RitKeep Nimitz N1
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This is one of the greatest purchases I have ever made, hands down. It wasn’t too difficult to put together with the instructions being very clear. Every piece is quality. Very well made. While I did have to wait 8 weeks for it, it was well worth it. I researched an all-in-one for months before deciding on this and I know I made the right choice.
I can work any muscle at any time and I love using it. Every time I spot it, I smile. It just makes me happy. Could not ask for a better or more comprehensive piece of equipment.
I highly recommend the Nimitz N1.
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Alright, got my Nimitz N1 from RitKeep after about 6-8 months of research. I originally wanted something on a lower price bracket, but didn't want to compromise on having a functional cable machine, a squat rack and a smith machine, and wanted something that lasts not any cheap rack that will rust in 2-3 years (like the ones you see for sale on Marketplace). Long story short, I converged to the Nimitz N1. Pros: build quality, thick steel gauge, counterweighted smith (!!!), all cable and rack attachments (despite some being quite basic), 1:2 and/or 1:1 pulley ratio, steel weigh stacks (not the concrete with plastic liner). I've had it for 2-3 weeks now, and I am impressed with the versatility. Cons for me based on personal preference and related to my gym set up at home: plate horns facing the back is not my preference (I would prefer side facing, although machine is already quite large), also, I would love for the machine to be 200-300mm taller (I'm 188cm/6ft2in) to help me with pull ups and some cable exercises where i prefer the pulleys to move a bit higher.
Other info: - All in all, an absolute monster. - Took me about 4hrs of assembly time (split over a couple of days) - Assembly instructions was quite good and straight forward, despite hundreds of pieces. - I already had some gear prior to this on the photo. I only bought the actual rack (no bench, no plates/barbell) - 1:1 pulley ratio is interesting for certain exercises, in other words: you don't need a huge weight stack, which can be quite expensive. - Power Coating is beautiful. Seems high quality and no knicks or dents incurred through the assembly, which indicates that it coating is of good quality.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of the Nimitz N1! It means a lot to hear that after 6–8 months of research, the N1 ended up being the right choice for your home gym.
We’re especially glad you’re happy with the build quality, counterbalanced Smith system, 1:1 / 2:1 pulley options, steel weight stacks, and overall versatility. It’s also great to hear the powder coating held up well throughout assembly and that the instructions made such a large build manageable.
We really appreciate your honest feedback about the rear-facing plate horns and the overall height of the machine as well. Those are very useful points, particularly for taller users and for exercises where a higher pulley position would be preferred. We’ll make sure this feedback is passed along to our product team for future consideration.
Thank you again for choosing RitKeep and for such a thoughtful recommendation. We hope the Nimitz N1 continues to be an absolute monster in your home gym for years to come!
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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re incredibly happy to hear that the Nimitz N1 has been such a great addition to your home gym and that the assembly process was straightforward with the instructions provided.
We also really appreciate your patience with the wait. Knowing that, after all your research, you still feel you made the right choice means a lot to us. And hearing that simply seeing the N1 makes you smile might be one of the best compliments we could receive.
Thank you again for your trust, recommendation, and support. We hope the Nimitz N1 continues to bring you great workouts for many years to come!