Billed as one of the best treadmills in the Smooth lineup, it offers 12-level adjustable cushioning, motion control on the handrails, wireless heart rate control, commercial grade construction and solid health-club feel.
It was also recently awarded a "Best Buy" rating for 2009.
Is it right for your needs? Here's what you need to know about the 9.35 treadmill:
Quick Stats:
Price: $2199
Motor: 3.0 HP
Speed: 0.5-11 MPH
Incline: 0-15%
Treadbelt: 20 x 55"
Folding: No
Heart Rate Monitor: Hand Grip & Wireless
Cupholders: 2
Motion Control On Handrails
12 Level Adjustable Cushioning
9 Storable User Profiles
Warranty: Lifetime on Frame & Motor, 5 years on parts, 2 years on labor
Strengths:
1) Hydra Suspension Adjustable Cushioning - This is a high end cushioning system that Smooth is only putting in their luxury 9-series of treadmills. It helps to protect your knees, hips, ankles and back from the jarring impact that often comes with running.
With this system you can also adjust the cushioning to 12 different levels. The suspension lets you choose the softness of where the ball of your foot lands while keeping the place where your foot takes off firmer. This is a great feature to have since different users often prefer various levels of cushioning.
2) Motion Control on Handrails - This is only found on the Smooth 9-series including the 9.35. To speed up you wave your hand over the motion control on one handrail and to slow down you wave your hand over the other handrail.
While most people will like this feature, it's especially handy for taller runners as you don't have to break your stride while running in order to change your speed.
(Sometimes when you have long legs, leaning close to the console to adjust the speed can result in you running up against the treadmill hood - depending on how the frame is built).
3) Commercial Grade , Reversible Deck - The deck is triple laminated and reversible - so if you wear out the deck, you just flip it over and keep going. This is very similar to what you find in most commercial treadmills. It also helps to extend the life of your treadmill.
4) Built For Heavier Use - With a 400 lb user weight capacity, this is one of the highest weight capacities you'll find in a home treadmill. Along with a 290 lb machine weight and commercial grade deck it makes for a very stable feeling treadmill. With the heavier construction, the 9.35 can take a lot of use (and abuse) and still hold up quite well.
5) 6 Workout Programs with 9 User Profiles - The 9.35 offers 6 different built in workouts including Killer Hills, Interval Speed, Weight Loss, Manual, Heart Rate Control and Competition.
Also, up to nine people can store their age, weight, height, sex and target heart rate - which is handy if you have multiple treadmill users.
6) Long Warranty With 2 Years on Service - With a lifetime motor and frame warranty, 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor, this is one of the best warranties at this price point.
Of special note is the 2 years on labor - which is excellent since most treadmills will only cover 1 year if you're lucky. This can save you a lot of money should something happen to your treadmill.
Weaknesses:
No serious weaknesses. Taller users may want to step up to the 9.45 ST or 9.45 TV treadmills which offer longer 60" belts. But most users should be alright with the 55" belt.
Overall Conclusion: Highly Recommended
The Smooth 9.35 treadmill has a lot going for it - a solid commercial machine feel with luxury extras like motion control on the side rails, wireless heart rate tracking and 9 different user profiles.
We really like the 12 levels of cushioning - which means different users can choose different levels of surface feel. This is great if you have a family using it as everyone can choose their desired cushioning feel.
With all this - and a "Best Buy" rating for 2009, overall the 9.35 is an ideal treadmill for runners and walkers alike.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can get the Smooth 9.35 treadmill direct from the Manufacturer. They're currently offering Free Shipping which can save you about $150.
Plus they're offering our visitors Free In-Room delivery on any treadmill over $1299 - use Promo Code free-inroom at checkout
