 | WOODWAY | OTHER TREADMILLS |
| Running/Walking Comfort | 3/8 - inch vulcanized rubber surface & patented SlatFlex™ system absorbs force of footstrike at point of impact. Safer on bones, joints, muscles and tendons. | PVC, cotton & nylon belt stretched between two rollers, over a wooden deck creates harmful footstrike shock upon impact. |
| Maintenance | Ball bearing design means significantly less friction, wear, maintenance*, costly repairs & an overall longer life. Belt never needs tracking adjustment and no deck wax is needed because there isn’t a wooden deck.
| Requires weekly maintenance. Decks must be waxed regularly. Belts must be tightened regularly. Replace belts. Flip and ultimately replace decks.
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| Speed Range | Zero start with speed increments of .1MPH to top speed of 25 MPH, even with the heaviest users. (up to approx. 550 lbs.) | .5 start speed, top speed 12.4 MPH. User capacity 200 to 350 lbs. |
| Economy | Super-efficient design decreases friction and saves electricity ($300- $800 less per year, per treadmill in high use environment). Plus, durability reduces overall costs & even costlier down time. | Replacement of belts & decks needed on average of 10,000 miles. In high-use situations that’s every 6-12 months. |
Life Expectancy
This will depend upon how the treadmill is being used & maintained. | The belt should last 130-150,000 miles. Woodway’s can also be factory renewed, thereby doubling their lifespan. | Given maintenance described above is done, a conventional treadmill should last approximately 40-60,000 miles. |
| Accuracy of Measurements | Drive system eliminates belt slippage and projects true speed accurate within 1/10 MPH. Does not vary with weight of the user. Absence of hood allows for better gait analysis and easier, less-inhibited stride. | Display projected is motor speed, which varies with both the weight of the user and belt wear & slippage. Front hoods and belt slippage hinder gait analysis. |
| Warranty | Medical
4 years parts, 1 year labor.
Home
4 years parts, 3 year labor.
Fitness
3 years parts, 1 year labor.
(Includes UPS freight) | Between 1-3 years limited warranties.
(Excludes wear components and freight) |
| Buy Back Program | Guaranteed repurchase of Woodway treadmills for up to 20% of the original purchase price up to five years. | No guaranteed factory buyback programs known. |
| Renewal Program | Only a Woodway can be factory renewed and updated to like-new condition. This is the last treadmill you’ll ever need to buy. | No factory renewal programs available, direct to the customer. |
