What is the best rowing machine? - 4 minutes 

Let's compare with the Technogym one if you can

lol yeah, pathetic tho. i reccomend go to a store and try the ´´budget´´ ones. often they are still good, just not made for pro use or made with somewhat cheaper steel (still reliable)

@@verbon47 I did end up getting a Concept 2 after all. The wait period was excessive but well worth the investment.

Same ..got the xeno müeller

The Technogym one is the best but the more expensive

Thanks for the comment.

Concept 2 is great but not when you are living in a flat with thin walls. For this reason alone l chose to buy water tower S4.

I've read that airdyne bikes are a good workout. Tbh, it's whatever you feel motivated to use and stick with. My main thing with the c2 is that I need tougher glutes b/c after 10 minutes or so, it gets uncomfy on my butt, but I think this would be the case with any rower.

how would the water rower mess up technique. I used to be in a rowing league for a few years for fun and I want to get a rowing machine. ive used the concept2 many times, I thought the water rower might simulate the feeling of being on the water more but, I never considerd technique.

@@bucknut2000 the water rower defainetly has its place, don't get me wrong, but it's not for those who want to go into competitive rowing, the feeling of the catch and drive on a concept is far superior to that of a water rower (even though it is with water). I've only been on a water rower a few times and all were for very short periods but I've spent countless hours on a C2 and it's the golden standard. Being seated higher up on a concept, is a much better, more comfortable feeling as it makes sure you sit upright and have an engaged core, realisticly however, very few, if any machines are as good for your technique as just getting on the water.

@@jackhalsall3908 thanks

Samual Whittemore: same same! Googling now... 😏

The Technogym one is the best but the more expensive

@@simoneorecchioni7352 nope, it isn't the best - at least for rowing. You could buy a C2 erg, ski erg, bike erg and dynamic erg for the same price as the skillrow - and you won't have quite as good a bit of kit with the skillrow.

@@clonmult I bought the C2 erg for my garage gym and I use the technogym in the gym. It's a different world... But the Technogym one is unfortunately too expensive for me

It is, I bought one after 15 years of concept 2. The Skill row is more comfortable and solid. But the computer sux.

I have one and its very solid!!!

The Model B is an obsolete 35 year old design. The current Model D is substantially quieter and the closed flywheel design all but eliminates the dust issue.

@@0kneelbeforezod0 I think they also have a model E. I've used them all.They still make wind and noise. I am a serious athlete. I prefer the water rower. Next, I prefer the top quality magnetic rowers. To each his/her own. The best thing is for each person to try out the various rowers at a fitness equipment store and decide which they prefer for themselves. Enjoy

@No one will find this I hope .... From my research (internet searches, reading message board, etc.), one other ergometer that the video does not show are dynamic rowing machines. There is the RP3 (approximately $3500 dollars plus the cost of shipping) and the Oartec dx ($1895). The RP3 can be extremely loud, so it may not be appropriate in a apartment, etc. setting. Dynamic rowing machine's flywheel moves back and forth while the user sits in the same exact place (which differs from static rowing machines [concept2, xebex, waterrower, etc.] where the user moves back and forth while the flywheel remains fixed. Dynamic rowing is suppose to better mimic the mechanics of rowing on a real boat. If you have proper form and technique, you'll do fine on the dynamic rower.

To answer your question: If price is no object - the Biorower (about 6-8k US) If price is kind of an object but you have a lot of disposable income - the RP3 ( 4k US) Best bang for the buck - Oartec DX retrofitted with the C2 PM5 monitor (2k US) If your budget is less than 2k and want a dynamic option (in order of preference) Used Oartec Slider C2 Static with Slider Attachments C2 Dynamic Finally, the old school alternative C2 Static, but do your Steady State work with your feet "unstrapped"

No they are all a little different.

Thnaks Christian. Anything else you'd like to see?

Not at the moment! But excellent job!. 👍

Maurits Cloos rp3 are for actual rowers not beginners and are also quite expensive

@@elirodrigues1294 same price as the Skillrow - but the RP3 is actually good, the skillrow just tries to copy the concept 2.

I would take one of those over a c2 in a heartbeat. The problem is that the costs on those are exorbitant.

It was wild to watch

@Johnny McMillan ... That's what I'm trying to determine at the moment. I picked up a new C2 from amazon a few days ago and might consider returning it in favor of a water based rower (because it's suppose to be much more quiet). I've already signed up for a free trial down at Orangetheory this coming Saturday to test out their hour long class which will incorporate a waterrower. I would suggest you do that as well just to give the waterrower a test run. The biggest drawbacks to waterrowers that I've read are that they may develop a leak, the water container may crack and various structures to the unit may need to be replaced due to defects. Instead of "fixing" the water container, the cost to replace the container through waterrower's manufacturer is around $170 plus shipping. If it wasn't for these drawbacks to the waterrower I would have gotten it in the first place. Still debating because I do want a rower that's more quiet. While using the concept2 at my local 24 hour fitness, it didn't really sound that loud because of the open space, but having used the concept2 in my bedroom (10x12 feet), it's definitely loud.

@@strawberryyogurt0My dad has the WaterRower and when he is using it, it is actually a more soothing sound to listen to, where the C2 and many others are just noise machines :-) My dad loves his and it also looks very stylish and more upscale compared any of the others. He has the one in Oak.

@@Abarth695Maserati How long has your dad had the WaterRower? How long per session does he use it? Had he ever had to replace or do repairs to the unit?

@@strawberryyogurt0 He's had it for a couple of years now. During winter he'll be using it two - three times a week. He does different HIIT programs as well as steady state for up to 1 hour. He says he has not replaced/repaired anything yet, just adding a little chlorine tablet every 5-6 month to keep the water clean. He says that it is not a dealbreaker to him that the WaterRower is considered to displays better times for 2k etc. as he is not an elite rower and he only uses his own WaterRower as the reference for his performance. And there is no way he would let a C2 or any similar machine into his home/gym for purely aesthetic reasons.

Jordan King you can buy high rise versions - a set of bolt on legs for the water rower

Yes, swapping to a water rower would be a huge disappointment. Overall feel is nowhere near as good, monitor is really poor too. The Skillrow is close on feel, but the monitor/application support is nowhere near as good.

Water Rower brand invented by a Yale rower himself. They make all metal models too. There are other water rower brands available. XTerra erg650W water rower looks pretty good and is available on Amazon. Best thing is to go try them out at stores a few times. I'm searching for the most silent rower available. The sound of the water sloshing around seems wonderful compared to my Concept2 model B which is so noisy and I hate all the wind it stirs up blowing dust all over the darn place. Prost

@@Hundert1 so? The C2 ergs were designed by otw rowers and are in use in almost every boathouse on the planet - because they are more accurate and more reliable than any other bar the rp3. The wate rower is more of a lifestyle device than a serious training tool.

@@clonmult Ok, I'm looking for a serious training tool myself. I just don't want the noise or wind of the Concept2 machine. I know Concept2 is the most popular, I've used them my whole life. However, I'd also like a machine that offers a full range of some serious resistance levels we can change up or down directly from the handle while rowing. Check out the Spirit CRW800 and the BodyCraft VR500. Both these are magnetic rowers but also have a fan/flywheel which probably makes too much noise and wind for me. Perhaps somewhere out there the absolutely silent rowing machine exists, if not today in the future. BTW, there are serious athletes who are very happy and get a wonderful experience and workouts with water rowers.

Agree with clonmult - WR is a serious downgrade from a C2 - smooth is not the word I'd use, the catch on a WR is "mushy" - on a C2 there is a distinct "cue" at the catch, similar to the "loading" of the blade when you are rowing on the water. The WR would be somewhat equivalent if you are rowing on the paddle, which is basically with little effort. Not what you are looking for. The C2 mimics on water rowing better.

I do that all the time.

The Technogym one is the best. But it is too expensive

@@simoneorecchioni7352 it may be.. But could You tell me what is Technogym World record on 1K?

Apologies. Totally sub-conscious. I blame too many viewings of watching Brad Pitt in TROY. WIll do better next time to endure when there is hair in my eye.

Sorry in hindsight I was being rude by suggesting you should cut it off lol

No. Just No. No rower has said this. Ever.

"prove that their algorithms are translating to water rowing " Who the f- cares? I just row for fitness. Life isn't a competition.

We all know, that other than a RowPerfect (which is the only other machine actual rowers use on a consistent basis) the answer to this is NO.

It's a buy once cry once kind of thing. All of these will last a decade even with heavy use. The concept 2 & waterrower specifically, while both somewhat expensive, are common in gyms. If they can handle that level of use, you won't break it. There are lower end models but check the reviews, almost always issues in longevity or quality control.