I am forgoing a gym membership and building up my paincave.
Woodways are the best treadmills that I have ever ran on. But....worth more than my car. So I am checking to see the best treadmills that you recommend so I can start comparing...?

1) Woodways
2) Boston Marathon Treadmill 4.0(Lionel uses this one I think)
3)

Any other high end...cheaper-ish ones?

Don't go TRUE.

Maurice,

we have a Sole F80 got it on black friday a few years ago and has been great.

Been looking at them also, thinking Landice L8 with cardio console.

Thoughts?

I am about to buy this model, with the ortho belt/suspension. Did you buy one?

Yes, I did. Only have about 100 Miles on it so far. My wife probably has 30. We both are happy. I didn’t get that option, sales guy told me it wasn’t worth it, in the end, do t think it is needed after running on it.

The critique is the following.

- the fan is a fart in a windstorm, useless, plus I’m short, 5’8” and hits me in the face. My wife it is over her head. No biggie, not needed.

- when the incline is up the console does move a bit, but the precor I ran on did also, maybe common. More annoying than anything.

- the attachment for the tablet, nice, quality, but wish I could get the tablet higher up. It rests on the bottom and the top is adjustable to lock it in. again, I’m used to it now.

I love how quiet it is and changes speed quickly for intervals. It feels solid, not like a cheap POS.

Overall, I’d buy again. It was between this and Precor, the precor I could have gotten much cheaper but like the warranty on Landice and assembled here in the US.

I kicked around a Woodway, but shipping is a pain, couldn’t find one to run on, and damn they are costly.

Hope that helps, if you have any questions let them fly.

Thanks so much for your reply, very helpful! Sorry for the long post/questions...but just spent a bunch of money and value your opinion. I will PM you my number....I know this post is going to feel like an interrogation....but very interested to hear a recent purchaser's opinion.

Concerned about the console moving when on incline...actually a lot concerned. I never run less than a 1.0 incline, and usually more. How noticeable is the movement? Noticeable. I spent the extra money on a high end device to get this machine because it seemed sturdy. It is sturdy IMO. Heavy as hell. Do you have it on a mat? Yes, do, they recommended it. I had a $1200 treadmill prior to this one and don't recall it moving on inclines.

When you ordered yours, how long did it take to receive. 2 weeks, they had the unit in stock and only order the Cardio console. I added some options and they are telling me 3.5-4 weeks. I am not terribly concerned with this....I can always run outside since the weather cooled down....or go to the gym. Just curious.

I added the tablet attachment, but was concerned it was a cheap aftermarket thing. The dealer assured me it was solid and didn't just clip on the treadmill. I bought it. True? Yes, it is a nice quality component. What do you mean by "It rests on the bottom and the top is adjustable to lock it in" Your tablet rests in a channel and there is a clamp to hold it that raises and lowers. Since it is like this your tablet will always be at the same level, cannot make higher or lower. You can either place it landscape or portrait. . Is it an integrated part of the machine? Yes, it mounts on the back side of the unit with 4 screws. Could you remove it and the machine look normal? Yes, LOL, it doesn't come on the unit so it looks fine without it. Can you not adjust the arm that the tablet mounts on to get to the height desired? No, the arm adjusts the tilt, not the height. As mentioned above the height is not adjustable.

I know this is a novelty....and likely something I won't use, but have you tried the integration with RunSocial, or other programs? Yes, I use RunSocial as do some others on this site. Very few treadmills have this built in, but the Landice L7/L8 does. Thought it may be interesting to incorporate on long runs.....load a course, watch it on the iPad, and the treadmill automatically adjusts incline. Yes, and if you are in heart rate mode will adjust your speed also.

Would love to hear additional feedback as you put the miles on your Landice. I do 90% of my running indoors and excited to put it to the test. I hope I made a good decision.....I know I am tired of reading about treadmills!!! In the end it is a treadmill, not worth stressing over.

OK, one question for you, why in the hell didn't you run on it prior to purchase??

This thread has helped me alot, thanks!

Found a F80 for a good deal used.

My question is this. Can two guys move one and will it fit in a minivan without disassembly? I want to put it in my basement which means stairs with a 90 deg. turn at the bottom....

Thanks