How do you keep your feet from inching backwards on the skis? I have to stop every 2-3 minutes to adjust my feet forward. Is there a trick to it?
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I have been using the Nordic Track machine for 26 years and have never had trouble with my feet sliding backwards, so I am of the opinion that you are not using the machine properly. Perhaps you should attempt to make sure your motion is one of slightly lifting each foot (not high but slightly) as you step forward. You should push down with each foot as you move your foot backwards and then lift ever so slightly as you step forward. It may also be helpful to keep the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. It is a very natural move for me, so I believe your techniaue has been incorrect. Hopefully, this will be of help!
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the best thing is to keep your body up against the hip pad as much as possible is what i found out works best for me and holding onto the arm handles that way they do not let you slip back as far if they are the correct length
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I have been using the Nordic Track machine for 26 years and have never had trouble with my feet sliding backwards, so I am of the opinion that you are not using the machine properly. Perhaps you should attempt to make sure your motion is one of slightly lifting each foot (not high but slightly) as you step forward. You should push down with each foot as you move your foot backwards and then lift ever so slightly as you step forward. It may also be helpful to keep the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. It is a very natural move for me, so I believe your techniaue has been incorrect. Hopefully, this will be of help! I have been using the Nordic Track machine for 26 years and have never had trouble with my feet sliding backwards, so I am of the opinion that you are not using the machine properly. Perhaps you should attempt to make sure your motion is one of slightly lifting each foot (not high but slightly) as you step forward. You should push down with each foot as you move your foot backwards and then lift ever so slightly as you step forward. It may also be helpful to keep the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. It is a very natural move for me, so I believe your techniaue has been... » Read More I have been using the Nordic Track machine for 26 years and have never had trouble with my feet sliding backwards, so I am of the opinion that you are not using the machine properly. Perhaps you should attempt to make sure your motion is one of slightly lifting each foot (not high but slightly) as you step forward. You should push down with each foot as you move your foot backwards and then lift ever so slightly as you step forward. It may also be helpful to keep the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. It is a very natural move for me, so I believe your techniaue has been incorrect. Hopefully, this will be of help! « Show Less
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Had the same problem. I mounted a cross country binding and use the cc boots. Perfect now
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Could be the shoes you are wearing or possibly the resistance is too high. There are traction bumps on the foot holsters on mine that actually used to hurt my feet because of the thin sole but maybe these are worn down on yours. Personally, I've never had this issue so these are just guesses but I would try for shoes w/better traction.
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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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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 wear a pair of light weight walking shoes while on the skis. I place the toe of the shoes securely into the stirrups. The traction on the sole of the shoe prevents my foot from sliding backwards while the skis are in motion.
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I've had consistent results one after another. Make sure the tiles (if any) are level, and maker sure you're putting your body weight the same way on your feet every time. Leaning forward or backward may change the result.
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I don't know of anyway to adjust the handles. You may be able to adjust the foot pads. I am only 5'8" and am comfortable and don't lean forward. It may just be the foot pad position but I don't know for sure.
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I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation... If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot.
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for slalom....u can shorten the length to make turning around the marks more difficult
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Yes you have to stop during workout if you want to adjust incline. It is easy would take less than 15 seconds & you could use the pause button during workout to to quickly adjust. On the down side the machine does not calculate for incline in any way. The incline feature is a pull handle that can adjust up or down.
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Get one of the Microplane Colossal Foot Files (be careful your first time) and you will be amazed at how much your feet will change within minutes! Then use the creams for maintenance and prevention. The file is the key to quick success ;)
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I agree on keeping the anti skate at zero. Anything else results in tons of skipping. I set the counterweight at about 1.25. I changed the cartridge, though.
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FRANK, also make sure you use some/all of the grip sand with the clear, or when wet / snow etc. it will be like GLAIR ICE / very slipply / if that will be an issue for you. PAUL K.
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You start fairly tight and adjust. Too tight and it will not slide loosing all effectiveness. Too loose and you will have sway.
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hold the &lt;&lt; or &gt;&gt; down for a bit and it rewinds/fast forwards, you release when you are to the point you want to be at. a quick tap will go back and forward by track. hope this helps!
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There is an arrow on top of the bar. Make sure it is facing forward. Somewhere I read if you put them on backwards, that would happen.
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You cannot stop....there is no brake. It's like a skateboard...you have to slow down or jump off. Your foot can get "caught" if you fall forward. It's not an easy device....if you get the hang of the balance, you dont really have an issue with your foot getting caught, but it happens while learning. You don't want your foot jammed into it...the front of you ankle should NOT touch when you put your feet in...you "balance" on it. Only the soles of your feet should touch the skate cycle....if that makes sense.
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There are many tutorials on the net. Try this site since it seems to be complete on fit and how to adjust.http://www.backcountryedge.com/video-how-to-adjust-your-trekking-poles-for-a-proper-fit.aspx#
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Sure. The legs, front and back, have the same diameter and alignment mechanisms. Maybe the ski pads will be angled wrong when you switch them but that will be easy enough to rectify. Taking it a step further, I replaced front and back legs with larger units thus giving myself larger wheels on all four corners as I find the ski pad thing unworkable. The Standers unit uses much smaller diameter tubing than just about all other walkers so I spent an afternoon in the local hardware store making up shims from pipe fittings and pieces of a bicycle inner tube.
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Hi - I put the toe forward. Make sure your poles are screwed in tighly. If not the little boot might move with the pole. It should face forward.
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I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.