- Rowing is one of the most effective full-body workouts around – engage more muscle groups in less time and accelerate your fitness results
- Over 15 pre-programmed workouts and 6 levels of resistance to keep you at the peak of your training
- 45-degree angled water tank and 16-blade impeller provide a realistic and relaxing rowing experience in the comfort of your home
- Padded handles and flex footplates keep you comfortable so you can train harder for longer
- Engineered to stand up to the rigors of intense training with heavy-duty aluminum rails
| Brand | XTERRA |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Adjustable Foot Strap |
| Color | White |
| Resistance Mechanism | Water |
| Product Dimensions | 20.7"D x 79.5"W x 33.9"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 350 Pounds |
| Metrics Measured | Time |
| Model Name | ERG650W |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 76 Pounds |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00795447165985 |
| UPC | 795447165985 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 45 x 26 x 22.4 inches |
| Package Weight | 97 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 79.5 x 20.7 x 33.9 inches |
| Brand Name | XTERRA |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime frame, 2 years parts, 1 year in-home labor |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | XTERRA Fitness |
| Part Number | 165918 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Style | ERG650W |
| Included Components | ERG650W Water Rowing Machine, 2 "AA" batteries, owner's manual |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
Shppingguy –
My wife and I bought a pair before the new year. The boxes are heavy, but assembly was straight forward. After just over 1 week of daily use, we heard a snap during a work out and my power stroke was no longer even. The resistance seemed to freewheel midway through the pull. It seemed like a tooth on a gear broke, and now it skipped a bit.
I called Xterra support, and they (Rhiannon) were awesome. Since it was less than 30 days since purchase they wanted me to go back to Amazon for a full replacement. The Amazon return process was easy through the Amazon app. I requested that they call me, which they did immediately! They scheduled a pickup of the broken one for the next day, and the new one arrives in just 3 days. I had to disassemble the broken one and put it back in the box (which we had saved thankfully).
Overall it’s a good machine for the price. The seat rollers are not as smooth as the much more expensive machines, but we are still happy with them and their response when one had a problem
Update: replacement came as expected as did the UPS pickup for the return.
We continue to be happy with them. #1 rower is working just fine with no issues, and the replacement for #2 rower has had no issues.
FWIW I’ve unpacked 3 of them so far and they are all packed extremely well. It is a heavy and big box, but it’s well constructed and packed
Miguel –
Excelente opción para entrenarte en casa
Shppingguy –
Funciona perfecto, los materiales son duraderos y el agua genera la resistencia correcta
BKobayashi –
after major weather related delivery delays (blizzard, flood, etc.), the box arrived in really good condition. The rower was well packaged and easy to assemble with higher quality connectors/pieces than other “lower end” (not an insult) exercise equipment we have. It is a very attractive looking rower. The rower is quieter than expected – as in very quiet – and provides a very good work out at the maximum/most water resistance setting. We are still figuring out how to best use the console and may report further on that. Overall a good deal.
Mike –
If you’re like me, you had your heart set on a water rower but did not want to spend the $1200+ for the wood version. After doing as much research as possible, I rolled the dice on the ERG600W.
Boxing: It showed up quickly in a large hefty box. Get this thing delivered right to your door so you don’t have to carry it far. Everything inside was neatly packaged and individually wrapped in plastic
Assembly/Instructions: This could not have been any easier unless it showed up fully assembled. Simple step by step easy instructions with minimal hardware and tools required. All tools and hardware is provided. The instructions recommend using two people to assemble, but I easily completed it by myself. Moving at a leisurely pace, it took me about 20 minutes.
Durability: This is my first day using the rower, so impressions are from first sight/use only. Overall most everything feels solid and sturdy. The one exception is the plastic foot holds. In particular, the plastic backings feel cheap and flimsy. Other reviewers have pointed this out, so I already knew the risk here. The same reviewers also said they received excellent customer service from Xterra, however. I am a complete beginner rower, but it is my initial opinion the heel is used little during workouts anyway. The velcro toe straps are probably more important and these appear to be strong. Will update this portion in the future if anything happens.
Performance: The first workout I did was about 3000 meters just to get a feel for it. It felt excellent! Smooth, quiet, and steady. What else can I say? The panel readout is nice and easy to use as well.
Overall: 5/5 for me. Yes, a portion of the foot holds does feel cheap and flimsy, but there are much pricier options out there if total perfection is your requirement. If you want a solid water rower on a budget with minimal compromise, this is the one. Great buy!
Matthew Bassow –
The machine arrived today. I already did 3 sessions and everything looks perfect. I bought it used for a 150 discount, which was awesome, but I couldn’t find anything that justified the “used” label. I was surprised by how easy it was to assemble the product and, by my standards, it’s a beautiful piece of engineering. I was thinking about hiding it somewhere, since it’s so easy to store when it’s in vertical position, but I find it very pleasant to look at. In terms of durability, this thing looks very solid, specially when we consider that it was made for home usage. Five stars without any doubt.
After almost one year, a couple of things:
-The display stopped working because there was rust between the battery and the terminal. Problem solved with some cleaning.
-After 150.000 strokes the bench started making noises. Problem solved with an allen key.
I’m really happy with this product.
Moises –
Fue complicado iniciar con este aparato. Para empezar el repartidor no pudo con el peso de la remadora y al bajarla del camión la dejó caer. Al abrir la caja observé que el embalaje se veía sólido, algo que me dio confianza. Viene parcialmente armada, son pocas piezas las qué hay que ensamblar, pero si cuestan algo de trabajo, es mejor entre dos personas. El problema vino cuando le agregué agua al tanque, comenzó a gotear de los tornillos de abajo, traté de apretarlos pero la fuga continuaba. Me ofrecieron cambio o reembolso, aunque no me vi desarmando y colocándolo tal y como venía en la caja, así que solo puse silicon a los 6 tornillos y se solucionó. Recomendaría que una vez que lo recibas aprietes los tornillos del tanque, lo llenes y revises que todo está ok. Solucionado eso todo anda bien con el equipo hasta ahora. La resistencia la haces tú dependiendo de qué tan fuerte jales. Me agrada que el riel sea tan largo. Espero dure unos buenos años.
Mike –
I’ll be updating this review with time.
10/26/18:
Impressed with the quick shipping on this giant box. The rower was delivered within 48hrs via FedEx, and the box weighs a solid 115lb. The contents were extremely well packed and there were no blemishes on any of the painted surfaces. However, one of my foot pedals was cracked, but it’s just plastic and Xterra Fitness has been quick to send out a replacement without any fuss.
Build quality 8/10:
All of the components are sturdy and inspire confidence. I’m guess the steel components are 12 gauge, but they are more than adequate. The welds leave a little to be desired; however, this is an item that will basically stay in one place, so the welds are the least of my concerns here. All of the included hardware feels like your standard zinc hardware. The foot pedals are hard, brittle plastic and I’m certain (more certain since one of mine arrived damaged) that these will be a point of failure in the future. The nylon strap that spins the water wheels appears to be well built, but I would have liked to see stitching that was a little sturdier. The bungee cord that serves as the recoil system (not sure what this is actually called) feels great, but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on it over time.
TL;DR – Everything is well built. Welds are adequate. Hardware is zinc. The Nylon strap, bungee cord and plastic pedals might be failure points in the future.
Foot pedals 9/10:
Unlike the other reviewer, compared to the C2, I quite like these foot pedals and straps. I love that the straps are wider and have a little piece of rope at the end to really seat them. My feet stay put! My only complaint i the plastic used to make the foot pedals is brittle.
Handle & Pulley system 7/10:
If you’re comparing this to the C2 (they really arent in the same class, two completely different uses) then you’ll notice the nylon strap used to spin the water wheel here is far less sturdy than linked chain on the C2. For now the strap seems sturdy, but it’s something I’ll be keeping an eye on.
Ergonomics 10/10:
Getting on and off this thing is a joy. The sound of the water is calming AF. I mean seriously. Put this in your room and just have someone row you to sleep. It’s like an ocean every time you spin it up.
Meter 10/10:
The display is large and does what it’s intended to do. I can’t comment on its accuracy or how it compares to the C2 – I dont know how Xterra counts meters/cals etc…
Resistance 9/10:
Xterra includes a funnel and a siphon for you to add and remove water. Honestly, though, just fill the thing up to its max level and leave it. Who’s got time to siphon out water? I like that they added it, but it’s not necessary. Compared to the C2, the resistance at max level is maybe 90% of that C2’s max level. More than adequate for a good workout.
Whos it for?
You won’t be running sprints or doing time trials on this thing, so if you’re trying to cheap out on your CF workout this is not the rower for you.
Buy now?
Yep. Do it. I think Xterra hit the sweet spot with price and build quality. This thing is less expensive than the wooden rowers similar products from First Degree. It’s in a different class than the C2, and really shouldnt be compared to that. The two year warranty on parts and 5 year warranty on the frame is lovely.
I love it! It’s perfect for home use. The C2 can stay in the CF box for when I want to go crazy on a rowing machine.
Update 1:
The other foot pedal has since broken in the exact same location as the other. The plastic used for the foot pedals is cheap and brittle. I’m not concerned because it’s under warranty, but Xterra needs to fix this materials flaw. Otherwise I still think it’s a good buy and I am absolutely loving the rower. Minus 2 stars for two cheap plastic foot pedals.
Update 2:
Xterra has been great in honoring their warranty on parts, and has been in contact to correct the problem with the foot pedals. Back up to 5 stars for great customer service!