My experience is if you properly unweight your forward driving foot it
will seat
correctly in the tow cup everytime. I always thought this was a good
design
feature because it forced you to use good technique.

Jim

wrote:
On May 6, 10:01 pm, "
wrote:
On May 6, 8:11 pm, wrote:

Have any nordictrack ski machine users out there seen an ankle strap
that will keep your foot securely in place? If one is not available,
I'm going to make one out of webbing and buckles. Best would be

I know there's long running debate on this, so let me just say - I use
the machine for a workout, not to simulate skiing. If you have
already learned to ski properly, I don't think it hurts technique.

Gee, I've never needed anything other than the crude toe strap and
rubber pad on the Nordic Track "skis", though I briefly considered
making some "skis" of wood with bindings mounted for use with my
boots. Do you have trouble with your feet slipping off?

Randy

Not a big problem but sometimes have to readjust position - I found
an easy solution - I'm just making an adjustable ankle strap which is
anchored at the plastic toe cup. I also heard of a guy setting up
bindings, but I don't think it's close enough to classic x country to
warrant doing so. The benefit, if any, wouldn't warrant the expense
and time. I heard this from a nordictrack parts company which was
told by the customer that he spent $300 converting his machine for use
with bindings and boots.