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  Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine

  Sports (Sunny Health & Fitness)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (1.5/5)

  

  Poor quality, get what you pay for. Best for beginners

  I'm a fairly fit guy, I work out probably 10-12 times a week and was looking to add rowing to my cardio routine for all the benefits that it provides. I'm also fairly frugal so I saw this rower priced pretty low and afer reading some halfway decent reviews on another site, decided to order from Amazon. Shipping was free and arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. Opened up the box and pull all the pieces out only to find several shards of plastic in the bottom of the box. Turns out part of the casing of the rowing mechanism, which is made of fairly thin, cheap plastic, had been cracked and broken off, which I assume happened during shipping. Although this damaged the aesthetics of the machine, I realized it would still function as it should and so I decided to put it together anyway. This part is quite easy, which is why it gets two stars. Once I got it together I decided to give it a try and was majorly disappointed. It has adjustable resistance settings from 1 to 10 and even when I... 2/5 zipper28 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine (Sports) I'm a fairly fit guy, I work out probably 10-12 times a week and was looking to add rowing to my cardio routine for all the benefits that it provides. I'm also fairly frugal so I saw this rower priced pretty low and afer reading some halfway decent reviews on another site, decided to order from Amazon. Shipping was free and arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. Opened up the box and pull all the pieces out only to find several shards of plastic in the bottom of the box. Turns out part of the casing of the rowing mechanism, which is made of fairly thin, cheap plastic, had been cracked and broken off, which I assume happened during shipping. Although this damaged the aesthetics of the machine, I realized it would still function as it should and so I decided to put it together anyway. This part is quite easy, which is why it gets two stars. Once I got it together I decided to give it a try and was majorly disappointed. It has adjustable resistance settings from 1 to 10 and even when I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 2, 2012

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  Should have shopped more carefully

  Full disclosure - my "other" rowing maching is a Concept 2, which I understand is the gold standard of rowing machines. I needed a second machine to use in my apartment on weekdays during a one year out of town assignment. Buying another $900 Concept 2 wasn't an option, so I went for inexpensive. I should have spent more.The real problem with the Sunny machine is that it's too short. You can't develop a full stroke, because the pull handle is at the same point as the foot rests. You only get about 2/3 of the exercise. Watch the training video on the C2 site to see what I mean. I don't think the seat roller mechanism is going to survive for a year. After two months it still sheds small crumbs of black plastic with each use. The seat itself is well padded but poorly designed. The ridge across the back rubs the small of my back just below my tailbone. Painful. My interim solution is to sit on a folded towel, which lifts my butt above the ridge. Now I understand why... 1/5 Tddrr - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sunny Magnetic Rowing Machine (Sports) Full disclosure - my "other" rowing maching is a Concept 2, which I understand is the gold standard of rowing machines. I needed a second machine to use in my apartment on weekdays during a one year out of town assignment. Buying another $900 Concept 2 wasn't an option, so I went for inexpensive. I should have spent more.The real problem with the Sunny machine is that it's too short. You can't develop a full stroke, because the pull handle is at the same point as the foot rests. You only get about 2/3 of the exercise. Watch the training video on the C2 site to see what I mean. I don't think the seat roller mechanism is going to survive for a year. After two months it still sheds small crumbs of black plastic with each use. The seat itself is well padded but poorly designed. The ridge across the back rubs the small of my back just below my tailbone. Painful. My interim solution is to sit on a folded towel, which lifts my butt above the ridge. Now I understand why... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 12, 2012

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  List Price: $349.00
  Price: $208.35
  You Save: $140.65 (40%)

  Pivoting heel supports and adjustable foot straps

  Transportable wheels are built into the front stabilizer & folds for storage

  10 Levels of Magnetic smooth, quiet magnetic resistance

  Oversized, molded, foam-padded seat on smooth rollers

  ? Weight Limit: 220 LB

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  SmoothFlow R80 Rower

  Health and Beauty (PFS)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Very good value for money!

  We bought this rower direct from PFS (go to their web pages) and are extremely pleased with it. It took 20 minutes to assemble (no manual needed unless you are not that keen on anything logical..(-; ) and folds up very nicely for small storage. This rower is very good value for money and fits our whole family from my 10 year old daughter to myself (6'7") and some 200+ pounds. The seat action and resistance settings are very smooth - not a single squeak or sign of weakness yet! It feels rock solid! The heart monitor is somewhat cumbersome and we do not use it, but then again a more serious exerciser might find it valuable information. 5/5 S. Vitus "SVitus" - See all my reviews, October 17, 2006

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  Reluctant Rower

  I bought this SmoothFlow R80 Rower sight unseen. It is a terrific deal for the price.The seller sent it very quickly. The instructions for assembly were good enough. I almost damaged the seat glider support because I did not understand how to add the seat to the slider bar.Positive: Seat slides smoothly; Digital read-out is large and easy to see; cushion handle grip is comfortable; the overall feel is solid/strong; good price; it works off twice the calories of an elliptical.Negative: My niece let the handle pop loose from her grip and it broke off one of the plastic vent fins, which is probably the weakest part of the machine; you have to remember to reset the digital display for each session, otherwise it just adds to what it remembers that you did last time; the resistance dial only gives you fixed settings to adjust to 1, 2, 3, etc., and they seem like big jumps in level of difficulty; I still have not figured out how to get it to fold up.I was losing 3... 4/5 CiggyRN "momx3" (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: SmoothFlow R80 Rower (Health and Beauty) I bought this SmoothFlow R80 Rower sight unseen. It is a terrific deal for the price.The seller sent it very quickly. The instructions for assembly were good enough. I almost damaged the seat glider support because I did not understand how to add the seat to the slider bar.Positive: Seat slides smoothly; Digital read-out is large and easy to see; cushion handle grip is comfortable; the overall feel is solid/strong; good price; it works off twice the calories of an elliptical.Negative: My niece let the handle pop loose from her grip and it broke off one of the plastic vent fins, which is probably the weakest part of the machine; you have to remember to reset the digital display for each session, otherwise it just adds to what it remembers that you did last time; the resistance dial only gives you fixed settings to adjust to 1, 2, 3, etc., and they seem like big jumps in level of difficulty; I still have not figured out how to get it to fold up.I was losing 3... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 18, 2009

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  List Price: $600.00
  

  Includes Wireless Heart Monitor

  Super smooth rolling action

  Aluminum beam construction with adjustable angle

  8-Level resistance system

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  Phoenix 98900 Power Rower

  Sports (Phoenix)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (3.1/5)

  

  Good deal for price

  We were looking for a reasonably priced rowing machine and the MR 900 was one of the few reviewed. It has a tension adjustment knob at the base, so that you can increase your workout. The seat slides easily and the handlebar pulls back fine. As a smaller woman, I find the footpedal position a bit awkward and despite the velcro strip, I can't quite get the right fit. The other review that I saw for this machine also mentioned that the footpads were not as well placed as they might be. Phoenix could really improve their machine by allowing some adjustment in height and better width grip on this feature. The display is fine, but the calorie count seems off--either that or I'm just not working as hard as I think I am. I don't think it accounts for the quickness with which you pull or your body weight and might just be taking into account the tension, time, and number of pulls. Overall, I'm really pleased. My stomach, legs, and arms get a nice workout. I guess the trick is to... 4/5 S. C. Watson (WA) - See all my reviews, October 3, 2005

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  Phoenix 98900 Power Rower - Gotta Love It!

  The Phoenix 98900 Power Rower is my first rowing machine and I am thinking that it is an near excellent choice for anyone seeking an entry-level rowing machine. The actual magnetic resistance rowing action on the Phoenix 98900 provides a constant movement that can be adjusted to accommodate differing levels of endurance and strenght (core and upper body), and the seat action guides almost silently on a silicon wheel carriage.Subjectively, I also think that the Phoenix 98900 is of a sleek-looking design and it easily folds up to reduce the footprint size when it is not in use.I now tend to use my Phoenix 98900 five days a week for 30+ minute sessions at the highest resistance setting (averaging 4 miles per hour and burning 110 calories per session and I can see the improvement to my abs and reduction of my "love handles") and I can honestly say that I look forward to using my Phoenix 98900 rowing machine.The minor issues that I have with the Phoenix... 4/5 Watauga RIver - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Phoenix 98900 Power Rower (Sports) The Phoenix 98900 Power Rower is my first rowing machine and I am thinking that it is an near excellent choice for anyone seeking an entry-level rowing machine. The actual magnetic resistance rowing action on the Phoenix 98900 provides a constant movement that can be adjusted to accommodate differing levels of endurance and strenght (core and upper body), and the seat action guides almost silently on a silicon wheel carriage.Subjectively, I also think that the Phoenix 98900 is of a sleek-looking design and it easily folds up to reduce the footprint size when it is not in use.I now tend to use my Phoenix 98900 five days a week for 30+ minute sessions at the highest resistance setting (averaging 4 miles per hour and burning 110 calories per session and I can see the improvement to my abs and reduction of my "love handles") and I can honestly say that I look forward to using my Phoenix 98900 rowing machine.The minor issues that I have with the Phoenix... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2010

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  Broke on day 91

  No chance we'd buy this product again! On day 91 of ownership, the tension spring that retracts the cord snapped. And we weren't using the machine any harder than normal. Our Concept 2 is on the way. 1/5 Matt - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Phoenix 98900 Power Rower (Sports) No chance we'd buy this product again! On day 91 of ownership, the tension spring that retracts the cord snapped. And we weren't using the machine any harder than normal. Our Concept 2 is on the way. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2010

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  List Price: $349.99
  Price: $188.99
  You Save: $161.00 (46%)

  Measures 81.5 x 26.4 x 24 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty

  High-quality rowing machine with belt-driven magnetic resistance system

  4-window LCD display tracks your workout time, distance, speed, and calories

  46-inch slide length; foldable frame with casters rolls away for easy storage

  Easy-to-use resistance dial; molded polyurethane seat for long-term comfort

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  Body Rower BRW7200 Deluxe Magnetic Rowing Machine

  Sports (Body Max)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (2.6/5)

  

  Not the best, not the worst. Good buy for the Black Friday price.

  Some of the other reviews here are, in my opinion, off base. Let's face it: we all got this because Amazon offered it on Black Friday at a supposed 66% discount. Anyone who knew what they were doing knew that was too good to be true. That being said, a few things...1. yes, the LCD is terrible. Hard to see and even harder to use. On the other hand, reading through the manual shows at least some basic functionality, and the HRM works great with a Polar strap.2. "The plastic looks bad"? Seriously? People are buying a rowing machine based on how it *looks*? Have you ever seen a Concept2? Rowing machines aren't works of art (shells are). They exist to serve a purpose and most do it well. This one may not win any beauty contests, but if you bought it to display in your living room, well...3. The slide is NOT 18". Mine has 36" easy. I'm 6'4" and I have to fully extend to hit the back stop and the front stop would be an EXTREMELY close catch.4. The pull is bit... 4/5 C. Stoneham (Texas) - See all my reviews, December 2, 2010

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  rower computer issues

  **This review is written pre-exercise as I can't get the rower's computer to work**This item, like nearly everyone else, was purchased on as a black friday deal. I've always wanted a concept 2 but at a third of the price, this was too good to pass up.It came in 2 packages. I'm not much into assembling things but this one was fairly simple. One challenge I had was putting the handle through the pull cableVisually, the machine looks great. There are no problems in the function of the rowing machine itself. Everything fits into place.The problem I'm having is the computer program. I can't seem to get the bottom left STOP to turn into STARTI've gone through the instructions over and over again, pressing MODE just as the booklet says and I can't get the machine's computer to start tracking the rowI'll take a break and check this out later but as it stands, if the computer doesn't start working then this one looks like... 2/5 hamzeus - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Body Rower BRW7200 Deluxe Magnetic Rowing Machine (Sports) **This review is written pre-exercise as I can't get the rower's computer to work**This item, like nearly everyone else, was purchased on as a black friday deal. I've always wanted a concept 2 but at a third of the price, this was too good to pass up.It came in 2 packages. I'm not much into assembling things but this one was fairly simple. One challenge I had was putting the handle through the pull cableVisually, the machine looks great. There are no problems in the function of the rowing machine itself. Everything fits into place.The problem I'm having is the computer program. I can't seem to get the bottom left STOP to turn into STARTI've gone through the instructions over and over again, pressing MODE just as the booklet says and I can't get the machine's computer to start tracking the rowI'll take a break and check this out later but as it stands, if the computer doesn't start working then this one looks like... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 18, 2010

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  Okay machine with the worst 'computer' display and a hard to read manual

  Like everyone else who posted a review for this product so far, I purchased it as an Amazon Black Friday deal for about one third of its 'listed' price. There were no reviews at the time so I trusted Amazon for not hyping a worthless product. Based on my experience setting it up and using it for a few days, I would say that this rower lives up to expectations - barely - and $300 probably reflects its worth.DELIVERY, PACKAGING AND SETUPNo complaints here. Nothing beats 'free shipping'. The rower comes in 2 boxes, both heavy but 2 people should be able to take them to the basement (my case) or generally moving them around.Assembly was not hard at all. In fact, I did it all by myself even for the parts where a second helper was recommended. All the needed tools are included, all parts were present and everything fit as expected. The assembly instructions and illustrations were clear enough not to make me scratch my head more than maybe once or... 3/5 A. Dent "Aragorn" (Minas Anor, GD) - See all my reviews, December 10, 2010

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  List Price: $1,299.99
  Price: $420.00
  You Save: $879.99 (68%)

  Folding rower features a smooth and quiet magnetic resistance system with 16 levels of resistance

  An ergonomic padded grip handle provides security for a full body extension

  11 programs include multiple heart rate, manual, and preset programs

  Solid steel construction with aluminum monorail for enhanced stability

  Measures 92 by 21.25 by 22.75 inches (L x W x H); folds to 45 by 21.25 by 60.25 inches (L x W x H)

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  Velocity Fitness Magnetic Rower

  Sports (Velocity Fitness)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Whisper quiet, awesome workout, great machine!

  Rowing is a great aerobic workout. You can exercise a bunch of muscle groups, elevate your heart rate, build stamina, and burn calories. After a good rowing workout, I just feel spent.Basically, there are three kinds of rowing machines. Some, like the , have flywheels that use air or water friction to provide resistance. Those are the closest to the experience of actual water rowing and their resistance increases the harder you pull, but they tend to be pricey and are somewhat loud. A second kind has to create resistance. That kind is inexpensive, but are often somewhat fragile. This is the third kind, with magnetic resistance, and it's great.The... 5/5 Joseph "jck09" (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews, May 26, 2011

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  Perfect for the whole family!

  We live in an area that doesn't have a gym, so this is the first rowing machine any of us has used. Keeping that in mind, this is coming from a novice point of view.The machine itself weighs about 90 pounds, and arrived needing assembly. All tools and materials were included, so it was just a matter of about 30 minutes to get the whole thing out of the box and assembled. The directions were clear and easy to follow. All pieces were made of heavy steel and the bolts were some of the biggest I have ever seen! The main part that houses the electronics has a plastic cover and is of a pleasing design and color.When fully extended and ready for working out on, the unit measures about 7 feet. The manufacturer's description said the unit can be folded for space saving when not in use. It does compact nicely, with measurements of 54"h x 34"d x 20"w and this is obtained by folding the unit up in front of the seat.The unit seems to be of good quality. The seat... 5/5 T. Dunlap "tweezle" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews, June 10, 2011

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  Received TWO defective units. Manufacturer can't write comprehensible English

  After reading reviews of this rowing machine, I was thrilled to order one as my birthday present to myself. In college, I learned what great exercise rowing is; it exercises most muscle groups without pounding your knees or exposing you to traumatic injuries. I loved that this machine is so quiet I could watch TV while rowing. And I knew my wife would love that it folds up when not in use.Having now received TWO defective units -- the first with the pull cord on the side, not the middle, so it was being ripped to shreds with every pull, and the second with a monitor that gave me an "E1" error message the first time I turned it on and then refused to ever power on again -- I could not be more bitterly disappointed in this product that seemed so promising. I must have gotten unlucky that both units were defective. But any product with so high a defect rate that any customer could receive two defective units is unlikely to last long. The build quality is obvious just from the... 1/5 James Lavin "PatriotsBook.com: Management Sec... (Stamford, CT USA) - See all my reviews, July 19, 2011

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  List Price: $799.99
  

  Electronic tension control

  Resistance: DMC System (Drum Magnetic Control)

  Large PU molded saddle & Foldable and space saving

  The machine comes equipped with a heart rate monitor chest strap to monitor your heart rate for intense cardio training

  Beam: Anodized Aluminum Profile + rectangular tubing support.

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  Two women rowers - 3x2 inch Fridge Magnet - large magnetic button - Magnet

  Kitchen (Art247)
  

  Magnet

  3x2 inch Fridge Magnet - large magnetic button

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  Crescendo Fitness Folding Mag Resistance Power Rower

  Sports (Crescendo Fitness)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (3.0/5)

  

  Pretty good workout

  I've never had a rower before and when running was tearing up my joints, I decided to try something else. The low impact on your body is great, although I'm a bit disappointed about the calorie count. It's about a quarter of what I used to burn when running, but that makes sense, as you're not exerting as much energy. My settings are at maximum, but I could still use more. Overall, the machine does what it's supposed to do and I'm happy with it so far. 4/5 Sam Hughes Jr. "Sam" (Norfolk, VA USA) - See all my reviews, April 14, 2011

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  Crescendo power rower

  The foot pedals are not adjustable and that makes it difficult for a 5'4" ot shorter person to reach the pedals while rowing. I have to adjust by placing my shoes on the bottom of the pedals and pushing off. Other than that it is a fairly gool piece of equipment. Value may be a little over priced for the way it is made. 4/5 cheychey11 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescendo Fitness Folding Mag Resistance Power Rower (Sports) The foot pedals are not adjustable and that makes it difficult for a 5'4" ot shorter person to reach the pedals while rowing. I have to adjust by placing my shoes on the bottom of the pedals and pushing off. Other than that it is a fairly gool piece of equipment. Value may be a little over priced for the way it is made. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 23, 2011

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  I would recommend for beginner only

  This is a good machine for beginners which I am. The cost was worth it for me. The timer and count is cheesy but it serves it's purpose. Despite the instructions saying it will take 2 people 40 minutes to assemble, I did it myself in 20 minutes. However, I will note that you'll need to be a little mechanically inclined. The assembly instructions was on one page and half of it I had to make an educated guess on how to assemble it. But I think most adult can figure it out. 3/5 Jamie K Ono - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescendo Fitness Folding Mag Resistance Power Rower (Sports) This is a good machine for beginners which I am. The cost was worth it for me. The timer and count is cheesy but it serves it's purpose. Despite the instructions saying it will take 2 people 40 minutes to assemble, I did it myself in 20 minutes. However, I will note that you'll need to be a little mechanically inclined. The assembly instructions was on one page and half of it I had to make an educated guess on how to assemble it. But I think most adult can figure it out. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 6, 2011

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  List Price: $899.99
  Price: $349.99
  You Save: $550.00 (61%)

  Folding magnetic-resistance rowing machine with 15.43-pound flywheel

  Comfortable seat with smooth rollers and large aluminum rowing beam

  Supports 16 upper body exercises; folds vertically for easy storage

  Built-in 5-function computer tracks time, stroke count, and calories burned

  Measures 76.8 x 23.6 x 22.8 inches (W x H x D); weighs 81.6 pounds

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  LifeSpan Fitness RW1000 Rowing Machine

  Sports (LifeSpan Fitness)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Not meant to actually be used

  I loved this rower at first, although if you have small feet, it's difficult to keep them from pulling out of the pedals while rowing. 6 broken straps, several emails to Lifespan (they did replace them for me), a change to a different type of shoe, and that problem was finally fixed. Then the pulleys started to break. Ordered a new set and replaced those (those I had to buy). Now the flywheel will not recoil. Took it apart...I would have to replace the magnetic wheel assembly. It's time to give up, it just wasn't made to be used. I used this rower for 2 1/2 years. My last rower was a cheap old piston type, it lasted 12 years. I finally broke the frame. I used the rower 4 times a week, this one just couldn't hold up. And, no, I'm not some 350 pound body builder...I barely make it over 5 feet and am under 135 pounds. I don't think I should be killing rowing machines. 1/5 T. J. Stewart (Burnsville, MN, US) - See all my reviews, March 5, 2010

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  Good rower, not the best

  I bought my LifeSpan rower about a year ago and have used it a lot with no major problems. It does the job and seems to be a good value for the money, but it definately is not a performance rower.PROS:CheapCompactFolds EasilySimple Digital Display lasts a very long time one one batteryCONS:No chain, the pull mechanism is a strap of fabric.Plastic wheels support the seat and pull movement. Mine have note worn out yet but they're not that smooth and they do feel as if they have worn down significantly during the year that I have used my rower.The pull movement creates no momentum as with a fan or water resisting model, so you really cant build up much inertia and each pull feels like you're starting from a stp, which is not mych like real rowing.All in all it's a good unit but if you're looking for something that will really take a beating and last a long time and also emulate the feel of rowing much better,... 3/5 James D. Strawn "Problem Finder" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews, May 12, 2010

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  Great Product; be careful with shipping!

  We ordered this product to help in a revamping of our exercise program, and it is absolutely great in that mission. The device assembles very easily and quickly; 15 minutes or less if you lay the parts out. There are two major assemblies, and you just attach the seat and put the two pieces together. In action, the device is smooth and quiet, and it can give you a very good workout in a relatively short period of time. The electronics package is good; the only issue some may have is that changing rowing resistance doesn't appear to change the calorie count.The only problem we had was with Amazon in shipping. This is shipped in two boxes but for some reason Amazon seems to lose sight of that fact on its own tracking. If the two boxes become separated (which ours did) and only one is delivered, they show status as "delivered". I called customer service to try to get them to help with the other box and they continually insisted that the order was one box and was... 5/5 T. Nolle "NetTraveler" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews, December 13, 2009

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  List Price: $699.99
  Price: $499.99
  You Save: $200.00 (29%)

  Recipient of the 2008 Gear Awards Seal of Excellence

  300-pound maximum user weight; five-year frame warranty, two-year parts warranty, and one-year labor warranty

  Solid steel frame; assembled dimensions measure 87 by 19 by 23 inches (L x W x H)

  Folds to 34 by 19 by 64 inches (L x W x H) for easy storage

  Three-LCD console provides distance, calories, time, strokes, and strokes per minute workout feedback

  Features a smooth and quiet eddy current drive system with a 16.5-pound flywheel

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  Kettler Coach M Indoor Rower

  Sports (KETTLER)
  List Price: $999.00
  

  High-performance indoor rower with center pull oar, infinitely variable resistance range, and manual resistance settings from 1 to 10

  Stores upright to save space; Lifetime frame warranty; three-year residential warranty for all other parts

  Sturdy powder coated frame with transport casters; top grade ball bearings for a smooth glide along chrome plated steel rails

  Quick Attach backboard and front footplate (both included) provide 16 different exercises

  LCD training computer display with heart rate (HR) programs; Polar T34 wireless chest strap and built-in HR receiver included

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  Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine

  Sports (Stamina Products, Inc.)
  

  Rating (339 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Demo of Stamina Rower

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:16 MinsSo far, so good. I was a little upset that there weren't any video reviews for this product, (youtube, from the company itself etc.) so I promised myself that I'd make a video demonstration for others to judge.The basic stuff you need to know: There are 12 levels of resistance (I was using resistance level 8).The computer tells you how many complete rows you have performed, time performed, calories burned or you can scan through all three (My computer didn't work when it first arrived, but after a solid punch it woke up and started working). The resistance is nice. You'll get a good workout with this inexpensive machine. Storage is convenient, but don't be fooled, 35 pounds is heavy to move around from room to room. Keep the machine close to where you plan on using it. Finally, the footstraps were a major complaint. My complaint about the footstraps is that it doesn't hold your feet securely against the footrests. The clicking noise you hear in... 5/5 Louie Lefkowitz "Lou da Joo" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews, September 25, 2010

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  A fantastic rower for this price!

  .PROS:a. Real rowing (oar-like) action, rather than just pulling on a single T-bar.b. Comfortable even with tall people (I'm 6'1').c. Adjustable rowing tension.d. A very sturdy, rigid, and well-built frame.e. Easy to assemble.f. Takes little room to use.g. Very low cost (one hundred twenty dollars).CONS:a. The seat is not well padded.b. The unit creaks and squeaks a bit until it is warmed-up.c. No instructions explaining how to actually row properly. (I found some great videos and info on the Web, however, that instruct as to how to use rowing machines).You simply cannot beat this Stamina Body Trac Rowing Machine at this very low cost -- it is an amazing deal! 5/5 Linda (United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine (Sports) .PROS:a. Real rowing (oar-like) action, rather than just pulling on a single T-bar.b. Comfortable even with tall people (I'm 6'1').c. Adjustable rowing tension.d. A very sturdy, rigid, and well-built frame.e. Easy to assemble.f. Takes little room to use.g. Very low cost (one hundred twenty dollars).CONS:a. The seat is not well padded.b. The unit creaks and squeaks a bit until it is warmed-up.c. No instructions explaining how to actually row properly. (I found some great videos and info on the Web, however, that instruct as to how to use rowing machines).You simply cannot beat this Stamina Body Trac Rowing Machine at this very low cost -- it is an amazing deal! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 20, 2006

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  Great Rower For The Money

  I have had this rower for a week now and it has been working great. The first rower I bought (a different brand of rower) broke down after 15 min of use, but the Stamina Body Glider is well built and very easy to use. The instruction booklet is very clear. It only took a few minutes to put the machine together.The amount of resistance is adjustable and the machine is very quiet. The only noise you hear is from the shock absorber type device which provides the resistance. It looks and feels like a more expensive piece of equipment, but provides the same type of workout that those higher priced models provide. Relatively lightweight, the Stamina Body Glider comes in at around 35lbs. The light weight makes it easy to move the machine around. I am thoroughly satisfied with this machine so far and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a rower. 5/5 R. Rose - See all my reviews, April 17, 2006

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  List Price: $230.00
  

  Home rowing machine with compact footprint--23.5 x 46 inches

  Folds for easy storage

  Monitor shows time, stroke count, and calories burned

  Sturdy, steel frame construction

  Adjustable gas-shock resistance

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