Kettler VERIO Mini-Stepper

by Kettler

Product Features

• Two shock absorbers to guarantee even stepping resistance
• Wide non-slip foot-plates
• Additional resistance ropes to work your upper body; Exchangeable pulling bar or pulling loops for a variety of arm and upper body exercises
• Time and step-counting read-out to monitor your workout
• Sturdy frame with steel tubing fabrication

Product Description

The KETTLER® VARIO Mini-Stepper with interchangeable single long pull bar or two individual hand size loops, allow systematic and enjoyable exercise of the upper body. The ropes can be adjusted to three different positions for individual resistance forces.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 15.8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 27 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0008G2V8A
• Item model number: 7874-600
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,137,741 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Broken after 9 months, December 14, 2005

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A. Harrelson (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kettler VERIO Mini-Stepper (Sports)

I bought the Kettler Verio Mini-Stepper in early 2005 and exercised regularly for 20-25 minutes per day, 5 days per week. It is now December of 2005, and my Kettler stepper is broken. The steel arm that rests under the left-hand pedal has snapped off at the weld, rendering the machine useless. The product is rated for people up to 225 pounds, and I'm 160 pounds. I don't believe that I put any unwarranted stress on the machine either due to my weight or my exercise habits. For One-Hundred-Thirty dollars, I expect a little more longevity from an exercise machine. I think I'm ready for a solution with less propensity for breakage -- like maybe a three dollar jump rope.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mine Broke TOO, January 17, 2006

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T. Kersey (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kettler VERIO Mini-Stepper (Sports)

I must agree with the previous poster. I've only had my Kettler stepper for six months or so. The first few weeks went great. I used it for 20-30 mins a few times a week. I began to notice that after 15 minutes I could smell a burning smell. It turns out that the pistons under the pedals were heating up from friction so much that smoke was coming off of the machine. Then, the machine began to squeek and crunch loudly as I progressed beyond a 15 minute workout. After using the machine for longer intervals, like 30 to 50 minutes, the plastic cap under the pedal on the left side popped off rendering the machine useless. I snapped the plastic cap back on again but it keeps popping off every ten minutes. This is a huge interruption during a workout (having to stop every ten minutes to service the machine). I am terribly dissapointed with the performance of this machine. I bought it because it is compact and I thought sturdy. Boy was I wrong! Be leary of this machine!! It is not for frequent or extended useage. I only weigh 130 lbs. and I never jumped on it or did anything other than pedal smoothly.