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Add to SafariWhen comparing WaterRower Classic vs Stamina Air Rower, the Slant community recommends WaterRower Classic for most people. In the question“What are the best home rowing machines?” WaterRower Classic is ranked 1st while Stamina Air Rower is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose WaterRower Classic is:
The WaterRower is equipped with a water flywheel. Inside the flywheel there are paddles that spin as you start pulling on handles, thus creating friction with water and creating resistance. This is the closest thing that you can get to simulate rowing on water.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Uses water resistance to simulate physics of rowing on water
The WaterRower is equipped with a water flywheel. Inside the flywheel there are paddles that spin as you start pulling on handles, thus creating friction with water and creating resistance. This is the closest thing that you can get to simulate rowing on water.
Pro Prominently featured in House-of-Cards
Feel like the president of the United States (or Kevin Spacey).
Pro Great build quality
This machine is hand-made and is one solid piece of equipment. It's made out of black walnut hardwood and is coated three times with danish oil. The water tank is made from polycarbonate, which is a material that's also used to make bulletproof windows.
Pro PC software stores your data and lets you compete against other users
The WaterRower can be connected to a PC and has its own software called We-Row. This software can be downloaded to your PC and it allows you to have rowing races against other WaterRower users. It also stores your training data.
Pro User friendly control panel
The WaterRower is equipped with Series 4 Multifunctional Performance Monitor. The display is divided into 5 parts in which you can see your stroke rate, intensity, duration, distance, and heart rate.
Pro Looks good
The WaterRower Classis is one of more aesthetically pleasing rowing machines. It’s handcrafted and made out of American Black Walnut. Because of this material, its color may vary from rich brown to purple-black.
Pro Easy storage
To store this machine all you have to do is to lift it up and stand it upright. When upright the rower measures 20 x 22.25 x 82.25 in.
Pro Fits almost any size user
This machine is suited for users up to 6 foot 4 " tall and can support a weight of up to 700 lbs.
Pro Great value for money
With a price tag of $299 this a good quality machine that offers great workout on a low budget.
Pro Great for moderate use
This rower machine is meant solely for a home use and can last a long time when used moderately for about 20 minutes a day.
Pro Can be folded for better storage
The Stamina Air Rower can be easily folded when not being used. When folded it's dimensions are 46 x 18 x 28 in.
Pro Comfortable seat
The padded and upholstered seat provides you with comfortable workouts.
Pro Easy to use display
This machine is equipped with a basic display that shows your speed, distance, time and estimated calories used.
Pro Strong steel frame
Cons
Con Adjusting the resistance can be tedious
Adding more water to the tank will increase the resistance. If you want to decrease the resistance you have to drain some water from the tank.
Con Expensive
At $1,495.00 it is one of the more expensive machines available.
Con The performance monitor is not backlit
There has to be some light if you want to be able to see the information on the screen.
Con There are no preset workouts
With this machine, you can't set a target for yourself or workout on a preset program.
