The Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical is made in Germany, and if “German engineering” means anything to you, then your expectations won’t be disappointed when you buy one. It is affordable and yet has the quality of many more expensive elliptical trainers.

It has a nice design and it is compactly built for saving space and fits in perfectly houses or apartments. It has 6 preset programs and the heart rate pulse sensors are located in the handles. The option to have forward or backward motion allows you to work opposing muscles and widens the range of exercises you can do with the Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical.

Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical Specifications

• Display- Large LCD display with high resolution
• Resistance- Magnetic resistance with 15 levels
• Stride Length- 15’’
• Warranty- Lifetime frame, 2 year residential warranty on parts and electronics, 6 months labor
• Dimensions- 55’’ L x 23’’ W x 66.5’’ H
• Weight- 116 pounds
• Max user weight- 285 pounds
• Flywheel - 31 pounds

German Engineering

The exclusive Kettler engineered drive system gives you a smooth, fluid and effortless glide, just like natural walking movements, with almost no damaging impact to joints and knees. The magnetic braking system is maintenance free and controlled by the motor. The tubing frame is sturdy and ergonomically crafted by Kettler.

It has a 31 pounds flywheel, extra wide customizable non-slip footplates. The heart pulse is measured by hand sensors in the handles, and it has transport castors in the front and floor levelers in the back.

The elliptical trainer computer has a large Siemens LCD with high resolution display, a heart rate program and displays time, RPM’s, speed, distance, calories burned and pulse. There isn’t many choices when it comes to programs, but if you can do without them in exchange for quality and performance, then you will be fine with the Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical.

The 15’’ stride may be a bit small for taller users, so better try it first if you can and see if it is comfortable for you if your height is above 6’0’’. Other than that, you will get a fine quality machine that won’t give you any mechanical problems for years to come.

Kettler took away all that is excessive and unnecessary in an elliptical trainer and produced the Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical with everything that an elliptical trainer needs at the best quality possible, while pricing it rather low. If that sounds good to you, then go ahead and buy a Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical, it won’t disappoint you at any time.

Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical at a Glance…

Pros:

1. Sturdy, compact and excellent quality construction
2. High quality for price
3. Good warranty

Cons:

1. 15’’ stride length
2. Rather simple display

The Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical goes straight to the point and gives you all that you can expect from an excellent elliptical trainer, without any overrated bells and whistles or cheap frills. It is one of the best choices if you look for a machine that will last years and maybe pass on to your children, and who knows even grandchildren.

Kettler Verso CT 307 Elliptical Review is a post from: Elliptical Reviews

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The Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer proudly represents German craftsmanship. It’s an exercise machine that offers a perfect home work out solution with a high quality that German’s can boast. The brand Kettler is not as famous as other brands when it comes to exercise machine but is slowly making its mark on the market. You can get to know why by checking on the specification and what Kettler has to offer.

Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer Product Specification:

• 75 Resistance Levels (400 Watts)
• 19″ Stride Length
• 48 Programs
• USB interface
• Wireless Polar® T34 Heart Rate Transmitter
• Contact Hand Pulse Sensors
• 50 lb Flywheel Drive System
• Maximum Weight Limit: 330 lbs
• Floor-Leveler for Uneven Floors, Transport Casters
• Compact Footprint
• Dimensions/weight — 55″L x 21″W x 65″H”/199 lbs
• Warranty — Lifetime frame, 3 yrs parts & elec., 1 year labor

Normally when you use a larger machine for your exercise workout, you will get to experience an unstable ride but with the Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer, you can expect a no-wobble ride. It is a stable machine that will make you feel secure every time you use it. You can also expect a generous 19” stride. It is a stride that is perfect for long legged individuals. The weight capacity of 330 lbs is also a big improvement as compared to other brands that only has 250 or 300 lbs weight capacity. This machine is a perfect fit no matter what your height and weight is because of its roomy stride and weight capacity.

High-precision German craftsmanship is the first thing that you will notice on this machine. The superior design down to the intricate details such as steel tubing frame to the heavy duty flywheel drive system that guarantees an even fluid and smooth ride, you can definitely tell the difference of the craftsmanship of this machine from other brands. Included in this machine is the gliding footplates that has a Q-factor of 6.25. The Q-factor is the width between the pedals, and with the Q-factor of this elliptical, many experts are being drawn to use this machine instead.

The 48 programs that are available on the Kettler EXT7 give you the much needed flexibility on your work out. As if the 48 programs are not enough to satisfy your work out needs, they even added a USB interface where you can easily input and download work out programs from their website. With the presence of this feature, you can now eliminate your personal trainer consultation and just get the workout program you need online. It also gives you a nifty recovery pulse feature that has a fitness rating that will tell your success on the workout program. You can see all that in the state of the art computer of this elliptical. That’s what you call high tech!

The simplicity of the LCD design is only a minor drawback for this machine as most of its competitors have a more flashy design. However, if you consider what the computer actually does and forget about the simple looks, you know that you are getting more than what you would get from the flashy models. And if you compare the warranty for parts to Precor, you may feel shortchanged as it only offers 3 years warranty on its part compared to the ten year of Precor.

Kettler HKS EXT7 at a glance…

Pros:

• High precision German craftsmanship
• Stable and no-wobble ride
• Gives a smooth and fluid ride
• Higher weight capacity
• A generous 19” stride
• Workout program flexibility
• State of the art computer
• Download and input work out programs from their website into the machine
• Quality and design

Cons:

• Simple LCD design
• Short warranty for parts

I would rate the Kettler HKS EXT7 Elliptical Cross Trainer a 9.5 for a ten point rating scale. It really is a good work out and exercise machine that is highly recommended.

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