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16 people found this helpful
A rock solid and very smooth machine
By Todd A on Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
I was looking for something that I could use to get in shape and lose some weight. A rower was recommended to me by someone with some exercise expertise. I was able to test quite a few rowers at health clubs and stores etc. I did lots of research and wanted one that would support my weight and be sturdy. I am 6' 1" and close to 300 lbs. Unfortunately most home fitness equipment is not made for larger people. Which those companies need to consider, So I found this machine by Xterra and it looked solid and would accommodate my size. I received the machine and it was well package. This instructions for assembly were very good and the parts were packaged according to the step described in the instructions. So very easy to assemble, only took about 35 minutes. The machine is rock solid and very smooth. Also, the seat is comfortable. The pull is very smooth and the whole moment with rowing and the seat and the pull is very smooth. This compares very close to a machine I tried in a gym that costs more that twice the amount. I have been using it twice a day for about 3 weeks and not a problem. I tested the resistance and it does not fell like a lot or a big change when you change the adjustments . But there really is a big difference. You will only notice a difference after you have been rowing for about 3 or 4 minutes and your endurance is less with more resistance, so it is a usable tool.. The foot print is quit large. When folded up it is not too bad. I use it in a family room and I put it in a corner of the room (folded up) and move it to a bed room when I have people over. I will do an update after I have used it for about 60 days. I would highly recommend this machine. It is rock solid and very smooth.
Top critical review
7 people found this helpful
So far, so good
By Karl L. on Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022
I was looking for a rowing machine for 500 or less that would not self destruct in a few months. I didnt want anything fancy, blue toothed, bio-metic, etc. Just a study machine that would create progressive resistance when rowing. I had an older model that did the trick but the rollers wore out....and replacment parts dont exist. I chose this one because it said you could select levels of resistance in addition to the resistance already created by the fan. Easy enough to set up. On about the third workout a buckle on a footstrap blew apart. The footrests seem to not fit smaller feet very well. To get the strap to lay above the balls of my feet I have to bring my feet up out of the heel rests. Despite having hip arthritis (surgery on the way) I can row.....but getting my feet strapped in is hard. Unlike other models the footstraps on this machine are not anchored/attached; they slide around while trying to tightening them. The workout is smooth; but I do miss the air blowing back on me that I had with the older model. With this machine I need to set up a small fan nearby during the summer months. It is quiet, smooth, and comfortable. I am a bit dubious of the nylon belt (instead of a chain).....but decided to try it as I have had some problems before with the chain not staying under tension. For the price, pretty hard to beat. And I can get a good workout, which is all I wanted. I really think a future model could have a foot strap that is locked in place once fitted to your shoe; just slide the foot in and start rowing; I dont think you need a super tight grip on the foot, just enough to pull yourself back into the catch.
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