Which WaterRower rowing bench should I choose?
The American company WaterRower currently produces three types of wooden rowing machine models: A1, S4 and Performance, as well as two types of metal rowing benches with water tanks: steel (S1) and aluminum (M1).
Within this, many material and color variations are available.
There is interoperability between the individual models in terms of their knowledge by adding various additional tools.
When you want to choose, you should consider the following aspects:
- How much stress will the machine be subjected to (are you going to use it at home or in the gym)?
- What wood, material, color fits the environment where you want to use the rowing bench?
- To what extent would you like to monitor your training during and during training?
- Do you want to use an application for your training (for training planning, monitoring and logging or perhaps online competition)?
- What weight person will use it?
We have summarized the differences between each model in a table so that you can see the most important differences between each model.
Wooden models
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Structure |
waterproof wooden rowing bench, |
water-resistant rowing bench made of wood, double wooden rail with plastic tread |
water-resistant rowing bench made of wood, double wooden rail with plastic tread |
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Display |
Monitor A1: Real-time measurement. He doesn't keep a training diary, he doesn't have a programmable training plan. |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter measurements: Distance metrics: Special functions include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, expected distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prognosis. |
You don't have your own monitor. It includes the SmartRow smart accessory, which can be used to connect to your own smart device (phone, tablet) via Bluetooth. It transmits the data to the tablet / phone in real time. |
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Recommended accessories |
Phone / tablet holder stand Laptop stand |
ComModule is a smart accessory Phone / tablet holder stand Laptop stand |
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Connectable applications |
ComModule with smart accessory: |
SmartRow App (part of package) With pre-programmed workouts. Training log. Strava connection. |
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What colors / materials is it available in? |
American ash wood and |
American ash tree American oak American cherry tree American walnut tree Shadow (ash wood painted black) Club |
American oak |
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Other accessories available |
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weight (without water) |
28 kg |
30.5 kg |
33 kg |
| handle length | 45 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm |
| footrest | can be adjusted gradually | can be adjusted steplessly by sliding | can be adjusted gradually |
| rail length | 216 cm | 209 cm | 220 cm |
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Noise effect |
pleasant splashing of water when pulling through metallic gliding due to the aluminum foot |
pleasant splashing of water when pulling through |
pleasant splashing of water when pulling through |
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Who do we recommend? |
For home use Due to the single-rail system, we do not recommend weighing more than 100 kg. |
For fitness rooms For group lessons For home use Up to a maximum body weight of 150 kg |
For fitness rooms For group lessons For home use Up to a maximum body weight of 150 kg |
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Guarantee |
2 years for moving parts 3 years for the frame |
3 years for moving parts 5 years for the frame |
3 years for moving parts 5 years for the frame 1 year for the SmartRow smart device |
Metal models
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Structure |
water-resistant rowing bench made of steel, double metal rail with rubber covering |
water-resistant rowing bench made of aluminum, |
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Display |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter measurements: Distance metrics: Special functions include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, expected distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prognosis. |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter measurements: Distance metrics: Special functions include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, expected distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prognosis. |
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Recommended accessories |
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Connectable applications |
ComModule with smart accessory: Garmin training log Kinomap EXRGame Waterrower connect |
ComModule with smart accessory: Garmin training log Kinomap EXRGame Waterrower connect |
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What colors / materials is it available in? |
hand polished stainless steel |
aluminum, gray color |
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Other accessories available |
Heightening adapter |
Heightening adapter |
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weight (without water) |
30.5 kg |
33.5 kg |
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Noise effect |
pleasant splashing of water when pulling through |
pleasant splashing of water when pulling through |
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Who do we recommend? |
For fitness centers and hotels For recreational institutions For group lessons For home use |
For fitness centers and hotels For recreational institutions For group lessons For home use |
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Guarantee |
3 years for moving parts 5 years for the frame |
3 years for moving parts 5 years for the frame |
If you are not sure which one to choose, or if you have further questions, feel free to contact us!
Contact:
Shop: +3616169606
Sales: +36706706931
E-mail: sales@waterrower.hu
Come to our store to try it out to experience the differences.