Originally Posted by
shorton
Thank you. I'm leaning toward Innova heavily but since I'm looking fora good deal on a used one, I'll definitely watch for them, too.
I want to add a very strong recommendation to try all brands you're considering first.
I had one well-regarded brand at the top of my list, but on trying several models at a respected dealer's road show, I couldn't stand the vibration in my hands and wrists (I have mild tendonitis). I actually had to stop after just a few minutes it was that bad. I was stunned and wondered if it was all longarms or just that brand (and expected it to be the former, and maybe my hand issues would prevent me from getting one). I went to an APQS road show a couple of weeks after that and felt no vibration or discomfort at all when using the machines (and I spent quite a lot of time trying out each of them). I still don't own a longarm, and unfortunately the smallest APQS machine/frame is a bit too deep for my space, but I know not to buy before I try.