I just received mine and the belt jerks or slips with almost every step--I'm WAY below the weight limit. Is there a way to fix this?
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This is one of the main reasons why I sent mine back. There is a way to tighten and loosen the belt by using the included tool, but that has a chance at making it slip and slide even more.
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I tried mine out and put it in a closet. I had a similar experience adn I think it is because the platform is not lubricated. I have another tradmill and so used a lubricant kit to lube the belt/platform and the belt worked more smoothly. The other problem I had was that even though I am pretty short I have to lean over to hold on to the rail which really is a back breaker -- I solved this one by attaching a belt to the frame and holding on to the belt. In the end, though, nothing I did made the experience anything like walking on a real treadmil so I put the thing in a closet and will throw it away when I get around to it. It is too costly to send it back to the seller.I hope this helpsjim I tried mine out and put it in a closet. I had a similar experience adn I think it is because the platform is not lubricated. I have another tradmill and so used a lubricant kit to lube the belt/platform and the belt worked more smoothly. The other problem I had was that even though I am pretty short I have to lean over to hold on to the rail which really is a back breaker -- I solved this one by attaching a belt to the frame and holding on to the belt. In the end, though, nothing I did made the experience anything like walking on a real treadmil so I put the thing in a closet and will... » Read More I tried mine out and put it in a closet. I had a similar experience adn I think it is because the platform is not lubricated. I have another tradmill and so used a lubricant kit to lube the belt/platform and the belt worked more smoothly. The other problem I had was that even though I am pretty short I have to lean over to hold on to the rail which really is a back breaker -- I solved this one by attaching a belt to the frame and holding on to the belt. In the end, though, nothing I did made the experience anything like walking on a real treadmil so I put the thing in a closet and will throw it away when I get around to it. It is too costly to send it back to the seller.I hope this helpsjim « Show Less
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Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have anymore.
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The simplest would be to replace the buckle. Remove the old buckle by carefully cutting the threads. If you have a buckle from a previous bag, then sew it back on web belt. I am really disappointed with this bag's performance - from the way oversize belt (which by the way won't stay in a fixed length), to the belt stays slipping and the buckle releasing from just a little bit of pressure allowing the entire assembly to unexpectedly fall from my waist. Sorry I could not have been of greater assist on the repair. Hope for the best.
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Probably just need to replace the belt. Should be a cheap part and an easy replacement - it's essentially a large rubber band underneath the platter. May have gotten stretched due to heat or some other factor.
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Hey John, I don't think you can adjust the speed, but try to tighten the belt, see if that works. Otherwise this is just a manually balance cheaper version of a treadmill.
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I am having the same trouble with mine,used it about four or five times and every once in awhile it does not go anywhere,I have to push and pull back and forth a couple times then it catches,a few times i had to move shifter back and forth also.
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I felt the exact same way. I tried lowering the belt lower than the manual recommended and began to feel more in the middle. Also strapping it down tighter and gettign up to the max volts helped. It's not defective, but I don't believe we feel it in our middle abs as much because those are typically stronger than the sides.
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Jack makes a good point. When I started using mine I kind of had to find the feel for it and pushing your weight forward on the waist pad (while keeping your back straight) helps a little too. It's kind of like moonwalking in place hence his tip on not picking your foot up, just the heel.
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I've found dumping the belt sensors works. I had the same problem. None sense then.
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Tighten it until you cant tighten anymore. Use a good screwdriver which fits so that you dont strip the screws, but I have a double bar on one of mines and have 30 pairs of jeans on each bar and it does not slide down at all on me. I love these racks. Not to be funny but make sure whoever tightens it has good strength in their wrists. It should tighten for you and not slide. I have 44inch waist jeans also which outweigh the smaller sizes and yes 30 on each bar.
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Mine is doing the same thing, I bought it last year, less than 8 months after I bought it, starts slipping when I gear up. Now it won't gear up at all. I did send this to OEM repair before New year, no respond. Please let me know if you know how to fix it since I don't believe I can count on the warranty.
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Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : ) Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : )
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Make sure the belt isn't too tight. I put mine together with the the belt as tight as I could get it at first and it squealed. I went back and noticed that the instructions say to keep a little slack in it.
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I don't have an answer for this...only that mine does the same. At one point mine seemed to be slowing down and then I realized that it was loose. You may want to try tightening.
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I had the same problem at first. There's a knob at the bottom of the machine near the footplate (the diagram in the manual calls it the "short knob"); you need to pull this knob out and then slide the base of the machine out so that it extends fully. If nothing moves when you pull the knob, jiggle it a bit and keep pulling. It's a bit sticky but if you keep at it, you'll get it. It's easier to do with two people, but I managed it by myself too. Once you extend the machine, keep pulling until the short knob snaps back into a hole near the top--just keep looking for a hole in the metal bars. When the machine is fully extended, the seat will slide back and forth like it's supposed to. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I read what you said and the only thing I can say is, If that's the case you may have to send it back for a replacement my switch is not easy to move infact it has just the right amount of stiffness.Yet you're sounds very loose, let them know that.But if you had it for awhile then it might be hard to do it. I hope that I was helpful. Enver A
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Hi,This track is great, we've never had any slippage problems. I used to be a gymnast so I know how important that it doesn't is. There is Velcro on the underside of one end (to connect it to another one if you want it longer). Since most of the at home practice won't be full-tilt tumbling I wouldn't worry- just remember to get everything breakable out of the way, lolHope that helps!Have a great day,Beth