Slim vs Full size - Stairs: If we go with the slim what functionality would we miss out on?
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I have the full size Dyson (the yellow "original" one) and the Slim one (just bought it today). I don't think it would matter for stairs for vacuuming. I wanted the slim one for carrying up and down the stairs since the other one I have is heavy. The attachments on both are basically the same and basically not very good in my opinion. That is the only downside of the Dyson. So, I'd say go with the Slim as it's easier to carry and the regular size one doesn't have anything different that would help you on the stairs. I love the Dyson though, crummy attachments and all.
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no; the purpose of the size is so that one person can use the whole step at any given time according to the step class you are doing.
1651187
Wish I could answer about stairs, but Ive used it for a few months now in a 800 sq ft apt mostly carpeted and I've loved it. As a guy who doesn't vacuum regularly, this thing is awesome because its easy to use and it picks up a ton. I have no problem emptying out a container, it's so much easier then remembering to buy bags or filters.
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Think you need the 22 footer. Mine is 17. Ladder is good but still can't get past the fact that the steps are so narrow. Downside for me.
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I would think it's according to your personal physical capabilities. It is respectable in weight, and awkward to carry. I have not had to negotiate stairs with my son's ride yet but would rather not. I'm a 5'10" 215 lb male that works out frequently, I might add. Hope this helps
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i'm trying to decide on 2 or 3 inch now. what did you get and would you recommend it or the other?
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the walk through is narrow (in my opinion). i visited my sister-in-law and she had these gates installed on her stairs and i had to turn sideways to get me and my 14 month old baby (especially with long dangly feet) through the opening. i am a skinny person too.
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To me it actually looks like the Soozier has a longer and wider platform 43.3" x 16.1" versus a 40 times 14 inch step surface for the original step.The weight capacity is also higher for the Soozier 350 lbs versus 300 pounds. The step adjustments appear approximately the same. I bought the Soozier for my wife and the quality is actually very good like the ones you see in a gym. She is very picky and she loves it. I was concerned because it is a lot cheaper but it turned out to be a great product.
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Hello, I much prefer the Slim to The Ball - Dyson. Power suction/lift seems to be equal. The nozzle on the Slim is smaller and this makes up difference - Slims smaller motor to smaller nozzle ratio vs. larger motor to larger nozzle ratio (on bigger Dysons). My best guess is - the Slim equals or is near the suction lift as The Ball. Because the Slim is light and way more manuverable (able to get into hard to reach places)you will be actually vacuuming more square footage with the Slim versus a using a larger/wider Dyson. Please reply and let me know if this helps.
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I can see that someone else answered the dimension question, but i will weigh in on the comfort level of the steps' dimensions. The steps are more than adequate for anyone's feet (which makes the "small" woman's remarks mysterious). The stepstool,is incredibly sturdy, and the handle at the top is most reassuring. I realize that i must sound like an employee of Rubbermaid--which I'm not--but this stepstool is 1000% better than the rickety affair i was stupid enough to be climbing on before (i too am a senior citizen).
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I think it is a good substitute for the Nustep. I have used both. I love my recumbent elliptical.
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Does knowing it's 1/2" really help you decide? It's not bad until you put a case on it. Even then, it's not that bad either, but that's because I've been used to bulky phones all my life (Palm Treo, Blackberry Curve, HTC EVO Shift 4G, now the Samsung GS3 with the battery). I would agree with "it's worth the extra day". This whole mass media brain washing has gotten us to think that thinner is better. Just ask yourself, why do we put handles on knives?
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No, it is too short. I used it very nicely for 2 steps. You may be able to put it on 3 steps but that is fairly steep.
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We found the incline steep for going up three (3) steps using a walker. I am hoping that it would be more suitable with a powered- chair.
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They are pretty narrow, except fro the top one. You can stand on it if you want, but it can also hold a can of paint, but then you won't be up very high, because you'll only be able to 'use' the first two steps, and like you pointed out, they are narrow. It's light weight, and strong - great for a step stool, but you may want something bigger/stronger for big jobs. We use if for an office kitchen, so it's perfect.
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What if you are a small adult (at ~100 lbs)? Should you get the smaller one?
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The difference is solely based on size. The mini is nice for cramped spaces.