When folded, is it stable (won't fall over) if a small child messes around with it, or even tries to climb it?
1571334
IMO, A small child could not cause the treadmill to tip over. It's too heavy with a low center of gravity. The child could possibly grab the deck release lever and lower the deck but the deck lowering would be very gradual.I still believe that a small child climbing on the folded treadmill would be dangerous and could possibly also damage the folding mechanism. The best solution is not to permit access to the treadmill by small children whether it is folded or unfolded. It's not designed for a child to climb on and I can think of several ways a child could easily get hurt.
1571335
No it will not fall down. It is very sturdy in the upright position and will not fold down unless a latch is released at the very top of the deck (which is about 5 feet off the ground). However, in the upright position it is very easy to move around as the wheels are touching the ground when set to the upright position.
1571336
IMO, A small child could not cause the treadmill to tip over. It's too heavy with a low center of gravity. The child could possibly grab the deck release lever and lower the deck but the deck lowering would be very gradual. I still believe that a small child climbing on the folded treadmill would be dangerous and could possibly also damage the folding mechanism. The best solution is not to permit access to the treadmill by small children whether it is folded or unfolded. It's not designed for a child to climb on and I can think of several ways a child could easily get hurt.
1571337
The folding Sole is stable but I would not consider it a safe climbing toy, leave it down if climbing by a young child is possible.It really is a nice treadmill, track is easy on your feet and legs, quiet, and all you should do is lube the track monthly, see you tube for a demo. No folding treadmill or any piece of exercise equipment will be safe for climbing. Be safe and take care.
762097
It's a little less stable when completely folded to 7", especially in areas where the floor is not 100% level. Mine won't fall over by itself, but a good-sized cat launching off of it would probably knock it down.
224286
I think it's alittle wobbly, but my 3.5 year old nephew has no problem playing on it. You should be fine.
1624231
I always lock the back wheels when folding since it makes it easier (or at least it seems to). You can lean it folding against a wall, I have no issues with it falling over unless one of my dogs/cats absent mindedly run into it.
994923
yes if he hangs on it, it will fall on him. I don't think it's wobbly because it's flimsy or cheap; but just because it's a tower of pots & pans. I've had mine since my kids were toddlers and we had no problems. they knew not to climb on it, but there was plenty of housing around in the kitchen and no one ever got hurt.
1967300
Not really, once it's up and functional I would doubt that it would be easy to fold and get out of your way. I keep mine up and use it daily.
2034737
It's stable. My 3 & 4 yr old boys play on it all the time. We haven't had any problems.
1339608
My 2.5 year old twins climb it. One is very coordinated, the other not as physically coordinated but he still navigates it safely. I still get nervous seeing them scale it high up. But having a soft landing around the structure would help nervous parents. I'm 5'5" and if I raise my hands in the air over my head I can just reach the top. So it's a bit of a distance to fall for a toddler on a hard surface.
34075
No, my clumsy 3 y/o has no issues. I have even stepped on it and tried to tip it. It is very easy to set up and break down, but is resistant to tipping.
2252953
There are braces attached to the middle of the thing that slide down into place against the legs. I don't have a problem with it folding when I don't want it to fold.
630176
Yes. It is pretty low to the ground but my 3 year old doesn't seem to mind that. Once put in the stand alone position, it is sturdy enough to stay that way until you choose to fold it back up.
113331
I just went out and sat on it :-). I am a plus sized lady and it held my weight without any collapse at all. BUT- if a child were to stand on it, even if it is on firm ground and the bottom is wide, IT MIGHT TIP OVER because there isn't much weight to it to keep it firmly on the ground.
2180227
my toddler climbs on it and if lids are closed it won't collapse.But she opens the lids a lot, then when she tries to climb it just collapses instead of letting her climb.
1192503
That's an excellent question I just went outside and jumped on the center of our ramp and it remains firm This would be a question I would ask the company that manufactures this ramp but I will tell you we have never had ANY issues with folding and if this ramp can withstand my two wild children who are in wheel chairs it would probably withstand anything. I have been VERY pleased with this purchase and it has made our lives much easier. I love the idea of being able to fold it up like a long suitcase and carry it with us as well. It is heavy but not too heavy to carry.
855191
I haven't had trouble with it falling over. It is easy to get tools in and out of. Just don't put it on your back with out zipping it up. You'll have a yard sale.
625655
No it doesn't. I haven't had any problems with it tipping over or anything. But I have 3 yr old twins so they're pretty light, but they're dad & I play on it also& still no issues.
1861810
Our son uses it frequently so we keep it out at all times. It is lightweight but does not fold for storage. I would not dare disassemble it, as it was very difficult to assemble. If you don't have a lot of storage space and don't want to keep it out all the time, I would reconsider getting it.