This is a terrific machine. I’ve had mine for well over a year now, and I’m very happy with it. But don’t think of this as a devil’s stair climber, where you’re constantly climbing… I could only do 5 minutes on one of those masochistic devices. And I have an opinion to reckon with… I climbed 570 steps every day while at work for 20 years, turning and descending again once at the top of the building. The gym machines I tried were too tough to do anything like I was used to before retiring. However, this Cardio Climber is an elliptical, a vertical one, and the smooth movement is thanks to the flywheel, so it gives you a less strenuous climb. You can vary the resistance such that it’ll give you a good workout. But it’s limited… if you wanted to make it a really tough workout, you’d need to perhaps push your efforts by using a higher speed, in case it’s too easy for your needs. Unfortunately, I think they’re no longer making the CC81. Perhaps it’s given folks trouble with the drive belt, that’s my suspicion. I can handle the repairs without help, but if you’re not technically skilled, it could be a challenge. Maybe all ellipticals risk the drive belt not being at just the right tension. Too tight and you could damage it, while too slack could have the belt derailing and jamming. This has happened to me twice already. Too bad. It really is the best if it’s kind. Maybe they’re developing a new, more reliable version?
Yes, Matthew is 6'5" and he likes the CC81. The stride works well for him. The handles adjust high enough for him so he can use the top two adjustment notches to work for his height.
So is this basically the same workout you would get if you were climbing a ladder? I can't really run anymore because I messed up my calves, but I really like the feeling I get from climbing ladders, so if this is the same workout, that would be great.
I can't run either because of metatarsalgia. I'm on a seemingly perpetual quest to find cardio that can even come close to running. What have you figured out so far that comes closest to running?
@@bmp713 Best thing I've seen (but not really tried, yet) is a laddermill ascender. Basically an infinite ladder. Still works your quads way more than hams, but not as much as a climber. And good luck finding one that's affordable. Maybe and elliptical?
It is completely insane and horrendous engineering to need such a massive machine just to be a simple stair stepper. A Versaclimber could easily be modified for a much better workout.
Except it's not a simple stair stepper, it does an upper body workout too. When you combine upper and lower simultaneously, you get a hell of a cardio workout.
Both are solid machines. It depends on what kind of workout you want. The E55 will give you a traditional elliptical experience while the Cardio Climber has a more vertical motion to the handles and pedals that is a bit more intense.
This is a terrific machine. I’ve had mine for well over a year now, and I’m very happy with it. But don’t think of this as a devil’s stair climber, where you’re constantly climbing… I could only do 5 minutes on one of those masochistic devices. And I have an opinion to reckon with… I climbed 570 steps every day while at work for 20 years, turning and descending again once at the top of the building.
The gym machines I tried were too tough to do anything like I was used to before retiring. However, this Cardio Climber is an elliptical, a vertical one, and the smooth movement is thanks to the flywheel, so it gives you a less strenuous climb. You can vary the resistance such that it’ll give you a good workout. But it’s limited… if you wanted to make it a really tough workout, you’d need to perhaps push your efforts by using a higher speed, in case it’s too easy for your needs.
Unfortunately, I think they’re no longer making the CC81. Perhaps it’s given folks trouble with the drive belt, that’s my suspicion. I can handle the repairs without help, but if you’re not technically skilled, it could be a challenge. Maybe all ellipticals risk the drive belt not being at just the right tension. Too tight and you could damage it, while too slack could have the belt derailing and jamming. This has happened to me twice already. Too bad. It really is the best if it’s kind. Maybe they’re developing a new, more reliable version?
Thanks for the awesome review. Looking into potentially getting one of these!
Thanks for watching!
Is this Sole Climber same with the Popular Stairmaster used in Gyms? Does it work on same muscles?
Which is more intense?
Thanks 😊
Thanks for watching.
Do you have a review on the cascade climber?
We do not but we can reach out to Cascade try to get something on the calendar.
Does Matthew like this climber? He is 6' 5" right?
Yes, Matthew is 6'5" and he likes the CC81. The stride works well for him. The handles adjust high enough for him so he can use the top two adjustment notches to work for his height.
So is this basically the same workout you would get if you were climbing a ladder? I can't really run anymore because I messed up my calves, but I really like the feeling I get from climbing ladders, so if this is the same workout, that would be great.
I can't run either because of metatarsalgia. I'm on a seemingly perpetual quest to find cardio that can even come close to running.
What have you figured out so far that comes closest to running?
@@bmp713 Best thing I've seen (but not really tried, yet) is a laddermill ascender. Basically an infinite ladder. Still works your quads way more than hams, but not as much as a climber. And good luck finding one that's affordable. Maybe and elliptical?
Novel,Interesting,lovely presenter.
Cost?
$1500
$1150 CDN at Costco Canada, Dec 26-2023. I'm tempted at that price.
It is completely insane and horrendous engineering to need such a massive machine just to be a simple stair stepper.
A Versaclimber could easily be modified for a much better workout.
Except it's not a simple stair stepper, it does an upper body workout too. When you combine upper and lower simultaneously, you get a hell of a cardio workout.
Considering this machine against FS10i and Proform Carbon HIIT. Which would you recommend best? Thanks in advance, the videos are awesome.
Btw the sole climber and d sole elliptical E55, which is better
Both are solid machines. It depends on what kind of workout you want. The E55 will give you a traditional elliptical experience while the Cardio Climber has a more vertical motion to the handles and pedals that is a bit more intense.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru ok, thanks. I have a Sole F80 treadmill and I need something else for my exercise
That’s y I need to choose btw the Sole Climber and d Sole Elliptical E55, pls I need your reply, thanks