YOSUDA Water Rowing Machines for Home Use- Foldable Rower Machine 400LBS Weight Capacity with Dedicated Monitor & Bluetooth APP, Comfortable Seat

Very pleased with this purchase. The packaging was very secure and easy to unpack although I recommend two people due to the weight. The assembly instructions are thorough and easy to follow. The assembled unit is attractive, solid, and operates smoothly. Very satisfied with the relatively low cost considering the fundamental structure is solid and of high quality. The accessory computer display screen is small but still usable for basic session tracking. The seat rollers roll on plastic tracks so they may not last as long as the metal tracks on more expensive rowers (at three times the price!).

Been using this for a month now, so as far as long term durability I can't answer to. That being said, my experience so far has been great! Assembly was pretty straightforward, took me about an hour from opening the box to first test run. Could have put together quicker with a real socket set. Included tools do work, but are a little difficult in some spots. Rower was supposed to come with water purification tablets. I got a strange looking crystalline powder, and nowhere in the instructions does it mention how much to use, I ended up using the whole vial with the basin filled to the max resistance level (6). Using the machine is great, I am 6' 3" and have large feet, and adjusted properly I can fully extend my legs without hitting the back of the rails. The shortest member of our family is 5' 2" and can also use this comfortably. Resistance even maxed out is just enough to work up a sweat and build lean muscle. Operation is smooth, seat glides with no resistance and the "woosh" sound the water makes is very therapeutic and helps guide you into a flow state. Even our pets get mesmerized by it! Compared to a traditional rower, this feels much smoother and if you close your eyes you can really feel like your rowing a boat! Aesthetically, it's a beautiful piece of equipment. The wood is solid and blends in with our other furniture, we even have a dedicated spot where it's left set up on a gym mat, which encourages regular use. It folds up easy enough, but the wheels are mounted too high to really roll it while fully folded. There was some damage to the wood around a few of the screw holes, but not bad enough to return or contact the seller over. It did make me wonder if this had been a return item though... Overall, if you are considering a rowing machine, I'd recommend this one. I hope it stands the test of time, but in just one month of use there hasn't been any issues. No water leaks. I've only needed to re-tighten some of the nuts. So far I'm happy with this rower.

We did a bit of research and watched reviews before purchasing. Love the ability to fold up and store out of the way when not in use. It was easy to assemble and is easy to use. Love the wood structure. It has been used daily since purchase and is well worth the price. Definitely a full body workout.

Backstory: My husband and I are on-water rowers who compete nationally (and in his case, internationally). I'm bigger on erging than he is for practical reasons; he prefers to be on water when weather is decent, and I'm contending with certain work hours. We both love C2 as a company (seriously) but there's one thing... just one thing... that made us sell our C2 and go with a lesser known water rower. The catch. Literally, the catch (beginning of the drive) - on a C2 (and again, we love 'em as a company) it is JARRING to the neck and hands because the flywheel slows to the point where the pressure shock results in neck pain and wrist pain. In my case, that meant eventual surgery. As a result, the biomechanics are #1, 2, and 3 in terms of importance. As of this writing, this is a newer product (released December 2023) and has no more than 20 reviews. I looked at 40+ machines and took the chance on this one based on good, but limited, feedback. Experience thus far: Delivery: no issue. Well packed, one person can carry (two are recommended). Assembly: the video is much more helpful than the written instruction. Save yourself time and hassle and go straight to the video. Mobility: definitely easy enough. We won't be moving it around that much, but if you need to, that really shouldn't be a challenge! Pick it up on the center crossbar and up she goes on four wheels. Filling the tank: easy. Funnel is included. Noise during use: as expected. Not overly quiet, not overly loud. We can listen to videos, have a conversation, no problem. And as other reviewers have stated, there is a soothing aspect to it. Seat and glide: the seat is awesome (gel cushion is just ride), and the glide is absolutely perfect. Keep the rails clean to keep it that way. The drive: This is where this thing really shines. We started at a level 3 (use water lines on the right side of the tank, from the perspective of being seated on the machine) for long-distance rows. There was another reviewer who stated it wasn't a workout at all; I'm not sure how that is possible unless the tank was empty. But perhaps the fans were faulty in that reviewer's case - not clear. There is no hard catch - it is EXACTLY as it feels on the water, and it WANTS you to accelerate through the drive, as you should. In short, it feels awesome and is as close to an on-water experience and I could want it to be. Upped it to mock sprint training, since we're coming up on sprint season. We'll take it back down to a 4 when we get ready for head race season. It's not the most convenient thing to change the tank level mid-workout, so plan your training accordingly. Foot well / straps: The straps do rotate around when you adjust, but they stay put once fastened. I could see a scenario where they (the buckles) don't hold forever, but I can easily replace with sturdier buckle at a later time. This doesn't bug me. Wishlist: sure, I wish it had a shelf for a tablet or something. It doesn't. I can add one aftermarket. In the meantime, just leaving my tablet on the floor within reach. Console: this is the the only con thus far. Display contrast is not spectacular, but it a well lit room it's fine. Metrics... the metrics are nowhere near accurate. Split is twice what it should be and meters per stroke are half what they should be. Total distance is about half what it should be. Watts, I'm truly not sure where they are. They seem about right based on other machine experience (C2 is my benchmark). If you're getting this and participating in indoor rowing competitions, it's going to be a real downer. IGNORE THE STATS, friends. Perceived level of effort, good form, and quality of workout are key. The stats that this thing gives you - no way. Just no way. We got it for the training quality and biomechanics, not for erging competitions (been there, done that). For the price point, IMO, you can't go wrong. I've had no need to engage customer service, but in a couple pre-sale exchanges, they seemed responsive enough. If anything material changes, I'll post an edit. I do plan to post usage video as well, in the next week. Happy rowing.

Before I purchased this product, and read all the available reviews, most especially the review that stated that from her experience this rowing machine mimics water the best, then made my purchase, and I can say that I have not been disappointed in my purchase, and exceedingly grateful to have such a good product. The only negative I could find was not knowing from the assembly instructions how much water is contained in the tank in order to put the appropriate number of tablets in it to keep the water purified, therefore, I will provide this information: Level 1 is 5.3 quarts or approximately 5 liters, and each additional level mark adds 1.1 quarts of water or about 1 liter. The size of the Rowing Machine is perfect for me at 5'4", and the seat is exceptional having a well-formed and slightly cushioned conformity. The foot straps are great, and the noise it makes is okay as you hear the slushing of the water and the winding of the pulley cord. I have 3/4 CAP interlocking exercise mats underneath the machine which I purchased from Home Depot, which keeps the machine from shaking or making any noise so that my neighbor below may not hear it. I also took the advice of one of the reviewers to assemble the rowing machine by watching the video which I verify is the best way to assemble the product, and very easy to do when following the video. The product is attractive and well-made, and hope to have it for many years.

so my rower just arrived today. Prior to buying it I saw a comment from someone that said it took about 10 minutes to put together. I’m here writing my review after a two hour assembly. Inside the manual that comes with the rower is a page that tells you people who might be visual learners like myself, but there is a video you can watch on YouTube that will help you. But I wanna let you know right now, don’t watch that video. It will have you putting things on and taking them off only for you to end up back reading the manual. I read the manual only from the beginning, it was in fact easy to put together, yes. The package says it was 65 pounds but I was able to pick it up intermittently to get it upstairs and into my house so it wasn’t that heavy. It’s also very easy to fold and store. The quality absolutely unmatched. It is beautiful. I am so glad I went with this dark wood. I mean, it truly looks so pleasing. The size is a regular just like a normal rower. Most people of average to a little above average height could use it truly. I filled it up with 3 gallons of distilled water, and I believe that for me is a perfect beginner resistance. 3 gallons of water gets you to just at or above level three resistance as indicated on the side of the rower. After putting it together for two hours, I however, cannot attest to the noise level because baby I am not about to run nothing right now. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

This Yosuda water rower provides zero meaningful resistance, if you are looking for any kind of intensive or HITT work out, this machine is definitely not for you. I worked it several times for 30 minutes plus and did not even break a sweat. The resistance is basically your body weight and the minimal water paddle effect, even at the highest water level. The machine appears to be well built and has an attractive look, so if you want a machine to glide back and forth smoothly without any kind of a work out, this machine is for you, if you want an actual workout, but something else.

So, decided to get this rowing machine to add in some strength training to my routine. And honestly, it's probably one of the better, if not best options. The portability of it is my favorite with how small it folds up, the next part is the ease of assembly. It honestly took maybe 10 minutes to assemble. The noise of it is very relaxing, if you're into the sounds of water splashing or rushing with each pull. With that being said, some things to take into consideration. For the "balanced" resistance that the manufacturer recommends, it takes about 2.5 gallons of water. Additionally speaking, if you fill it up with just regular tap water instead of filtered or like purified water from a store, you'll want to use the supplied water clarifying solution. It does not mention it in the book, but it's just one of those things you'll want to do so that the machine stays clean and doesn't have a funk or grow mold/bacteria. The other thing is, for the love of all that is good, START SLOWLY. And when I mean start slowly, I mean do something like a HIIT rowing workout, do not use the apps supplied rowing workout. I made the mistake of trying to do the shortest session they had in the free trial of their app (yes their app is free but the workouts and videos to go with it are subscription based), a 14.5 minute rowing session. This machine will laugh at you the whole time it's whooping you and wiping you all over the floor. The first three minutes is the easiest part, the next 11.5 minutes is the longest 11.5 minutes of your life. It's non-stop rowing for the whole workout. (You can pause the workout/video and take a break, but the break itself never feels like it's long enough before you decide to finish the workout.) Tl;Dr, don't make the same mistake I did. The two things that I wasn't a super fan of, is how low it is to the ground and the foot straps. The foot straps feel kind of cheap and cheesy, it's also a little difficult to put on for someone like me who is 6'3". I'd almost say a set of Velcro straps might be better? Or the addition of Velcro? The other thing on how low it sits, also plays into my height. That's a long ways down, and an even longer way up after the machine got done beating the snot out of me for its own entertainment. In closing, I do recommend this machine. It does engage quite a few muscles and does a great job at strengthening them and stretching them out. Even the ones you didnt think you had. The portability of the machine is even better and it stores out of the way, as well as it's easy to maneuver around where you need it. Just, start light and work your way up, you'll do just fine.