I found to very interesting rowing machines. The first one is WaterRower S1 Rowing machine in Brushed Stainless Steel. A great looking rowing machines from a great manufacturer.

The other is Kettler X-Row E3 Rowing Machine, a totally new and innovative designed rowing machine for professional and amateur indoor rowing.

WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine w/ S4 Monitor

WaterRower S1 Rowing machine

The WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine with Series 4 Monitor is made of brushed stainless steel and was designed in WaterRower’s Munich, Germany office.

The WaterRower is unsurpassed in terms of design refinement. Its patented WaterFlywheel design emulates rowing like no machine before it. Smooth, silent and storing conveniently upright the WaterRower is perfect for any user and in any environment. The WaterRower’s unique patented WaterFlywheel has been designed to emulate the dynamics of a boat moving through water.

Buy on Amazon - 2.859,95 USD

Kettler Edition X-row E3 rower

Kettler Edition X Row E3 Rowing Machine

Buy on Net2fitness.com – 2.399,99 USD

Buy on Amazon - 2.399,00 USD

A Totally New and Motivated design for professional rowing has arrived. The Kettler X-Row E3 Rowing Machine is ideal for the most demanding home gym and built to last in a commercial application. The eSVS” System is designed to bring the electronic and mechanical functions into perfect body function and and ergonomic harmony. It’s silent and silky smooth rowing motion pleases even the most disconcerting rower. This is a great rowing machines, for a great amount of money.

Are they worth it? For sure yes, if you have that amount of money, otherwise there are a lot of rowing machines that are much cheaper but also very good rowing machines.

This rowing machine very authenticly imitates rowing on the water with special mechanism. Rowing intensity can be set with a knob on the top of every cylinder. This machine has 12 levels so it is convenient for all kinds of training.

The price of machine is around 600 USD which tells us that the machine is a solid piece of work and enables effective training. Maximum burden is somewhat higher than cheaper machines permit and is about 290 lbs / 120 kg.

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Features of Kettler Kadett rowing machines

• Two hydraulic cylinders: setting of resistance force between 1 and 12.
• Comfortable smooth-running seat with rollers mounted on rails.
• Moving foot plates with straps, position adjustable to leg length.
• Anti-slip floor protectors.
• Dimensions: Width: 67″, Height: 18″

Functions of a rowing computer

Training computer on BodyCraft VR100 rowing machine tracks your progress and display:

• Current number of storkes per minute
• Total number of rows
• Time of rowing,
• Total distance covered,
• Current speed of rowing
• Calorie used when rowing

Amazon buyers reviews

I initially tried to order my Kettler Kadett from a company called Mercantila, a.k.a. Rowingmachines.com. It was a complete disaster and nightmare including some false advertising, trying to cover up some mistakes on their part which caused about a month of delays, some horrible customer service (or lack thereof), some false charges, and a lot of headaches. Eventually enough was enough and I wound up ordering it directly from Amazon, which cost me a few bucks more, but was well worth it.

The machine comes mostly disassembled and took about an hour and a half to put together. There were a few confusing moments as the instructions are only pictures and no text, so making sure you have the right part takes a little extra focus. It came with all the tools necessary except an allen wrench which was necessary for one small thing.

In terms of overall quality, it’s very high. I’m not concerned about this thing breaking, nor does it rattle or have ill-fitting parts. That said, the housing for the computer is a little wimpy and doesn’t attach very securely to the main body as I’ve knocked it off a couple times. A small piece of tape at the base has kept it firmly locked into place since.

Some people have complained about the location of the straps on the foot plates. I actually find their location ideal, although they do tend to loosen themselves during a workout. I made a trip down to the store and bought some velcro which I sewed onto the straps. It took 15 minutes to do and I now have the best foot straps in the world.

The best thing about this machine, and the reason I bought it, is that it REALLY DOES in fact mimic an actual rowing motion. When I close my eyes I can actually believe I’m on a boat on the water which makes my workouts much more pleasant. So for anyone with any doubts, you can in fact believe the hype, it IS like rowing a boat. Additionally, all the action is very smooth. The seat is very sturdy and comfortable and it doesn’t wobble. The arms are also smooth and the grips spin freely.

One other reason I bought this machine is that I’m very tall and the Kadett adjusts to accommodate my size. It does this by placing the footboards on a center beam that slides inside the central housing. This beam can be adjusted allowing my incredibly long logs to get a full complete extension without the seat hitting the end of it’s track.

Although it takes up a lot of space during use due to the outrigger style “oars”, it does fold up to the size of a traditional hydraulic rowing machine in about 30 seconds. I keep mine leaned up against a wall and out of the way in an adjacent room, and as it’s not very heavy it isn’t a big deal pulling it out every morning.

One problem I did discover, is that the numbers on one of my adjustable hydraulic pistons is misaligned. So it was a minor nuisance to set the resistance initially as I had to do it by feel.

In preview, the Kadette appears to be overpriced compared to virtually all other hydraulic rowing machines. But it really is a completely different kind of animal in terms of the rowing action that makes it worth the price tag. It still suffers from a slow start as the pistons come up to temperature like any other hydraulic rowing machine, but the rowing motion is like heaven.
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Kettler rowing machine is truly versatile for training in the major muscle groups. Aluminum bracket combined with high quality ergonomic cylindrical seat provides ongoing in quiet workout.

Kettler Favorit rowing machine

If you are new to rowing or if you only looking for a budget rowing machine with great functions, Kettler Favorit Rowing Machine is the right for you. It offers new rowers a complete rowing experience but without the luxury and realism found on more expensive Rowing Machines

Features Favorit rower machine:

• Training Computer
• Variable Resistance of rowing
• Folding Handles
• Floor Protectors
• Comfort Seat

Functions of a training computer:

• time measurement,
• total distance covered,
• oar strokes,
• stroke speed with acoustic signal,
• calorie consumption,
• room temperature,
• pulse measurement,
• maximum pulse rate

Technical data devices:

• Two hydraulic cylinders for force resistance
• Propulsion system: rowing arms
• Fold-out rowing arms
• Distance: pedal – seat (in cm): 25 – 94 cm
• Max. 130kg load

DIMENSIONS: 124x78x26 cm

Manufacturer KETTLER divides his fitness equipment into 3 segments of rowing machines:
- BASIC LINE
- HKS
- EDITION (Profiline)

Products segment BASIC LINE are intended for recreational home workout. For rowing workouts several times a week. The warranty period of products in this segment is 2 years.

Products segment HKS are designed to satisfy more demanding domestic use and also for use in fitness centers. Kettler rowing machines HKS are intended for everyday fitness workout.

Products segment EDITION (Profiline) are intended to satisfy home use and demanding use in fitness centers. Intended for everyday workout (24 hours a day).