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Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac
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Description
A four poster Cadillac frame over a C8-Pro carriage, and the ceiling check to do first
The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac puts the C8-Pro inside a four poster frame with an overhead canopy running the length of the bed, rather than a single upright frame at one end. Twelve springs ship with it against the five that come with the reformer alone, including two very strong 47cm black springs made for the trapeze. The reformer is built on an oversize aluminium profile with a 91.5cm by 58cm carriage, and the Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel rather than chromed.
If you have been comparing this against a reformer with a tower, the canopy is the difference. Align calls the half height version a Half Cadillac, and it gives you push through and pull down work at the head end. The full frame adds spring attachment points along the whole canopy, a trapeze with a fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, and suspended work over the full bed.
Call us to check the frame height before you order
A full Cadillac frame is the tallest thing in the Align range, and this is the one configuration where Align does not publish an assembled height. The manufacturer gives the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and nothing else: no overall height and no ceiling requirement. Some dealer listings quote figures the manufacturer has never confirmed, so we will not print one here. Call us before you order and we will have the frame height checked, then you can measure your room against a verified number. Allow clearance above the canopy too, because the leg extensions raise the machine to 42cm and a client on the trapeze works above bed height.
Best for, and not ideal for
Best for
- Studios teaching Cadillac and trapeze repertoire alongside reformer classes
- Rooms with the height for a full canopy, where one machine does the work of two apparatus
- Instructors who want suspended work over the whole bed, not only at one end
- Clients between 145cm and 193cm, the range Align specifies
Not ideal for
- Any room where the clearance cannot be confirmed first. This is the tallest build Align makes
- Ceilings with beams, ducting or a slope over the machine
- Buyers who only want push through and pull down work. A Half Cadillac does that lower
- Anyone who expects to move the machine. A four poster frame is a fixed installation
Why we carry this one
The comparison that matters is against the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac. The half height frame teaches push through, pull down and standing spring work, leaves the room above the bed open and asks less of your ceiling. The full frame is what you buy for trapeze and suspended work, because the canopy carries spring attachment points along its whole length and a client can be loaded from above anywhere on the bed. If nothing you teach needs the trapeze, buy the half version and keep the headroom.
Against the C8-Pro on its own, this is the finished studio build: frame, brackets, the leg extensions that raise the reformer to 42cm, the mattress converter and platform extender that flatten the carriage into one Cadillac bed, and 12 springs instead of 5. The reformer underneath is the same machine.
What the specs mean for you
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12 springs, 2 of them very strong 47cm black | Trapeze load is provided for in the box, with no separate spring order before you teach hanging work |
| Full length canopy rails | Spring attachment points run the whole bed, so suspended work is not confined to the head end. The upper frame is stainless rather than chromed steel |
| Trapeze with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | The contact points that make hanging work comfortable are included rather than sold on |
| Leg extensions to 42cm studio height | The reformer sits at Cadillac working height and the rope risers gain all 7 positions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | The carriage converts into one flat Cadillac bed for mat and spring work, then back |
| 8 PU wheels on anodised aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage |
| 106.5cm travel on a 91.5cm x 58cm carriage | Standard C8-Pro carriage, so reformer classes run as they do on the machine alone |
What ships with it
- C8-Pro reformer, oversize aluminium profile, 91.5cm x 58cm carriage
- Full Cadillac frame and brackets
- 12 music wire springs, including 2 very strong 47cm black springs for the trapeze
- Trapeze with fluffy foot support
- One pair of fuzzy handles, one pair of foot straps, one pair of hand handles
- Two pairs of double eyelet spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 double ended dog clips
- Leg extensions to bring the reformer to 42cm studio height
- Mattress converter and platform extender
Sold separately
- Additional or replacement springs in either length
- C-Series reformer accessories, all of which fit this machine
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check the frame height against your ceiling before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Full specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8FULLCAD |
| Frame | Oversize aluminium reformer profile and footbar. Full stainless steel Cadillac upper frame |
| Dimensions | Reformer 244cm (L) x 66cm (W) x 26cm (H). Align does not publish an assembled height for the Cadillac frame |
| Carriage size | 91.5cm (L) x 58cm (W) |
| Carriage travel | 106.5cm |
| Reformer weight | 66kg, reformer alone |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on precision anodised aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand, springs stay attached |
| Springs included | 12 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 4 x 47cm medium, 2 x 47cm very strong black for the trapeze, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar | Oversize aluminium, 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | Adjustable, 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable and lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Pro Rope Adjusters by the headrest |
| Rope risers | Removable, painted, outside frame, 7 heights with the extension legs fitted |
| Adjustable feet | Yes |
| Full Cadillac fittings | Frame and brackets, trapeze with fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 dog clips, leg extensions, mattress converter, platform extender |
| Compatibility | The C8-Pro takes either a Full or a Half Cadillac frame. Leg extensions bring it to 42cm studio height. Suits users 145cm to 193cm |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
Delivery
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives in parts. Plan for two people and build it in the room where it will stay. The Cadillac frame assembles around the reformer once the leg extensions are fitted, so the position you choose is the position it keeps. Align-Pilates publishes the C8-Pro guide and the Full Cadillac guide separately and we send both links with your order.
Common questions
How tall is it once assembled?
Align does not publish an assembled height for this configuration and we will not repeat a dealer figure we cannot verify. What is published is the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and the leg extensions that raise the machine to 42cm before the frame goes on. Call us and we will have the frame height confirmed.
What does the full frame add over a Half Cadillac?
A four poster frame with a canopy over the whole bed instead of a single upright frame at one end. That brings the trapeze with its fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, full length canopy rails, extra spring points along the canopy and 2 very strong 47cm black trapeze springs. Twelve springs against the reformer's five.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Yes, and they are included. The Cadillac frame works with the reformer at 42cm studio height and the extensions raise it there. They also give the rope risers all 7 positions.
Can I still teach ordinary reformer classes on it?
Yes. The carriage, footbar, ropes and Rapid Change spring bar are the standard C8-Pro parts and the reformer runs normally with the frame in place. The mattress converter and platform extender are fitted only when you want the flat Cadillac bed.
Is it rated for commercial studio use?
Yes. Maximum user weight is 150kg, Align specifies it for users between 145cm and 193cm, and it is independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
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A four poster Cadillac frame over a C8-Pro carriage, and the ceiling check to do first
The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac puts the C8-Pro inside a four poster frame with an overhead canopy running the length of the bed, rather than a single upright frame at one end. Twelve springs ship with it against the five that come with the reformer alone, including two very strong 47cm black springs made for the trapeze. The reformer is built on an oversize aluminium profile with a 91.5cm by 58cm carriage, and the Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel rather than chromed.
If you have been comparing this against a reformer with a tower, the canopy is the difference. Align calls the half height version a Half Cadillac, and it gives you push through and pull down work at the head end. The full frame adds spring attachment points along the whole canopy, a trapeze with a fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, and suspended work over the full bed.
Call us to check the frame height before you order
A full Cadillac frame is the tallest thing in the Align range, and this is the one configuration where Align does not publish an assembled height. The manufacturer gives the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and nothing else: no overall height and no ceiling requirement. Some dealer listings quote figures the manufacturer has never confirmed, so we will not print one here. Call us before you order and we will have the frame height checked, then you can measure your room against a verified number. Allow clearance above the canopy too, because the leg extensions raise the machine to 42cm and a client on the trapeze works above bed height.
Best for, and not ideal for
Best for
- Studios teaching Cadillac and trapeze repertoire alongside reformer classes
- Rooms with the height for a full canopy, where one machine does the work of two apparatus
- Instructors who want suspended work over the whole bed, not only at one end
- Clients between 145cm and 193cm, the range Align specifies
Not ideal for
- Any room where the clearance cannot be confirmed first. This is the tallest build Align makes
- Ceilings with beams, ducting or a slope over the machine
- Buyers who only want push through and pull down work. A Half Cadillac does that lower
- Anyone who expects to move the machine. A four poster frame is a fixed installation
Why we carry this one
The comparison that matters is against the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac. The half height frame teaches push through, pull down and standing spring work, leaves the room above the bed open and asks less of your ceiling. The full frame is what you buy for trapeze and suspended work, because the canopy carries spring attachment points along its whole length and a client can be loaded from above anywhere on the bed. If nothing you teach needs the trapeze, buy the half version and keep the headroom.
Against the C8-Pro on its own, this is the finished studio build: frame, brackets, the leg extensions that raise the reformer to 42cm, the mattress converter and platform extender that flatten the carriage into one Cadillac bed, and 12 springs instead of 5. The reformer underneath is the same machine.
What the specs mean for you
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12 springs, 2 of them very strong 47cm black | Trapeze load is provided for in the box, with no separate spring order before you teach hanging work |
| Full length canopy rails | Spring attachment points run the whole bed, so suspended work is not confined to the head end. The upper frame is stainless rather than chromed steel |
| Trapeze with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | The contact points that make hanging work comfortable are included rather than sold on |
| Leg extensions to 42cm studio height | The reformer sits at Cadillac working height and the rope risers gain all 7 positions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | The carriage converts into one flat Cadillac bed for mat and spring work, then back |
| 8 PU wheels on anodised aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage |
| 106.5cm travel on a 91.5cm x 58cm carriage | Standard C8-Pro carriage, so reformer classes run as they do on the machine alone |
What ships with it
- C8-Pro reformer, oversize aluminium profile, 91.5cm x 58cm carriage
- Full Cadillac frame and brackets
- 12 music wire springs, including 2 very strong 47cm black springs for the trapeze
- Trapeze with fluffy foot support
- One pair of fuzzy handles, one pair of foot straps, one pair of hand handles
- Two pairs of double eyelet spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 double ended dog clips
- Leg extensions to bring the reformer to 42cm studio height
- Mattress converter and platform extender
Sold separately
- Additional or replacement springs in either length
- C-Series reformer accessories, all of which fit this machine
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check the frame height against your ceiling before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Full specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8FULLCAD |
| Frame | Oversize aluminium reformer profile and footbar. Full stainless steel Cadillac upper frame |
| Dimensions | Reformer 244cm (L) x 66cm (W) x 26cm (H). Align does not publish an assembled height for the Cadillac frame |
| Carriage size | 91.5cm (L) x 58cm (W) |
| Carriage travel | 106.5cm |
| Reformer weight | 66kg, reformer alone |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on precision anodised aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand, springs stay attached |
| Springs included | 12 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 4 x 47cm medium, 2 x 47cm very strong black for the trapeze, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar | Oversize aluminium, 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | Adjustable, 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable and lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Pro Rope Adjusters by the headrest |
| Rope risers | Removable, painted, outside frame, 7 heights with the extension legs fitted |
| Adjustable feet | Yes |
| Full Cadillac fittings | Frame and brackets, trapeze with fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 dog clips, leg extensions, mattress converter, platform extender |
| Compatibility | The C8-Pro takes either a Full or a Half Cadillac frame. Leg extensions bring it to 42cm studio height. Suits users 145cm to 193cm |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
Delivery
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives in parts. Plan for two people and build it in the room where it will stay. The Cadillac frame assembles around the reformer once the leg extensions are fitted, so the position you choose is the position it keeps. Align-Pilates publishes the C8-Pro guide and the Full Cadillac guide separately and we send both links with your order.
Common questions
How tall is it once assembled?
Align does not publish an assembled height for this configuration and we will not repeat a dealer figure we cannot verify. What is published is the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and the leg extensions that raise the machine to 42cm before the frame goes on. Call us and we will have the frame height confirmed.
What does the full frame add over a Half Cadillac?
A four poster frame with a canopy over the whole bed instead of a single upright frame at one end. That brings the trapeze with its fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, full length canopy rails, extra spring points along the canopy and 2 very strong 47cm black trapeze springs. Twelve springs against the reformer's five.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Yes, and they are included. The Cadillac frame works with the reformer at 42cm studio height and the extensions raise it there. They also give the rope risers all 7 positions.
Can I still teach ordinary reformer classes on it?
Yes. The carriage, footbar, ropes and Rapid Change spring bar are the standard C8-Pro parts and the reformer runs normally with the frame in place. The mattress converter and platform extender are fitted only when you want the flat Cadillac bed.
Is it rated for commercial studio use?
Yes. Maximum user weight is 150kg, Align specifies it for users between 145cm and 193cm, and it is independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
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A four poster Cadillac frame over a C8-Pro carriage, and the ceiling check to do first
The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac puts the C8-Pro inside a four poster frame with an overhead canopy running the length of the bed, rather than a single upright frame at one end. Twelve springs ship with it against the five that come with the reformer alone, including two very strong 47cm black springs made for the trapeze. The reformer is built on an oversize aluminium profile with a 91.5cm by 58cm carriage, and the Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel rather than chromed.
If you have been comparing this against a reformer with a tower, the canopy is the difference. Align calls the half height version a Half Cadillac, and it gives you push through and pull down work at the head end. The full frame adds spring attachment points along the whole canopy, a trapeze with a fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, and suspended work over the full bed.
Call us to check the frame height before you order
A full Cadillac frame is the tallest thing in the Align range, and this is the one configuration where Align does not publish an assembled height. The manufacturer gives the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and nothing else: no overall height and no ceiling requirement. Some dealer listings quote figures the manufacturer has never confirmed, so we will not print one here. Call us before you order and we will have the frame height checked, then you can measure your room against a verified number. Allow clearance above the canopy too, because the leg extensions raise the machine to 42cm and a client on the trapeze works above bed height.
Best for, and not ideal for
Best for
- Studios teaching Cadillac and trapeze repertoire alongside reformer classes
- Rooms with the height for a full canopy, where one machine does the work of two apparatus
- Instructors who want suspended work over the whole bed, not only at one end
- Clients between 145cm and 193cm, the range Align specifies
Not ideal for
- Any room where the clearance cannot be confirmed first. This is the tallest build Align makes
- Ceilings with beams, ducting or a slope over the machine
- Buyers who only want push through and pull down work. A Half Cadillac does that lower
- Anyone who expects to move the machine. A four poster frame is a fixed installation
Why we carry this one
The comparison that matters is against the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac. The half height frame teaches push through, pull down and standing spring work, leaves the room above the bed open and asks less of your ceiling. The full frame is what you buy for trapeze and suspended work, because the canopy carries spring attachment points along its whole length and a client can be loaded from above anywhere on the bed. If nothing you teach needs the trapeze, buy the half version and keep the headroom.
Against the C8-Pro on its own, this is the finished studio build: frame, brackets, the leg extensions that raise the reformer to 42cm, the mattress converter and platform extender that flatten the carriage into one Cadillac bed, and 12 springs instead of 5. The reformer underneath is the same machine.
What the specs mean for you
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12 springs, 2 of them very strong 47cm black | Trapeze load is provided for in the box, with no separate spring order before you teach hanging work |
| Full length canopy rails | Spring attachment points run the whole bed, so suspended work is not confined to the head end. The upper frame is stainless rather than chromed steel |
| Trapeze with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | The contact points that make hanging work comfortable are included rather than sold on |
| Leg extensions to 42cm studio height | The reformer sits at Cadillac working height and the rope risers gain all 7 positions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | The carriage converts into one flat Cadillac bed for mat and spring work, then back |
| 8 PU wheels on anodised aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage |
| 106.5cm travel on a 91.5cm x 58cm carriage | Standard C8-Pro carriage, so reformer classes run as they do on the machine alone |
What ships with it
- C8-Pro reformer, oversize aluminium profile, 91.5cm x 58cm carriage
- Full Cadillac frame and brackets
- 12 music wire springs, including 2 very strong 47cm black springs for the trapeze
- Trapeze with fluffy foot support
- One pair of fuzzy handles, one pair of foot straps, one pair of hand handles
- Two pairs of double eyelet spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 double ended dog clips
- Leg extensions to bring the reformer to 42cm studio height
- Mattress converter and platform extender
Sold separately
- Additional or replacement springs in either length
- C-Series reformer accessories, all of which fit this machine
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check the frame height against your ceiling before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Full specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8FULLCAD |
| Frame | Oversize aluminium reformer profile and footbar. Full stainless steel Cadillac upper frame |
| Dimensions | Reformer 244cm (L) x 66cm (W) x 26cm (H). Align does not publish an assembled height for the Cadillac frame |
| Carriage size | 91.5cm (L) x 58cm (W) |
| Carriage travel | 106.5cm |
| Reformer weight | 66kg, reformer alone |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on precision anodised aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand, springs stay attached |
| Springs included | 12 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 4 x 47cm medium, 2 x 47cm very strong black for the trapeze, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar | Oversize aluminium, 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | Adjustable, 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable and lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Pro Rope Adjusters by the headrest |
| Rope risers | Removable, painted, outside frame, 7 heights with the extension legs fitted |
| Adjustable feet | Yes |
| Full Cadillac fittings | Frame and brackets, trapeze with fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 dog clips, leg extensions, mattress converter, platform extender |
| Compatibility | The C8-Pro takes either a Full or a Half Cadillac frame. Leg extensions bring it to 42cm studio height. Suits users 145cm to 193cm |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
Delivery
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives in parts. Plan for two people and build it in the room where it will stay. The Cadillac frame assembles around the reformer once the leg extensions are fitted, so the position you choose is the position it keeps. Align-Pilates publishes the C8-Pro guide and the Full Cadillac guide separately and we send both links with your order.
Common questions
How tall is it once assembled?
Align does not publish an assembled height for this configuration and we will not repeat a dealer figure we cannot verify. What is published is the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and the leg extensions that raise the machine to 42cm before the frame goes on. Call us and we will have the frame height confirmed.
What does the full frame add over a Half Cadillac?
A four poster frame with a canopy over the whole bed instead of a single upright frame at one end. That brings the trapeze with its fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, full length canopy rails, extra spring points along the canopy and 2 very strong 47cm black trapeze springs. Twelve springs against the reformer's five.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Yes, and they are included. The Cadillac frame works with the reformer at 42cm studio height and the extensions raise it there. They also give the rope risers all 7 positions.
Can I still teach ordinary reformer classes on it?
Yes. The carriage, footbar, ropes and Rapid Change spring bar are the standard C8-Pro parts and the reformer runs normally with the frame in place. The mattress converter and platform extender are fitted only when you want the flat Cadillac bed.
Is it rated for commercial studio use?
Yes. Maximum user weight is 150kg, Align specifies it for users between 145cm and 193cm, and it is independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
Financing for Recovery and Fitness Equipment
Buying for yourself, spread the cost through Affirm at checkout. Buying for a gym, clinic, spa, or studio, apply with one of four business lenders and put the whole room on a single application.
RecovAthlete has no control over any financing decision. Approval is based on your creditworthiness and is solely the lender's decision.
Personal purchase
Affirm at checkout. Rates run 0% to 36% APR based on your credit profile. Soft check to prequalify, so no impact on your score. No prepayment penalty.
Business purchase
Brickhouse Capital, Reliant Capital, Acorn Finance, or KWIPPED. Apply with two of the four and compare. Financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm with your accountant.
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Building a recovery room? One quote, one purchase order, one application.
Building a Recovery Room?
Most business buyers are not buying one machine. They are building a room. Sauna, cold plunge, red light, vibration, hyperbaric, cryotherapy, and halotherapy all finance on the same paper through the same four lenders, and RecovAthlete quotes every category on one purchase order.
That means one freight schedule, one install window, and one financing application instead of six. It also gets you a better rate, because a bigger number on one application beats six small ones with six hard inquiries.
See commercial recovery equipment financing, or call 866-861-6317 and we will price the room.
Which Lender Should You Apply With?
| Lender | Type | Amount | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affirm | Consumer, at checkout | Order total | Seconds | Personal purchases. 0% to 36% APR based on credit. Soft check to prequalify. |
| Brickhouse Capital | Direct equipment lender | Up to $250K on a one-page application, $1M+ with financials | ~24 hours | A full room or a full floor. Credit decisions made in-house. Tied to the business, not your personal credit report. |
| Reliant Capital | Lender and broker | Up to $500K application-only, $5M with financials | 2 to 4 hours | Medical, aesthetic, and wellness. Deferred payment options. New or used equipment. |
| Acorn Finance | Lending marketplace | $1,000 to $100,000 | 60 seconds to prequalify | Comparing offers. One application goes to 30 or more lenders with no impact to your score. |
| KWIPPED (APPROVE) | Lender marketplace | Minimum $1,500 equipment value | 60-second application | Larger commercial orders. Lenders compete, which usually returns the best APR. Businesses only. |
Apply with two of the four and compare. It costs nothing and the spread between offers is often significant.
Apply now
Apply with Brickhouse Capital
Apply with Reliant Capital
Check your offers with Acorn Finance
For KWIPPED, call 866-861-6317 or email info@recovathlete.com and we will build the application around your order.
Financing Questions
What are Affirm's rates?
Pay in 4 splits the purchase into four interest-free payments charged every two weeks. Monthly installments spread the cost over a longer term, with rates from 0% to 36% APR depending on your credit profile. You see the exact terms before you agree to anything. No origination fees, no prepayment penalty, no late fees.
Will applying hurt my credit score?
Prequalification does not. Affirm and Acorn Finance both run a soft check to show you offers, which has no impact on your score. Proceeding with a monthly installment plan or a business loan may involve a hard inquiry. That is why it pays to prequalify with more than one lender first and only proceed with the best offer.
Can I finance equipment for a business?
Yes, and for most business buyers it is the better route. Brickhouse funds up to $250,000 on a one-page application with no financial statements. Reliant approves in 2 to 4 hours. Business financing is usually tied to the business rather than your personal credit report, and financed equipment can qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Confirm the tax position with your accountant.
Should I finance each machine separately?
No. This is the most common and most expensive mistake. Separate applications mean separate hard inquiries, separate payments, and a worse rate on each, because every individual ticket is small. Get one quote from RecovAthlete covering everything you are buying, including freight, and put that single number on one application.
Does Section 179 apply to financed equipment?
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Call 866-861-6317 Book a 30 minute callA four poster Cadillac frame over a C8-Pro carriage, and the ceiling check to do first
The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac puts the C8-Pro inside a four poster frame with an overhead canopy running the length of the bed, rather than a single upright frame at one end. Twelve springs ship with it against the five that come with the reformer alone, including two very strong 47cm black springs made for the trapeze. The reformer is built on an oversize aluminium profile with a 91.5cm by 58cm carriage, and the Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel rather than chromed.
If you have been comparing this against a reformer with a tower, the canopy is the difference. Align calls the half height version a Half Cadillac, and it gives you push through and pull down work at the head end. The full frame adds spring attachment points along the whole canopy, a trapeze with a fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, and suspended work over the full bed.
Call us to check the frame height before you order
A full Cadillac frame is the tallest thing in the Align range, and this is the one configuration where Align does not publish an assembled height. The manufacturer gives the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and nothing else: no overall height and no ceiling requirement. Some dealer listings quote figures the manufacturer has never confirmed, so we will not print one here. Call us before you order and we will have the frame height checked, then you can measure your room against a verified number. Allow clearance above the canopy too, because the leg extensions raise the machine to 42cm and a client on the trapeze works above bed height.
Best for, and not ideal for
Best for
- Studios teaching Cadillac and trapeze repertoire alongside reformer classes
- Rooms with the height for a full canopy, where one machine does the work of two apparatus
- Instructors who want suspended work over the whole bed, not only at one end
- Clients between 145cm and 193cm, the range Align specifies
Not ideal for
- Any room where the clearance cannot be confirmed first. This is the tallest build Align makes
- Ceilings with beams, ducting or a slope over the machine
- Buyers who only want push through and pull down work. A Half Cadillac does that lower
- Anyone who expects to move the machine. A four poster frame is a fixed installation
Why we carry this one
The comparison that matters is against the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac. The half height frame teaches push through, pull down and standing spring work, leaves the room above the bed open and asks less of your ceiling. The full frame is what you buy for trapeze and suspended work, because the canopy carries spring attachment points along its whole length and a client can be loaded from above anywhere on the bed. If nothing you teach needs the trapeze, buy the half version and keep the headroom.
Against the C8-Pro on its own, this is the finished studio build: frame, brackets, the leg extensions that raise the reformer to 42cm, the mattress converter and platform extender that flatten the carriage into one Cadillac bed, and 12 springs instead of 5. The reformer underneath is the same machine.
What the specs mean for you
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12 springs, 2 of them very strong 47cm black | Trapeze load is provided for in the box, with no separate spring order before you teach hanging work |
| Full length canopy rails | Spring attachment points run the whole bed, so suspended work is not confined to the head end. The upper frame is stainless rather than chromed steel |
| Trapeze with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | The contact points that make hanging work comfortable are included rather than sold on |
| Leg extensions to 42cm studio height | The reformer sits at Cadillac working height and the rope risers gain all 7 positions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | The carriage converts into one flat Cadillac bed for mat and spring work, then back |
| 8 PU wheels on anodised aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage |
| 106.5cm travel on a 91.5cm x 58cm carriage | Standard C8-Pro carriage, so reformer classes run as they do on the machine alone |
What ships with it
- C8-Pro reformer, oversize aluminium profile, 91.5cm x 58cm carriage
- Full Cadillac frame and brackets
- 12 music wire springs, including 2 very strong 47cm black springs for the trapeze
- Trapeze with fluffy foot support
- One pair of fuzzy handles, one pair of foot straps, one pair of hand handles
- Two pairs of double eyelet spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 double ended dog clips
- Leg extensions to bring the reformer to 42cm studio height
- Mattress converter and platform extender
Sold separately
- Additional or replacement springs in either length
- C-Series reformer accessories, all of which fit this machine
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check the frame height against your ceiling before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Full specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8FULLCAD |
| Frame | Oversize aluminium reformer profile and footbar. Full stainless steel Cadillac upper frame |
| Dimensions | Reformer 244cm (L) x 66cm (W) x 26cm (H). Align does not publish an assembled height for the Cadillac frame |
| Carriage size | 91.5cm (L) x 58cm (W) |
| Carriage travel | 106.5cm |
| Reformer weight | 66kg, reformer alone |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on precision anodised aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand, springs stay attached |
| Springs included | 12 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 4 x 47cm medium, 2 x 47cm very strong black for the trapeze, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar | Oversize aluminium, 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | Adjustable, 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable and lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Pro Rope Adjusters by the headrest |
| Rope risers | Removable, painted, outside frame, 7 heights with the extension legs fitted |
| Adjustable feet | Yes |
| Full Cadillac fittings | Frame and brackets, trapeze with fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 dog clips, leg extensions, mattress converter, platform extender |
| Compatibility | The C8-Pro takes either a Full or a Half Cadillac frame. Leg extensions bring it to 42cm studio height. Suits users 145cm to 193cm |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
Delivery
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives in parts. Plan for two people and build it in the room where it will stay. The Cadillac frame assembles around the reformer once the leg extensions are fitted, so the position you choose is the position it keeps. Align-Pilates publishes the C8-Pro guide and the Full Cadillac guide separately and we send both links with your order.
Common questions
How tall is it once assembled?
Align does not publish an assembled height for this configuration and we will not repeat a dealer figure we cannot verify. What is published is the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and the leg extensions that raise the machine to 42cm before the frame goes on. Call us and we will have the frame height confirmed.
What does the full frame add over a Half Cadillac?
A four poster frame with a canopy over the whole bed instead of a single upright frame at one end. That brings the trapeze with its fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, full length canopy rails, extra spring points along the canopy and 2 very strong 47cm black trapeze springs. Twelve springs against the reformer's five.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Yes, and they are included. The Cadillac frame works with the reformer at 42cm studio height and the extensions raise it there. They also give the rope risers all 7 positions.
Can I still teach ordinary reformer classes on it?
Yes. The carriage, footbar, ropes and Rapid Change spring bar are the standard C8-Pro parts and the reformer runs normally with the frame in place. The mattress converter and platform extender are fitted only when you want the flat Cadillac bed.
Is it rated for commercial studio use?
Yes. Maximum user weight is 150kg, Align specifies it for users between 145cm and 193cm, and it is independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
Everything you need to know about shipping, delivery, and returns for Align-Pilates equipment purchased through RecovAthlete. Have a question before ordering? Call 866-861-6317 or email support@recovathlete.com and we'll confirm exactly what's available for your location.
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RecovAthlete is an authorized dealer of Align-Pilates equipment. Every purchase is backed by the full manufacturer warranty directly from Align-Pilates and their exclusive North American distributor, Kloz Inc.
Shipping
Important
Once your order ships, the delivery address cannot be changed. If a shipment fails due to an incorrect address, return fees may apply. Inspect all equipment thoroughly upon delivery — any damage or concerns must be reported within 3 business days of receipt.
Returns Policy
Non-Returnable Items
Returns are not accepted on reformers, chairs, ladder barrels, full cadillacs, or half cadillacs — no exceptions. These items are only eligible for replacement if they arrive damaged or were shipped in error.
Accessories — 30-Day Returns
- Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase (shipping costs excluded)
- All goods must be returned in original condition
- Subject to a restocking charge
- Return shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the purchaser
Return Authorization Number (RNA) Required
All returns — for any reason — require a Return Authorization Number before sending anything back. Items returned without an RNA will not be accepted.
To obtain an RNA, contact Kloz Inc. (Align-Pilates' exclusive North American distributor) directly:
- Phone: 1-888-756-7798
- Email: info@klozinc.com
If Your Item Arrives Damaged or Defective
- Contact us within 3 business days of delivery at 866-861-6317 or support@recovathlete.com
- Provide photos and a description of the damage
- Once confirmed, we will coordinate a replacement or resolution with the distributor
Order Cancellations
- Cancel before shipment — no charge
- Cancel after shipment — 25% restocking fee plus return shipping charges apply
Warranty Overview
Align-Pilates equipment carries a multi-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty that applies depends on the product:
Maintenance Note
Reformers require regular basic maintenance and cleaning. Most issues that arise during ownership can be resolved through consistent, simple cleaning practices. Failure to follow Align-Pilates' maintenance guidelines may void the warranty. Contact us and we'll guide you through the correct maintenance routine for your machine.
Full warranty terms by product type: view the Align-Pilates Warranty page. Manufacturer warranty details also available at align-pilates.com/resources/warranty-maintenance.
A four poster Cadillac frame over a C8-Pro carriage, and the ceiling check to do first
The Align Pilates C8-Pro Pilates Reformer with Full Cadillac puts the C8-Pro inside a four poster frame with an overhead canopy running the length of the bed, rather than a single upright frame at one end. Twelve springs ship with it against the five that come with the reformer alone, including two very strong 47cm black springs made for the trapeze. The reformer is built on an oversize aluminium profile with a 91.5cm by 58cm carriage, and the Cadillac upper frame is full stainless steel rather than chromed.
If you have been comparing this against a reformer with a tower, the canopy is the difference. Align calls the half height version a Half Cadillac, and it gives you push through and pull down work at the head end. The full frame adds spring attachment points along the whole canopy, a trapeze with a fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, and suspended work over the full bed.
Call us to check the frame height before you order
A full Cadillac frame is the tallest thing in the Align range, and this is the one configuration where Align does not publish an assembled height. The manufacturer gives the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and nothing else: no overall height and no ceiling requirement. Some dealer listings quote figures the manufacturer has never confirmed, so we will not print one here. Call us before you order and we will have the frame height checked, then you can measure your room against a verified number. Allow clearance above the canopy too, because the leg extensions raise the machine to 42cm and a client on the trapeze works above bed height.
Best for, and not ideal for
Best for
- Studios teaching Cadillac and trapeze repertoire alongside reformer classes
- Rooms with the height for a full canopy, where one machine does the work of two apparatus
- Instructors who want suspended work over the whole bed, not only at one end
- Clients between 145cm and 193cm, the range Align specifies
Not ideal for
- Any room where the clearance cannot be confirmed first. This is the tallest build Align makes
- Ceilings with beams, ducting or a slope over the machine
- Buyers who only want push through and pull down work. A Half Cadillac does that lower
- Anyone who expects to move the machine. A four poster frame is a fixed installation
Why we carry this one
The comparison that matters is against the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac. The half height frame teaches push through, pull down and standing spring work, leaves the room above the bed open and asks less of your ceiling. The full frame is what you buy for trapeze and suspended work, because the canopy carries spring attachment points along its whole length and a client can be loaded from above anywhere on the bed. If nothing you teach needs the trapeze, buy the half version and keep the headroom.
Against the C8-Pro on its own, this is the finished studio build: frame, brackets, the leg extensions that raise the reformer to 42cm, the mattress converter and platform extender that flatten the carriage into one Cadillac bed, and 12 springs instead of 5. The reformer underneath is the same machine.
What the specs mean for you
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12 springs, 2 of them very strong 47cm black | Trapeze load is provided for in the box, with no separate spring order before you teach hanging work |
| Full length canopy rails | Spring attachment points run the whole bed, so suspended work is not confined to the head end. The upper frame is stainless rather than chromed steel |
| Trapeze with fluffy foot support and fuzzy handles | The contact points that make hanging work comfortable are included rather than sold on |
| Leg extensions to 42cm studio height | The reformer sits at Cadillac working height and the rope risers gain all 7 positions |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | The carriage converts into one flat Cadillac bed for mat and spring work, then back |
| 8 PU wheels on anodised aluminium runners | Quieter under load and less wheel maintenance than a 4 wheel carriage |
| 106.5cm travel on a 91.5cm x 58cm carriage | Standard C8-Pro carriage, so reformer classes run as they do on the machine alone |
What ships with it
- C8-Pro reformer, oversize aluminium profile, 91.5cm x 58cm carriage
- Full Cadillac frame and brackets
- 12 music wire springs, including 2 very strong 47cm black springs for the trapeze
- Trapeze with fluffy foot support
- One pair of fuzzy handles, one pair of foot straps, one pair of hand handles
- Two pairs of double eyelet spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 double ended dog clips
- Leg extensions to bring the reformer to 42cm studio height
- Mattress converter and platform extender
Sold separately
- Additional or replacement springs in either length
- C-Series reformer accessories, all of which fit this machine
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check the frame height against your ceiling before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are available as a paid add on.
Full specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8FULLCAD |
| Frame | Oversize aluminium reformer profile and footbar. Full stainless steel Cadillac upper frame |
| Dimensions | Reformer 244cm (L) x 66cm (W) x 26cm (H). Align does not publish an assembled height for the Cadillac frame |
| Carriage size | 91.5cm (L) x 58cm (W) |
| Carriage travel | 106.5cm |
| Reformer weight | 66kg, reformer alone |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on precision anodised aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change (RC), one hand, springs stay attached |
| Springs included | 12 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 4 x 47cm medium, 2 x 47cm very strong black for the trapeze, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar | Oversize aluminium, 4 lockable positions including flat |
| Head rest | Adjustable, 3 positions |
| Shoulder rests | Removable and lockable, off centred for two widths |
| Rope adjustment | Pro Rope Adjusters by the headrest |
| Rope risers | Removable, painted, outside frame, 7 heights with the extension legs fitted |
| Adjustable feet | Yes |
| Full Cadillac fittings | Frame and brackets, trapeze with fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, 14 carabiners, 10 dog clips, leg extensions, mattress converter, platform extender |
| Compatibility | The C8-Pro takes either a Full or a Half Cadillac frame. Leg extensions bring it to 42cm studio height. Suits users 145cm to 193cm |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg |
| Certification | Independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 |
Delivery
This machine ships freight on a pallet and arrives in parts. Plan for two people and build it in the room where it will stay. The Cadillac frame assembles around the reformer once the leg extensions are fitted, so the position you choose is the position it keeps. Align-Pilates publishes the C8-Pro guide and the Full Cadillac guide separately and we send both links with your order.
Common questions
How tall is it once assembled?
Align does not publish an assembled height for this configuration and we will not repeat a dealer figure we cannot verify. What is published is the reformer footprint, 244cm by 66cm, and the leg extensions that raise the machine to 42cm before the frame goes on. Call us and we will have the frame height confirmed.
What does the full frame add over a Half Cadillac?
A four poster frame with a canopy over the whole bed instead of a single upright frame at one end. That brings the trapeze with its fluffy foot support, fuzzy handles, full length canopy rails, extra spring points along the canopy and 2 very strong 47cm black trapeze springs. Twelve springs against the reformer's five.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Yes, and they are included. The Cadillac frame works with the reformer at 42cm studio height and the extensions raise it there. They also give the rope risers all 7 positions.
Can I still teach ordinary reformer classes on it?
Yes. The carriage, footbar, ropes and Rapid Change spring bar are the standard C8-Pro parts and the reformer runs normally with the frame in place. The mattress converter and platform extender are fitted only when you want the flat Cadillac bed.
Is it rated for commercial studio use?
Yes. Maximum user weight is 150kg, Align specifies it for users between 145cm and 193cm, and it is independently tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2013.
Align-Pilates equipment is backed by manufacturer warranties issued directly by Align-Pilates Equipment Ltd. The warranty that applies to your purchase depends on the product type. All warranties are for the original purchaser only and are non-transferable.
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Authorized Align-Pilates Dealer
RecovAthlete is an authorized dealer of Align-Pilates equipment. All purchases qualify for full manufacturer warranty protection through Align-Pilates and their exclusive North American distributor, Kloz Inc.
Commercial Warranty — A, C & M Series Reformers
Applies to: A8-Pro, C8-Pro, C8-S Pro, C8-PRO Noir, M8-Pro, Full & Half Cadillac systems
Covers domestic and commercial usage up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs. Align-Pilates will repair or replace any mechanical component that malfunctions due to defects in materials or workmanship during the warranty period.
Note: wooden frames must not be positioned next to convection radiators or air conditioning units. Springs showing signs of damage or wear must be replaced immediately regardless of age.
Light Commercial Warranty — R8-Pro & F3 Reformers
Applies to: R8-Pro (Black & White), F3 Folding Reformer
Covers domestic use and limited commercial usage up to 20 hours per week. User weight limit: 120 kg / 265 lbs. Align-Pilates will repair or replace any mechanical component that malfunctions due to defects in materials or workmanship during the warranty period.
Note: commercial use beyond 20 hours per week voids the warranty on these models.
Commercial Warranty — Combo Chairs & Ladder Barrels
Applies to: Combo Chair III, Ladder Barrel RC
Covers domestic and commercial usage up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs.
Moving mechanisms include the Rapid Change Ladder Barrel and Combo Chair locking handles. Springs showing damage or wear must be replaced immediately regardless of age.
What Is Not Covered
- Normal wear and tear
- Damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance
- Unauthorized modifications or repairs
- Superficial scratches to the finish
- Upholstery tears, cuts, burns, stains, or damage from improper use (jewelry, inappropriate clothing)
- Rust from improper storage — store in a clean, dry environment; in coastal areas, wipe down regularly and minimize exposure to sea air
- Shipping costs, customs fees, or installation costs for warranty parts
- Equipment used outside of recognized Pilates repertoire
Warranty Claim Procedure
- Contact us at 866-861-6317 or support@recovathlete.com to initiate a claim
- We will contact Align-Pilates or their authorized North American distributor on your behalf
- A return authorization number (RNA) will be issued if a return is required — items returned without an RNA will not be accepted
- You are responsible for the cost of shipping the item back for inspection
- Parts repaired or replaced under warranty are covered for the remainder of the original warranty period only
Full manufacturer warranty terms: align-pilates.com/resources/warranty-maintenance
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