Rowing machine help for tall people

K.C

Hey, looking to get a rowing machine. I'm 6'3" and rowing machines online spec seem to just show overall distance. I have seen one for 180cm , I assume that includes the whole unit which will probably be too short for me. Any tall people out there with experience with rowing machines? Much appreciated as can't find anything online. Dont know why they don't just include leg length in the spec, Thanks.

Alf Veedersane

Throw up the specs for the one you're looking at.

K.C

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Throw up the specs for the one you're looking at.

Was looking at this one.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3359198/Trail/searchtext%3EROWING+MACHINE.htm

Cheers

Alf Veedersane

If the whole thing is 6 foot then it looks at least 4 feet from seat to pedals.

I reckon it's fine.

Duck's hoop

Don't buy it. You won't use it.

Use money for gym membership. Use their C2s and the rest.

K.C

Duck's hoop wrote: »

Don't buy it. You won't use it.

Use money for gym membership. Use their C2s and the rest.

Why wouldn't I use it?

Duck's hoop

You might. The greater likelihood is you will once or twice then it gathers dust. It's not just you and is not a personal slight.

Look on done deal or gum tree etc to see the amount of home exercise equip for sale.

Rowing indoors is physically demanding. And more than that it's mentally tough as fcuk to do meaningful sessions as it's just a bit less stimulating than watching paint dry.

Unless you're extremely motivated and training for a particular event and need it at home, then you probably won't use it very much.

Added to the idea that you really need a 1 grand Concept and your 200 quid 'rower' is pretty much just a toy designed for very limited use, I think my advice is solid.

There are way easier and more enjoyable ways to get fit.

And I sit on one of those fcukers for up to 8 hours a week for 5 months a year.

deandean

I bought a rowing machine a few years back, and I use it regularly during the winter. Here's my two cents:
All but the very cheap rowers should be fine with your height.

The BIG PROBLEM with most/all of the cheaper rowers is that basic design is CRAP because you can't reach forward beyond the pedals - essential for a proper stroke.

First, here is the benchmark Concept 2 against which all other rowers are measured. See how you can reach well in front of the pedals:


Next, here is a cheap rower, note how the flipping handle rest is IN FRONT of the pedals! This would completely do your head in trying to use it:


I bought a mid-range Nordictrack rower from an outlet in Coolmine D15, somewhere near Power City, where they had loads of demo models set up. It has magnetic resistance which is good. I still modified it to move the footrests about 6 inches back, using steel plates, and now the stroke is very good. Even with the extension I still have a couple of inches of seat travel. Best of luck!

The Guvnor

One of the few items where there is a massive world wide leader.

Bikes - get anyone, no issue - rowing machine - ideally it has to be a concept 2.

You can find 2nd hand c2's online and they can be good value. It is a very robust machine so imo it would be hard to find a very poor one.

The Guvnor

Rowing is made for tall people where 6ft3 would be average or a bit short height wise - C2 will be fine even for guys up closer to 7ft!

mdwexford

Agree the cheap rowers are pretty crap.

I've a water rower which is closest to the concept 2 in quality and actually has some advantages over it. Expensive as well and rarely come up second hand.

http://www.waterrower.co.uk/rowing-machines/waterrower-club-rowing-machine-with-s4-monitor.html

Duck's hoop

Those water rowers look great! And sound all watery.

What do you feel are the advantages over C2?

Btw OP, you can rent Concept 2 ergs from a crowd in UK. I think it's The Rowing Company. About 10 quid a week iirc.