Massage tables

[email hidden] (Greg) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Thanks to everyone for their input. It has been quite helpful. I still haven't made a decision,
although Oakworks seems like the strongest contender. MTI does offer a student discount, although I
believe I saw one of their tables with accessories on Ebay recently at a better price than I would
get from the school.

Sorry about the second request post; when I tried to find the first one I couldn't locate it.

Greg,

I weighed the options for a while when I was looking too. I chose the Custom Craftworks Omni 30"
Package that was available through the school. I chose to trade the bolster for the Ultra-Leather
face cradle and added the armrests.

The main difference that I've found is that the face cradles on the CC tables seem to be easier
(faster) to adjust than the ones on the Oakworks tables that have two adjustment points (of course,
you get used to what you have). Also, I got the easy access end plates which I now see as a waste.
When I started, my table was relatively high, it's now quite low which renders the end plate access
useless. I inquired about the breast recesses among the girls that I know and have not met one yet
that can stand them (something about too much space in between), so I'd be wary of that option. I do
like the rounded corner option and would recommend it.

I've been quite happy with my table and it's relatively easy to carry although I would recommend the
purchase of one of the small metal two-wheeled carts like the airline folks use. You can strap the
table and your supply bag to it with ease. The table takes what I dish out and doesn't seem to mind.

I imagine that it's easier (and less expensive) to ship the Oakworks tables to where you are. The CC
tables come from Oregon.

Have fun! Andy

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Thanks to everyone for their input. It has been quite helpful. I still haven't made a decision,
although Oakworks seems like the strongest contender. MTI does offer a student discount, although
I believe I saw one of their tables with accessories on Ebay recently at a better price than I
would get from the school.

Sorry about the second request post; when I tried to find the first one I couldn't locate it.

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Greg,

I weighed the options for a while when I was looking too. I chose the Custom Craftworks Omni 30"
Package that was available through the school. I chose to trade the bolster for the Ultra-Leather
face cradle and added the armrests.

The person advising me on a table purchase at the school told me that a 30" wide table is too wide.
Makes it hard to reach the recipient easily. I saw several 30" tables on Ebay, but didn't pursue
them because of this. Any opinions here?

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The person advising me on a table purchase at the school told me that a 30" wide table is too
wide. Makes it hard to reach the recipient easily. I saw several 30" tables on Ebay, but didn't
pursue them because of this. Any opinions here?

Hard to reach the recipient? This is not usually a problem unless you work on really thin people and
have short arms yourself. If that's the case then maybe I could conceed that point. On the other
hand if you are of average height and your clients are of average size it shouldn't be a problem.
While 28" tables were very common some years ago (and are still good), 29-30" tables are the most
common now. I suspect this is because our population in the U.S. is getting larger (j/k).
Truthfully, a thin person will easily fit on a 30" table but a larger client would likely be
uncomfortable on a narrower table feeling like they are falling off. Even at 30" some larger clients
might be more comfortable with additional armrest space on the sides. Just my opinion but I'd
say...Get a 30" table.

Ben Crabtree, RMT, MTI, CNMT San Antonio, Texas massagebyben.vze.commassagebyben.vze.comOpen ↗

My table is 30". Reach has not been a problem.

Mark

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My table is 30". Reach has not been a problem.

Mark

Jeez, another hind-sight boo-boo. Should have brought this up before purchasing.