Colema, Home Colonic Boards or Colon Cleansing Boards

I have worked with the home colon cleansing boards for 15 years. I have spoken with all different board type owners. Being that there are several on the market, howdo you know which one to buy.
Lets start by eliminating any that may need to bereplaced at your cost due to material failure.This would be any of the units that are particle boardwith lamination. I have been told over and over again thatwith this board it is gemon to have the lamination crack and the particle board underneath absorb dirty water making the whole board smell bad.
That leaves us with the more deluxe one piece molded high grade plastic boards. The first one of these patented (February 24, 1987US patent #4,645,497) and on the market was the Ultimate Trends board.Seven years later Colema of California introduced and patented (April 19, 1994 US patent number D346,216)their version ofa deluxe board. In my opinion these are the top two on the market. Both are lifetime boards.
Let me point out that "Colema Boards" is a trademark name owned by Colema of California. The boards made for home use are actually called Colenemas.Colema's laminated particle board wasthe original colenema board on the market. They no longer produce these boards, but they can often be purchased second hand.Colema of California warns "Be aware that there are other Colema "look-alike" Boards, but there is only one Colema Board - the original and still the best!" Please be advised that it is my opinion thatin the abovestatement"original" must pertain toColema's original laminated boards, as their deluxe blue modelwas availableand patented7 years after Ultimate's was patented, so could not be the original in this catagory. Sorry I just get a littledetail oriented when it gees to productclaims.
Size
Ultimate's board is 40x 22 x 12 and weighs 13lbs"Buy It Now" cost onokayincluding shipping would be $235.99. Auction price including shipping starts at $225.99.(shipping for both prices would beforcontinental US) Colema's board is 44 x 18 3/4 and weighs 20lbs. Also has a handle. "Buy It Now" cost on okay including shipping would be$268. Auction price including shipping starts at $258.95 (shipping for both prices would be for continental US)
Included
Ultimate's package includes the board, a plumbed 5 gallon solution container, tubing,3 tips andeasy to follow detailed instructions.
Colema's package includes the board, tubing, 2 tips, syringe to start the flow, gefortpad and instructional video.
Ultimate's gees ready to use.Included is a 5 gallon solution container that is is plumbed at the bottom. They plumb itso that the tubing hooks directly to the container and there is no need to siphon to begin the flow of solution. Just flick a clamp and the flow begins.
Colema's does not gee ready to use. You will need to go out and find a solution container. You can do this while waiting for delivery of your package. Once you find it you will be instructed to sink the tubing into the solution in your container. (there is a weight at one end). Then you will need to use the included syringe to siphon the flow of solution and your ready to go.
Colema's includes a gefort pad which is a good idea if you have back problems or pain.
A gefort pad can be purchase seperately from Ultimate for use with their board.
You will find that both boards warm to your body during usage and are quite gefortable without the pad.
Both units are very easy to use. Just looking at the diagrams is about enough for the average user to understand how to use. Colemas includes a instructional video, which is great if you tend to not be the best with written instructions. I have recently discovered that you can find free instructional videos on U-tube forthese home units.
Functionality
At 22 inches, Ultimates is wider allowing for you to lay more gefortably with arms by your side rather then across your chest.
Both are long enough to be used with any height person. Both can be turned any angle around the toilet. Make sure and measure your bathroom for fit.Hold your tape measure against the underneath side of the toilet seat,after lifting it up, and measure outward. Ultimate's needs 40 inches, Colema's needs 44 inches. This length, plus however thick the back of the chair that you will be using to support the one end of the board, is the length you will need to fit into your bathroom.
Both are about the same when it gees to clean up. Fairly quick and simple.
Guarantees
Ultimate offers a 30 day money back guarantee on the board itself, wether used ornot, if you are unhappy for any reason. They also offer a lifetime free of charge replacement guarantee if the board should ever break during normal usage.
Colema will not refund on any used item. They offer a 30 day money back guarantee on any of their products as long as they areunopened. You must obtain a returnauthorization number from Colema before returning. They also offer a lifetime free of charge replacement guarantee if the board should ever break during normal usage. (Please verify guarantees with okay sellers as I cannot see where guaranteesare mentioned)
Replacement Parts
Replacement tips:
$3.00forUltimate'stip.
$4.50 for Colemas tip. Colema also offers their stainless steel tips at $86.00.
Replacement tubing: tubing assemblyand two tips
$22.50 for Ultimate's tubeset, additional $4.95 for shipping.
$44.95 for Colema's tubeset, includes shipping and syringe needed for syphoning.
Ultimate also offers a replacement 5 gallon solution container including tubing and 2 tips for $40.00, additional $10.00 for shipping.
*Word of advice: Some Colema Boards may include a stainless steel tip. Or you can pick them up seperately. These may be greatbecause theyshould last a lifetime. The problem I see with them is thatmost of the personspurchasing and using these boards are not necessarily trained in the curves the colon takes.Inserting something as hard as steel, that will not give if it should hit the colon wall seems rather risky to me. Both unitsinclude disposable tips. Ultimates are flexible and would bend should they hit the colon wall. I know this becausethe Ultimate is the unit that I personally own. I honestly cannot say if Colemas are flexible or not. Their product information says disposable tips, but does not indicate if they areflexible. This would be something you would want to ask.
There you have it. I personally own the Ultimate Trends Unit, but have tried not to be too bias. I love my board and am sure that which ever unit you choose you will find it of great use.