- The Original WaterRower and official water rowing machine of British Rowing.
- S4 Performance Monitor gives accurate and comparable data for each workout.
- Exercise in any room of the house – the beautiful solid oak wood frame finished with a walnut stain blends into the finest home interiors. When not in use the WaterRower Vintage Oak stands on end easily for space saving storage.
- 3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty. Handmade in the USA for over 30 years to ensure quality and durability.
- Suitable for everyone – a 180 kg weight limit, infinitely variable resistance, and a “how to row” indoor rowing technique guide to get you started.
- Low impact – exercise in comfort, free from the joint and muscle pain All too often associated with improving fitness.
- Virtually silent when in use – emitting only the tranquil sound of moving water.
Mark –
Awesome product,
Very sturdy, love the wood quality.
Blends in nicely in the house.
Got it for my wife for Christmas, she uses it everyday.
I also get a workout in here and there.
No complaints here.
5-Star!
Alex –
Easy to put together, feels just like the one at the gym and looks fantastic. Shipping took longer than expected…but well worth the wait.
Keeney –
I’ve always hated cardio. Running bored me and hurt my knees. I had a recumbent bicycle and put a lot of hours into it, but took a long time to burn calories and only worked a few muscles. At my gym, I discovered the rowing machine. The ones at the gym are a different brand (Concept2) and are typically used by professional rowers during off season. A rowing machine is very low impact (good on your joints) but works roughly 80% of your muscles and thus burns more calories. If you’re going at a good pace, you can burn 500 calories in 30 minutes easily.
If you’re looking for a great cardio workout, this waterrower is the way to go. If you’re looking to get into competitive rowing and compare your times to others, this likely isn’t the rower for you.
Here’s why I went with the Waterrower for my apartment and have no regrets.
1.) Noise
The Concept2 uses a fly wheel with a chain to pull it. When you’re pulling a lot of power, the chain and flywheel can be super loud in a small environment. The waterrrower uses a watertank that displaces water as you pull it. The cable is nylon so the only sound you hear is the water swirling. It’s almost calming. The noise is compared to a slow cycle of a washing machine.
2.) Footprint
The size of the Waterrower is smaller and easier to store upright. I have a smaller apartment, but can easily store it upright in the corner with no problems. It stands very stable and don’t worry about it falling over if someone were to run into it.
3.) Upkeep
It’s really easy to take care of. Every 6 months, you need to put a purification tablet in the water and that’s about it. You can wipe down the rails to make sure they slide easily.
4.) Comfort
I like the seat on this a lot better than the concept2. You can purchase extra cushy seats if you wanted.
One note, the product comes in two packages, one with the Tank, seat, monitor and another with the rails. For me, they came in two different shipments, with the rails coming a day later. Assembly was easy, easier than any Ikea furniture at least.
Filling the tank is simple with the siphon tool they give you. There are suggested levels on the tank: the more water you put in, the more resistance you’ll get when you pull since there’s more water to displace. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE TOP as it can ruin the tank. Suggested level is 17.
The pull is pretty smooth, and gets easier as the water is displaced. This is different than the Concept2 which has a consistent resistance throughout the pull. Because of this, WaterRower tends to have better times when compared to a Concept 2.
The only place where the Waterrower is lacking is the monitor. It just doesn’t have all the features of the Concept2 and the metrics pale in comparison. But for a cardio workout, the readings are consistent enough to determine if you’re improving or not. Just don’t go to a Concept2 rower expecting to pull the same times. As of right now, I pull a 7.8K in 30 minutes on the water rower, but more like 7.4K on a Concept2
So all in all, I love this machine. It looks good in my apartment and keeps me motivated to work out. Added benefit is I can put on some TV and can still hear it while rowing (and over my heavy breathing this causes).
Jjrrmj –
Excellent produit. Plus que satisfaite de mon achat.
holland1 –
Update: 2+ years later, I still love this thing and am in the best shape of my life. It’s still gorgeous and making that lovely sloshy noise.
I had a cheap rower years ago, and although it was junk, it got me into shape pretty quickly. Now I’m 50 and decided to treat myself to a quality piece of equipment. This one has exceeded my expectations.
It is gorgeous to look at, was simple to put together, and glides as smooth as butter. It makes this lovely sloshy noise.
I’ve only had it a week, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised to discover that one can get a “runner’s high” without running. This is the only other thing I’ve ever done (the old rower didn’t do this) that’s ever given me this wonderful feeling. As running isn’t so good for my joints these days, I am thrilled. I’m not sure if it’s the natural sound of the water, the smoothness of the glide, or what exactly is having this affect – maybe the combination.
It’s a very solid, well designed, aesthetically pleasant, effective piece of equipment. I’m glad I took the plunge.
Keeney –
After reading a bazillion reviews from low end to high, I took a reviewer’s advice and purchased a WaterRower. So glad I did.
I live in the Pacific Northwest where late Fall into Spring can be rainy. I wanted some way to get a full body workout that I would actually DO, and that was independent of weather, gyms closing due to lockdowns, air quality from wildfire smoke, or what have you. I knew from past experience that my favorite thing to do at the gym was the rower. I just needed to choose one.
So many reviews of other rowers mentioned missing parts and great difficulty with customer service or returns. Those got a big NO. These made in America WaterRowers were missing all of those complaints.
I don’t have a separate gym so my rower sits in my family room. I love the wood look and the ease of standing it on end and out of the way as needed, thanks to wheels on the front end. And it’s not an eyesore. The solid wood construction and finish has a great look.
Assembly was easy, mostly put together by my teenage son with extra hands from me. Instructions are clear.
What else do I love? The sliding of the seat is silent– the only sound this machine makes is the swish of the water. I can close my eyes and visualize rowing on a lake. Aaah….
Was it more than I planned to spend? Yes, but with a 5-yr warranty I figured the cost at less than a dollar a day, and with the quality build I expect it to last for many years beyond. It is an investment in my ongoing health, and I have no regrets. If you are new to rowing, you can find helpful videos online for proper form. Go for it!
Naturenut –
Beautiful rower – combination of quality, craftsmanship and aesthetics.
It is very sturdy, we used it every morning for past month and we do not feel any wear and tear. It’s a beautiful piece of equipment that is not only great for exercise but it makes for a nice classic looking decoration.
Cray –
Only had it a week so far awesome product. So quiet and easy to move.