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  Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine

  Sports (Concept2)
  

  Rating (187 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  Intregal part of my 75 pound weight loss!!!

  I own the Concept 2 Model D. I purchased it last year after an exhausting field and internet search. I "casually" used it for several months until a few months ago when I became very serious about losing weight. I now use the rower 5 to 6 times a week 30 minutes minimum- with an average of 45 minutes and occasionally (usually Saturday mornings) a 60 minute workout. I do not overdue the individual workouts, and maintain about a 23 stroke per minute rhythm.I chose this rower for several reasons. First, the great reviews on internet websites. Secondly, I was very impressed with the sales associate. He did not try to "oversell" me, instead he convinced me that for my needs the model D was more than sufficient. Third, I was fortunate enough to try one out at a friends home gym- I was impressed. Lastly- this is a high quality machine- very sturdy and well designed.I utilize this machine, along with a low carb diet and walking 3-4 miles 2 to 3 times a week, to... 5/5 D. Fraser - See all my reviews, March 22, 2009

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  "The Rower"

  You need go no further than a major crew regatta such as the Head of the Charles to understand why Concept2 rowers are regarded as the best available. Generally there are only a few rower manufacturers represented in vendor alley, and the one with the crowd will be Concept2. Found in crew boathouses everywhere, not only are they well-built and smooth, but can even be linked together to work in unison for training purposes. It's actually quite amazing to see in action. Concept2 also has an enormously enthusiastic user base that competes across the world. That's indoor rower competition! You'll also find Concept2 rowers in gyms everywhere - they're very tough.Concept2 makes two models. They are actually fairly close in specs and the pricing difference is a few hundred dollars. This listing is for Concept2's D model with their PM3 electronics module. I view the principal difference between the D and E models as height (the E is a bit taller). The E also comes... 5/5 New England Yankee (Northern New England) - See all my reviews, October 17, 2008

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  One of the best purchases for fitness you can make

  I bought a Model D with the PM3 monitor in August, 2009. I have been overweight my entire life and in November of 2008 I finally decided to change my life. I started a new way of eating with Nutrisystem and I started exercising. I bought an elliptical and treadmill to join my stationary bike and started losing weight. As I slowly became more fit, I kept researching other things I could do to keep my interest in exercise going. I'd never seen an indoor rower, but read about them as being terrific exercise in various places. I started looking really hard at them when I realized just how great a workout they offered at a low impact. Concept 2 is considered the standard in rowing machines. I was very pleased with the price point as well. I'd already spent a lot of money on the treadmill and elliptical and didn't want to drop a lot more. One very nice thing about Concept 2 machines is that they hold their value very well. I couldn't find a used Model D in my area on Craigslist,... 5/5 A. Weist "drsimnal" (Indy) - See all my reviews, December 6, 2009

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  List Price: $900.00
  

  PM3 performance monitor tracks your distance, speed, pace, and calories

  Lets rowers choose between sleek, fast boat and slow, heavy boat

  Quiet flywheel minimizes noise while providing smooth feel of water rowing

  Indoor rowing machine with sliding seat for complete total body workouts

  Requires footprint of 9 x 4 feet; 500-pound capacity; 5-year frame warranty

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  WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor

  Sports (WaterRower)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  an exceptional machine

  The waterrower is an excellent machine that is exceptionally designed and provides an outstanding workout. I have owned one for about 10 years, and my wife and I both use it regularly. In the entire time I've owned it, the only parts I've had to replace have been the monitor batteries and the double-sided tape that fastens the monitor wire brackets to the frame. I found the workout it provides to be deceptive at first--until I stood up after using it the first several times, I didn't realize just how intense the workout had been! If you've used other rowing machines, you're in for a treat when you try this one--there is absolutely no shock to the shoulders or arms at the beginning of a stroke (even from rest). The footrest is rock solid and easily adjustable for foot size; the frame is long enough to accommodate very tall rowers (I've had friends up to 6' 4" use it without banging into the stops); the components are rugged and last a long time (at least 10 years so far); and the... 5/5 nucpiper "RNS" (SW Michigan) - See all my reviews This review is from: WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor (Sports) The waterrower is an excellent machine that is exceptionally designed and provides an outstanding workout. I have owned one for about 10 years, and my wife and I both use it regularly. In the entire time I've owned it, the only parts I've had to replace have been the monitor batteries and the double-sided tape that fastens the monitor wire brackets to the frame. I found the workout it provides to be deceptive at first--until I stood up after using it the first several times, I didn't realize just how intense the workout had been! If you've used other rowing machines, you're in for a treat when you try this one--there is absolutely no shock to the shoulders or arms at the beginning of a stroke (even from rest). The footrest is rock solid and easily adjustable for foot size; the frame is long enough to accommodate very tall rowers (I've had friends up to 6' 4" use it without banging into the stops); the components are rugged and last a long time (at least 10 years so far); and the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 26, 2008

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  Wonderful piece of equipment

  I cannot believe no one else has reviewed this yet! I got mine more a year ago. I use it at least once a week (usually 2-3 times). Read online about the benefits of rowing---you get the cardio/aerobic plus the muscle toning, with no joint impact. A very, very nice combination. Despite some folks expressed concerns (at least folks tell me they worry), there are no back issues. This rower looks nice, feels great (love the water resistance!), and gets results. It is elegant and functional. Yes, it is a tad pricey. But hey, if you actually use it, you will get results, it is more than worth it. I live in a traffic congested area (Washington DC) and have no desire to fight traffic to get to the gym. For me, this is a perfect solution. Given the quality of this piece of equipment, I expect to be using it for years! 5/5 Guppee (Northern VA) - See all my reviews This review is from: WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor (Sports) I cannot believe no one else has reviewed this yet! I got mine more a year ago. I use it at least once a week (usually 2-3 times). Read online about the benefits of rowing---you get the cardio/aerobic plus the muscle toning, with no joint impact. A very, very nice combination. Despite some folks expressed concerns (at least folks tell me they worry), there are no back issues. This rower looks nice, feels great (love the water resistance!), and gets results. It is elegant and functional. Yes, it is a tad pricey. But hey, if you actually use it, you will get results, it is more than worth it. I live in a traffic congested area (Washington DC) and have no desire to fight traffic to get to the gym. For me, this is a perfect solution. Given the quality of this piece of equipment, I expect to be using it for years! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 25, 2007

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  Ok but with some reservations, limited comparison w Concept 2

  Update - Water rower sent me a new sensor and disk which fixed the computer. It was relatively easy to install. I would like to upgrade my rating to 4. Everyone likes it and uses it. Why not a five? My remaining nits, which really shouldn't discourage people from buying it are:1) The footrests. Yup still catches the shoes, even though I changed to ones with narrower heels. I think they could fix this by angling the edges outwards. A bit more substantive design would also be nice.2) The computer - Its kinda basic. It will count calories per hour as you row, but won't give you a total calorie count. Additionally, I use the rower when watching movies in the dark. It would be great if there were a backlight just to check how you are doing. I use my cellphone light to check.3) I've figured out why the feel of the pull is not perfectly smooth. Basically, there is a wheel where the strap goes around (imagine a ribbon wound around a wheel). The strap slips... 3/5 Sembu - See all my reviews This review is from: WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor (Sports) Update - Water rower sent me a new sensor and disk which fixed the computer. It was relatively easy to install. I would like to upgrade my rating to 4. Everyone likes it and uses it. Why not a five? My remaining nits, which really shouldn't discourage people from buying it are:1) The footrests. Yup still catches the shoes, even though I changed to ones with narrower heels. I think they could fix this by angling the edges outwards. A bit more substantive design would also be nice.2) The computer - Its kinda basic. It will count calories per hour as you row, but won't give you a total calorie count. Additionally, I use the rower when watching movies in the dark. It would be great if there were a backlight just to check how you are doing. I use my cellphone light to check.3) I've figured out why the feel of the pull is not perfectly smooth. Basically, there is a wheel where the strap goes around (imagine a ribbon wound around a wheel). The strap slips... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 21, 2008

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  List Price: $1,095.00
  

  Handcrafted rowing machine with "water flywheel" that replicates actual rowing feel

  Solid ash and stained honey oak construction absorbs sound and vibration

  Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance

  Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more

  Stores upright; measures 84 x 21 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 117 pounds

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  H2O Fitness Seattle Wooden Rower WRX-1000 Water Rowing Machine

  Sports (H2O Fitness)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Rowless in Seattle

  Don't let the title of this review throw you off, it is a pun. Seriously though I am very happy with the purchase of the Seattle Wooden Rower. I shopped around for a water-based rower and choose the Seattle Wooden Rower because of price point and aesthetics. The beech wood goes extremely well in my front room and I consider it part of my furniture collection. I have been rowing on a semi regular basis and find the workout enjoyable and challenging. Basically you set the tempo and push yourself as hard as you want. Rating the whole process with 5 stars being the best; Ease of ordering 5 stars, shipping and delivery 4 stars, set up and instructions 4 ½ (easy), quality of components and material 5 stars, Happiness 5 stars. On a side note I was glad to see that this company was Eco Friendly and that they were a member of the Carbon Fund. 5/5 GoSooners - See all my reviews This review is from: H2O Fitness Seattle Wooden Rower WRX-1000 Water Rowing Machine (Sports) Don't let the title of this review throw you off, it is a pun. Seriously though I am very happy with the purchase of the Seattle Wooden Rower. I shopped around for a water-based rower and choose the Seattle Wooden Rower because of price point and aesthetics. The beech wood goes extremely well in my front room and I consider it part of my furniture collection. I have been rowing on a semi regular basis and find the workout enjoyable and challenging. Basically you set the tempo and push yourself as hard as you want. Rating the whole process with 5 stars being the best; Ease of ordering 5 stars, shipping and delivery 4 stars, set up and instructions 4 ½ (easy), quality of components and material 5 stars, Happiness 5 stars. On a side note I was glad to see that this company was Eco Friendly and that they were a member of the Carbon Fund. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 10, 2010

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  Pleasantly Surprised........

  I have owned several rowing machines in the past and I think I finally found the right one. I recently purchased the Seattle Wooden Rower to compliment my home gym. Basically I was getting tired of my treadmill and elliptical. Historically speaking I am accustom to purchasing exercise equipment on the internet and either receiving something that is very confusing to assemble or broken. I was pleasantly surprised that the instructions included with the Seattle Wooden Rower were complete and easy to understand. It also showed up in excellent condition and required minimal assembly. This rower has been nothing but a pleasure to use and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in rowing or if you are ready to upgrade from an older rowing machine. As of today, I can give the Seattle Wooden Rower 5 Stars. 5/5 JamesSanMateo - See all my reviews This review is from: H2O Fitness Seattle Wooden Rower WRX-1000 Water Rowing Machine (Sports) I have owned several rowing machines in the past and I think I finally found the right one. I recently purchased the Seattle Wooden Rower to compliment my home gym. Basically I was getting tired of my treadmill and elliptical. Historically speaking I am accustom to purchasing exercise equipment on the internet and either receiving something that is very confusing to assemble or broken. I was pleasantly surprised that the instructions included with the Seattle Wooden Rower were complete and easy to understand. It also showed up in excellent condition and required minimal assembly. This rower has been nothing but a pleasure to use and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in rowing or if you are ready to upgrade from an older rowing machine. As of today, I can give the Seattle Wooden Rower 5 Stars. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 7, 2010

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  Great workout

  I have been using this rower since Jan 2011. I have used other rowers in the past, and I thought it was time to go to a rower that had the feel and sound of actually rowing. That has been achieved with the Seattle Wooden Rower. I am not completed satisfied with the product, but for a price of under $800., when the competition is closer to $1200., I feel that I did well. First, the assembly is not as easy as others have described. The "furniture" bolts that are now standard on every u-assemble piece of furniture out there is the main fastener for this product. They are not easy to put in (especially if you have male hands) and some are in very tough places where a tight fit is hard to achieve using a miter wrench. I had to have my daughter put some of them in. Maybe some of the bolts need to be factory-installed. And the belt that attaches to the handles, and runs down the front of the machine, through a pulley, doesn't necessarily give you the impression that it is going to... 4/5 G. Keefe "Go Devils" (New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews, April 4, 2011

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  List Price: $1,199.00
  Price: $999.00
  You Save: $200.00 (17%)

  Hydro-Power drive system mimics "on the water" feel of genuine rowing

  Stores upright and out of the way; lifetime warranty on beech wood frame

  Wooden rowing machine that combines best of aerobic and anaerobic exercise

  Easy-to-read oversized display with built-in heart rate receiver

  Made of premium hand-selected, kiln-dried European beech wood

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  Yoga For Rowers: Building Physical & Mental Strength

  Book (CreateSpace)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  This is a must have book for any rower!!!!

  Incredible!! Yoga has been overlooked as a training method for rowers for too long. This book is something every rower can benefit from. The author breaks down the rowing stroke into 4 stages and shows specific poses for each stage. The photos are full color, they're big and the instructions are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book! 5/5 Rower1647 - See all my reviews This review is from: Yoga For Rowers: Building Physical & Mental Strength (Paperback) Incredible!! Yoga has been overlooked as a training method for rowers for too long. This book is something every rower can benefit from. The author breaks down the rowing stroke into 4 stages and shows specific poses for each stage. The photos are full color, they're big and the instructions are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 4, 2010

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  List Price: $18.95
  

  Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

  ISBN13: 9781450546935

  Condition: New

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  First Degree Fitness Viking Fluid Rower

  Sports (First Degree Fitness)
  List Price: $1,398.00
  Price: $849.99
  You Save: $548.01 (39%)

  Ergonomic handle

  Water resistance

  Computer display

  No dead spots

  Durable belt drive

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  WaterRower Club Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor

  Sports (WaterRower)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  The best rowing machine ever!

  Through the past several months I have spent a lot of time researching various rowing machines both on the Internet and by visiting various fitness equipment dealerships. I long decided that if there was one piece of fitness equipment I was going to ever buy it was a rowing machine. For years I have been working out on the well-known Concept2 in various local gyms. The Concept2 is a great fitness machine, but I wanted to see if there was something better out there, before throwing $1000+ on this machine. So, I came across the WaterRower, and boy am I glad that I did! Since I have some experience using the Concept2 (lately Model D), I can list some personal impressions about the two machines so you will have some comparison data. First of all though, let me point out that I purchased my rowing machice for home use. I am a fairly fit individual, but not an Olympic athlete. My main desire in purchasing a rowing machine was to loose / maintain weight, maintain cardiovascular fitness and... 5/5 Gabe Bona "Gabe" (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews This review is from: WaterRower Club Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor (Sports) Through the past several months I have spent a lot of time researching various rowing machines both on the Internet and by visiting various fitness equipment dealerships. I long decided that if there was one piece of fitness equipment I was going to ever buy it was a rowing machine. For years I have been working out on the well-known Concept2 in various local gyms. The Concept2 is a great fitness machine, but I wanted to see if there was something better out there, before throwing $1000+ on this machine. So, I came across the WaterRower, and boy am I glad that I did! Since I have some experience using the Concept2 (lately Model D), I can list some personal impressions about the two machines so you will have some comparison data. First of all though, let me point out that I purchased my rowing machice for home use. I am a fairly fit individual, but not an Olympic athlete. My main desire in purchasing a rowing machine was to loose / maintain weight, maintain cardiovascular fitness and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 10, 2008

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  My favorite piece of workout equipment

  I used to row for USC Crew Team back in 1992, and we used to train on the wind based rowing machines, I don't remember the brands, but they were very basic in comparison to the modern machines with there awesome computers. I've recently tried the Concept 2, and it was great, and seems to be to the standard workout equipment for serious crew members, but it's big and bulky, and not as easy to store, unless you have a dedicated gym room in your home.The WaterRower, on the other hand, is easy to flip up and put in the corner of my bedroom. I roll it out on my balcony in the morning to enjoy the cool breeze while I row. I try to fit my workout in the morning before the baby wakes up, and I have no problem hearing him over the whoosh of the water. The WaterRower S4 computer isn't as feature rich as the PM3/4 on the concept 2, but it has all that I need, since I just like to do basic 10km or 45 min sessions with a heartmonitor. I really do enjoy the sound of the water, it... 5/5 A. Ryan "USC Lonestar" (Redondo Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews, September 5, 2008

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  Exercise is a pleasure with this machine

  The Waterrower is a great way to improve your fitness. At 64 I didn't want to overdo it. I found you can work like crazy or take it easy with this. It's up to you. So I've gradually increased the intensity and duration of my rowing. Within a few weeks, I already feel much stronger and this shows up in my weekly tennis matches. Also shows in my mental fitness. I'm just more "there". Better in conversation, sharper in my thinking. The rowing itself has a mild "swishing" sound that makes it feel you're actually on the water. It's not so loud, so you can watch TV or listen to music as you row. Make sure you get the monitor. The information is valuable and helps keep you motivated. This is just what I was looking for and I would imagine younger guys would just work like hell with this and also benefit. 5/5 Average Joe - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: WaterRower Club Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor (Sports) The Waterrower is a great way to improve your fitness. At 64 I didn't want to overdo it. I found you can work like crazy or take it easy with this. It's up to you. So I've gradually increased the intensity and duration of my rowing. Within a few weeks, I already feel much stronger and this shows up in my weekly tennis matches. Also shows in my mental fitness. I'm just more "there". Better in conversation, sharper in my thinking. The rowing itself has a mild "swishing" sound that makes it feel you're actually on the water. It's not so loud, so you can watch TV or listen to music as you row. Make sure you get the monitor. The information is valuable and helps keep you motivated. This is just what I was looking for and I would imagine younger guys would just work like hell with this and also benefit. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 24, 2009

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  List Price: $1,095.00
  Price: $1,094.99
  You Save: $0.01 (%)

  Solid ash construction absorbs sound and vibration; designed for high-traffic areas

  Stores upright; measures 84 x 21 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 117 pounds

  Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance

  Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more

  Handcrafted rowing machine with "water flywheel" that replicates actual rowing feel

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  Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine with Free Motion Arms

  Sports (Stamina)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Started Good, Now Disappointing, Maybe Dangerous

  We just assembled our new Stamina 1215 Orbital Rower. It took about an hour and a half. The machine feels pretty sturdy to me. Is it worth $279? Hard to say, but with everything so overpriced these days, who knows? The acid test is usually how long something lasts, so it will be worth the money if it gives several years of good service. I've done my first half hour of rowing and it's a fairly smooth action and relatively quiet. On some sites, a few people complained that the lowest setting is too tough for beginners, and I agree. But you can set the arms even a little lower than the bottom number, and this helps. I've had two rowing machines in the past and this one is as good or better than they were. I like the ability to set the back of the bar up higher which aids in getting off and on the rower. I was concerned about the 'orbital' action of the arms, but find it's easy to adjust to, and in effect, you can just row as normal and not use the orbital ability at all. I'm... 5/5 marquis (New England) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine with Free Motion Arms (Sports) We just assembled our new Stamina 1215 Orbital Rower. It took about an hour and a half. The machine feels pretty sturdy to me. Is it worth $279? Hard to say, but with everything so overpriced these days, who knows? The acid test is usually how long something lasts, so it will be worth the money if it gives several years of good service. I've done my first half hour of rowing and it's a fairly smooth action and relatively quiet. On some sites, a few people complained that the lowest setting is too tough for beginners, and I agree. But you can set the arms even a little lower than the bottom number, and this helps. I've had two rowing machines in the past and this one is as good or better than they were. I like the ability to set the back of the bar up higher which aids in getting off and on the rower. I was concerned about the 'orbital' action of the arms, but find it's easy to adjust to, and in effect, you can just row as normal and not use the orbital ability at all. I'm... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 5, 2009

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  Don't waste your money

  I bought this Stamina 1215 rower two weeks ago. After 10 days of use, the rollers that allow the seat to move up and down the frame as one rows collapsed. Naturally I'd already tossed out all the packing materials and the box. Oh, well. What I did was, I transplanted the arms, and the hydraulic resistance units (think cheap shock absorbers) onto a 20-year old Altero rower - the resistance units for that gave up some time ago, and that company is out of business, but now it's back on the road, using the Stamina's resistance units. Compared to this one, that old Altero is built like a tank. This one is, in my estimation, worth maybe $15. Yes, it's less expensive than the similar Kettler, and which now wish I'd sprung for; but it's also not worth the $279 currently being charged for it, in my estimation. All the parts are cheap and designed to be sold, as opposed to having been designed to be used. The "computer" is a cheapie and its little screen is tough to see. Do yourself a favor:... 1/5 J. F. Thompson "JT" (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews, June 21, 2009

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  Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine

  After using this exercise machine for about a month (9 total exercise hours), I have found it is basically a good machine for the price. After 4 hours of use, one of the hydraulic shocks developed a "dead spot" at the start of the stroke. I called the Stamina toll free number for customer support. They sent out a replacement shock which seems to be working OK.The 4 roller wheels on the seat slide are molded plastic. They aren't exactly round so they "rumble" a little bit. It would be nice if they were smooth without mold marks on the running surfaces. 4/5 Sailor Don "Rower man" - See all my reviews This review is from: Stamina 1215 Orbital Rowing Machine with Free Motion Arms (Sports) After using this exercise machine for about a month (9 total exercise hours), I have found it is basically a good machine for the price. After 4 hours of use, one of the hydraulic shocks developed a "dead spot" at the start of the stroke. I called the Stamina toll free number for customer support. They sent out a replacement shock which seems to be working OK.The 4 roller wheels on the seat slide are molded plastic. They aren't exactly round so they "rumble" a little bit. It would be nice if they were smooth without mold marks on the running surfaces. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 30, 2008

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  List Price: $400.00
  Price: $244.89
  You Save: $155.11 (39%)

  Smooth hydraulic cylinder resistance; adjustable tension controls

  Compact rowing machine with full range-of-motion rowing that mimics rowing on the water

  Single button monitor shows speed, distance, time, row count, calories burned, and miles rowed

  Some assembly required; 5-year warranty on frame, 90 days on parts

  Thick, padded seat; pivoting foot plates

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  WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine in Black Walnut with S4 Monitor

  Sports (WaterRower)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Great Rowing Machine, Very Natural Experience

  I checked out many models and settled on this one. I know the "Concept" models are the benchmark however the experience of rowing on them is too mechanical for me.The WaterRower gives you the very pleasant sound of water swooshing about with each stroke and the resistence is very life-like. They have a much better performance monitor now although I use virtual racing software (NetAthlon) that makes for an incredible experience. Nothing like seeing your own boat, the oars moving in conjunction with each pull while the scenery goes by.As for losing weight? I can't figure out why but it seems to beat running and you sure exercise more muscle groups...1 Month Running 30 Mintues Per Day (every day): Lost 6 lbs.1 Month Rowing 30 Mintues Per Day (every day): Lost 24 lbs.A very solid rowing machine, excellent warranty and a pleasure to look at, also stores in a closet quite easily. 5/5 Thomas Merck "Reader995" (Herndon, VA) - See all my reviews, April 3, 2007

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  Love it

  Pros:-Very quiet. All I hear is gentle movement of water-Very smooth. Well built and simple. I can see this lasting a very long time.-Very easy to stand up and roll to a corner.-Love the riser-Makes me want to exercise.Cons:-Directions for assembly are not as good as should be..but figured it out. Its not rocket science but pictures instead of a few limited drawings would have taken some guesswork out of it.-S4 Monitor needs to be backlit but I'm using it in near darkness in early AM.Advice:I love the riser, easy to straddle at that height. It places my head exactly same height as sitting in a desk chair so I am able to put Hulu on my 22" Mac Monitor and with wireless headphones, I have a HT like work out experience from my office at home...just stand up the rower and put in corner when not using. Simple and elegant.I like this product very much, it was expensive but well worth it to me. 5/5 D. Collier - See all my reviews, February 16, 2009

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  Is not available in 1-2 days

  When ordered, the customer servce says this is a specialty item and takes a couple of weeks. Paid for 10/11, anticipated ship date 10/26... 3/5 T. Barger - See all my reviews, October 24, 2005

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  List Price: $1,495.00
  Price: $1,361.05
  You Save: $133.95 (9%)

  Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more

  Handcrafted rowing machine with "water flywheel" that replicates actual rowing feel

  Solid black walnut construction absorbs sound and vibration; hand finished in Danish oil

  Stores upright; measures 84 x 21 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 117 pounds

  Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance

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  First Degree Fitness Viking Adjustable Resistance Fluid Rower

  Sports (First Degree Fitness)
  List Price: $1,729.00
  Price: Too low to display
  

  No dead spots

  New! Adjustable Resistance

  Durable belt drive

  Water resistance

  Ergonomic handle

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  WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry with S4 Monitor

  Sports (WaterRower)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Perfect Machine

  I don't know where to begin. I researched many types of exercise equipment and this one takes the cake. Check the manufacturer's well-built site for all the details on the product. I picked the cherry model for looks, but I'm sure any model would have suited my fitness needs. This rower is rock-solid, whisper quiet, comfortable and beautifully designed. When standing against a wall it looks like a piece of art. But it doesn't stay there long. My wife and I use it everyday. The resistance and motion is so smooth! I can't recommend this machine enough. You can even buy software to race other WaterRowers online. If you are really serious about an aerobic workout, look no further. The WaterRower is worth every penny and built to last. 5/5 J. Grant "yesman" (MD) - See all my reviews, March 28, 2008

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  Amazing Piece of Art, er, Exercise Equipment

  Anyone considering this rower should know first and foremost that it is absolutely gorgeous. Beyond that, what really sold me over the Concept 2 is that the layout of the machine is more conducive to rowing while watching tv, for example, nearly silent (great for apartment living), and what you noise you do hear is the gentle whoosh of water swirling.I've never rowed in a scull, but I have to imagine the WaterRower sounds much more realistic than the sawing sound of the Concept 2.Storage is a breeze with the low center of gravity and roller wheels - just lift it up and it takes up about the space of a dining chair.The only potential downside is the computer. The Concept 2 has very accurate drag calculations, etc., that allow you to compare against anybody else's scores in the world. The S4 monitor on the WaterRower, by contrast, is not nearly as sophisticated. It doesn't even tell you total calories burned, which is a bummer. Despite some of the... 5/5 Stephon Devante (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews This review is from: WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry with S4 Monitor (Sports) Anyone considering this rower should know first and foremost that it is absolutely gorgeous. Beyond that, what really sold me over the Concept 2 is that the layout of the machine is more conducive to rowing while watching tv, for example, nearly silent (great for apartment living), and what you noise you do hear is the gentle whoosh of water swirling.I've never rowed in a scull, but I have to imagine the WaterRower sounds much more realistic than the sawing sound of the Concept 2.Storage is a breeze with the low center of gravity and roller wheels - just lift it up and it takes up about the space of a dining chair.The only potential downside is the computer. The Concept 2 has very accurate drag calculations, etc., that allow you to compare against anybody else's scores in the world. The S4 monitor on the WaterRower, by contrast, is not nearly as sophisticated. It doesn't even tell you total calories burned, which is a bummer. Despite some of the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 20, 2011

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  Water Rower and Concept 2

  I own 2 rowers in 2 different locations:1st is a Concept 2 (model C - computer upgraded to PM3, handle and seat from D) which is just over 10 years old at my office/shop.2nd is the Water Rower in Cherry which is just over 6 months old at my vacation house (used every weekend).I write this review just having finished rowing on the Water Rower.I purchased both machine new.In the past, I had a "silicon filled piston super heavy duty rowing machine" which just died of many wear and fatigue problems before I purchased the Concept.Either the Concept or Water Rower will do a really good job of lasting and keeping you in shape without killing your body.I ran for many years but it was doing slow damage to my knees so I moved to rowing.I row 3 days on, 1 off unless I get a major workout some other way.I use these machines to keep in shape. Keep the lungs and heart moving etc.I just get on the machine and row for... 5/5 DM (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry with S4 Monitor (Sports) I own 2 rowers in 2 different locations:1st is a Concept 2 (model C - computer upgraded to PM3, handle and seat from D) which is just over 10 years old at my office/shop.2nd is the Water Rower in Cherry which is just over 6 months old at my vacation house (used every weekend).I write this review just having finished rowing on the Water Rower.I purchased both machine new.In the past, I had a "silicon filled piston super heavy duty rowing machine" which just died of many wear and fatigue problems before I purchased the Concept.Either the Concept or Water Rower will do a really good job of lasting and keeping you in shape without killing your body.I ran for many years but it was doing slow damage to my knees so I moved to rowing.I row 3 days on, 1 off unless I get a major workout some other way.I use these machines to keep in shape. Keep the lungs and heart moving etc.I just get on the machine and row for... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 3, 2011

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  Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more

  Stores upright; measures 84 x 21 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 117 pounds

  Solid cherry wood construction absorbs sound and vibration; hand finished in Danish oil

  Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance

  Handcrafted rowing machine with "water flywheel" that replicates actual rowing feel

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