Is the ankle lock hard to operate while standing on the footbar and bendind over?
1064078
No, but it's a little wobbly in my case (which I cope with just fine after I slipped once wearing slippery slippers) so you wanna make sure you're safe on it.
1064079
Only the length adjustment, the actual ankle lock is simple even if you aren't coordinated like me :-)
532481
I do not tighten mine that much. When I hang upside down my feet do not touch the footrest.
510410
It's easier than you think. Simply stand on the bar then place your feet in the ankle supports, bend over and pull up on the knob so as to click in whichever hole provides your ankles the snuggest support, it will click in. (You have about 4 or 5 holes to choose from) . Then your all ready to go. When your done, do the same, reach down and pull the knob as to release your feet.Remember you have the bar to stand on to ease your stepping off. P.s. remember to come up slowly as todter dizziness
1464414
My foot is medium width, the shoe fits comfortably snug. The sole has good grip. One must work the foot into the shoe by gripping the strong tabs at ankle backs. I doubt the narrow foot would be in any more danger of twisting the ankle, but I think anyone could twist an ankle in any shoe.
1435143
You set the length of the limit strap at the bottom before getting on it, then push it back to test the degree of incline. If you are fairly flexible it's easy enough to rotate forward, bend down and readjust it even when you are locked in to the ankle clamps. It would recommend someone be there to help you at least the first time you use it!
1417518
I suppose, but it may be pretty awkward. I guess it depends on how tall you were. I'm 6'2" so I would find it difficult.Also, the foot control is not easily accessible while standing.
1159094
I attach it to my shoe laces during spinning. My ankle is larger than my wrist which is possibly not the case for most. But it registers that way.
1435142
No way to lock, your body is the control ! It is super easy! Put your arms up to invert do it slowly and cross your arms around your chest area to go back to stand up! Super easy
1886202
It is alittle bit. I hold on to the bars, and bend my knees (bringing your weight towards your feet). Theres a point where your center of gravity flips the table back to the starting position. If you find it hard I would lower the feet harness (before you begin) so that your center of gravity is more towards feet then your head. That way when you want to flip back it takes less effort. good luck
1235887
Yes, there is a little gap for your ankle bone which makes it uncomfortable to wear it on the opposite foot.
633386
Personally I don't find it difficult to move with my legs. It can sometimes be a bit hard to get it to latch in place but that's it. Also, while the foot rest doesn't have much padding, I find it has enough to be comfortable.
526554
nope. not unless you enjoy ending up halfway across the room after a few dozen jumps. it'll inch a bit each time you land. infuriating, and dangerous. excellent way to twist an ankle.
1599101
There are two half cups that your ankles fit into and then an adjustable top bar that you fit over the top of your feet. It works well. My 15yr old son and 12 yr old nephew use it too. My 12 yr old nephew is a real string bean and he doesn't have any problems tightening it down securely. My son has problems with his Achilles tendon so he likes to keep his fitting looser and he just kind of flexes his foot back to keep the front of his toes out and above the roller bars on the secured bar. It's a great product and would recommend it to anybody.
1862508
I experienced the same thing the first couple of times. Once the table is setup properly for my height, all I have to do is move my arms from my upper body to below my waist. You still need to bend down to unlatch the ankle locks, but your back will feel better after inverting a couple of time and the pressure comes off the nerve. I've had the 4--5 disc removed 20 years ago and experienced nervre pain occassionally, but this has help to eliminate that in two to three inversions.
2086699
You cannot stop....there is no brake. It's like a skateboard...you have to slow down or jump off. Your foot can get "caught" if you fall forward. It's not an easy device....if you get the hang of the balance, you dont really have an issue with your foot getting caught, but it happens while learning. You don't want your foot jammed into it...the front of you ankle should NOT touch when you put your feet in...you "balance" on it. Only the soles of your feet should touch the skate cycle....if that makes sense.
2015968
You set the length of the limit strap at the bottom before getting on it, then push it back to test the degree of incline. If you are fairly flexible it's easy enough to rotate forward, bend down and readjust it even when you are locked in to the ankle clamps. I would recommend someone be there to help you at least the first time you use it!
532484
I do not lock my ankle supports that tight. When I hang upside down my feet do not touch the footrest.