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Death by Snu-Snu!
Any DVD set that has commentarry on EVERY SINGLE EPISODE is worth the price of admission, especially when you consider that this 4-disc set is considerably cheaper than a lot of other series out on DVD. But for people who've never bothered to watch Futurama, or those who are mild fans and don't understand why they'd want these box sets, grab disc 1 and listen to "The Luck of the Fryrish" commentary, where Groening & co. playfully romp through the episode, highlighted by a misplaced lame comment that is greeted with a chorus of "NOBODY CARES! NOBODY CARES!" to the tune of Beethoven's 5th.Since I've seen a lot of the episodes either when they were originally on FOX or now on Cartoon Network, I find myself looking forward to the commentaries more than the episodes with each new box set.Make sure you look for the ridiculous easter egg on "Tale of Two Santas"......
Disappointed
I will say that the quality of this device seems to be very high - it rolls smoothly and is made of heavy-duty materials. And in the end, what's most important about a piece of exercise equipment like this is that it works and lasts a long time - which I think this ab-roller will.I have a huge problem, however, with a company that charges about 5X as much as the lower-end brands of these ab-rollers, and then provides a terrible fit-and-finish. If this product was high quality and cost $15 or even $20, I wouldn't mind a poor paint job, but for a product that costs about $70 (with shipping), and comes with peeling paint on the hand-grips and rusty/flaky washers, I think it's reasonable to be upset with the manufacturer. I won't bother to return this, but I don't think I will buy their products again.
A first rate workout tool
I have used three of these ab wheels all made by different manufacturers. The first one was sturdy but the grip bar was too short requiring a very close grip (my hands had to be held close together). The second one from a major national retail chain that specializes in sporting equipment and clothing also was too short and so poorly made of plastic and lightweight foam that it fell about after being used four times. This 750 Lb. capacity roller is in a league of its own!You can grip it wide or close and use it everyday for years without fear of wearing it out. The only improvement I can suggest is for the manufacturer to use a gray or black wheel which would look better than brown. You get what you pay for in life and this product is well worth the extra cost if you are going to use it a few times a week.
Horrible Company.
The product that was sent to me was wrong, didn't even look like the picture at all. The picture posted looks bright red and compact. The one sent to me was maroon in color.. huge wheel and the handles were as long as two of these put together. The company gave me such a hard time returning it and acted like children. I would give it no stars if I could.
Suprisingly Poor Quality
I purchased this wheel from Amazon thinking I'd be getting the highest quality ab roller available. What I got was a device that does not roll smoothly; it sticks at several points in it's rotation (and lubricating it does not help). The wheel also possesses a few small rust spots. Since I order from Canada and pick up in the US returns are a massive hassle for me so I still have it and it sits useless in the corner while a cheaper ab wheel I had before gets used.Not recommended.
Pantera's approach to pole
I'm surprised this is called POLE TRICKS 101 because the majority of tricks are very advanced. She's quite the amazing pole dancer, though I find her a bit scarey with those body tattoos, pierced nipples and platform stilettos. This is definitely not your pole dance as exercise DVD. (I would recommend the very thorough KT Coates 2 DVD's. Check her out at [...]). Still, Pantera is a pole phenomenon and I admire her athleticsm.I like the red arrows that show you where to apply pressure to the pole but the shots are often cropped too close and you miss important details. Other key pieces of info are also missing (such as how to get into an advanced pose before an even more advanced pose). And she doesn't cover transitions at all. Maybe we're to assume that'll be covered in POLE TRICKS 201? If there is one, I don't think I'll buy it.