Elliptical What kind to get?

[AlienBandit 10]

I want to buy an Elliptical but dont know what kinds are good. The challenge for me if that I have to find a good kind in Korea. I dont really know what features would be good to have so if anybody has any tips that would be good. I go to a gym near by but there arent any elliptical s there so i want one so I can get off my ass in the morning without going out in the cold.

What kinds do people recommend. How big are they? Are they loud?

Thanks

[Just-Ice 1]

My only comment here is to try it before you buy it. I had one, got rid of it. I am tall, 5'9" but the stride was too large for my legs and really ended up hurting me. It was not adjustable (the stride anyway) and I really wish I had tried it first. I am now looking for a stair stepper instead.

Good luck! If you find a good one, let me know. :blushing:

[Blaze21 5]

Try proform.com. they have good machines and you can get them locally and try it before you buy it at a sears.

[AlienBandit 10]

I live in Korea and I have only seen ellpiticals online. They arent sold in stores that I can find and the local gyms dont have them. Thats why I was just wondering what kinds people use or have at their gyms that they like. I can search for the brand names here and then have the machine shipped to my apartment. Sadly no testing before buying :rolleyes2:

[Blaze21 5]

I have a proform xp 160 elliptical. It has an 18" stride and 275 lb user capacity. At the time (3 years ago), I paid $699 for it with free shipping. I purchased mine online from proform.com. I don't know what their shipping offers are for international shiiping, if any. Maybe you can try to find a local ftiness store or an online site that ships closer to you. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help. I also have a proform treadmill and it's very good as well.