Some elliptical have a sort of "snap" at the forward extreme of your stride - even many professional models - does that happen with this model?
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no snap here.. the foot parts are connected to a big disc at the front so unless that was misshaped its a nice smooth action
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This is one of the smoothest ellipticals I've ever used. I haven't noticed the "snap" you're talking about. Very solid construction and engineering went into this model.
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I think the s ( stylist) model has extra presser feet. But I'm not 100% sure on that
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Hello. I'm also 5 feet tall and wondering if anyone ever answered your question. I want to buy an elliptical and they all seem to cater to tall people! I had to have the pedals of last one I owned removed and moved forward, putting wood blocks underneath to also raise me up. Otherwise I the only way I could reach the handles was to walk in a leaning forward position. ANYONE out there with advice for us shrimps?
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Tested mine today, I have the HJ720ITC, and it measured pretty accurate on my elliptical
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I don't think so. I know there were some parts that looked like they might be detachable (that being one of them) but it actually is not and the way it looks is that it was not one of the ones that I attached together myself but rather a solid single piece that just looks like it was two separate parts at one point.An excellent overall machine however and it is possible to use the system using the pulse grips instead of the ski grips but if you want an elliptical without the handle bars, I'm not sure this is the one you really want then.
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I am 5'7" and have a shorter stride. It took me a bit to get used to the stride of the machine but I don't feel like its an issue now. Because his stride is so long you might try to find a machine with a similar stride in a store for him to test before you make a purchase. This is the only elliptical I have ever used for an extended amount of time so it is all I know. My brother ,who is about my height, seemed to think the stride was strange the first time he was on it but after a little while he adjusted, he has tested many ellipticals.
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The foot pedals are not adjustable. It is an easy transition between bike & elliptical. I found the pedal stroke a little short for elliptical, works better as bike.
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It tracks movement more so than steps so I believe it should work on an elliptical machine. I have not tried it though.
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No, mine goes backward just fine. I just went for a 3 mile (one legged) jog with mine and it handles great.
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Yes, although you may have to "reclassify" what the activity actually is. Sometimes you need to reclassify -sometimes it reads my elliptical or stationary bike as a "walking event" instead of elliptical or cycling, but that may have something to do with the action of my foot.
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Nothing "bangs" on my elliptical. I've been using it multiple times each week for two years. I had a few squeaks and have tightened the bolts. Sorry I can't help.
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Kimberly, my wife is still using the elliptical regularly from the purchase about 2 years ago without any related issues. the sideways span is exactly one foot to the center of each foot. the front/back distance is two and a half feet based on the tip of my toes to the back of the heel (I have a 10-inch foot). I am 6 feet tall and my wife is 5 foot 4 inches and the elliptical is a good fit for both of us. I don't use much and prefer biking. I hope this helps as we have been very pleased with the product and I can be pretty tough, especially with purchasing online, which is the majority of my shopping. enjoy! Kimberly, my wife is still using the elliptical regularly from the purchase about 2 years ago without any related issues. the sideways span is exactly one foot to the center of each foot. the front/back distance is two and a half feet based on the tip of my toes to the back of the heel (I have a 10-inch foot). I am 6 feet tall and my wife is 5 foot 4 inches and the elliptical is a good fit for both of us. I don't use much and prefer biking. I hope this helps as we have been very pleased with the product and I can be pretty tough, especially with purchasing online, which is the majority of... » Read More Kimberly, my wife is still using the elliptical regularly from the purchase about 2 years ago without any related issues. the sideways span is exactly one foot to the center of each foot. the front/back distance is two and a half feet based on the tip of my toes to the back of the heel (I have a 10-inch foot). I am 6 feet tall and my wife is 5 foot 4 inches and the elliptical is a good fit for both of us. I don't use much and prefer biking. I hope this helps as we have been very pleased with the product and I can be pretty tough, especially with purchasing online, which is the majority of my shopping. enjoy! « Show Less
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I only tried it once many years ago and it was boring. You can hardly notice it change. But try it and see. Any form of movement will effect it, but it was built for machine movement I believe. Not reading the prior posts I answered the request. My model is quite old and if it has a pedestrian mode, I don't know it. Will check further, but being unable to walk any great distance, do not need the feature. Will try and find the booklet and update it in my mind.
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I passed my Octane onto my sister, so I don't have it here to confirm this, but I suspect what they mean by "live area" is the length of the machine when the foot pads are moving back and forth in use. So the 76" would be the furthest back extension of the foot pad from the front of the elliptical.
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Slightly forward. I watched a YouTube video on making my adjustments. Just google "how do I adjust my saddle stool?" And see if it comes up.
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Yes they are adjustable. But the stride distance feels a bit short. You can keep the bike seat installed permanently. It does not interfere when you use it as elliptical. I usually use the bike seat to rest after doing the elliptical
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no.. but is has a steady tension that keeps you moving. So that you know. I returned mine. I was doing about 1000 steps per day. After maybe 3 weeks it broke. I am 180, 5'11. I'm not sure how you're going to use it, but if you plan on using it a lot, it won't last. I was using mine at a good pace though. If you're light, say 100-140 it'll probably be a good buy for you. I will say, when I was using it, I loved it. It's seemingly solid. Hope I helped.