WaterRower Vintage Oak Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor | USA Made Water Rower | Original Handcrafted Erg Row Machine for Home Use & Gym

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.

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!

I chose to purchase the water rower over a Concept2 rower a few weeks ago. I will say that I see pros and cons to both rowers, but am happy with my purchase of the water rower. Having used both rowers frequently, I have listed my opinions on the pros and cons of both below:Water Rower Pros- Simple easy to follow instructions and assembly. Although a tool is provided, there are certain sections that you will need a single socket wrench to counter torque a few of the bolts.- Sturdy construction as each component is solid metal or sturdy wood- Somewhat easier to row in comparison to inertia driven machine rowers even at the max water level- Much more quiet than inertia rowers so I can row in the early morning without waking everybody in the house (Concept2 is much louder)- Easy to clean and maintain (Concept2 requires oiling and some components are hard to get to as they are encased)- Very modern look- Digital gauge is easy to use and can sync via Bluetooth to a heartrate monitor (Haven't seen this feature on the Concept2 rowers that I've used)Water Rower Cons:- Not as much resistance as Concept2 rower or similar styles (Maximum resistance water level was similar to a Concept2 on resistance setting 3-4)- Cannot easily alter the resistance levels since you have to fill up or remove water from the basin to do this (Concept2 you can easily just change the resistance dial)- Have to remember to drop chlorine tabs into the water basin periodically (about every 6 months)

love it. i owned a concept 2 before this. the waterrower is much more quiet, and feels like you are rowing a real boat because it is effort based and not governed by the fan resistance setting like on the C2. this makes the workout much more fluid because you can warm up, go hard, and then cool down all without stopping to flip the fan lever on the side. this may not be a big deal to some but to me it makes it much more of a calming exercise and at same time intense and a major calorie burner.. also i hated how the concept 2 would blow that plastic smelling wind in my face and blocked my view with the ugly fan. the chain on the C2 is so annoyingly loud as well. the design on the waterrower is way better. your view is not obstructed, you can look out a window when using it, its quiet, and the seat is more comfortable, and when not in use it can be stood upright and almost looks like a modern piece of furniture. very impressed. highly recommend. my favorite piece of workout equipment.