exclusively offered by Balanced Body, these are the longest-lasting springs available.

Specifications
Height: 14" Length: 85" Width: 25.5"

See information about our wood choices.

88 Upholstery Colors:
Heavy-duty Boltaflex® vinyl. Black, snow white, white, cadet (dark gray) and light gray are standard colors, included with the price of your equipment. Or you can choose a custom upholstery color for an additional $35 per item on boxes, chair pads, step barrels and arcs. $85 on all other equipment. Try our Color Tool at the top of this page, get more information here, or email us for a sample color palette.

Footbar & Springbar configurations
 

  • Single support Footbar with three positions, including down.
  • Narrow Footbar diameter (2") with padded, non-slip cover.
  • No-Roll Springbar prevents downward rotation when springs are removed, making spring changes faster and simpler.
  • 2 gears (Springbar positions).
Ron Fletcher Reformer
Price: $3495.00 USD
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