Rowing machine recommendations?

[GlamorganGuy]

I want to buy a rowing machine to help with general fitness. Looking to spend up to £250 at a push but ideally a fair bit less... There's a daunting range out there, anyone got one that they can recommend personally?

 

[Milkfloat]

I can only recommend a Concept2, they are the gold standard which you will see in every rowing club in the country. however, they are significantly more expensive (~£1000) unless you are lucky enough to find one second hand. Second hand is not a problem as they are bulletproof and you can still buy spares for the first model released 40 years ago.

 

[PK99]

I can only recommend a Concept2, they are the gold standard which you will see in every rowing club in the country. however, they are significantly more expensive (~£1000) unless you are lucky enough to find one second hand. Second hand is not a problem as they are bulletproof and you can still buy spares for the first model released 40 years ago.

Seconded

Nothing comes even close

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Because I had a choice of the two, and went with my preference, my vote goes to...

WaterRower

Because not everyone wants to be an athlete with a C2, and they are lovely to use, whilst still being a very serious piece of kit. Standable-up after use, too, if space is at a premium.

Also supported down the each nut, bolt, widget and water tank.

A genuine alternative which is worth looking at 😊

 

[PK99]

Because I had a choice of the two, and went with my preference, my vote goes to...

WaterRower

Because not everyone wants to be an athlete with a C2, and they are lovely to use, whilst still being a very serious piece of kit. Standable-up after use, too, if space is at a premium.

Also supported down the each nut, bolt, widget and water tank.

A genuine alternative which is worth looking at 😊

I bought a water rower as I gibed at the price of the C2 - it sat at home unused while I used the C2 at the local gym where I swam.

C2 develops a much better momentum and rhythm.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I bought a water rower as I gibed at the price of the C2 - it sat at home unused while I used the C2 at the local gym where I swam.

C2 develops a much better momentum and rhythm.

Different strokes for different folks*


*I do hope you saw what I did there

But seriously, I just took to the WR when I tried it

 

[Bonefish Blues]

In all seriousness, in your position I might just be tempted to take a punt (there I go again...) on this:

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/JJ-JUJIN-Bluetooth-Exercise-Equipment/dp/B08FT3DCYJ/ref=asc_df_B08FT3DCYJ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570431477953&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16260311637008633936&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046136&hvtargid=pla-1649545958769&psc=1


Amazon means protection, which helps, for sure.

 

[fossyant]

Ask a rowing forum, not a bunch of cyclists !

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Cyclists row too, you know!

 

[fossyant]

Cyclists row too, you know!

And play golf. Weirdo's. Not to mention those odd balls who swim and run !

 

[Bonefish Blues]

And play golf. Weirdo's. Not to mention those odd balls who swim and run !

No need for that - we're not savages you know. If I wanted to inflict pain I'd annoy my wife, not do a Tri

 

[Jameshow]

And play golf. Weirdo's. Not to mention those odd balls who swim and run !

Not keen on the swimming too wet!!

Ps avoid the cheapest decathlon rowing machine. - Use a bungee and and a rolling pin!!

 

[Cycleops]

Many footballers do very well with a line and a couple of oars.

 

[kynikos]

C2 - every time.

 

[T4tomo]

But seriously, I just took to the WR when I tried it

Like a duck to Water Rower....?

I'll get my coat