While not everybody can afford a Landice tread mill for their home gym (prices start at $3095), this is one treadmill where you get what you pay for - and then some:
- Few treadmills offer buyers the protection of a LIFETIME residental treadmill warranty. The warranty is also assignable which can keep the resale value high.
- All Landice treadmills have large walking/running areas with the motor power (3 HP) to back it up. (If you have too much belt and not enough motor power, you can quickly burn out your motor.)
- Landice treadmills were recently voted #1 by Runner's World Magazine for customer satisfaction and have also received Best Buy ratings from Treadmill Doctor.
- Landice treadmills offer some of the highest quality construction on the market today. All Landice treadmills are made with:
- Aircraft locking hardware (which makes the frame even stronger than the standard welded treadmill frame)
- high-inertia cast flywheel that gives a smooth feel while protecting the motor from undue stress, wear and tear
- 400-500 pound user weight capacity - great for heavier users who plan on running
- 4-ply treadbelts that are twice as strong as the 2 ply treadbelts most other treadmill brands use. (This helps prolong the life of the treadbelt)
- VFX (Variable Flex) cushioning absorbs shock in the vertical direction only and doesn't allow side-to-side or rocking motions, which can be harmful to joints and knees.
The only drawback to the Landice treadmill is, of course, the price. A Landice may be a little more than some people need in a treadmlils.
However, if you are a runner, a serious trainer or just want a luxury, high end home treadmill that's going to last you a LONG time, a Landice treadmill is definitely one of your best options.
They've placed over 50,000 treadmills in health clubs and gyms.
However Landice makes both commercial and high end home treadmills.
Their LTD series is built for home use (or light commercial use) whereas their Club series is constructed for very heavy use in club/gym environments.
(This is an important distinction since Landice offers both an L7 LTD Pro Sports Trainer AND an L7 Club Pro Sports Trainer.)
