Omega Vrt 350HD

[GlimR]

Does anyone have this juicer?

[LaniB]

I have the 330 HD which is the same juicer, just in white.

I like it a lot, but it does let a lot of pulp into the juice so for some juices I need to strain after juicing

[GlimR]

Thanks for the reply Lani. How is it for greens, kale, romaine, etc?
I have the champion but I just don't find it convenient to use often because it's so heavy and takes up too much room on a very small counter space. I know it's a great juicer and a workhorse but if I don't use it what's the point? Are you happy with it?

[LaniB]

It is supposed to be great for greens but it was when I first tried to juice Kale that I realized how much pulp gets in - if you put it through the nutmilk bag, it does great though.

One thing you need to do also is break the pieces so the stringy parts (in celery especially don't get caught in the machine.

I watched several of John Kohler's videos on You Tube - he has some great comparison videos on his site. The good reviews he gave on Youtube coupled with the small footprint on my kitchen counter is what made me decide to go with the VRT.

[LaniB]

I know it's a great juicer and a workhorse but if I don't use it what's the point? Are you happy with it?

And yes, overall I am happy with it! But I have to admit I haven't juiced a lot either.

I was actually thinking I wish I'd gotten a Breville - I go to a juice place sometimes near here when I want juice but don't feel like making it - they make the juice in the Breville and it's done within seconds. That is what Joe Cross uses for Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, so I almost wish I'd gotten that one. The reason I don't juice as often as I'd like is that it just takes too long. I know the slow masticating juicer gives me more nutrients ... but the time is the barrier for me.

[MysticTree]

does it really take longer to juice at home than to go out to the juicebar, order, get served, drink the juice and come back?

I am getting into juicing more and I juice my fruit and veg. Set it to strain while I give the pulp to the hens and wash out the juicer. Then I take my juice somewhere peaceful and sit down with it. The prep & clean-up takes less than 5 minutes and my juicer is really rubbish!

[GlimR]

Lani~
I watched that the other day and was really moved and inspired...I have the champion which I know many people adore and I have the L'equip mini which is also very fast but inefficient (just gave it away to someone today). After seeing that video and also the glowing success of several folks here I am inspired to at least, just daily...but I know if it isn't easy I won't do it...lazy, yes in some regards but with six toddlers/preschoolers here all day from 6-6 I need easy!!

[LaniB]

does it really take longer to juice at home than to go out to the juicebar, order, get served, drink the juice and come back?

Yes, it takes me a lot longer. The juice bar is on the way from my office to my house, so it's 5 minutes extra if that. :) I'd say the cleaning veggies, juicing and washing up takes at least 20 minutes, longer if I decide I want to juice extra). Cheaper juicers like the Breville and other centrifugal juicers are a lot faster at the juicing part, but I do understand that the juice oxidizes a lot faster which is why I opted to get the VRT. Twenty minutes is not that long, but lately I just haven't spent the time because I've had other things going on so juicing hasn't been a priority for me. But I am glad I bought the VRT.