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Align Pilates C8-S Pro Pilates Reformer with Half Cadillac
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The Align Pilates C8-S Pro Pilates Reformer with Half Cadillac is the white C-Series studio machine raised to 42cm on its own leg extensions, with a stainless steel Half Cadillac frame at the head end. Assembled it stands 205cm on a 243cm by 67cm floor plan and weighs 118kg. Most buyers searching for a reformer with a tower mean exactly this. It ships as one bundle, with the bracket set, mattress converter and platform extender in the crate.
One limit belongs at the top rather than buried in a spec sheet. The C8-S Pro takes the Half Cadillac only. Align-Pilates states on the manufacturer page that the Full Cadillac cannot be attached to this frame, and no bracket changes that. If your repertoire needs the trapeze, buy the C8-Pro with Full Cadillac instead. If push through bar, pull down bar and spring work covers what you teach, the Half Cadillac does all of it, lower and without needing a wall.
In use it is two machines in one place. Teach a reformer session on the 92cm by 58cm carriage, then fit the mattress converter and platform extender and it becomes a flat bed for supine work. The 8 springs come in two lengths, 47cm for the reformer and 64cm for the tower, so switching modes is not a re-rig.
The Half Cadillac stands on the reformer rather than against a wall, so it can sit in the middle of a room and be worked from both sides. The upper frame is stainless steel, which matters in a humid studio where chromed steel eventually pits. Underneath it is the same C8-S we sell on its own: a Rapid Change spring bar that adjusts with one hand with the springs attached, Pro Rope Adjusters that move both ropes together, an 8 wheel carriage on aluminium runners, and concealed feet for levelling. Align-Pilates has it independently tested to ISO 20957-1 Class S.
Buying it as a bundle also removes the part number problem. Bracket, leg extensions, converter and extender all have to match the model, and the C8-S parts are specific to it. Piecemeal ordering is where retrofits go wrong.
The Half Cadillac gives you the push through bar, the maple pull down bar, arm and leg springs, foot straps and hand handles on one pair of uprights at 205cm. The Full Cadillac adds a second pair of uprights, the trapeze with its foot support, fuzzy handles, and 12 springs rather than 8. It needs more room and more height, and it cannot be fitted to a C8-S at all.
If you want the white finish and a tower, this bundle is the only way to have both. If you want the option of a full frame later, start with the C8-Pro with Half Cadillac, which takes either frame and ships with a sitting box and gondola pole.
| Point of difference | C8-S Pro, Half Cadillac | C8-Pro, Full Cadillac |
|---|---|---|
| Uprights | One pair at the head end | Full four poster frame |
| Trapeze | No | Yes, with foot support and handles |
| Springs | 8, in 47cm and 64cm lengths | 12, including 2 very strong black |
| Finish | White, stainless tower | Anodised aluminium, stainless frame |
| Specification | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 205cm assembled height | Measure to the lowest obstruction, and leave room for the pull down bar arc |
| Half Cadillac only | A permanent limit. Programme around push through and pull down bar work, as trapeze is not available here |
| C8-S Leg Extensions included | A requirement, not an upgrade. The tower needs the bed at 42cm |
| 118kg combined weight | Two people to move it, and not a machine you reposition between classes |
| 8 springs in two lengths | 47cm for the reformer, 64cm for the tower, so there is no swapping hardware |
| Mattress converter and platform extender | Turn the carriage into a flat bed for supine work without buying anything else |
| 150kg rating, 145cm to 193cm | Covers a normal adult client range |
Call 866-861-6317 between 9am and 6pm EST, Monday to Friday, and we will check ceiling height, bracket and part numbers before you order. White glove delivery and in room assembly are a paid add on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | PAPC8SHALFCAD |
| Finish and tower | White aluminium runners, frame ends and legs, concealed adjustable feet. Stainless steel tower |
| Dimensions | 243cm L x 67cm W. Bed at 26cm, or 42cm on the Leg Extensions |
| Dimensions with Half Cadillac | 243cm L x 67cm W x 205cm H |
| Carriage size and travel | 92cm L x 58cm W bed, 105cm of travel |
| Weight | 70.4kg alone, 78kg with Leg Extensions, 118kg with the Half Cadillac |
| Wheels | 8 PU wheels on aluminium runners |
| Spring bar | Rapid Change, one hand, springs attached |
| Springs included | 8 music wire: 2 x 47cm very light, 2 x 47cm medium, 2 x 64cm light, 2 x 64cm strong |
| Footbar, head rest, shoulder rests | Oversized lockable footbar, 4 positions. 3 position headrest. Off centred rests for two widths |
| Ropes and risers | Pro Rope Adjusters, both ropes together. Stainless steel risers, 7 positions |
| Maximum user weight | 150kg, for users 145cm to 193cm |
| Half Cadillac fittings | Push through bar, maple pull down bar, safety strap, foot straps, hand handles, 2 pairs of spring holders, carabiners and clips |
| Cadillac compatibility | Half Cadillac only, bracket PAP-C8SHCADBKT. No Full Cadillac |
| Certification | Independently tested to ISO 20957-1 Class S |
This bundle ships freight on a pallet and arrives partially assembled. At 118kg it takes two people to move into position, and it is built in the room where it will live, since carrying a finished machine through a doorway is not realistic. Align-Pilates publishes the assembly guide and we send the link with your order.
No. Align-Pilates confirms the C8-S Pro cannot have a Full Cadillac attached. If a full frame is a possibility, buy the C8-Pro with Full Cadillac rather than replacing this machine later.
Yes. You need the Half Cadillac frame, the C8-S Leg Extensions to bring the bed to 42cm, and the C8-S bracket PAP-C8SHCADBKT, which is not the same part as the C8 and C2 Pro version. Call us and we will confirm the part list before you order.
Assembled height is 205cm. Allow clearance above that for the pull down bar and a standing client on the arm springs, measured to the lowest obstruction.
No. The gondola pole is sold separately here, although the storage hooks for it are fitted under the runner, so it can be added at any point.
Yes. Align-Pilates specifies the C8-S Pro for studio use and has it independently tested to ISO 20957-1 Class S. Maximum user weight is 150kg, for users 145cm to 193cm.
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
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