Best Rowing Machines
Concept2 RowErg
Concept 2 Rower – I bought this in 2020. No problems, easy to set up and super easy to use. I would recommend that you watch a few youtube demonstrations to ensure you… Read more
are using it correctly when you pull back etc. This will ensure that you are working all the correct muscles. I thought that I had the correct technique because I had used a rower at the local gym for years- but no I wasn't doing it correctly. A few easy tweaks with when I pull back and I could feel the difference in what muscles are working. I love, love, love this machine! So pleased that I bought it. Easy on your joints and gives you such a good workout. Worth the money. Highly recommend you purchase this machine if looking to work out at home.
Great machine – Love this. Rowed racing shells from 14 to 50 yrs old and this has just the right feel - better than the brands they have in the fancy hotels. Wore out a bearing I used it so much. Great after sales service from my retailer and supplier. Show details
GX WaterRower - great indoor exercise machine – We bought the GX Home Water Rower from GymQuip in Fyshwick (Canberra) in July 2015 at a slightly discounted price. It was delivered and set up by… Read more
GymQuip – that was an extra charge but best to get a professional to assemble the rower as it has a fair few moving parts and you wouldn’t want to void the warranty.
The water rower is simple to use (even for a non-rower) and if you close your eyes you can imagine gliding elegantly across a lake. It has an on-board computer that records time, distance, and other data which is useful if you are training and wanting to keep track of improvements. So far its operation has been flawless.
Ours is the model with the single middle rail. The model with the twin rail (as used by Kevin Spacey in the US version of House of Cards) is a little more expensive and when we tested the two models in the shop, the mono rail seemed suitable for our needs. Friends of ours bought the twin rail model after seeing ours and they love it.
One thing to be aware of is that rowers are noisy. As a rough comparison: the twin rail model is the least noisy, the mono rail (our model) is moderately noisy, and standard rowers are very noisy. If you are noise-sensitive, you may wish to consider the twin rail version.
The rower really comes into its own in winter when outdoor exercise can be difficult due to lack of day light and freezing cold temps (in Canberra).
It’s easy to stand upright and fits beautifully into a corner. It’s quite handsome in its own right with the beautiful American Oak frame.
If you do get one of these remember to activate the extended warranty within 12 months.
All in one workout – Bought it... picked it up... hubby put it together and it didn’t take all day to do either. Great all in one workout. Works smoothly and quietly. It even entertains our dogs while their watching the water swoosh around and around. Show details
Easy to use rowing machine. Strap in and go. It feels smooth and folds up. The initial install was easy peasy. As I use it more, I'm finding my endurance gets better and I'm don't get as puffed.
Best rowing machine I've ever used. Solid construction and glides smoothly. The magnetic resistance is quiet compared to air rowers I've tried. The LCD screen has all essential stats you'd expect.
Outstanding Product – I have had this rower for some time now (5years).and it has never let me down , but about a week ago the CPU stopped counting the strokes ,klm's,… Read more
calories etc. So I contacted the company to ask for assistance and the response was overwhelmingly better than expected. Firstly they explained what and how to narrow down the problem ,down to how to disassemble the rower to get to suspected faulty part and troubleshoot/test it. It turned out to be a faulty sensor , which ,with a simple phone call is in the mail as I write this review. Dealing with INFINITY was a pleasure ,more companies would do a lot better if they took a page out of their customer care book. Best/Outstanding after sales service I have ever had with any company. Well done guys, you're a credit to your company and the products you sell.
This is the future. The latest technology of indoor rowing machines – Dynamic rowing machines are the future of indoor rowing machines. They have a double action movement as opposed to the single action movement that… Read more
the vast majority of indoor rowers such as the C2 model D & E ergs have. Hence your feet are not locked into a stationary position on the central bar but rather move freely back and forth as your body feels like it's floating above the erg. In other words, dynamic rowing machines mimic the feeling of a boat moving under you and are the best rowing machine boat simulators available on the market.
After rowing on a dynamic rowing machine you will never want to go back to any other type of indoor rowing machine. The movement is so much more enjoyable to do than that of the single action indoor rowers. I find rowing on the single action C2 Model D & E ergs becomes very boring,, even after only 10 minutes. Not so on the dynamic rower.
The Dynamic rower also places less strain on your lower back and joints. I've found that after a hard and intense workout on a C2 model D, immediately after getting off the erg, I walk away awkwardly and hunched over for a while. However after doing the same intesity workout on the dynamic erg I can walk away naturally. Surely that must mean it's far healthier and kinder to your lower back and joints.
The rowing position on the dynamic erg is very comfortable. The ergonomics of this machine makes you want to sit more upright and push with the legs like a leg press. I found the movement and rowing technique very simple to do, but I've had over 25 years of experience on rowing machines and boats. I watched a friend of mine, with far less experience, have an awkward time trying to get the movement right, on his first row on this erg. So I guess the dynamic movement, for newcomers, needs to be learn't first before you can get the most out of this erg. But that's not a bad thing, it adds to the challenge in using it.
The monitor on the dynamic erg is exactly the same as the very familiar C2 model Ds. It's excellent, reliable, comprehensive and stores lots of data from past workouts.
The flywheel fan cage is located near under the seat and some say could collect some of your sweat but I haven't noticed this to be a problem. The only issue I have with this erg is the cord between the handle and the links back to the flywheel fan cage tends to fray after a lot of use. Despite the frayed cord it still remained smooth and solid in use and would think easier to maintain and replace than a chain on a C2 model D erg.
This erg really is a step towards the future of indoor rowing. The standard stationary C2 model D erg now becomes a dead man walking. The dynamic erg to me is a much better erg. Having said that though, there are three other types of dynamic rowing machines available on the market offering stiff competition. The Australian made Rowperfect "indoor sculler" is the best rowing machine in the world but is considerably more expensive. But the Oartec Slider erg is similiar in price to the C2 dynamic and deserves a serious look before making a purchase decision. The movement. It kills all the other standard single action stationary rowing machines out there. Not much. Perhaps some may find the movement more difficult to learn than other ergs.
Not worth the money – Not great, this machine is marketed as "enjoy the sound of water rushing" as you exercise. Hearing the water is impossible over the horrid sound of… Read more
the seat wheels grumbling over the monorail. The resistance is poor too. These are far from cheap. Not worth the money. I Do not recommend this machine. Look elsewhere.
Landfill – Dick Smith is just adding to land fill by selling badly manufactured products. This rowing machines console has never worked. Yet dick smith made it… Read more
too difficult for me to even send it back to them. They couldn't tell me if I would be charged the delivery and pick up. So I'm stuck with a broken machine because of the level of stress it caused me to get honest ongoing feedback or any support. Bad business to deal with if you care about climate change.