First, I would like to say that the customer service on this from the manufacturer is excellent. They reached out to make sure I had received the reformer on time and that I was pleased with my purchase. I definitely am. I practice on a balanced body reformer in the studio but I don’t have the budget for that at home. This reformer far surpassed my expectations. It’s sturdy, the handles are comfortable, the springs are quiet, and the carriage glides smoothly through, though I was concerned that you might feel the break from a foldable model. You cannot. It has all the accessories you need. The only real difference I have noticed between this and a bb studio reformer is the size of the carriage and box. I’m 5’3” and have plenty of room, but if you are in a larger body you might notice a difference in size. That said, the shoulder rests are adjustable and are very roomy when widened. Also, It was simple to assemble alone in about an hour.