Featured image for Concept 2 model e review showing new and old version

Today, we’re reviewing the Concept2 Model E rowing machine. Officially, it’s been renamed the “RowErg with Tall Legs”. It’s the best rower on the market offering a realistic, comfortable rowing stroke, rugged construction (it’s used outdoors, in boat houses, etc.), and a top-tier performance monitor. I’m a longtime owner of a Concept 2 Model D … Read more

Concept 2 Model D now known as the RowErg

Welcome to my Concept 2 RowErg review. It’s one of the all-time great rowers and the one I currently own and use (I own the Model D which was a previous iteration). It’s the industry standard rower and thus the go-to model for indoor rowing enthusiasts since Concept2 makes the machines you’ll find in rowing … Read more

Lifecore R100 Commercial Rowing Machine Review

The LifeCore R100 Commercial Rowing Machine is a perfect blend of two great resistance types! With both air & magnetic resistance, users are sure to receive a smooth, consistent rowing stroke. Plus, LifeCore claims it is the only “commercial-grade” rowing machine to offer both air and magnetic resistance! The 16 levels of air/magnetic resistance is … Read more

Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine Review

Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine ReviewWhat do you get when you combine an outrigger-style rowing machine and German engineering?

You get one of the best rowers in its class, the Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine.

Users rave that all you have to do is “close your eyes” and you will feel like you’re rowing on water!

The Kettler Kadett is a hydraulic-piston rower that provides 12-levels of adjustable resistance, making it ideal for people of all fitness levels.

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WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine

Welcome to our WaterRower Oxbridge rowing machine review. It’s in their ‘Original’ line of rowers, standing out as being made of Cherry wood. The various models in the Original line differ mostly in the type of wood they’re made of. Compared to their other lines (Performance, Hybrid, Metallic, etc.), the original rowers are solid wood … Read more

waterrower natural rowing machine with s4 performance monitor ash review

Today, we’re reviewing the WaterRower Natural rowing machine with S4 monitor. Based on the current product page, they’ve removed “Natural” from the name, so it’s now called the “WaterRower Ash Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor”. So, in this review, the word “Natural” refers to the light-stained ash wood rower with the S4. This machine belonged … Read more

First Degree Fitness Pacific Challenge AR Rower Review - Featured Image

Today, we’re reviewing the First Degree Fitness Pacific Challenge AR Fluid Rower. The Pacific Challenge AR is part of First Degree’s ‘Horizontal Series’ of rowing machines. This series is for ‘home rowers’, which are slightly lower cost and more compact. Although slightly lower cost and more compact, the Pacific AR still provides the same great … Read more