Fitbit Flex like that records stairs climbed?

ValerieAnne84

Hey everybody, I am thinking about getting a BitFit Flex. It does everything that I would want it too do except for one thing, counting how many stairs I am climbing. I climb a lot of stairs (since there are a lot in my house) so I would like to calculate this as well. I've also heard that if it can't count going up/down stairs, it wouldn't work on a hill, which is another downfall because about half the area I live is hills.

I'm curious on what others would recommend as far as something that does all of it? I am looking for a band because I know I will lose it if not on all the time (this is why I didn't go for the Fitbit One). Please give me recommendations if you have them.

Thank you.

jaz050465

Saw this great review on a similar thread

http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/

ValerieAnne84

Thanks for the reply. I have decided to not wait and went for the Fitbit Ultra. I know it's an older model but heard it's not as hard to lose as the Fitbit One and I was tired of waiting for the flex. Maybe I'll get that in the future/couple years. Besides with the cheaper price, if something does happen to it, it's not as big of a deal as if something were to happen to an item nobody has used yet (other than at conventions). So I'm pleased with my decision.

I really enjoyed the link you posted though. It was VERY informative.

matisse216

How are you finding bitflex's products?

I was the flex so badly, but can't wait any longer.
I have decided to get the Zip tomorrow and see how that goes.
Also, I know some of their products do count stairs.

It's amazing what science and technology can do, who would have thought!

jaz050465

Bodymediafit is far more accurate.

ValerieAnne84

Really liking it, thanks! The only issue I have is that it records stairs as every 10 feet (or something like that) in levalation difference. This is a problem because I have a multisection house (4 levels: basement, family area, first floor, master room and then 2nd floor) (3 stair cases w/7 steps each and 1 with 5 steps). I have to go up/down the steps between 2-3 times for it too count as one level/flight. Also, just because I like the movie, whenever I put the Ultra in the wrist band for bed, I feel like I've just walked out of 'In Time' lol

missprincessgina

I love my Fitbit One, its so small you can hook it onto your pants or your bra or side of your shirt. I was worried I'd lose mine and so far so good. Everyone I know who has a Fitbit loves it. My Fitbit tracks steps and hills of course but I don't think its really accurate when I'm on a bike or elliptical machine.