I was never happy with the performance of the cylinders being offered on the exercise machines in my Curves clubs.  After extensive research and testing of commercial cylinders, I found the Type I High Resistance for the Glute, Leg Press and Squat and the Type II High Resistance for the Shoulder Press Lat Pull.

I then contracted with Gabriel to design and manufacture the SUPER Gabriel to my specifications which looks exactly like the Standard Gabriel but has a different part number.

This SUPER Gabriel has more resistance and is more even in both directions which gives a better workout than any of the cylinders already installed on your equipment.  Click here to see my cylinder recommendations below to help you decide which cylinder is best for your equipment! 

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Driftwood SUPER Gabriel Cylinder

FITS ALL MACHINES!

The Driftwood SUPER Gabriel Cylinder has more resistance than other cylinders installed on the machines and the resistance is more 'even' in both directions.  (Because of the increased resistance, this cylinder may be too strong for the Pec Dec, Leg Curl and Oblique.  See the Recommendations chart below to determine which cylinder to purchase.)  Use E Clips or Snap Rings for installation.

Machines with double cylinders (Chest Back, Dip Shrug, Shoulder Press Lat Pull and Squat) usually need only one SUPER Gabriel in conjunction with an existing cylinder.  This will provide improved resistance and save money!  If more resistance is desired, install a second SUPER Gabriel cylinder.

SUPER Cylinders are available with Zerk Grease Fittings at additional cost.

Driftwood Type II
High Resistance Cylinder

Recommended for SHOULDER PRESS/LAT PULL.  The Type II Cylinder can be combined with one of the existing cylinders on the machine without a problem.  This will provide significantly improved resistance and save money!  If more resistance is desired, install a second Type II or SUPER Gabriel cylinder.

Must use E Clips (included with cylinder purchase) in lieu of Snap Rings for installation.

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Driftwood Type I
High Resistance Cylinder

Recommended for LEG PRESS, GLUTE and SQUAT machines.  This cylinder works best on machines where resistance is primarily desired in one direction.  Provides good resistance as the piston moves out.  Less resistance as the piston moves in (60/40 split).  

Must use E Clips for installation on the Glute or Squat (included with cylinder purchase) instead of Snap Rings.

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Driftwood Solutions Cylinder Recommendations

These are my recommendations to give your machines the

best resistance for the workout!

       STEPPER - Repair leaky cylinders - Do Not Replace!  For easy-to-follow instructions and videos for repairing stepper cylinders  Click here!          To purchase a Stepper Seals Kit  Click here!

          SMART - The Type I or Type II High Resistance Cylinder will work with Smart, however the silver shaft size is larger and the plastic reflectors do not fit well.  Please order a metal reflector from Driftwood Solutions if using either of these cylinders with Smart.    Click here to order!

          The SUPER Gabriel Cylinder will fit these three machines, however many owners feel it provides too much resistance.  Therefore, it is recommended to simply swap the best standard cylinder from a         different machine into these three and equip the other machines with better cylinders - this will not cause a lop sided performance.  Click here to order!