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(More customer reviews)I ordered this treadmill direct from Proform. The customer service on the shipping and delivery was very good. I opted for the in home delivery as well. The installers were very nice and professional.
That was the good. Now more about the actual treadmill. I read reviews all over the net, and as it turns out most of the reviews from the factory direct treadmills are simply ads. I even read the reviews on Sears and Dicks for this and the lesser models from Proform. The theme seemed to be "good for the price". And for $899 with free shipping I thought that seemed reasonable. And it seemed to have the right specs and cool features. Once the unit was set up it was clear this is not commercial Gym equipment. The handrails shifted and wobbled terribly. The belt looked like it was ready to curl up and the side panel on the deck came was lose. I started it up and it was fairly quiet. So I started walking and it wasn't bad. Now if I was sure that walking was all I wanted to do, then it would be ok. But then I decided to do a light jog. And as my feet went "thud & rattle" with every step it became clear that running on this thing would be a short lived miserable experience. Now mind you I am all of 150lbs.
Shortly after I got off I went back online and found a nice re-manufactured Precor 966i delivered for $200 more than I paid for this one. I could have also gotten a Star Trac 4500 for the same price or less that the Pro From. Now it took a little shopping and talking, but well worth it. Now you can get the extended warranty on the Pro Form, but I feel confident that you will be using that warranty. Now I will be eating the return shipping cost and restocking fee to return the Pro Form. And once I get this bad boy back on that truck I will be a happy camper. Learn from my mistake.
If you intend to do any running, run away from this one and get a better brand. If you think you need >3HP and 60" because of expected use or your height, keep in mind 60" and >3hp of crap is still crap. If you walk, just find a 2-2.5 HP motor from a better brand. This is just not a good value or piece of equipment. With so many online options available from Amazon, Auction sites and classifieds I see no reason to settle for this unit. And if this is their top unit, I shudder to think about the cheaper models.
Update:
Proform has arranged for the unit to be disassembled, and picked up. So a plus for customer service.
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The ProForm Power 995, part of the ProForm Power Series, is the apex of performance treadmills. Built with a powerful 3.5 CHP Mach Z® Commercial Pro Motor, this treadmill will far outlast others on the market. The Power 995 is made for serious workouts. Boasting the new technology, iFit® Live, this sophisticated treadmill allows you to work out with Jillian Michaels, receive automatic workout downloads and race against your Facebook friends in 5k races around the world. The Power 995 is also equipped with a Touch-Screen Display so you can quickly navigate through your workouts stats. Other features include Competition Training Workouts, 10 Performance Workouts, 6 Distance Workouts, 6 Weight-Loss Workouts and ProTech® Cushioning.
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