Should I purchase this treadmill?

[gaffe]

ProForm ProForm CrossWalk® 380 - Model 24803 at Sears.com

I am 265ish pounds and the weight limit is 250 pounds on this model. It is 150.00 bucks off right now and I figure if I can get it and wait a bit to hit 250. 350.00 bucks is a great deal! Plus, I've read the reviews on a few sites and it seems to be a rather nice treadmill.
My worry is that even at 250 pounds the hp won't be high enough to carry my weight. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks.

[winfreychic]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

Learning from experience, I had a treadmill that I was too heavy for and the belt would kind of stick when I took a step.

I just ordered a great treadmill from HSN at a really great price. It is a Pro-Form too. I looked on the website and it's twice as much there, but if you go to HSN.com, it's only 650.00 with free shipping.

http://health-fitness.hsn.com/proform-performance-treadmill-with-16-ifit-workouts_p-4725900_xp.aspx?sf=hf&dept=hf0010&prev=hp|sf!dept& cm_re=product_carousel*page1_spot3_image*FeaturedF itnessProducts&ccm=HF|hf0010

Here is the link if you want to check it out...I don't know how much you were looking to spend, but if you want to get a treadmill, it's better to get a nice one not only for performance, but because you are more apt to use it if it's "pretty".

Good luck!

[gaffe]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

hey!
Thanks for your opinion..I think you are right about the belt sticking if I was right on the edge of the weight requirement. I found one at sears that is on sale and a great deal.

I'm going with this one:
ProForm XP CrossWalk® 580 - Model 24865 at Sears.com

400.00 off and a the weight maximum is 300. Plus higher HP and such. Wish me luck.

[sadie147]

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I have this treadmill..as a matter of fact just got off it 5 mins ago! lol.

Proform have pretty good reviews, i looked into a quite a bit before I purchased, I have had it about a year now and am reallyhappy with it. and the 'arms' are a great feature, they give you an added workout. and it's quite sturdy IMO.

I checked the reviews on sears as well before i purchased and other people that bought it were very happy as well.

There are a few things you need to consider when buying a treadmill, one is cooling: ie is it fan cooled, and the HP of the motor. These you will need to consider especially if you are a distance runner, or plan to be, or how fast you will run. I only run 5 k a few times a week and i'm a slower running so having a 10hp treadmill wasn't a necessity.

[winfreychic]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

A friend of mine has that treadmill and she says she loves it too! So I'd go with that one too. It's a great deal for what you get!

[gaffe]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

Ok, so, after two and a half hours of assembly...I love it!

[Debie]

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Have fun with your new treadmill. I love mine! It is also a proform and so far so good.

[metalslugx]

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you got your choice now?Good...i never had a chance to get a treadmill..well..wish you luck.

[hu11aba1oo2]

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I have a ProForm and absolutely love it! I can't remember what model it is and I'm at work right now (obviously working very hard) so I can't look at it, but it looks similar to the picture.

[gaffe]

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Ahhh. I love it! It is so sturdy! Everyone.. go get one!

[Mrs_S]

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oh i am so jealous!!! i totally want to get a treadmill!!! unfortunately our finances will not allow for a big purchase like that now but oh maaaaannn one of these days!!!

[sadie147]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

Ok, so, after two and a half hours of assembly...I love it!

LOL the assembly is the worst! My husband and I nearly had to call a divorce lawyer during the assembly of mine..luckily we finally figured it out!

[gaffe]

Re: Should I purchase this treadmill?

Hahah! Oh my! I totally got into it with my husband too! The assembly was terrible. Ahhh. Terrible.