Seeking Rowing Machine Advice

[LazyDog]

Hola,
I am hopping a member here might own a basic rowing machine. I am curious enough to consider a basic one for home used.

I know little to nothing about what makes a good one.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I think concept rowing machines are the gold standard, if you like paying a monthly fee you can get a peloton. See what your local gyms have and pay a drop in fee to use them and see what YOU like.

 

[CarbonToast]

I have the Staminx AMRAP Rowing machine from sams club. For $700 its a good value and seems to be a clone of the concept 2 machines.

 

[Kira]

Mrs. Kira just told me Concept 2 is what they have at her gym.

 

[Vil_Riker]

The rowers can be ranked by these categories:
cost
noise level
reliability
features

If you want reliable but noisy and expensive, get a Concept 2

If you want less noisy but less reliable get a belt driven rower

If you want quiet but not very reliable and fewer features then get a water rower

 

[LazyDog]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[tbm5690]

I like traditional water rowers. We have this one:

https://shop.lifefitness.com/products/row-hx-trainer

The seat is super comfy and the unit looks great.