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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
  

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

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

  Indoor rowing machine with sliding seat for complete total body workouts

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

  Quiet flywheel minimizes noise while providing smooth feel of water rowing

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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

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

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

  Solid ash and stained honey oak construction absorbs sound and vibration

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

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  BodyCraft VR100 Rowing Machine

  Sports (BodyCraft)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  It works and looks like a much more expensive rower.

  After having purchased an inexpensive piston rower (which was not so bad,by the way) I tried in a fitness shop some magnetic rowers and I found them much better. So I shopped around and I tried the Tunturi R30, The Kettler Coach, the Fitness Quest Integrity 3000, the Water Rower,the Lifecore R900, the Life Span and the Body Craft VR 100. I found that the Body Craft has the best value for money ratio. It is built very well, its ergonomics are handsome, the workout is fantastic, and the price is very acceptable.I particularly like the position of the footpedals and of the handle-bar,which I think is perfect.It also looks like it is very durable and it will last forever. I am very much satisfied, and would recommend it to everyone looking for a classy rower at a very honest price. 5/5 Gerardo Piero Pavone (Troy, Michigan) - See all my reviews, January 23, 2007

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  This rowing machine ROCKS!

  I was/am a runner who constantly was sustaining leg injuries of one type or another. I finally yielded to the fact that I needed to seriously cross train and reduce my running. I decided to row, however I abhore having to spend tons of cash on exercise equipment to work out indoors when running is virtually free outside. I originally wanted to spend only a few hundred dollar so at least I could get my work outs in and see if I really liked rowing. After reading every review I could find, I decided that it may be in my best interest to spend more than a few hundred dollars. When I chose the Body Craft VR100 rower I figured that I would still be compromising quality since it was a mid-priced unit. I didn't want to listen to things click and clack, and have to tighten things that would loosen over time. Much to my amazement, this rower Rocks! It was really easy to put together, the parts are high quality, and the important thing is when you row you don't even think about the fact... 5/5 T. Popper - See all my reviews, March 8, 2007

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  I know I'm going against the grain, but it's really worthless

  Don't be fooled by its slick appearance: Whoever designed this machine has no clue about rowing.To row the standard 2000m distance on the BodyCraft VR100 takes EXACTLY two hundred and twenty strokes. It does not matter if you take 220 long, powerful strokes or 220 stunted, one-foot strokes; the computer always displays 2 km. Nor is it responsive to resistance. 220 strokes at the highest resistance level gives you 2 km, as it does at the very lowest resistance level. Also, according to the computer, you burn .6 calories for every stroke; it does not matter if they are long and laborious or short and effortless. Clearly, the manufacturers installed a dummy computer to fool unwitting buyers - in no way does it measure power, like a real ergometer.Thus, the exerciser has ALMOST NO CLUE about his performance and fitness. The computer is nothing more than a stroke counter and a clock. (The "stroke rate" indicator is fickle and nearly useless, and the "speed" is also... 1/5 Rowist - See all my reviews This review is from: BodyCraft VR100 Rowing Machine (Sports) Don't be fooled by its slick appearance: Whoever designed this machine has no clue about rowing.To row the standard 2000m distance on the BodyCraft VR100 takes EXACTLY two hundred and twenty strokes. It does not matter if you take 220 long, powerful strokes or 220 stunted, one-foot strokes; the computer always displays 2 km. Nor is it responsive to resistance. 220 strokes at the highest resistance level gives you 2 km, as it does at the very lowest resistance level. Also, according to the computer, you burn .6 calories for every stroke; it does not matter if they are long and laborious or short and effortless. Clearly, the manufacturers installed a dummy computer to fool unwitting buyers - in no way does it measure power, like a real ergometer.Thus, the exerciser has ALMOST NO CLUE about his performance and fitness. The computer is nothing more than a stroke counter and a clock. (The "stroke rate" indicator is fickle and nearly useless, and the "speed" is also... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 14, 2009

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  List Price: $840.00
  Price: $699.00
  You Save: $141.00 (17%)

  Folds up for easy storage; measures 17 x 22 x 68 inches (W x H x D); lifetime frame warranty

  Aircraft-grade aluminum and steel frame; 44 inches of travel from pedals to accommodate different heights

  Adjustable (height and angle) console tracks your time, distance, strokes, calories burned, and heart rate

  Contoured ergonomic seat glides along precision-bearing rollers to ensure smooth performance

  Sturdy rowing machine with 6 resistance levels (1 air resistance and 5 air and magnetic resistance)

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  WaterRower A1 Home Rowing Machine

  Sports (Waterrower)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  WaterRower A1 Home Rowing Machine

  This is a top-notch product sold at a reasonable price. Although shipping was delayed due to the manufacturer's backlog, once shipped, the product arrived in a timely manner.Assembly was pretty straightforward, except one instance where the screws mentioned were already attatched to the frame.The WaterRower A1 Home Rowing Machine performs flawlessly, and provides a workout that cane be as strenuous as desired. The operation is quiet, smooth, everything it is promised to be. Although this rower is primarily designed for commercial use, I expect to have years of home use from it. 5/5 rogerdust - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: WaterRower A1 Home Rowing Machine (Misc.) This is a top-notch product sold at a reasonable price. Although shipping was delayed due to the manufacturer's backlog, once shipped, the product arrived in a timely manner.Assembly was pretty straightforward, except one instance where the screws mentioned were already attatched to the frame.The WaterRower A1 Home Rowing Machine performs flawlessly, and provides a workout that cane be as strenuous as desired. The operation is quiet, smooth, everything it is promised to be. Although this rower is primarily designed for commercial use, I expect to have years of home use from it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 2, 2012

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

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

  Home Version with A1 Monitor Included

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

  Warranty: 5 Year on Frame and 3 Years on Components

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  First Degree Fitness WR-P Pacific Rower

  Sports (First Degree Fitness)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Rowing machine

  Was easy to assemble and is easy to use. The sound of water makes me think I am on the lake and the resistance gets harder the more I push. I love this rower and it gives me a great workout. It takes a lot normally to make me sweat and make my muscles ache, and the Pacific Rower did it! 5/5 Maren Augero (USA) - See all my reviews, May 11, 2010

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  Excellent so far!

  After a little over a month, so far so good! Arrived 1 week early - always a bonus. Very easy to set up if you follow the instructions and don't assume you just know how to do it.Motion is smooth and comfortable - what noise there is is just the sound of water. I have no problem hearing the tv whilst using this (and no, I don't have to turn up the volume). The first week was a real eye opener as to how out of shape I was - the rower really gets the heart pounding. After a little over a month of use (6 days a week) I've increased the amount of time I can row by over 500%, I have way more energy and I'm starting to lose weight. Very glad I decided to take the plunge and buy what for me is a very expensive piece of equipment. 5/5 W. Shaw - See all my reviews, May 26, 2011

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  List Price: $998.00
  Price: $939.31
  You Save: $58.69 (6%)

  Resistance adapts to work intensity

  Angled ergonomically designed handle prevents strain on wrists and hands even on long hard workouts

  Natural, quiet, and soothing water resistance; simulates real on-water rowing

  Wave rower footboard offers a unique heel support system,instantly adjustable for foot size

  Light and easy to move around, stores in just 21x20; wave rower tank is made of a tough polycarbonate shell

  3 blade stainless steel paddle, variable water volume from 9 to 17 litres

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