I was a little worried when I first ordered this little machine.Five hundred bucks is a lot of money for such a small item, and I had read a few reviews that stated the machine was in fact too small to comfortably fit your feet on the pedals, especially if you were of a heavy build.
My first impression upon opening the box the Xiser came in was how small, light and simplistic in design the machine is.I am a truck driver and bought the Xiser specifically for use in my truck, so small and light is a very good thing. In my opinion, the simplicity of the Xiser only contributes its genius and durability. It is constructed of very heavy cast aluminum and has absolutely no frills whatsoever. The Xiser comes in two pieces, the pedals and pedestal are connected and the pistons simply set on two nipples cast on the pedestal, and cables connect the pedals to the pistons via slip-on aluminum connecters. One reviewer complained that there should be bolts holding the pistons on, but I think the designers wanted the Xiser to be as portable as possible and this design allows it to be disassembled and stored literally in seconds.
After reading through the documentation, I set the Xiser on the floor, connected the pistons and hopped on. I'm not just heavy, I'm admittedly fat (muscular, but still 5'9", 320lbs), and I have no problem placing and keeping my feet on the pedals. The pedals move in a very smooth motion, and the resistance of the pedals can easily be adjusted by turning the adjustment screw located on the base of the pistons. The machine held up well to my immense weight and I found I actually enjoyed the workout I got.
In summary, I think for me anyway, this device will be well worth the money spent. If you are looking for a cheaply constructed portable stepper with lots of electronics, the Xiser is definitely not for you. If you are looking for a heavy-duty workout machine that will offer you years of tough workoutswithout breaking, then the Xiser is just what you are looking for.
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Xiser Commercial Portable StepperProduct Description: The Commercial Model of the X-iser has the same step height as the Standard Model but features larger cylinders for extended commercial or gym use. Five Year Consumer WarrantyOne year institutional warrantyCast Aluminum AlloyWeighs only 14 lbsWithstands weight in excess of 400 lbs.Patented Hydraulic Cylinder SystemAdjustable resistanceResponds to your effort and abilitySilicone fluid for smooth & quiet operationPortable DesignUses only 2 cubic feet of spaceFolds to 20.5" x 13" x 4"
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Not much to say about a battery box, but the quality is good, it fits my group 31 battery perfectly and the price from Amazon was better than any local dealer, although none had this size in stock.
