Cons
- Large indoor footprint of 9 x 4 feet
- Reduced warranty on moving parts
Overall
This machine is marketed as a machine capable of lasting a lifetime. It is well built and manages to hold-up to the promise. Taking this into consideration, the manufacturer offers a 2-year warranty on the moving parts and a 5 year warranty on the frame.
It offers enough features to satisfy even the advanced rower and this is why it is used by both professionals and amateurs. Overall it offers great performance with a robust build quality that can support users with a weight of up to 500lb (227kg).
Design
Although the machine has a large footprint it can be separated into two main pieces for storage purposes. It also comes with caster wheels for easy rolling into your desired location.
The flywheel is designed to reduce overall noise levels and to increase the seamless feel. The seat has a 14inch elevation from the ground level and works great with the adjustable footrests. And finally, the handle design is aimed at providing a natural arms position as it is angled at 10 degrees.
Performance
The rowing machine manages to deliver a high-level performance and a good upper-body training session mainly due to the flywheel design and the PM5 (Performance Monitor) technology. The adjustable monitor is backlight and offers valuable data on each stroke. This data can be transferred via USB connectivity. So, you can now save your training information and track progress with ease.