Freestyle Trainer Setup Guide Print E-mail
Learn how to properly setup up the Freestyle Trainer, with Timy Fairfield.

Setting Up the Freestyle Trainer from Tyler Hass on Vimeo.

First Time Setup

When you first unbox your Freestyle Trainer, there's just a few steps you need to take before you start training. This is a one-time deal, so don't worry. It just takes a minute and for the rest of eternity, you will be saving a minute or two (compared to ordinary rings) every time you set them up!

setup02small setup01small

1. Attach S-Buckle to the loop at the end of the strap. Slide loop to center bar of S-Buckle.

setup03small
2. Feed webbing through slots with printed side down.

setup04small
3. Pass webbing through triangle connector. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

setup05small
4. Depress lever in cam buckle and feed webbing through the window in the back of the buckle. Incorrectly feeding the webbing can break the buckle and this damage is NOT covered by warranty.
Observe the “FEED WEBBING” arrow on theside of the buckle.
The Freestyle Trainer is now ready to be mounted.

EXF Mode

EXF Mode is the normal setup mode most people will use for the Freestyle Trainer. It allows you to set them up very quickly and double the length of the webbing for a full 17 foot range. However, to take them down, you must be able to reach the S-buckles, so you might need a ladder. If this is a problem, use Legacy Mode.

1. Place S-Buckle over mounting surface.

setup07small
2. Place webbing inside S-Buckle and pull tight. Ensure there are no twists.

Legacy Mode

This is the same as what you will find on most rings. It is slower and you only have half the length of the webbing to work with (8.5 foot range), but you can set up the Freestyle Trainer on an overhead surface that is out of reach, without needing a ladder.

setup08small

1. Slide the S-Buckle towards the cam buckle by pulling the webbing through the slots. You can remove the S-Buckle now or attach it to the adjacent webbing.
2. Depress the lever on the cam buckle and pull the excess webbing through, fully removing the strap from the cam buckle.
3. Throw strap over mounting surface.
4. Feed webbing back through the cam buckle, making sure it is fed in through the window in the back of the buckle, as directed by the "FEED Webbing" diagram.

Additional Tips:

  • Always protect the straps with a towel or something soft when placing the straps over an abrasive surface, such as wood.
  • Keep your training area clear of anything or anyone that could distract or get in the way of a person performing exercises on the Freestyle Trainer.
  • Keep the buckles at a distance where your arms will not bump into them.
  • When mounting the Freestyle Trainer, always test each handle with your full bodyweight to make sure it is securely mounted.
For more advice and examples of actual installations done by real customers, check out this thread on our discussion board: http://www.powerathletesmag.com/wforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1231