opinions on rowing machine?

zweton

I know alot of people mention the concept2 but do you think this is a decent one?


https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Fitness/Home-Gym-Equipment/Rowers/ProForm-R600-Rower/p/000000000001110880

silverharp

In the US its tied into a an ifit account, but it might be different here, it folds up which is useful and would be quieter if that was an issue (its electomagnetic). The downsides seemed to be that you can out-row it so can slip and you get a jerky movement, and the metrics seemed to be not in line with a Concept but If you just want a relative measure to yourself that wouldnt be an issue.

mdwexford

Looks awful to me, spend the extra and get a concept 2.

They are bomb proof and hold their value.

zweton

silverharp wrote: »

In the US its tied into a an ifit account, but it might be different here, it folds up which is useful and would be quieter if that was an issue (its electomagnetic). The downsides seemed to be that you can out-row it so can slip and you get a jerky movement, and the metrics seemed to be not in line with a Concept but If you just want a relative measure to yourself that wouldnt be an issue.

thanks, dont think i will be going hardcore so for me it will prob be good enough.

bduffy

zweton wrote: »

thanks, dont think i will be going hardcore so for me it will prob be good enough.

You need to try it out to be honest.... The Concept 2 is about twice the price but will still work in 5 years. This looks fine for light use, but there are cheaper alternatives on the market.
It's a tough machine so you'd really want to like it.

LilacNails

Put that 500 Euro towards a Concept instead.

zweton

yeah i was thinking that all right, buy once buy right and all that...

KathleenF

Got a concept 2 rower recently and love it. Full body, low impact, can be as easy or hard a workout as you want. Def advise getting a C2, even if you decide after 6 months it’s not for you you’ll get at least 80% your money back. Cheaper than hiring one for 6 months tbh. Check out crewclass.net or Rowing Ireland are doing great ‘Row with the Pros’ free zoom sessions.

zweton

KathleenF wrote: »

Got a concept 2 rower recently and love it. Full body, low impact, can be as easy or hard a workout as you want. Def advise getting a C2, even if you decide after 6 months it’s not for you you’ll get at least 80% your money back. Cheaper than hiring one for 6 months tbh. Check out crewclass.net or Rowing Ireland are doing great ‘Row with the Pros’ free zoom sessions.

Where did you buy yours? Think they are sold out everywhere atm.

reubenreuben

Interested too and found this on gumtree. Is it a re-branded concept 2?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-fitness-gym-equipment/hill-fitness-air-series-commercial-rowing-machine-rower-cardio-gym/1397236807

zweton

Average price for one seems about 1500 for the C2, prob worth it though.

Indestructable

reubenreuben wrote: »

Interested too and found this on gumtree. Is it a re-branded concept 2?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-fitness-gym-equipment/hill-fitness-air-series-commercial-rowing-machine-rower-cardio-gym/1397236807

More likely a good imitation. It doesn't have the PM5 monitor, which is a brilliant bit of technology.

Finding a new Concept2 might be a bit tricky. They have stopped shipping from the UK to Ireland since Brexit. Last year there was a tariff of 25% put on some US fitness equipment by the EU.

Price is 860 pounds if you're in the UK but closer to 1500 euro if you can find one here.

I paid about 1000 euro for mine a few years ago and from looking at done deal I could probably sell it for a bit more now, which is mad.

reubenreuben

Indestructable wrote: »

More likely a good imitation. It doesn't have the PM5 monitor, which is a brilliant bit of technology.

Finding a new Concept2 might be a bit tricky. They have stopped shipping from the UK to Ireland since Brexit. Last year there was a tariff of 25% put on some US fitness equipment by the EU.

Price is 860 pounds if you're in the UK but closer to 1500 euro if you can find one here.

I paid about 1000 euro for mine a few years ago and from looking at done deal I could probably sell it for a bit more now, which is mad.

It looks very very similar looking at the pictures, with different decals on the side. Maybe buying a concept 2 from NI is the way forward

KathleenF

zweton wrote: »

Where did you buy yours? Think they are sold out everywhere atm.

I signed up on Concept2 waiting list, I was waiting about 6 weeks from sign up date.

zweton

KathleenF wrote: »

I signed up on Concept2 waiting list, I was waiting about 6 weeks from sign up date.

thanks just signed up

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

Anyone familiar with this brand.

It has PM 5 display

zweton

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Anyone familiar with this brand.

It has PM 5 display

no idea but looks solid enough

zweton

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Anyone familiar with this brand.

It has PM 5 display

did you buy it?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

zweton wrote: »

did you buy it?

Yeah I bought it.

It's a Chinese replica of the concept 2.

It's OK, not as good as concept build.

reubenreuben

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Yeah I bought it.

It's a Chinese replica of the concept 2.

It's OK, not as good as concept build.

How does it differ? Does it dismantle in two like the concept 2 and does it function okay?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

reubenreuben wrote: »

How does it differ? Does it dismantle in two like the concept 2 and does it function okay?

Yeah, it dismantles the same way and functions OK.

The display is different, it's not PM 5 I thought it had. It seems to under-read distance by about 50 %.

The seat doesn't move freely on the guides, it takes a bit of effort to move it back and forth.

The resistance damper settings are same 1-10 but there is little difference between 1and 10.

In fairness to the supplier, they are on the ball with service and are looking at the issues.

reubenreuben

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Yeah, it dismantles the same way and functions OK.

The display is different, it's not PM 5 I thought it had. It seems to under-read distance by about 50 %.

The seat doesn't move freely on the guides, it takes a bit of effort to move it back and forth.

The resistance damper settings are same 1-10 but there is little difference between 1and 10.

In fairness to the supplier, they are on the ball with service and are looking at the issues.

Is there a pic of the display available online?

chuck eastwood

They seem to be some pretty big issues especially the distance being so far off. This is a mag resistance unit yeah ?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

chuck eastwood wrote: »

They seem to be some pretty big issues especially the distance being so far off. This is a mag resistance unit yeah ?

No, Its same as concept, air

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

reubenreuben wrote: »

Is there a pic of the display available online?

Here it is in action.

reubenreuben

What did the supplier comment on the issues you have about it as seriously thinking of buying this or similar
Thanks

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

reubenreuben wrote: »

What did the supplier comment on the issues you have about it as seriously thinking of buying this or similar
Thanks

They are getting engineer to look into it.

reubenreuben

reubenreuben wrote: »

Interested too and found this on gumtree. Is it a re-branded concept 2?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-fitness-gym-equipment/hill-fitness-air-series-commercial-rowing-machine-rower-cardio-gym/1397236807

I got this unit.
Looks same as a concept 2. No pm5 but the display has Bluetooth and works via an app.

Rower very smooth.

bduffy

Concept 2 back in stock if anyone wants to part with €1,500 (with free floor mats)
https://www.mcsport.ie/collections/all/products/concept-2-model-d-rowing-machine-black

WesternZulu

bduffy wrote: »

Concept 2 back in stock if anyone wants to part with €1,500 (with free floor mats)
https://www.mcsport.ie/collections/all/products/concept-2-model-d-rowing-machine-black

Buy from Rowfit Ireland, they're much cheaper.