Massage Chair Review: Omega Montage Elite Massage Recliner
November 11th, 2008We will present the luxury massage chair by Omega which is the Montage Elite in this review. The Montage Elite was designed for the American market and can accommodate users up to 6′ 6″ and up to 300 lbs. We will also point out the most important features of this massage recliner and the warranty coverage. We now present the Montage Elite massage recliner.
One of the first things to check out about any massage chair is the warranty coverage. A massage chair has many moving parts, a computer and other electrical components. Although the quality of these chairs is outstanding, sometimes problems do occur. You want to make sure that your relaxation does not become frustration, because you did not get sufficient warranty coverage.
What kind of warranty coverage do you get with the Montage Elite? Omega gives you 5 years on the frame. There is 3 years for both parts and labor. You also get 1 year of free parts shipping. One important part of warranty coverage is in-home service which is covered for the first 90 days you own the massage chair. This is solid warranty coverage for this high end luxury lounger.
Automatic programs are pre-programmed massages designed by the manufacturer to maximize the functions of the massage chair. The Montage Elite comes with five different automatic programs. Each of the five automatic programs is developed around a theme and includes the following: Activation, Relaxation, Vitality, Night and Morning. Activation and Vitality are more vigorous programs providing deeper massage therapy. Vitality is somewhat in the middle. Morning and Night are similar to warming up for Morning and warming down for Night.
There are also 4 manual massage techniques. The Montage Elite has kneading, tapping, finger press and shiatsu. These are further complimented with 6 manual back courses. You can choose from full back, lower back, middle back upper back, shoulder and neck. The shoulder and neck are unique to Omega. You can get the upper neck and base of the skull or the shoulders and the lower neck. These are very relieving for built up tension in those areas.
The lower body is in for a treat with the air massage system. The air massage system covers your buttocks, thighs, hips, calves and feet. The air massage system is driven by a compressor which delivers air to airbags strategically placed throughout the chair. In particular is the Footflex massage. The Footflex is a reflexology foot massage that is built into the leg rest for the feet. If you enjoy a foot massage, then the Montage Elite is you for you.
How about a nice stretch of the lower body? The Montage Elite delivers. The lower body traction system will stretch out your lower body. The stretch is activated which will raise the leg rest to a horizontal position. The leg rest then lowers to 3 different successively lower positions. This extends out your hips, thighs, knees and ankles. This helps improve your range of motion.
Another great therapy included in the Montage Elite massage chair is the full body heat capability. There are heating elements with individual controls for the chair back, seat and the leg rest. Heat is a method used by physical therapist to reduce swelling of muscles and increase blood flow to a particular area. To further help you relax, slip on the included headphones and listen to your favorite music on the built in MP3 player.
If you are looking for the best of the best, the Montage Elite has everything going for it. It has a stylish design and soft yet durable synthetic leather upholstery. The massage programs provide very effective massage therapy to relieve aches and pains. There is the lower body traction system to stretch out your legs. You can apply heat to the area of the body as appropriate. Put on the headphones and let go of your thoughts as you relax to the music and the massage chair provides you a soothing and totally relaxing experience. This is what the Montage Elite massage chair is all about.