I got a reply from Equalizer about the traction strips. They said the dvd was made in 2005 and at that time they had them on there. They said they quit putting them on because they would peel off, and molded ridges into the platform. Just a FYI. I will probably put something on mine, not sure what just yet. Hey Rickmur, is the foot rest worth the time and effort?They don't show it on their website, how did it attatch? Thanks