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Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer

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Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer

Manufacturer: KETTLER
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List Price: $3,049.00
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Product Description

The EXT7 is German craftsmanship at it best. The EXT7 features an extended stride design allowing for the longest stride elliptical (19”) with a space saving footprint. Achieve all benefits of ultra low impact elliptical training with the unique motion of the EXT 7. Our patented Extended Motion™ technology offers the most ergonomic sequence of movement and lowest impact of any elliptical trainer on the market.The no-friction electro-magnetic system challenges the user with up to 400 watts of resistance. The hefty 50 lb drive system keeps the motion smooth and fluid even at the highest resistance settings. The training computer also offers over 48 exercise programs to choose from, including programs for fat combustion and fitness training. The EXT7 also offers automatic interactive Heart-Rate-Control programming with which the unit varies the resistance based on the pulse rate of the user in order to provide the most efficient workout available. There is also a memory capacity for 4 different users and a USB interface that allows downloads of interactive software and exchangeable pre-set programs directly from our website. the KETTLER EXT7 is backed by a solid warranty: Lifetime Frame, 3 years parts and 2 year Labor. KETTLER maintains an excellent reputation for quality by an astute attention to detail inevery product. Made in Germany.

Product Details

Adaptable manual or programmable 25-400 watt electro-magnetic resistance range
High resolution display with backlight display and graphic load profile
Integrated gliding footplates, than typically found on compact footprint models
Offers a smooth, fluid and effortless glide that provides an ultra low impact and natural motion
Heart rate measured by either integrated hand pulse sensors or included wireless polar T34 heart rate transmitter

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Nice elliptical

Review Date: October 24, 2009

Reviewer: K. Price,

It's not a gym quality machine, however for the price, it's great! I'm sure if you got the
Kettler models that were five or six thousand dollars you would have more of a gym quality machine.
This machine is smooth and quiet. I have used it and a 250 lb. man has used it, both with the same
smooth quiet operation.

The cons would be that I was missing a couple of minor parts (as I was with a Kettler rower I got, so
it must be typical of this company). And a couple of pieces loosened after initially putting it together.
This may have been my fault, but I tightened it the same as I did initially and it seems to be fine now.

In any machine, I highly recommend this type of build. My brother has one of the ellipticals that has the
runners in the back and has had a horrific time with them "jumping" the tracks.

Great for the price range, however...

Review Date: February 26, 2010

Reviewer: Paully, USA

Great product overall. Very nice movement/ergonomics and sturdier than other brands in the same price range. Decent exercise program options but takes a bit of getting practice to get comfortable with the interface. It's worth the money as my wife and I use the trainer almost daily. The resistance band (magnetic) is really good; appropriate for beginners through the ultra athlete.

Now onto the "However"...the belt tension was not set correctly from the factory and it resulted in having to change the belt after 4 days of use. Customer service was VERY helpful and pleasant to deal with. Replacing the belt wasn't difficult just a nuisance to take the unit all apart. Finding the right tension with the replacement belt was tricky. Now the new belt is on all seems well. Hopefully that issue doesn't resurface. All that aside we are quite pleased with the product overall--small footprint, great stride length suitable for our height (I'm 5'10" and my wife is 5'7"), relatively quiet--although there's a small rattle that needs to be found, sturdy but not commercial (gym) quality sturdy.