Sunday 6 May 2012

Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainersuper


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List Price : $2,399.00 Price : $2,398.99
Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer

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.

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The EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer from Kettler is German-engineered to provide the smoothest, most natural movement available with an extended, 19-inch stride--all while maintaining a compact footprint. Featuring Kettler's patented Extended Motion™ technology, the EXT7 offers an exceptionally ergonomic sequence of movements with amazingly low impact for safe and effective cross training. The EXT7's no-friction electro-magnetic system challenges users of any fitness level with 25 to 400 watts of resistance, while the hefty 50-pound drive system keeps the motion smooth and fluid even at the highest resistance settings. Meanwhile, the EXT7's training computer offers over 48 exercise programs to help you meet your fitness goals, including programs for fat combustion, fitness training, and automatic interactive Heart-Rate-Control programming which varies resistance based on the user's pulse rate for the most efficient workout available. With a memory capacity for four different users, the EXT7 is a great choice for families--and USB interface adds even more functionality, allowing you to download interactive software and exchangeable pre-set programs directly from the Kettler website. Built to last, the EXT7 carries a lifetime frame warranty and a three-year residential warranty for all other parts.

Training Computer and Heart Rate Features:

    Advanced programmable training computer:
    • 48 total programs
    • 5 Heart Rate Control programs
    • Heart Rate programs adjust resistance levels to achieve and maintain target heart rate training zone
    • Recovery feature provides a cardio wellness report indexed 1 to 6 helping to track improvement
    • Four user memory
    Siemens® high resolution, electronic VGA and LCD combined computer display with:
    • Speed, RPM, distance, time, energy consumption, pulse rate, and performance in watts
    • Graphic dot matrix of program hill profiles
    • Back lighting for use in dark settings
    Heart Rate Monitoring measured via:
    • Telemetric hand grips
    • Infrared earlobe clip sensor
    • POLAR T-34 wireless heart rate chest strap transmitter
    Personal Computer Interfacing:
    • Console equipped with USB port to allow interfacing with a personal computer for operating the World Tours 1.0 Software

Performance Features:

  • Kettler Induktions Brake System™ provides extensive range of variable, frictionless, electromagnetic resistance
  • Resistance adjusts from 25 to 400 watts
  • Extended Motion Technology for a longer stride in a compact space
  • 19-inch stride length
  • Foot plates travel 21 inches along elliptical path
  • "Q" factor of 6.5 inches for comfort and stability
  • Texture surface on footplates to prevent slipping
  • Chrome rails with maintenance-free sealed ball bearings
  • 50-pound Poly "V" drive belt for fluid, low-impact, quiet motion
  • Maintenance free sealed ball bearings at every pivot point
Additional Specifications:
  • High carbon steel, powder coated frame
  • Built-in transport casters
  • Built-in floor levelers adapt to uneven floors
  • 110-120 volt AC power source required
  • Maximum weight capacity: 330 pounds
  • Assembled dimensions: 62 by 23 by 55 inches (LxWxH)
  • Assembled weight: 176 pounds
  • Assembly required
  • Lifetime frame warranty against breakage
  • Three-year residential warranty
  • Made in Germany


  • Compact elliptical cross trainer with Patented Extended Motion™ technology for a generous 19-inch stride and exceptional ergonomics
  • 25 to 400 watt, manual or programmable, electro-magnetic resistance range with a 50-pound drive system to ensure smooth operation
  • Training computer with over 48 programs including for fat combustion, fitness training, and automatic interactive Heart-Rate-Control programming; memory for four different users
  • High carbon steel, powder coated frame with built-in transport casters and built-in floor levelers
  • Lifetime frame warranty; three-year residential warranty; made in Germany


Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer Reviews


Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer Reviews


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price range, however..., February 25, 2010
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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... Read more
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice elliptical, October 24, 2009
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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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy and smooth, July 21, 2011
This review is from: Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer (Sports)
I have owned this cross-trainer for about 1� years and I'm pretty pleased about it.

It stands firm even through vigorous use, and the 5 watt increments makes it possible to find a level for anyone's taste or day-shape.

Among many settings it's possible to create your own training program, where you decide time and power at the individual steps (which is fortunate, since the default programs run for 120 minutes/24 km ;-)

The extended motion makes for more realistic strides and I have found this to be more pleasant than what ordinary cross-trainers deliver.

To monitor heart rate, there are three possibilities: a wireless Polar, a wired ear-clip or using the conductive handles.
Go with the wireless Polar - the wired ear-clip comes loose easily, and the conductive handles start giving false readings fairly quickly, if you sweat profusely (like me).
You might also want to cover the mini-jack for the ear-clip, since I suspect sweat-beads... Read more
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