Customer Reviews

Freestyle Tracer Pedometer

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I couldn't be much more disappointed with this item; the reset button is ultra-sensitive and zeroizes several times daily so that I never get a chance to see exactly how far I've walked.

This product did not hold up well. I found that the numbers began to gradually disappear, one little line at a time, leaving it very difficult to read. It is inexpensive, but tracks all steps and did not discern between aerobic and non-aerobic walking like some of the newer pedometers do. When it was working (which it did for a few months) it was moderatly accurate, seeming to come within about 5 to 10% of actual steps taken. It is inexpensive, but I really would look at other brands / models.

I bought the Freestyle because Consumer Reports recommended this particular pedometer, however, I am ready to toss it out the window! The reset button is much too large, exposed, and easy to use, (you hold it down for 3 seconds). I have found that during my daily activities, it gets reset without my knowledge. This has happened more times than I can count and is very frustrating! Until the reset button is redesigned, I would NOT purchase this product.

I have had four different pedometers (Sportline, Digiwalker, Omron and the Freestyle Tracer), and the tracer was by far the worst. The reset button (noted by another reviewer) has a hair-trigger response - it resets way too easily and I have had the same problem with the pedometer resetting itself several times in a day. I also wrote several times to the company to ask them about this and they never responded. So all in all, don't do business with Freestyle. How Consumer Reports rated this pedometer a Best Buy is beyond me.

The day the Freestyle broke all I could think was "Good!, Now I get to find a better one!"

And in case you're wondering - of the four, the Omron, which was rated above Freestyle but not a Best Buy, has been a dream come true.

The Freestyle Pacer Pro pedometer is great! It is small, lightweight and has a cover so that buttons are not accidentally pressed. The display is easy to read. It has several functions but I only use it for counting steps. I have tried others, but came back to this one.

I love my new Freestyle Tracer Step Pedometer! I read about in Consumer Reports and knew it was the right one for me. I ordered it; it came very quickly, and programmed very easily. Some people hook it on their waistband or belt; I wear mine in my sock. I never realized how much walking I actually do doing the day. This pedometer checks my steps, miles, calories burned, etc. It is super! I highly recommend it.

cookie montgomery

At first this pedometer seemed like a nice design with practical layout of controls and display, but this is not the case. I found three serious problems with this device:

1. Reset button placement and sensitivity result in frequent accidental resetting of step count.

2. The number display starting going after only three weeks, with the single digit numerals gone in four weeks.

3. Plastic belt clip is very weak, and broke in five weeks.

The only problem I had with this product was that the clip that is on the pedometer was kinda flimsy and broke fast. The clip could of been made stronger for the price it cost to buy one. The prouct itself is good but the quality of it is questionable.

I noticed that my other pedometers were not catching all the steps that I made. Switching to this one greatly improved the accuracy of my day count. The only disadvantage is that occassionally the pedometer will reset itself to zero. This is due to the fact that the reset button is not covered by anything and may be pushed if I bend over or run into something.

I recommend and sell this product to my nutritional clients. They are quite pleased with their little hip-side "coach". This item also scored well according to Consumer Reports.