Product Features :
- Rowing machine to help you stay in shape and train in your own home
- Outrigger style rower simulates actual water rowing resistance setting from 1 to 12
- Training computer provides info on time measurement number of oar strokes speed of strokes distance covered and more
- Program for desired distance covered and stroke speed visual and audio signals
- 250 pound weight capacity measures 49 x 31 x 10 inches
>> EXCELLENT PRODUCT
Although there have been some reviews complaining about the item I did not find any of the problems mentioned I will go over a few thing in order to help future buyers as there is some inaccurate information in some reviews
First the manual does contain instructions in English it can be found on any page marked with a GB Great Britain at the top It is true that there is no written paragraph next to the assembling pictures but they are very easy to follow The only issue you might come across is the way you install the rowing hands My suggestion is to place them onto the locking arms without actually installing them you will quickly realize if you have them backwards the piston has to compress when you pull rather than extend
Second the adjustments on the pistons are not off as some people have mentioned There is a patent number stamped onto them with a triangle background The tip of the triangle will point toward the number you select and this way the resistance is equivalent Where some folks went wrong is simply looking at the piston from the top By doing so they see different numbers on each of the two units and this completely throws them off Just look on the side where the patent triangle is located and match the numbers you will feel the same resistance throughout
Lastly this item is NOT a regular rower this type of rowing is called SCULLING If you want some excellent advice on sculling technique body position arm and leg extension wrist position and proper catch/pull/release you need to take a few minutes and go to click on how to scull and read the instruction by following along with the pictures After about 5 minutes of slowly going through the movement sequence I began to feel the fluidity of the motion and the rower reacted to it accordingly
I am extremely satisfied with the product the design is very ergonomic and sturdy at the same time It weighs less than one of my kettle bells which makes it pretty easy to move around I believe the nicest thing about this rower is its versatility You can choose not to use your legs and only work out your upper body Moreover you can use alternate pulling and shift the resistance around when you don t feel like doing the same thing all the time
I hope this information helps shed some light on previously mentioned problems Have a great workout
>> Solid Piece of Equipment
The Kettler Kadett is one solid piece of equipment The assembly instructions are in several languages so it s a cheap version of 9th grade Francais Deutsch or Espanol Actually it s a bit visual so it takes some getting used to along with the SI metric of course dimensions but the machinery is fabulous
Good stuff Maynard
>> Great investment
I am 63 years old and last year I was tapped on my shoulder and reminded I was mortal I decided to start taking care of myself When I was younger I worked out with weights but gave that up and gave them away many years ago I recently purchased some dumbells and did the normal exercises but it became boring I knew what ever I did I would have to do for the rest of my life I started looking at rowing machines I have learned that you generally get what you pay for I did not want to get one where mechanical problems got in the way of exercise Looked at the lower cost machines I can be cheap then looked a the Concept 2 I probably would have gotten the Concept 2 except for the length I settled for the Kettler
True to the other reviews the Kettler arrived in 5 days and was missing parts in my case the footrests Kettler USA without any questions sent them with 3 day shipping It does take 1 1/2 hours to put together mainly by following pictures it is not rocket science The piston adjustment numbers are alittle off that is not a problem you adjust them so they are equal The computer is in German that is not a problem unless you believe the world should be in English and you can not remember what 5 digital readouts mean There are only two things I do not like about the Kettler 1 It assumes you know how to use the rowing machine it comes with no instructions on rowing form this is solved by going on the internet and watching some videos on YouTube second the ear pulse heart monitor with its wire drives me craze I purchased a Omron HR 100c heart rate monitor from Amazon for about 35 it comes with a handle bar mount that works great If you are my age I suggest you use a heart rate monitor it will keep you from over doing it on the machine You do not want people to say he died while rowing in his backyard
What I like about the Kettler 1 it is a solid machine and probably will not wear out so I will not get a chance buy a Concept 2 2 its fluid rowing motion is low impact on joints something we old folks need 3 it is relaxing and fun way to excerise 3 my blood pressure is dropping as is my glucose level and I feel better I am happy I made the investment
One last note that maybe helpful to those that have footrest/tiedown problems I strapped a pair of loose fitting Crocs permanently on foot rests so I would not have to deal with the velcro straps every time I get on the machine All I need to do now is slip my feet into the Crocs and off I go
August 11 Had a part that failed that can only be blamed on poor quality controls at Kettler If it was not for the superior customer service in thier parts department this product would loose some shine The parts department again without question shipped me a replacement part which I received within 7 days I still consider it a good investment
