What kind of resistance does it use- air, water, magnets, friction, etc.?
1650427
It has a small flywheel with magnetic resistance. There is a bungee cord incorporated to retract the cord on the return stroke. The resistance is pretty smooth on all but the highest level. The resistance level is sufficient, it's cardio not a weight machine.
1650428
Bungee and like most ProForm equipment highest resistance is not very challenging
1097663
We found the same issue and my husband bought some stronger magnets and added them. We did not want to go to the hassell of returning the product and trying another. So we modified this one. It works well now and has much more resistance and variability
1410247
There is no resistance. It spins freely. You have to anchor yourself to a doorway or put both hands on the wall. By doing this you have control over how much you may want to twist.
1799201
There is no resistance . I do an hour work out every morning and love this machine .
706273
I used it once when I was walking in a slight drizzle & the device did not get affected. however, have not used it in heavy rains or dropped it in water etc., so would not know about its water resistance properties. hope this helps.
225810
The bike has magnets to set various resistance levels.Basically you can set the resistance on the bike to pedal with less or more resistance to strengthen you muscles.
1073478
You can adjust the resistance by the amount of water that you add. There isn't a switch or lever, just the water level which can be adjusted. There's a mark on the tank above which you don't want to add any more water (maximum resistance, I suppose) but you can certainly add less.Also the faster you row, the more resistance you create.
236014
Good question. I just tried some magnets and none of them stuck. So it seems whatever it is made of is not iron or steel.
1719517
The resistance is controlled electronically from the control panel. Whether this control uses a physical or magnetic resistance, I can't say. Contact the manufacturer.I believe all the bearings are sealed, because I didn't have to apply any grease during installation (another elliptical I installed a year ago need grease).
916947
I wish I could help you. Can you tell me why I've never been able to set any resistance? I don't think the resistance function works and this may be related to problems with the screen.
1420093
It's not magnetic. I feel like this water kettle will be my last one I buy. I love it!
665068
I'm not willing to test its water resistance. Although it does have an o-ring where the battery is placed. It was an inexpensive piece so I stuck it on my 22 so I haven't really tested its durability. Sorry I can't help more.
1841356
There is no rain resistances. I found that out to late when it rained. I went back and read descprition and it does say that. It has small metal stacks you hammer into ground but I have felt with enough tents in wind that you always use some kind of weights. It is a nice set up so I was disappointed in it not being water resistance.
1074801
I am not sure, the resistance is a bit much but you get use to it quickly. Maybe Xterra could help?
639818
I'm not sure. Every time I tried to use it, it started pretty hard but then it kinda gets "smother" as you keep going. I can't remember if you can adjust the resistance bc I gave it away last year; sorry I can't help with that question :(
570585
There is plastic inside and the friction creates heat. I think it relies on the liquid being pumped to cool it down and not melt the plastic. I would not use it to pump anything more then luke warm.I pumped more than 100 gal of heavy liquid 8' high in few hours and it's still working.
1425023
No, this $8 magnet does not comes with a power switch as it is not an electromagnet. It also doesn't have regenerative braking or a hybrid engine that gets 50+mpg, nor can it be used as a floatation device in the event of a water landing. It does come with 2 covers over the magnet portion though, so it doesn't go "Magento" on you and impale itself with shrapnel. It is QUITE strong, though as with all magnets the rated force is in the optimal conditions (thick ferrous target and perpendicular force) - it will hold jeans up if you use i as a fridge magnet, but it will not hold your 95# kid in his jeans to the fridge. No, this $8 magnet does not comes with a power switch as it is not an electromagnet. It also doesn't have regenerative braking or a hybrid engine that gets 50+mpg, nor can it be used as a floatation device in the event of a water landing. It does come with 2 covers over the magnet portion though, so it doesn't go "Magento" on you and impale itself with shrapnel. It is QUITE strong, though as with all magnets the rated force is in the optimal conditions (thick ferrous target and perpendicular force) - it will hold jeans up if you use i as a fridge magnet, but it will not hold... » Read More No, this $8 magnet does not comes with a power switch as it is not an electromagnet. It also doesn't have regenerative braking or a hybrid engine that gets 50+mpg, nor can it be used as a floatation device in the event of a water landing. It does come with 2 covers over the magnet portion though, so it doesn't go "Magento" on you and impale itself with shrapnel. It is QUITE strong, though as with all magnets the rated force is in the optimal conditions (thick ferrous target and perpendicular force) - it will hold jeans up if you use i as a fridge magnet, but it will not hold your 95# kid in his jeans to the fridge. « Show Less