Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine

This is the most perfect and dependable piece of exercise equipment that I own. It's used by the Oarsome Foursome, as well as Xeno Muller (in his workout DVD series and his rowing gym). The Concept2 website is very informative, and has goal-oriented plans (the concept2 UK site has a bit more in this regard, oddly). The company sends a free t-shirt once you've rowed 1,000,000 meters (there's a Million Meter Club) and continues to motivate you with pins and such. I've never received a nagging phone call from them (like Bowflex, etc.). And does it work? Do you get fit and feel better? If you actually use it :) ... yes, of course you do. However, I recommend that you get yourself a pair of neoprene padded gloves, because if you row often, you may be bothered initially by some small blisters.

You need go no further than a major crew regatta such as the Head of the Charles to understand why Concept2 rowers are regarded as the best available. Generally there are only a few rower manufacturers represented in vendor alley, and the one with the crowd will be Concept2. Found in crew boathouses everywhere, not only are they well-built and smooth, but can even be linked together to work in unison for training purposes. It's actually quite amazing to see in action. Concept2 also has an enormously enthusiastic user base that competes across the world. That's indoor rower competition! You'll also find Concept2 rowers in gyms everywhere - they're very tough.

Concept2 makes two models. They are actually fairly close in specs and the pricing difference is a few hundred dollars. This listing is for Concept2's D model with their PM3 electronics module. I view the principal difference between the D and E models as height (the E is a bit taller). The E also comes standard with the PM4 module, while the D is available with either the PM3 or PM4. For most people the major difference between the 2 modules is that the PM4 comes with heart rate monitoring and a chest strap. If you don't need HR monitoring or already have a standalone monitor, you'll be quite happy with the item presented here - the D model with the PM3.

The Concept2 Indoor Rowing Machine is the universal standard for quality rowing machines. If you want to perform this indoor exercise correctly, this is the machine to use. If you visit any high school, college, or club rowing program you will find Concept2 rowing machines are likely the only rowing machines they use. It is good for sweep rowers and scullers, gives you lots of workout feedback, and requires very little maintenance. My model D has over 2,000,000 meters on it and neither of us show any sign of slowing down. Older, used Model A, B, and C indoor rowers still retain their value, work well, and have faithful and dedicated users. If you're going to purchase an indoor rower, make an investment for the long-term because this machine (or the Model E) is the only one to consider.

HAVE OWNED OTHER ROWERS BUT THE CONCEPT IS BY FAR THE BEST. SMOOTH OPERATION AND SET UP....NO PROBLEMS..... AND AWESOME WORK OUT. WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY. CHECK OUT MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AT THEIR WEB SITE.

The product is fine. Reasonable value for money in the US. A bit of nuisance to have to transport it from the US but UK price is nearly twice as much and at that level is extremely poor value. Don't buy in the UK until the UK distributor adopts a more reasonable price policy.