I purchased this many moons ago. It sat in the box until I felt guilty sitting in front of the tv every night. Weather is keeping me from hiking, so I finally put it together. Myself! An retired woman with ADD. I only gave it 4, because I need more resistance. But that’s ok. I can keep moving while watching tv. Win!
A solid entry-level rowing machine. After 7 months of continual use: What I like: -Cable and seat glide smoothly - Lightweight and easy to move - Easy to assemble -Continues to operate without any issues
Could be improved: - Because of the monitor's placement, it is very difficult to read during operation. - Having the meters rowed, time per 500m and stroke per minute would be very helpful -The foot pedals and straps are way too big for my small feet (size 5.5women). It's very difficult for me to use the machine without my feet coming off of the pedals because the straps are too high and too big. - For proper form, the foot pedals should not move (the ankle should flex, not the foot). However, if proper attention is paid to form, the machine can be operated without the pedals causing foot movement. - The difference in tension between the lowest setting and the highest is barely noticeable (it will not be like the machines you use at the gym).
Overall the machine performs as expected and is a good machine for the price. As others have stated it's definitely for those new to rowing and/or those who do not need a high amount of resistance.