Kettler HKS Coach LS Rowing Machine

by Kettler

Product Features

• Rowing machine with non-wearing, balanced Magnetic-Brake System
• LCD training computer displays time, oar strokes, distance, cadence, and more
• Biomechanically designed footplates offer natural pivoting action
• Quick Attach backboard and front footplate support 16 additional exercises
• Includes wireless Polar heart rate transmitter; center pull oar

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With its non-wearing balanced Magnetic-Brake System and center pull oar, the Kettler Coach LS rowing machine provides a total body workout in your den or garage. Not only does the Coach LS supply a complete exercise program, but it also makes you feel just like you're rowing on the water. The Coach LS is equipped with a LCD training computer that displays the time, oar strokes, current cadence, cumulative distance over a training session, heart rate, and kilojoules (a precise measure of energy consumption). As a result, you can precisely monitor your workout down to the last detail. The rower's Magnetic-Brake System, meanwhile, offers infinitely variable resistance that's indexed from 1 to 10. And to keep you comfortable while you row, the Coach LS boasts biomechanically designed footplates that offer a natural pivoting action and a full longitudinal rowing motion range.

The rower is also well built, with a sturdy powder-coated frame, transport casters, and top-grade ball bearings in the extra padded seat rollers. The casters and ball bearings provide a silky smooth glide along the chrome-plated steel rails, so your rowing always feels natural and steady. And as a bonus, the rower includes a Quick Attach backboard and front footplate, which let you perform an additional 16 exercises, such as curls or lateral raises. Other details include a Wireless Polar T34 heart rate transmitter, a recovery pulse rate feature and scan function, and such settings as time, upper pulse limit, kilojoules, and a visual and/or acoustical cadence signal.

Product Description

The KETTLER Coach LS rower provides friction-free adjustable magnetic resistance for the total-body workout

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 71 x 22 x 23 inches ; 82 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 92 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000XAW8VQ
• Item model number: 7985-679
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,131 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #63 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Rowers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well I'm impressed, July 8, 2006

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Bluegrass Around Me "Grampa" (Central Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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It was easy to put together. It is almost silent. The strap isn't uncomfortable. However not being able to save settings is a hassle. I wish they had spent a little more on the computer chip. However I purchased it for the rowing. It is a solid machine. I am a large, well-muscled person. I don't feel like I'm going to rip the handle from the system. This machine will last me a lifetime. And I love the fact there are other exercises that this machine is designed to do.

UPDATE: I'd take this down to four stars if I could. The user interface is bad. I want to measure distance. It will show distance as you enter an exercise but that's it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great rower, April 9, 2008

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Ex Moss "nah" (san diego) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kettler HKS Coach LS Rowing Machine (Sports)

this is a great rowing machine - its smooth, well-built and easy to use. There are two things about it that bother me: 1) the pulse meter does not work, I've tried everything, and the computer does not pick up the signal of the meter that sits on your chest while rowing. 2) the computer that is represented in the photo on Amazon is not the computer that you receive. Amazon misrepresented the higher-end Kettler Rower (Ergo). I told them so, and sent my first one back, but lo and behold they sent the same darn rower. So I won't say I'm stuck with it, although that's pretty much the case. Its great to use, regardless, but the shopping experience in this case was poor. Its a $1000 investment, not a CD or a book. Make sure that the image used is CORRECT!!!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality and quiet!, April 5, 2006

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Forest Gump (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This is german engineering showing off. Very nice machine and solid build make it an impressive machine. Just as good as the gym machines and I have used the best Concept 2 machines and am not sure what the hype is about but in my very honest opinion this is just as good if not better. Bigger than I expect too! 5/5!