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(More customer reviews)I don't actually have this item so can't review it personally, but I thought I'd try to clear up some of the confusion regarding the two different types of Supermats that come in the 3'x6.5' size. Apparently there is a Treadmat (model 11GS) that is cheaper but THICKER. The Treadsolid (model 14GS) is more expensive but THINNER. But here, thickness is misleading because of the type of material used. For those of you who ordered the Treadsolid and received a mat with 1/8" thickness, that seems to be the correct thickness because this is a solid PVC vinyl mat, rather than a foam mat (which is used in the cheaper yet thicker 11GS).
Here is a helpful explanation/review I found online while researching these mats:
"Review of the Supermats Various Mats
The 14GS Supermat, 15GS Supermat, 27GS Supermat and 29GS Supermat Equipment mats have a thickness of 1/8" and are made of solid vinyl. Many of the other mats on the market are thicker (usually 1/4") - including the SuperMats styles 10GS Supermat, 11GS Supermat, 12GS Supermat and 30GS Supermat - but are foam vinyl. Foam vinyl flooring mats are half the material and half the weight because the are made with a blowing agent which adds the air and makes them foam. These foam vinyl mats are great for mats that are not going to be used with heavy traffic or equipment."
"However, if you need a mat that will take abuse (i.e. the continuous pounding and side to side and front to back stress of a treadmill) with out ripping the mat the 1/8" solid mats are the equipment mat of choice. For the few bucks more you get twice the mat."
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Supermats 3'x6.5' TreadsolidProtect your floor from exercise equipment and prolong the life of your treadmill, elliptical trainer, or exercise bike with this Supermat Treadsolid floor mat. Designed for commercial and institutional applications, the Treadsolid is made of a super-tough, durable PVC material that helps shield your floor and carpets from the damaging effects of heavy exercise equipment and debris. As a result, you can safely locate your fitness equipment in any room in the house, including the fir-floored living room or the carpeted family room. At the same time, the mat extends the life of your equipment by keeping floor and carpet dust from entering the belts and mechanical parts. And as a bonus, the mat dampens the vibrations that cause wear and tear to your equipment while also muffling the whines and hum of the motors. This Treadsolid mat measures 6.5 by 3 feet.
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