Fitbit Flex like that records stairs climbed?

ValerieAnne84
ValerieAnne84 Posts: 12
in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    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
    ValerieAnne84 Posts: 12
    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
    matisse216 Posts: 41
    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
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Bodymediafit is far more accurate.
  • ValerieAnne84
    ValerieAnne84 Posts: 12
    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
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    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.

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