Product Description

Simply put, the new 9 Series treadmills are by far the best treadmills Smooth Fitness has ever built! Featuring the new Hydra Suspension adjustable shock absorption system, the 9.35HR is equipped with the ability to adjust the softness of the running surface for each and every member of the family. In addition, the patented Motion Control hands-free speed adjustment technology makes the 9.35HR a joy to use. Smooth spares no expense in selecting a full complement of premium-grade key components when manufacturing this state-of-the-art treadmill. Regardless of which machine of the three versions you select, the new 9 Series from Smooth Fitness will be the last treadmill you will ever need to buy!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9567 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Smooth
• Model: SMT-935HR
• Dimensions: 62.00" h x 35.00" w x 73.00" l, 290.00 pounds

Features

• Adjustable Hydra Suspension System: this feature allows you to custom adjust the shock absorption to the 12 different levels that can accommodate any style of running
• Powerful 3.0 Continuous Horsepower Motor: Whisper quiet and powerful, this is a top-of-the-line motor with a lifetime warranty
• Patented Motion Control: Adjust speed with the simple wave of your hand. Speed up, slow down or stop the machine without ever touching the console
• Large 20" x 55" running belt: Plenty of room for running, walking or interval training.
• Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the frame and motor; 5-year warranty on all parts and one year of in-home service

Customer Reviews

Smooth Fitness Treadmill Review
I research my purchases out to the point of obsession. I can tell you that you have to becareful what you read as there are "Product Reviews" out there that are put out there by the companies selling bad products. You can tell this because the reviews will show the product to be bad and excellent at the same time (depending on what you read and from who).

Do your research and weight your evaluation based on what is important to you. Read BLOGs by runners... Marathon'ers are a good source of info since running "is their life". People that have bought equipment also tend to recommend what they have bought--good or bad--they are still trying to convience themselves they made the right purchase. Also have had people giving me well-intentioned recommendations on garbage they have seen on TV from reputable companies like "The Nordic Track Tread-Walker".

I did a spreadsheet evaluation (Compartive Analysis) based on weighting the things important to me were durability, strenght of equiment (to handle heavy runners), shock absorbtion, roller diameter, incline height, stability of platform, quietness, programming features (including HR feature)... and more.

I bought this treadmill based on the fact I am a heavy runner at 250 lbs (technically I shouldn't even be running--on asphalt anyway)... the unit is built solid, has a lifetime warranty on the motor and frame and 1 yr in home service on electronics, etc. It went together well... very solid. Required two people to assemble... one to put tension on the frame so it would go together and screw holes would line up. That is good though... results in a very rigid structure.

The shock absorbtion feature... actually two automobile type shock absorbers is fantastic... I know saving my old joints on my 53 year old body from abuse. It is like running on the beach... along the edge of the surf. I can see about 1/4-1/2" of movement at each step while I run and ajustable.

It is like having a Gorilla running on a treadmill... a good wide track to handle me too... and my wife says my gait is comparable. I love this machine!! Easy to run and program too. It comes with a Polar Heart Rate transmitter strap you put around your chest and transmits to the treadmill and the treadmill is smart enought to vary the incline (up to 15 deg) and speed to keep your heart at target!! Fandamntastic!!

It is quiet too... my 18 year old athletic son runs on it and I can hear his steps downstairs (from the kitchen above) but not the machine. You can't hear the electric incline feature operate at all. The machine is just smooth as hell and the thing that talked me into it was an account by a marathoner that was looking for something that would save him on joint wear and tear he experinced running on asphalt.

Too expensive for ya you say? By a cheaper machine and you may pay more in repairs and it won't be available to you when you need it. Here is the deal on that... I paid $2K. If you aren't going to spend at least $1500 on a treadmill don't even buy one. Treadmills need to be build very well to last even a year of abuse and I have a family of 5 running on it plus on Gorilla... ha. Just look at your local fitness center... 10 treadmills and about half of them out of commission at any time--overbuy on the treadmill folks and you won't be sorry--or buy something else.

Don't get sucked into the TV ads either for the latest gimmicks... I found out that Bowflex(tm) "Tread Climber" thing... you can't run on that AT ALL!! Plus easy to fall on and get mangled in the moving treads. Considering an Elliptical? Better try it out somewhere... they often don't follow natural body movement... you have to force your body to do something that just doesn't feel right. Running is a great thing if you can take the joint-impact-damage out of it... I think the Smooth 9.35HR does that... great buy.

Hope this leads someone out there to making a good smart purchase... my only incentive... I do not have any relationship to Smooth Fitness at all (not a Stock holder, invester, etc.) and don't sell them either.

Smooth 9.35 HR - love the Hydra Suspension cushioning
I would like to preface my review by saying that I am in no way paid by Smooth Fitness to write this review, or have any connection or affiliation with the company.

I ordered my treadmill factory direct and it took about 2 weeks for it to come. Then it took me around 4 1/2 hours to put it together. It wasn't the directions that was hard to understand, it was just twisting in the screws and moving the treadmill around that took so long. The treadmill is extremely heavy and I put it together by myself. I do suggest you have a friend or significant other help. But since the treadmill is so heavy, it feels sturdier. After putting my treadmill together, I was excited to start using it.

I'm a 5'5" female and weigh 130 lbs, but the treadmill is a nice size and sturdy enough that I think it can easily accommodate heavier and taller runners. It says in the manual that users can be up to 350 pounds. This is definitely a good treadmill for running. If you're looking for a treadmill just for walking, you can spend around $400-$1000 for a fairly good treadmill. Jogging and running, expect to spend $1000 and up for a quality machine.

I've only went up to 6.o mph so far, but the belt runs very smoothly. There's no odd jerking and sputtering like on cheaper treadmills where you feel like you might be fall off and break a neck. This treadmill truly does feel like a quality treadmill like those found in fitness gyms. Lately I've been too busy to go to the gym so it's super convenient to have a treadmill at home. I love the no fuss aspect. I don't have to "dress up" and can easily shower as soon as my workout is done. For days when I really don't feel like listening to music, I can just pop in a movie and still get a good workout.

Before purchasing the Smooth 9.35HR, I did my research. I read up on customer reviews and reviews made by treadmill "gurus". The treadmill doctor has given this treadmill shining reviews, giving it a #1 spot for treadmills in the $1500-2000 range. In my search for the best treadmill for me, I wanted a quality machine that won't blow my budget, I wanted to be able to run comfortably on it, and most important it had to have good cushioning. A few months back I got a knee injury that now makes it difficult to run on hard surfaces or for long distances. The Smooth has this wonderful Hydra Suspension feature that allows you to adjust the cushioning level. It's easy to change for different users, depending on what you need. It works. I've used the treadmill with it "off" and it hurt my knees within 5 minutes. The next day I turned it "on" and I barely had a problem. The slight pain was most likely from the day before, but with the cushioning on, I did notice a huge difference. It was the Hydra Suspension feature that really made me go for the Smooth. I was deciding between the Sole F85 and the Smooth 9.35 HR. They were both the same price and both had raving reviews, but I chose the Smooth 9.35 HR for it's superior cushioning system. I don't know if you can say it's "whisper-quiet", but I can hear music over the motor. This might help, if you order from the website it's free shipping and free in-room delivery if you want to save a few bucks. With the purchase of my treadmill from the company, I also received 5 years parts and electronics and 2 years labor. Some treadmills only give you 1 year labor.

I give this treadmill a 4 1/2 out of 5 only because the console is in my way. Like I said, I'm 5'5", but the top part of the console comes up to my upper chest and when I'm swinging my arms during walking or jogging, my arms bump in to the console. I just wish the console was lower or could be adjusted to a different height, but no I'm stuck. So if you're tall, this would probably be best for you. If you're short, take that in to consideration. The console height is a bit of a problem, but not enough for me to want to return it. The strong motor and cool Hydra Suspension cushion far outweighs that minor problem.

The treadmill also allows you to input up to 9 user information and save it. Just input your height, weight, etc, one time and you can look up User 1, User 2, and so on the next time. I think this is really cool because the calorie burn reading is more accurate this way and being able to read how much calories I'm burning helps me keep going. There's also different programs, but I haven't tried them yet so I can't give a review about that. In addition, it comes with a Heart Rate chest strap. I use that to help me reach and stay in my Heart Rate zone so I don't work under my potential or over train.

Don't just read a few reviews and decide to buy it. Do your research. There are also sites that are paid by treadmill companies to write wonderful reviews for treadmills so don't believe everything. I haven't had a lot of experience with the Smooth's customer service, but the few times I have called they have been courteous and polite. I am pleased with my purchase and recommend it if you're willing to shell out the $2000.

Great Treadmill!
I purchased this treadmill for my wife after reading several positive reviews from 3rd party sites. Her hip and knee have been hurting her and she had to stop working out on our old 10 yr old $400 crappy treadmill. She wanted to workout but it just hurt too much. This treadmill is supposed to provide a high amount of cushioning that lessens the impact on joints, bones, etc.. Well, it really does! We were very surprised and pleased with how good it feels to walk or run on it. And she's been using it for several weeks now. She's experienced less pain throughout the day because she's been able to slowly build her muscles (which hold her hip in alignment).

I have always hated treadmills (because of the impact and joint discomfort it causes). But this treadmill rocks. It's very soft to run on (but not too soft). And it's made of high-quality parts that will last many years.

PROS:
- High level of cushion that really does reduce the impact of running
- Great Quality
- Great displays (shows your progress on a track and keeps count of your laps).
- Easy to put together, but is big and heavy
- Includes a wireless polar heart rate monitor that works

CONS:
- Too expensive, but I guess it's worth it if it lasts for 10 years
- The heart rate hand grips work for me (male with large hands), but do not pick up my wife's heart rate. Maybe her hands aren't sweaty enough?
- Motion sensitive speed controls are cool but not really useful because I accidentally active them. Thus, I keep them turned off.


Overall, we're very pleased and look forward to not becoming as large as cows are we get older.[...].