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The Align Pilates C8-Pro is an 8 wheel Pilates reformer on an oversize aluminium frame, rated for users up to 330.7 lb (150 kg). The carriage travels 41.9 in (106.5 cm) on a 36.2 x 22.8 in (92 x 58 cm) bed. You pick the bed height when you order: 10.2 in (26 cm) standard, or 16.5 in (42 cm) on leg extensions.
Align tests the C8-Pro to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and builds it for group studios and home rooms. Its Rapid Change spring bar moves with the springs attached, using one hand. Align says that saves up to 12 actions compared with most standard spring bars.
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A Full Cadillac frame fits only the leg extension build. With leg extensions fitted, Align says standing exercises need a Gondola pole for a third point of floor contact. The pole is sold separately.
The Align C8 Pro reformer ships flat packed in two boxes for a two person build. Room, route and storage checks sit in the Before You Order tab.
Align-Pilates overview of the C8-Pro carriage, spring bar and rope system.
Send us your room size and the build you want. We will confirm fit, delivery level and delivered pricing before you order.
| Deciding factor | C8-Pro (this page) | C8-S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame size | 96.1 x 26.0 in / 244 x 66 cm | 95.7 x 26.4 in / 243 x 67 cm |
| Bed height options | 10.2 in / 26 cm or 16.5 in / 42 cm | 10.2 in / 26 cm or 16.5 in / 42 cm |
| Carriage travel | 41.9 in / 106.5 cm | 41.3 in / 105 cm |
| Carriage size | 36.2 x 22.8 in / 92 x 58 cm | 36.2 x 22.8 in / 92 x 58 cm |
| Rope risers | Painted, outside the frame, 7 heights | Stainless, inside the frame, 7 heights |
| Finish | Wood effect | White |
| Reformer weight | 145.5 lb / 66 kg | 155.2 lb / 70.4 kg |
| Max user weight | 330.7 lb / 150 kg | 330.7 lb / 150 kg |
| Spring bar and wheels | Rapid Change, 8 PU wheels | Rapid Change, 8 PU wheels |
| Cadillac options | Half, or Full with leg extensions | Half only |
| Pick it if | You may want a Full Cadillac, or prefer the wood effect look | Clients see the room and you want white with risers off the walkway |
| Your situation | Best pick |
|---|---|
| Studio floor, teaching beside the machine, tower possible later | C8-Pro, With Leg Extensions build |
| Home room where the bed stays low and the machine stays put | C8-Pro, Normal build |
| Shared room where the reformer stands on end after use | C8-Pro, With Freestanding Legs build |
| Same machine in a black finish | C8-Pro Noir |
| Client facing room that suits a white frame | C8-S Pro, linked in the table above |
| Clients near 76.0 in (193 cm), or you want 3 leg heights | A8-Pro, 44.5 in (113 cm) of travel |
| Tower work from day one | C8-Pro with Half Cadillac |
| Trapeze and full Cadillac work on one frame | C8-Pro with Full Cadillac |
| You need a reformer that folds away | Not this model. Browse home Pilates reformers |
| Clients over 330.7 lb (150 kg) | Not this model. Ask us for a higher rated machine |
| Accessory | What it adds and fit notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Extensions, C8-Series | Raises the bed to 16.5 in (42 cm). Needed for a Full Cadillac | $195 |
| Freestanding Legs | Folding legs that let the frame stand on end for storage | $80 |
| Jump Board, C, F and H Series | Jump and cardio work from the foot end | $180 |
| Mattress Converter, C-Series | Turns the carriage into a padded mat surface | $280 |
| Platform Extender, C-Series | Extends the standing platform. Use spring bar position 2, 3 or 4 with it | $120 |
| Pro Sitting Box | Seated, side lying and long box work on the carriage | $275 |
| Curved Pro Sitting Box | Curved top for spine articulation work | $450 |
| Planking Handles | Plank and press work from the footbar | $130 |
| Carriage Protector, C-Series | Covers the upholstery between clients | $45 |
Align uses the same accessories across its C-Series reformers, so these also fit C2-Pro RC machines in a mixed studio.
Sold separately: jump board, sitting box, mattress converter, platform extender, Gondola or maple pole, extra light yellow spring, extra spring sets, Half or Full Cadillac frame, and a 6 mm Allen key and two trestles to fit leg extensions later.
Replacement springs, ropes, handles and wheels are available. Send us the model and part, and we will source it from Align-Pilates.
Warranties are issued by Align-Pilates Equipment Ltd. and handled in North America by Kloz Inc., the exclusive distributor. They cover the original purchaser only and are not transferable. Align-Pilates will repair or replace any mechanical part that fails from a defect in materials or workmanship.
A8-Pro, C8-Pro, C8-S Pro, C8-PRO Noir, M8-Pro, Full and Half Cadillac systems. Use up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs.
R8-Pro (Black and White), F3 Folding Reformer. Home use and commercial use up to 20 hours per week. User weight limit: 120 kg / 265 lbs.
Combo Chair III, Ladder Barrel RC. Use up to 37.5 hours per week. User weight limit: 150 kg / 330 lbs.
Full manufacturer terms: align-pilates.com/resources/warranty-maintenance
Questions before you order? Call (866) 861-6317, 9am to 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, or email support@recovathlete.com.
Align tests it to EN ISO 20957-1:2013 and designed it to stack for studio use. The warranty is light commercial, capped at 27.5 hours of use a week. Tell us your class schedule and we will confirm the terms before you order.
The C8-S Pro is white, with stainless rope risers inside the frame. It gives 1.5 cm less travel and takes a Half Cadillac only. The Comparison tab shows every difference side by side.
The C8-Pro gives 41.9 in (106.5 cm) of travel, and Align rates it for users up to 76.0 in (193 cm). The A8-Pro gives 44.5 in (113 cm), the most in Align's range.
Align says it comes down to the ride you prefer. The C8-Pro's 8 PU wheels give a quieter, softer ride with slightly more rolling resistance. A 4 wheel nylon system feels more like gliding on ice. Most people prefer the ride they trained on.
Plan a clear area of about 174.8 x 104.7 in (444 x 266 cm) for each machine. That is the frame plus the 1 m clearance Align asks for around it.
The reformer weighs 145.5 lb (66 kg). The main shipping box weighs about 88.2 lb (40 kg), so two people should unpack it.
Yes to both. It stacks top to tail, and two people are needed to stack it. It stands on end only with leg extensions or freestanding legs fitted. Stand it on a level, firm floor, never on a rug, and away from children.
Choose them if you teach standing beside the machine, want all 7 riser heights, or plan a Full Cadillac. The standard 10.2 in (26 cm) bed suits a home room. With leg extensions fitted, use a Gondola pole for standing work.
Yes. Each leg bolts on with 5 bolts after the frame is raised onto trestles. You also move the wheel bracket and feet to the new legs. Ordering the With Leg Extensions build saves a second delivery and that job.
Align marks spring strength with colored nuts on the spring bar. Green is strong (100%), red is medium (75%) and blue is light (50%). An extra light yellow spring (25%) is sold separately.
No. The jump board, sitting box, mattress converter, platform extender and Gondola pole are all sold separately. The Optional Upgrades tab lists the ones that fit.
Yes. It accepts a Half Cadillac frame on either build. A Full Cadillac frame fits only when the leg extensions are fitted. Both are sold as complete C8-Pro packages.
Align's assembly video puts the build at just under an hour. Two people are needed to unpack and lift the frame. Fitting leg extensions adds time.
Replace springs every 2 years or 3,000 hours, whichever comes first, or at once if damaged. Keep the runners clean, since dirt is the main cause of noise. Check ropes, handles, wheels and bolts on a regular schedule.
Align gives 10 years on metal and aluminium frames and 5 years on the gear bar and footbar mechanism. Other non-wear parts get 2 years. Ropes, straps, handles and wheels get 1 year, and upholstery 90 days.
Running a mixed C-Series studio? Tell us what you own and we will match the build and accessories.
Align-Pilates walks through the carriage, spring bar, footbar and rope system.
Align-Pilates shows how to stand the C2 or C8 frame on end and stack machines for studio storage.
Align-Pilates builds the C8-Pro step by step, from unboxing to ropes and foot strap.
Align-Pilates publishes one combined assembly guide and user manual for the C8-Pro. It covers both leg builds, stacking, standing the frame on end, maintenance and warranty terms.
The online guide is the version Align keeps current. Check it before you assemble, service or replace parts.
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.
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.
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.
Every page below has real prices, real monthly payment examples, and the lender comparison for that category. Pick the one you are buying.
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.
| 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financed equipment can qualify. Section 179 lets US businesses deduct the cost of qualifying equipment in the year it is placed in service, and financing the purchase does not by itself disqualify it. The equipment must be in service, not merely ordered, within the tax year. Annual limits and eligibility rules are set by the IRS and change year to year, so consult your accountant.
Freight, yes. On Affirm it is part of the order total at checkout. On business financing, put freight on the RecovAthlete quote and the whole quote amount goes on the application. Installation and room construction are harder, because some equipment lenders will not fund non-equipment costs. Ask the lender before you sign.
Yes. Affirm charges no prepayment penalties. Acorn Finance and most business lenders also allow early payoff without penalty.
Tell us what you are buying and whether it is personal or for a business. We will point you at the right two lenders and quote freight and install as one number, which is also the number that goes on the application.
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