OT - Rowing Machines.

[BcDiver]

I'm looking at getting a rowing machine for an xmas pressie and was wondering if anyone has bought one before and what would you rec? I was looking on ebay and found this:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/V-Fit-Artemis-II-Air-Rowing-Machine_W0QQitemZ140271641462QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem140271641462&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

which seems pretty reasonable?

Cheers

James.

[Tiff]

The one rowing machine worth getting is one of the Concept models -- they start at around 1K for the latest new machine but an older model (B or C) sould be able to be got for a fair bit less -- any other machine ive ever used just has been a waste of money.

[BcDiver]

yeah i would love to go for one of these but thats just a bit too pricey for what i had in mind - even the 2nd hand ones seem to be in around £600 which, is still too much :)

[Stafford]

yeah i would love to go for one of these but thats just a bit too pricey for what i had in mind - even the 2nd hand ones seem to be in around £600 which, is still too much :)

Cheap prick

[Stafford]

The one rowing machine worth getting is one of the Concept models -- they start at around 1K for the latest new machine but an older model (B or C) sould be able to be got for a fair bit less -- any other machine ive ever used just has been a waste of money.

What is the significant advantage of the concept ones over the others? They don't look that different from the one JJ is talking about. Initially I thought you meant a cross trainer or something

[Tiff]

What is the significant advantage of the concept ones over the others? They don't look that different from the one JJ is talking about. Initially I thought you meant a cross trainer or something

Take into mind I rowed for 4 years at a high level -- I guess its like a bike -- yes you can ride around and get from A - B on a £100 full sus bike buts its not a very good experience -- compared to a £1500 full sus bike - and once youve had the better experience you will never want the cheaper option.

The concept is ultra well made - super sturdy and works so well when your using it - the cheaper models felt cheaper - were not designed nearly as well (eg I couldnt even go right the way forward before I ran out of slide) and other general points.

Tho if you have never used a concept you might be ok :P -- i guess its just once you try a concept its gonna feel weird using anything else

[BcDiver]

Bell - lick my balls :p

Tiff - yeah ive used the concept rowers in the gym and they def are good quality etc but just couldnt justify spending that sort of money.

Are the cheaper ones just **** or are they usable enough to put in a few miles every week?

[Tiff]

Bell - lick my balls :p

Tiff - yeah ive used the concept rowers in the gym and they def are good quality etc but just couldnt justify spending that sort of money.

Are the cheaper ones just **** or are they usable enough to put in a few miles every week?

from my own experience I spent 200 quid on a rowing machine and I hated it -- because I was used to rowing in real life and used to the Concept machines -- therefore I hated my own machine and never used it because it wasnt as good as others - thus wasting my 200 quid. If that makes sense

The cheaper models are ok, its just i guess i was used to the best and I couldnt use my own one at all. Its quite alot of opinion in my judgement and you might have a different experience if you got one.

I also HATE training indoors and would rather go outside no matter how cold or wet it is :p