Normally, I'm not a review babbler. However, I hope this will help someone choose the Concept 2 Rowing Machine the first time. Sure, you might save $300 buying some bastardized imitation with goofy backlit displays, or some fun fold up design... but if you really want a piece of exercise equipment that will last FOREVER, get the Concept 2.
Pros: exceptional craftsmanship. No cheap plastic parts, no weird features, and no 4-hour assembly required (I put it together in 15 minutes, half sauced on Heineken). Commercial sturdy, steal chained, no belts or pulleys to slip or break. Quiet, easily adjustable, each pull of the "oar bar" blows a soft breeze over the body. This thing is "The Balls."
Cons: it's almost 10 feet long, and it uses all the length. So if you're tight on space, consider expanding, moving, or kicking the husband/wife out. You must have this machine! And the foot tie-downs are a bit difficult to adjust at first; easily replaced with Velcro straps for about $6.
If you want to mess around with $300, $400, or $500 rowing "machines" - then go ahead. If you want an awesome workout, no worries on breaking parts or funny computer sync issues... the Concept 2 is for you. If you have the coin, spend it! You will never want or need another Rower.
I give it 10 stars. The Concept 2 is the Dionysus of Rowing Machines.
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