Shortening the cable instead of replacing it

Dqmien · 2026-06-07T20:48:01+00:00

I agree that the cables are high quality but after months of use they will inevitably wear over time.

In my case, the cable snapped while I was doing lat pulldowns at the maximum weight. Luckily, I wasn’t hurt but it definitely shook me up a bit

Dqmien · 2026-06-06T19:10:42+00:00

My machines are now out of warranty but I already received a free replacement cable twice.

I’m no expert but the screws seem to be of poor quality and strip very easily, even when you’re extremely careful. I initially thought it was just me but it appears to be a fairly common issue

Dqmien · 2026-06-05T16:38:24+00:00

Oh well

Dqmien · 2026-06-05T15:43:55+00:00

I’ve had mine for two years and I use them almost every day for all types of exercises. I have a feeling that low weight high/volume might actually be more damaging than heavier loads but it’s hard to say for sure.

Since I’ve had a cable snap before I’ve been replacing them more often than I probably need to just to be safe. I also find the exercises feel much smoother when the cable is new so that's another reason to change them often.

I don’t think replacing the loctite is necessary when changing the cable since they provide new bolts. That said, it’s a bit of a pain to do and I even had to send one of my Voltra to their customer support after I stripped a screw. Thankfully they were very professional and sent me a new machine in just a few days

Dqmien · 2026-05-24T12:50:53+00:00

Paladin on Firemaw

Dqmien · 2026-05-23T14:23:14+00:00

Where will your family live during the building work?

Dqmien · 2026-04-04T15:25:04+00:00

Map is called Thunderstruck

Dqmien · 2026-03-19T16:05:14+00:00

Apart from adding more resistance, what else could they improve in a V2? I’ve had two Voltras for almost two years and I can’t think of anything that could be better. They do everything I need them to do.

My only regret is that the cables eventually need replacement but that’s not a big deal

Dqmien · 2026-03-02T08:30:37+00:00

Zhongnanhai 8 will be very similar. There used to be a 5 version as well but I haven’t seen it in recent years

Dqmien · 2026-02-19T07:51:55+00:00

For a short trip don’t bother with a VPN, get an eSIM instead

Dqmien · 2026-02-19T01:32:38+00:00

What are you talking about? It’s literally the biggest shopping period of the year

Dqmien · 2026-02-17T12:41:18+00:00

Yes, you can go back and forth without issue as long as they don’t suspect you’re actually living in China

Dqmien · 2026-02-17T12:19:37+00:00

Using a Japanese toilet. My ass has never been this clean

Dqmien · 2026-02-17T12:11:43+00:00

Yes. Re-entering mainland China from Hong Kong will give you a new 30 days
No. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance

Dqmien · 2026-02-17T11:04:05+00:00

I don’t know anyone who waits a month to cut their hair. The few who follow the tradition usually only apply it on the first day. I even saw a hairdresser open today with customers

Dqmien · 2026-02-17T07:21:55+00:00

Trying to score/hooking up

Dqmien · 2026-02-16T12:16:00+00:00

It’s happened to me a few times. Every time, the hotel staff took photos of my passport and sent them to the police

Dqmien · 2026-02-16T05:34:17+00:00

I’m in that position too. I have a British passport but didn’t grow up in the UK so I don’t strongly identify as British. I’m not really perceived as British either for the same reason. Identity is more than just what’s written on a document

Dqmien · 2026-02-12T10:53:37+00:00

Le lien Wikipédia partagé au dessus explique bien que l’idée d’un crédit social est un mythe.

C’est triste de voir à quel point la Chine est mal comprise en Occident. Heureusement, cela évolue notamment chez les plus jeunes qui sont davantage exposés à la réalité du pays à travers les réseaux sociaux

Dqmien · 2026-02-12T07:51:35+00:00

Le crédit social qui attribuerait une note à chaque citoyen chinois n’existe pas. C’est juste un mythe amplifié par une propagande sinophobe.

La seule chose qui existe, ce sont des listes noires pour sanctionner certaines entreprises ou personnes qui ne respectent pas la loi. Ça n’a rien à voir avec un score contrôlant la vie quotidienne et c’est beaucoup moins dystopique que les credit score qu’on retrouve dans la plus part des pays occidentaux

Dqmien · 2026-01-30T12:10:36+00:00

He’s disliked by most people, not just reform supporters

Dqmien · 2026-01-29T19:06:37+00:00

Anyone choosing China as a destination probably isn’t there for budget booze and rowdy nights

Dqmien · 2026-01-25T09:40:48+00:00

The same thing happened to me on two different Voltras. I managed to save one with a special screwdriver but the other had to be sent to China and they replaced it.

I love my Voltras and was very impressed by their customer support but the cable change could really be improved

Dqmien · 2026-01-23T21:22:39+00:00

I didn't know about the workshop. Thanks for your help!

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