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Water Rowers Suppliers

  • 21-06-2017 10:43AM
    #1
    aodh_rua
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    Does anyone know of a good bricks and mortar supplier of water rowing machines? I ordered one online a few weeks ago, and the supplier keeps moving the delivery date out.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Transform
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    aodh_rua wrote: »
    Does anyone know of a good bricks and mortar supplier of water rowing machines? I ordered one online a few weeks ago, and the supplier keeps moving the delivery date out.

    Thanks!
    why a water rower and not a concept 2 ?


  • #3
    v638sg7k1a92bx
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    Transform wrote: »
    why a water rower and not a concept 2 ?

    Sorry for reviving an old thread but why the concept 2 over a water rower?


  • #4
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,906 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Charlee Jealous Hairstylist wrote: »
    Sorry for reviving an old thread but why the concept 2 over a water rower?

    Concept 2 is the gold standard.

    I've tried the water rower but not enough to give it a thorough review. Two things that stood out: more stress on the lower back with the water rower and the computer component was a lot more basic. If I was getting one, I'd want to have more options for workouts, recording/tracking etc.

    Would likely hold it's value a lot longer as well for resale down the line


  • #5
    OmegaGene
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    Concept 2 is a great machine, I use it on a regular basis and the workout is fantastic, check out some videos on the different styles you can incorporate

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #6
    v638sg7k1a92bx
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Concept 2 is the gold standard.

    I've tried the water rower but not enough to give it a thorough review. Two things that stood out: more stress on the lower back with the water rower and the computer component was a lot more basic. If I was getting one, I'd want to have more options for workouts, recording/tracking etc.

    Would likely hold it's value a lot longer as well for resale down the line

    There are some second hand concept 2 on done deal for €800.

    I heard the water rowers are much quieter machines than the concept 2, any experience of this?


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  • #7
    Alf Veedersane
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    Charlee Jealous Hairstylist wrote: »
    There are some second hand concept 2 on done deal for €800.

    I heard the water rowers are much quieter machines than the concept 2, any experience of this?

    Yeah they're definitely quieter. Not quiet as such but definitely a lot quieter.


  • #8
    v638sg7k1a92bx
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Yeah they're definitely quieter. Not quiet as such but definitely a lot quieter.

    Here’s a concept 2 on drone deal https://www.donedeal.ie/gymequipment-for-sale/concept-2-indoor-rowing-machine/24601595?campaign=3


  • #9
    Alf Veedersane
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    Charlee Jealous Hairstylist wrote: »
    Here’s a concept 2 on drone deal https://www.donedeal.ie/gymequipment-for-sale/concept-2-indoor-rowing-machine/24601595?campaign=3

    Definitely one piece of kit I'd have loved. I can't use it anymore but I loved the C2. Well...it was a bit like Stockholm Syndrome


  • #10
    v638sg7k1a92bx
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    Definitely one piece of kit I'd have loved. I can't use it anymore but I loved the C2. Well...it was a bit like Stockholm Syndrome

    Why can't you use it anymore, did it break? How do you think they cope with usage, wear & tear.


  • #11
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,906 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Charlee Jealous Hairstylist wrote: »
    Why can't you use it anymore, did it break? How do you think they cope with usage, wear & tear.

    Oh, no I can't use it because I have a hip problem and there are degrees of hip flexion that cause a problem and I started feeling soreness in my hip for too long after a row. C2 is pretty robust.


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  • #12
    OmegaGene
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    Charlee Jealous Hairstylist wrote: »
    Why can't you use it anymore, did it break? How do you think they cope with usage, wear & tear.

    There’s one in my gym that gets a fair beating from rowers and gaa players and it copes very well

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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