Product Features :
- The ultimate experience in piston rowing
- Simulates actual rowing while in the comfort of your own home
- 12 levels of hydraulic resistance
- Quickly folds into an ultra compact unit
- LCD display shows you time stroke count total strokes and calories
>> The Honeymoon Is Over
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE REVIEW I BOUGHT THIS MACHINE JUST OVER A YEAR AGO THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY
I ve had this HCI rower for just over a year and at first it was great Shipping assembly and use was a breeze and I used it 5 days a week for a solid year right up until about the 6 month mark when one of the oars broke off Not at a weld not at a joint or hinge but right in the middle It just broke off in my hand So being the self reliant type I took it to a friend and we welded it back on and it was fine again right up until the frame broke It s hard to explain what it looked like but long story short the main beam of the machine pretty much peeled away from the front supports So since it s no longer under warranty I carried it down the stairs and on my way to the dumpster decided to put it in the garage until I figured out what to do with it even though I know it s useless
Please don t mistake this for a completely negative review of the machine It s a good machine at a good price for someone who is looking to get started with a fitness program If you are looking for a long term heavy duty piece of equipment this may not be the machine for you I ll always be glad I bought this machine because it was my gateway into taking better care of myself but if I had it to do over again I d have dropped a few extra bucks on something that would last
Other issues with the machine The counter/computer seems to be alright but the calorie meter is just about useless I have a hard time believing that 100 strokes at a low setting and 100 strokes at a high setting burns the same number of calories
Also during periods of extended rowing the pistons get very hot causing the oil inside to expand and this restricts the amount of travel in the oars which makes it very hard to use proper form
The rubber grips like to twist off but a little duct tape fixed that
At the pivot point of each oar some kind of powdery substance I think a rubber bushing is ground up a tiny bit at a time as you row and over time it will turn the carpet underneath it a dark color It can be cleaned up with some carpet cleaner and a little scrubbing but I d suggest getting an oversized mat that will sit under the oars as well as the frame to avoid damaging carpet
The machine folds up like a champ and is far more compact than other rowers I have seen It is perfect for apartment living as far as size but durability is another issue
In the end I would say this is a good rower for a beginner or someone who doesn t plan on using it that often however I would tell a friend to spend a couple hundred dollars more and get something that would last and at least have some resale value in the event they chose to get rid of it
Hope this review helps
>> Sprint Scull Row machine
I am very happy with the swift delivery and excellent condition in which the product presented It now resides in front of my TV for nightly or rainy day workouts
>> Great design and function Not so good quality
My purchase was based on several great reviews and a fair price for the rower It is the perfect size for an average room easy to use and a very solid machine However after the first use one of the hydraulic shafts that sets the amount of resistance began to fail So the resistance setting on that rowing arm needs to be reset after only a dozen pulls I contacted HCI fitness and their affiliates to get a replacement part There were none and/or they were less than willing to help after several attempts I still can t find a replacement part anywhere Too bad Overall the unit would be great but based on this failed part and total lack of help getting a replacement part from the manufacturer or distributor I DO NOT recommend this product
