Customer Reviews

Performance Fitness Systems R80APM Rower

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I've had the rowing machine for three weeks now and I've been happy with it from the moment I got it. It has a smooth glide and is not very noisy. It was easy to put together although the instructions could be clearer, especially when it comes to installing the seat. The seat must go on before the back legs and the instructions never say that. The manufacturer was very helpful, since mine came without the instructions. I called and they immediately emailed me a pdf version. After assembly I let them know about the seat installation issue and since they were so pleasant and responsive I would not doubt that this will be corrected shortly. Other users have said that they do not like the air vent that blows air on them while rowing. I was prepared to dislike that feature since I'm always cold, but I find I like it and it feels very nice after you've built up a sweat. I highly recommend this rower. My only disappointment is that I don't seem to have lost any weight yet, but then I can't blame that on the machine.

I'm happy with it. Is it a Concept 2? No, but it's not a thousand bucks either. Unless you're a mea culpa fitness fanatic, then this should be plenty of machine for you. It has a heart rate monitor and a comprehensive display; the only modification that I did was to block the upper portion of the fan so it just hits me from the neck down. I found the fan blowing in my face was a bit too much, but someone else might find that refreshing.

After 6 months, I've had two of these rowers break on me. Its durability is completely horrible, and you should completely avoid buying this product. Look for a more credible brand name that you can trust instead of this crap.

Not an industrial strength rower but good for the home user. Simple and quick to setup despite less than crystal clear instructions. I like the fan and easy to read display. Relatively smooth and quiet but too early to tell its durability.