Yowza Captiva Elliptical

Pros

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60-day money-back guarantee

The 60-day money guarantee provided by the Yowza is currently the longest in the industry and is definitely one of this machine’s strengths. As a buyer, you would want to get the assurance that if in case you feel that the machine doesn't work for you, you can return the product and get a refund. The 60-day trial period gives you security as a buyer.

Lifetime frame and brakes, 5 years on parts, and 2 years on labor

Product warranties are also a big consideration when choosing the right elliptical for you. The Yowza Captiva offers a lifetime warranty on frame and brakes, a 5-year warranty on parts and a 2-year warranty on labor. Yowza shows confidence on the quality of their product to be able to offer warranties like these.

18" to 32" Adjustable stride

The Captiva offers an adjustable stride of 18" to 32".This feature will surely come in handy for those who have multiple users in their homes In addition, you are able to concentrate on certain muscle groups by adjusting the stride in your machine.

Comes with fans, built-in sound system

This elliptical comes with a built-in cooling fan and sound system. These amenities will surely keep you comfortable and entertained while you work out.

9 users profiles

With the Captiva's nine user memory profiles, you can store personal details like weight, height and sex for up to 9 users. Not many ellipticals offer this feature and this is something that you should consider if you have multiple users in your home so you can personalize this machine's settings.

400 lbs weight capacity

This elliptical boasts of a rare 400-lb maximum user weight capacity. However, the weight of the user is something that you should take into account before deciding which unit to buy since this will partly determine how smooth the machine will operate. Having said that, we aren't too confident if the machine can really handle as much as 400lbs since the stated unit weight for the Captiva is just 229lbs. Based on experience, there should be no more than a 100-lb difference between the 2 figures before we can say that the machine can operate well and the user will have a safe and smooth experience while working out.

Cons

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Flywheel weight not stated

The flywheel weight determines how smooth an elliptical machine operates. Since this information is not provided, we can't really determine how heavy the flywheel is and how this can affect the performance of the machine.

Standard grips only

For a machine priced at almost $2000, we would have wanted to see the Captiva to at least come with cushioned or molded grips. The standard grips in this elliptical did not meet our expectations since many of its competitors come with enhancements on their handlebars.