I have found something interesting on Amazon. Some of you might not ever heard about this before. This is Coach LS Magnetic Rower by Kettler which is quite cheap on Amazon. So, I have to say "it's a big BARGAINNNNNNN"
If you don't buy it, you will regret later. hehe.
I have some information copied from Amazon( I hope they will not accuse me about license on this information)
If you don't buy it, you will regret later. hehe.
I have some information copied from Amazon( I hope they will not accuse me about license on this information)
- Balanced Magnetic-Brake SystemTM guarantees infinitely variable resistance, indexed 1-10; Wireless Polar® T34 heart rate transmitter included
- Biomechanically designed foot plates offer a natural, pivoting action and a full longitudinal rowing motion range; Quick AttachTM backboard and front footplate provide an additional 16 exercises
- Sturdy powder coated KETTLER® designed frame and transport castors with top grade ball bearings in the extra padded seats rollers provide a silky smooth glide along the main chrome plated steel rails
- LCD Training computer displays time, oar strokes, current cadence, cumulative distance over a training session, heart rate and kilojoules, a precise measurement of energy consumption (4.2 kJ = 1 kcal)
- Settings include time, upper pulse limit, kilojoules and a visual and/or acoustical cadence signal; Recovery pulse rate feature and scan function, rotates various readings at 6 second intervals
There is some information from the distributor to specify this product.
With its non-wear magnetic-brake system and center pull, the COACH LS rowing machine is a real muscle machine. The chest belt supplied with the unit for pulse management with ECG precision permits full control over the pulse rate during exercising. Besides rowing, the machine allows 18 different exercises for general strength training.Features:
- Training computer: time measurement, total km covered, oar strokes, stroke speed with acoustic signal (can be switched off), calorie consumption, room temperature, pulse measurement, average values at the end of training, maximum pulse rate (display in percentage as well as visual and acoustic alarm), target-zone training (FAT/FIT), recovery pulse with fitness rating and continuous display of 6 functions.
- Magnetic-brake system
- Pulley system
- Transmission ratio= 1:5
- Flywheel: 6 kg
- Size when set up: L = 180 cm, W = 55 cm, H = 59 cm
- Maximum weight restriction recommended by the manufacturer for this item is 285 Lbs.
Here it is, some specification for Coach LS Magnetic Rower by Kettler.
- Binding : Misc.
- Label : Kettler International, Inc.
- Manufacturer : Kettler International, Inc.
- Model : Coach LS
- Publisher : Kettler International, Inc.
- Studio : Kettler International, Inc.
- Click here to view more description
Here it is, some specification for Coach LS Magnetic Rower by Kettler.
I just sent mine back. For close to $1,000, I really expected more. The PR states that this machine is nearly silent - well it is not. Also, settings cannot be saved - one has to enter time, age, etc. each session. Also, the heart monitor is a very uncomfortable chest strap which needs to be wet before each use.
I am looking for a better model.
This is german engineering showing off. Very nice machine and solid build make it an impressive machine. Just as good as the gym machines and I have used the best Concept 2 machines and am not sure what the hype is about but in my very honest opinion this is just as good if not better. Bigger than I expect too! 5/5!
It was easy to put together. It is almost silent. The strap isn't uncomfortable. However not being able to save settings is a hassle. I wish they had spent a little more on the computer chip. However I purchased it for the rowing. It is a solid machine. I am a large, well-muscled person. I don't feel like I'm going to rip the handle from the system. This machine will last me a lifetime. And I love the fact there are other exercises that this machine is designed to do.
UPDATE: I'd take this down to four stars if I could. The user interface is bad. I want to measure distance. It will show distance as you enter an exercise but that's it.
=PROS=
- Smooth rowing
- Nice Big Display (but not backlit, which can be hard to read in dim lighting)
=CONS=
- Heart Rate Monitor is very uncomfortable. The plastic and band tend to cut into the skin. To my surprise, I discovered my Polar Heart Rate Monitor worked with it, which is 10x more comfortable.
- The foot rest straps usually come undone, when rowing. It can really throw off the workout. To work around this, I bought a pair of cheap tennis shoes and bolted them to the foot rests.
- Unable to save settings. However, since I use it for cardio, it's no big deal. I just set it up, and off I go. It would be the same with any equipment in a gym.
If it wasn't for the heart rate monitor, and the foot rests, I would probably have given it 4 stars.
I hope you may be interested in these items as well.
Thanks Cartooniverse and zemaserver for helping us gathered the information.
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