Side by Side Comparison of: Stamina vs ProSource vs Amazon vs Skwoosh

First, the good; It a arrived on time in a package with slight damage by the shipper. Despite the slight shipper damage, the product inside was in perfect condition. a tribute to the packaging. Assembly was easy, it took me about 30 relaxed minutes. Kudos to the manufacturer for including tools that would be perfectly adequate to assemble the rower. Now throw these away and grab some decent 13mm and 15mm sockets, a metric allen wrench set, and a phillips screwdriver. The flimsy wrench they include will get your rower together, but they might not tighten the nuts tight enough without rounding the corners. Once it is together properly, it is by far the best rower you can buy for $323.19. I've tried lots and this is the one. It's stable, the action is predictable, its durable, it has a chain instead of a flimsy strap. In short, it's almost a Concept 2 for 1/3 the price. Having said that, if you want a Concept 2, spend $1000+ and buy one. Now to address some criticism I've seen; If it squeaks or rattles, see the paragraph above about using decent tools to assemble it. The display on the computer has decent sized numbers. It shows 3 lines at once which display 1. strokes per minute 2. distance 3. total time of each workout. Then 2 seconds later it switches to 1. stroke count 2. speed 3.kCal burned. The little icons to the left of the numbers and the words to the right are too small for me to see while I'm rowing. You just have to remember what the numbers are for when you're looking at the numbers, and it should be pretty easy to figure out. The displays for speed, distance, and kCal can't possibly be right. Don't panic. They're not perfect on ANY rower! Think about speed (and distance travelled in a given time) of a scull in the water. It's not just about how hard and fast you pull the oars. It's your entire technique including, the weather, water temperature, wind, the way you hold your blades in the water, your recovery, the way you move your weight in the boat, and a thousand other variables. The only displays you really need are strokes per minute and time of workout. The distance travelled (and kCal) are nice to look at after your workout is done to compare it against previous workouts, but you shouldn't be paying them any attention during the workout. And at the end it doesn't matter if they're "right", it just matters that it measures consistently each time. Just like it doesn't matter if your measuring tape is inches or centimeters, it just matters that you use the same units each time. The speed does vary widely while you're rowing which makes it fairly useless. Again, don't panic, it doesn't matter. Just look at the distance travelled at the end of your workout and compare that to previous workouts. Some people have criticised this ergometer for not having variable resistance. It doesn't matter, the resistance is about the same as the medium setting on a Concept 2. Any variability you need in resistance is increased by your increasing effort. Before I bought it, I wished the description would have listed the length of the machine in the folded position. It's 58 inches (about 147.3 cm), in case you're wondering. It takes about a minute to fold it up. In the video it looks like it just takes seconds, thats not true. You have to unscrew a long bolt by hand, fold the machine head, put a pin in place to hold it, then screw the long bolt in again. I have a small room and it fit's fine in the place where I used to keep a bicycle on a trainer. The 5 star rating is for a $323 ergometer. Don't think that makes it the equal of a $1000+ Concept 2 ergometer. IT IS NOT. If you want the best, or if you're using it for a commercial purpose, spend the $1000+ and buy the Concept 2. This is a 5 star HOME ergometer. I bought it because I built a sliding seat rowboat (see clcboats.com and build your own) and I wanted to keep in shape at home in the off season. I'm 6'3", 215 lbs, 52 years old and fairly fit, with a resting heart rate about 60. I've done some sort of workout almost daily for over 30 years but haven't been nuts about it (i.e. competitive) since I was in my 30's. It's an excellent piece of equipment for me, I've taken my bicycle off it's trainer and am using the floor space in the spare room for this. I use it for 30-60 minute workouts keeping my heart rate in the 130-140 range. If that sounds anything like you, and the workout you're looking for, then I highly recommend this rowing machine (aka ergometer).

Great Air Rower. Does the job well, quality parts and infinite resistance depending on your speed of rowing. Just make sure you tighten all screws before using. Seat came apart due to lose screws after 3 days of use, I fell down and got hurt.

This unit is very well built... so far is holding up excellent..... The best part is it works... Try 20 minutes you get a good workout.. the resistance thing on other machines is not needed... see if you can row 25 rows a minute for 20 minutes.. Your heart will be beating.Great machine. Dave

My wife and I just love this rowing machine. Not only does it give you a great overall exercise, it also cools you off as you do the exercise. It is well built and engineered to withstand many hours of rowing. It is for the most part fairly quiet. However, the breezes through your hair is such a wonderful experience. We just love this machine and recommend it to everyone. We plan to use this machine for years. It is one the most enjoyable exercise machines ever. Great job Stamina for making such an outstanding product.

I did a LOT of research before I bought this rower. So many reviews, to paraphrase, said 'this is no Concept D for sure'. Well, of course it isn't. It's a third the price and not gym quality. However, if you're looking for a rower for personal home use, you cannot go wrong with this model. I've had it for several months now and I love it. The resistance is very responsive - no lag. The whooshing breeze of air that conveniently blows on you is the loudest noise. My machine has seen heavy use with no squeaks or squeals. This includes my tween son who "beasts out" on it rowing as hard and fast as possible for 20 minutes a day. I'm more of a strong and steady wins the race person. I park in it front of Netflix, turn on the captions, and row for an entire 50 minute episode.I almost dropped 1k on a Concept because of all the negative reviews I read about almost every home use rower. I think the Crossfit community might have something to do with it. Crossfit gyms mostly use Concept and I think people wanting to build out their garage gyms are expecting that quality across the board. Don't get discouraged by those reviews. The reviews are accurate - this is no Concept - but the reviews don't paint the entire picture.

I took delivery of this almost two weeks ago and wanted to delay writing a review until I had time to use it for a bit. This is very much like a Concept II Model A rowing machine, which is a good thing.When I took delivery I put it together myself. Due to the weight of the parts I would recommend two people. It only took about an hour to put it together nonetheless.I used to work in aerospace manufacturing so went over it thoroughly to check the manufacturing and quality of parts and am pretty impressed. It's a very sturdy piece of kit! The seat rollers are adjustable as are the footrests and the electronics show stroke rate, calories burned, time rowing, etc. I also purchased a heart rate monitor to check my time in zone. The seat is also well made; when I read that the seat was padded I expected something shoddy for the price but it's a soft plastic/hard rubber material that's just the right stiffness for long rowing workouts. I can unlock the fan to fold it over and it fits nicely in a long closet for storage. It's only rated for 250 lbs but I think they are being conservative, much sturdier than what one might think. I intend to update the review going forward but so far is deserving of five stars. Perhaps the previous negative reviews were for an outdated model.I'm updating the review as I said I would. It's now April 3rd and it's still going strong, definitely a good investment if you can't afford a Concept II which is of course the gold standard for rowing machines.Updated review Jan 1 2015 and it's still going strong, no problems. For the price I would buy again.

This mat was ordered when I purchased a ProGear exercise bike. I love the folds in the mat as it was way too long for the bike. The folds also make the mat easy to place in another location. I would recommend this mat for use under any exercise equipment, or for exercising on any floor. This purchase was well worth the cost.

The mat ended up being the perfect length for what I needed so I didn't have to fold it over but as long as you need to fold it where marked it is easy to do. Will fold up nicely for moving or storage. A little thicker than a yoga mat. My cat enjoys laying on it, lol. Glad I purchased.**UPDATE**I still love this mat, so much that I ordered a second one for another piece of equipment I bought.I had a friend come over and saw the mat and liked it so much he is ordering a couple too. For the price these are really great!

I paired this with my ProForm Elliptical. That model of elliptical folds up, so it's great that the mat is perforated a bit, allowing it to neatly fold, too. It is also thick enough, on my wood floor, to provide the support/anti rocking movement that my elliptical needs. I'd say if you wanted a mat to stretch out on on a hard floor (wood/tile) this is not going to be very comfortable. I'd get a yoga mat for that. If you sweat when you work out, like when lifting, this would be good for catching sweat... but not for catching weights (too thin).

Bought this to go with Sunny Air Magnetic Rower, SF-RW5623. It fits perfectly underneath the rowing machine with plenty of overlap on the sides and ends to protect the carpeting.

This has an odd number of fold marks. I couldn't quite get it short enough under my new recumbent bike. It's also rather wider than needed. I didn't want to cut it at first, but I may do that, now that I know it works for me.It's well made, and very convenient. It's protecting my carpet (I looked). And it was a good price.

I use this mat to protect out hardwood floors when I'm working on projects around the house. It is effective, lightweight, and easy to store.UPDATE: We are very pleased with this product. After more than a year we now use it for an elliptical, so I'm buying another for general use (under work areas or ladders in situations where the floor requires protection). This is still a great mat, with no visible wear. It cleans easily, protects the floor well, and offers a firm and textured surface that is comfortable to the touch. And even better, you can easily fold it away when not in use.

So it's loud, and it doesn't feel solid. And for over $300 you'd expect better but I suppose chinesium steel is so common one shouldn't expect better.That said, it's pretty durable. I have this strapped down to the front of my enclosed flatbed trailer (I'm a trucker) and it gets a lot of abuse. But it works every time I need it to.Make sure you oil the chain, I use 3:1 oil to lube it, works well.My biggest complaints would be the foot secure to systems. Incredibly flimsy and feel like they would break under great strain, but my main complaint is the display. It's beyond useless.

I'll give it 4 stars because it's not a Concept2, but damn, for 1/3 of the price it is well worth the money! It's sturdy, setup was simple and it gives a good workout. Recommended.

Easy to put together but the chain came off and I had to figure out how to get at it to put it back! Once the chain as put back on, it workd=ks great and my wife loves it!

Having used the nice rowers at Orange Theory and deciding that I love rowing for all its benefits. I researched thoroughly and decided to by this machine. I think if you are more of a hardcore serious workout buff then this isn't the machine for you. But if you are looking for a way to exercise to keep fit and get the heart rate up a bit then this is a great machine. Assembly took about an hour and was easy. The one thing I don't like about it is that its quite noisy from the fan blade and the seat is a little hard, but otherwise for the money its great. If you want more from a rower you have to pay for it.

I give this rower 4-stars. It's really the little things that keep it from a 5-star rower. I am an avid home crossfitter, so i got this because the Concept 2 is $900! This is an attractively priced rower and the quality is pretty good.I docked it one star for these minor but noticeable issues:1) the digital readout is hard to read and is always flashing between display options. It's a nuisance.2) the digital readout only displays miles, meters should be an option or the only option.3) the feet pedals slide off their holders when you're rowing.Again, those are all minor details. I am not sure it's worth an extra $600 to upgrade to the C2 just for those features.Also there's no damper like the C2, but I knew that when I purchased it. Not a deal breaker for me.Overall, I am enjoying it thoroughly. But maybe stamina has a fix for the foot holders, that's super annoying.

I did A LOT of research on home-use rowers prior to "settling" on the Stamina. I really wanted a Concept 2 (C2) (Gold Standard in my opinion), but not in my budget! If you can’t afford a C2, definitely buy this one-don’t go any cheaper! I read all the reviews about this rower on Amazon. My husband rowed in college and children now in competitive varsity rowing everyday. Husband purchased this rower (This model is actually the 35-1405 ATS) as a 50th birthday gift, to get in me in shape(I‘ve been begging for a rowing machine since I'm overweight and have knee and back problems). Purchasing and receiving, we had no issues. Assembly okay, (recommend two people and using your own tools to save your hands if they lack strength). I did need husband's help, tightening it properly is VERY important, based on some issues in others buyers' reviews! Reading the instructions step by step very important-there are some “through-bolts” that need to be moved around during assembly process, and if not done, it could cause trouble with rower functioning properly. Stamina never claims to be a Concept 2! This is a beginners' rower, not for professional rowing. Flywheel hits you with a blast of cool air with each row-you may or may not like this. PROS: Affordable. Slightly more compact than a C2. Can shrink overall length about 1 1/2 feet less when folded, but it does not stand vertical for a closet storage, only horizontal. Adequately sturdy, mostly metal, it is a solid machine. The flywheel is made out of sturdy plastic and is enveloped by a metal cage. Max weight of person using is up to about 250 lbs. Machine lightweight enough to roll around (has front rollers) for storage. It has good leg and arm resistance during a smooth seat glide back and forth. The pulley is made from a bicycle chain, sturdy. Although the display is NOT the one pictured, it is actually BETTER-you can actually see the correct one in the video. CONS: No variable resistance adjustment. No heart monitor. The following 2 cons I believe are because machine is foldable; Display is positioned too low, very hard to read during exercise. I have to stop rowing to read. Pull bar retracts to a low position too, making your extended arms having to go down on the draw, just above display. Recommend watching YouTube video, for proper form. In summary; overall 4.5 out of 5 stars, not for pro athletes-not a Concept 2, but great for home exercise equipment and great for getting in shape! Easy on the wallet, buys you time to save up and get in shape for the gold standard!

the mat itself is great and we put our elliptical machine on it which fits very well. my only complaint was the product/warranty registration website that asks for product number and serial number. I looked through everywhere on the mat but could not find it.

Perfect as a base for our BowFlex M5 trainer. The folds are definitely a nice bonus feature. I am able to fold the ends up in order to shorten the mat to match the footprint of the machine. No tail ends sticking out. Conforms very nicely. I would definitely recommend this over other mats that can't fold to match the footprint of the machine you put it under.

This rubber mat arrived when expected, as expected. I bought it to put underneath my small portable elliptical machine, to provide some cushion and traction against the basement floor. It is light and easy to maneuver. I like the guide-lines that it has, so that you can fold it to whatever size you need by even sections. However, I'm annoyed that I can't fold it directly in half. There are an odd number of "sections" so there isn't a guide-line to be folded down the middle. Minor inconvenience.

It seems to be working out fine. We use it under our treadmill and over our hardwood floor. Works well for that purpose.

Having hardwood floors can hurt while doing a workout. They also don't provide much grip. I thought of getting the puzzle-piece mats but after reading that they tend to move everywhere and separate during plyometric (jumping) moves, I decided to get the biggest one-piece mat at a decent price. I don't care that it folds, but it does grip well. Small amount of cushioning, so you won't roll your ankle or anything.Only 2 problems:1. it slips out of place a little when on the hardwood floor. 2. It gets VERY slick when wet. The only way to prevent this is to towel up your sweat right when it hits the mat, or to just towel yourself off before the sweat starts getting really bad. The good part is that it dries fairly quickly, especially if you have a fan over it.Overall, I think I'd buy another one just so that I could use it while the other is drying, and switch off between exercises. Its a good product.

I was looking for a mat to use when I do exercise videos in my living room. The movement of my feet during exercise was causing my carpet to shed, so I wanted to keep my carpet in good shape. This mat is pretty good for that purpose, it is long enough and wide enough to cover a good area of my carpet. However, because of how it folds in those 5 sections, the creases stay creased and it trips me up while I'm exercising. I'm hoping they eventually lessen, but considering it's so big that I have to keep it folded when I'm storing it, I doubt those creases will go away. Also, the mat does not stay in one place. so i constantly have to move it back in place. I realize this mat I guess was designed for equipment to sit on instead of as an exercise mat but I thought that maybe it would be multi-functional. It's ok, I'm still using it and making it work for me.

I like it !

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its ok

Great product! I have it on a wall and framed it as well. I look at it when I'm on the rower. I ordered it from Germany too and it came very securely wrapped.

Quick, concise overview. A good base of information.

Really basic information, but I needed something for my workout wall. So it's okay. It's a really big poster.

Loved the rower when I first got it but now I'm having a few issues. The display won't count distance and speed anymore and one of the rollers on the seat has a hole in it - making rowing a little bit uncomfortable. Anyone else have these issues.

Fair price for a rower and easy to assemble

I just rowed my first workout on this rower earlier today. After around three years of using a C2 at my gym, I kind of went out on a limb on this machine. I was hesitant because there are so many reviews on either side, but I hope this will give some people a little clarity on this rower. I'm here to say: it's ok.• The handle is a little narrow but didn't really cause me discomfort.• The seat is made of a molded rubber that is very firm. I was concerned when I first pulled it out of the box, but after rowing on it for a half hour, it caused me no discomfort.• Even at a full sprint, the chain remained firmly on the flywheel, with the chain guides doing their job nicely. I think I actually noticed the chain slapping less on the recovery than I have experienced on some C2 machines.• The flywheel does make noise, which is to be expected of an air rower. This machine is louder than a C2, but not so loud I'd call it excessive.• The seat does shake back and forth on its bearings a little, even after some adjustment, but I didn't notice the rocking during my workout.• Foot straps held my feet in place very well (I've had the straps on C2's come loose after prolonged rowing).• The flywheel resistance cannot be changed with a damper, but it hardly matters. The point of the air rower is that it is infinitely variable. The harder you row, the more resistance it provides. As I said above, I have a fair amount of experience rowing on a C2, and I was able to work myself up to a full sprint on this machine while still feeling that the flywheel was offering good resistance.• All said, this machine is definitely not as well made as a C2. It feels sturdy, but there is a noticeable vibration from the flywheel as you get it up to speed.I would recommend this rower, but only to someone who had experience on a higher quality rower and understood how their stroke should feel after viewing a force curve, as well as the intensity necessary to row specific 500 split times because -- and this is the big thing -- the monitor is absolute. garbage.It reads out in imperial, not metric (which makes no sense to rowers), the speed is in miles per hour (again, nonsense) and the speed updates instantaneously, so fast the screen can barely keep up. It will go from 23 mph in the middle of your drive back down to 8 mph instantaneously as you finish and recover, and as a result you never know how fast you are really going. And the monitor scans back and forth so frequently that you can barely even use the thing as a timer (I haven't yet figured out how to turn the scan off). So I would really only recommend rowers who are familiar enough with what they are doing that they don't really need a monitor anyways.TL;DR - It's a serviceable air rower and it costs $600 less than a C2. It provides all the resistance you could ever need, but the monitor is totally useless.

The tower is sturdy and functions well but is VERY LOUD. My nephew was using it and he had his music at max volume.

I knew I wasn't getting a top of the line rower, but it's an overall good rower for the price. You can't change the resistance but it gets the job done. The one thing that was annoying was the bolts they gave you to secure the pedals would not screw in all the way because of some cardboard lining in it. Ended having to use my own bolts so the pedals weren't so loose. Also, it's in miles and I also feel as if the miles it's telling you your doing isn't true. But it's whatever, decent for the price.

Not the greatest rower but ok for the price

Size is fine and thickness is good. But after a few months it still doesn't lay flat on the floor - the ridges you see in the product photo are still there. Not a big deal except my Roomba gets hung up on it!

I wished I knew before buying mat that is not good to use on carpet and is slippery when wet. Beware. Overall I like that it can be fold to fit to your equipment. It's too late to return, i will just use mat to do some yoga

I bought this for a Total Gym. The mat is not long enough. Also it's thin. Not as thick as I thought.

I would give these a much higher rating but unfortunately these have some sort of slick coating on them, so don't sweat on them and expect to be doing any jump squats... I've cleaned them twice with soap and water which has helped, but they are still twice as slick as my old Golds Gym mat that looks identical and likely made in the same factory. Note for context - I use these as a base for a standard yoga mat, cycling rollers, rowing machine, and free weights in my garage. They fold nicely so they are easy to tuck away when not in use.

Honestly, it's more like a Yoga mat. It's a lot thinner than I expected. It protects hardwood floors and relieves some pressure on the carpet; but it doesn't prevent my workout equipment from "bleeding through" and leaving indents in my carpet. It does it's job but it's certainly not worth $30

I bought this mat for use under our new treadmill in the garage. The floor was concrete so I wanted a mat to reduce vibration when running. This product works well, but is fairly stiff. Despite being on the floor for a couple months now, it's still not lying flat in the folds (similar to the way it looks in the picture). I find myself trying to pull it flat every once in a while, but it seems that it will always have that recently folded look.For me this really isn't much of an issue as the treadmill only contacts the mat at four points, so as long as these areas are flat under the feet, it's serving the purpose I needed it to. If using the mat for something like yoga, or stretching, I would look for something a little thicker and pliable.Overall, for the price, I am happy with the purchase.

The product arrived safely packed into a box-- however, it was damaged in the middle along the entire vertical length. Being impatient, I framed it anyways and hung it above my rowing machine. You can't really notice the damage (looks crumpled along the middle) unless you stand up close to it. Whatever.

This is very loud (you can not hear a TV while using it unless you wear headphones), it does not have adjustable tension, does not fold up, and the display isn't very good. I bought a SF-RW5515 by Sunny for $140 less and it solved all of those problems. It may not be perfect, but it sure is better than this one!

Sorry Stamina!Let me start with the Pro'ssteel construction16.5 to 19 inches from floor to top of seatmore than enough resistance, air resistancerubber floor protectors so there is no movement on smooth surfacechain driveangled chrome seat railsturdy foot platesNow the Con'sPoor construction: the support frame needs to be maneuvered in order that the locking knob fit into tube welded to rail and then forced thru meaning the holes are not aligned or the metal tubing is offChipped or peeling chrome platingNoisy, very noisy chain & fan Wire cage damage or defectiveClips & screws loose or strippedPull pin (which keeps the device from flopping outward when moving is loose & could cause potential problemsMeter is very basicMeter is difficult to readI cannot accept poor workmanship in anything I buy. If the quality is inferior and does not perform as expected it is sub par.I must say, however, that Customer service is quick to respond. Kudos thereI would not recommend this rower. I really couldn't tell if the resistance was air or just a tight fan wheel because it seemed to slow quickly. The meter is imperial, that's no big thing but it keeps scanning every 4 seconds & there was no way to keep it reading time. The meter position isn't adequate for viewing. While rowing it's below the chain and handlebar making it harder to read. The black numbers on a grey screen doesn't help either.From my personal experience I cannot recommend this rower.

Not what you would expect from a $350 product ($323 at the time plus shipping). I knew going in that the Stamina Air Rower wasn't going to be comparable to something like the Concept2, but this is just embarrassing even compared to the 80's pneumatic rower it replaced.Arrived looking used, build quality is awful, critical stress points are secured by 2cm screws, chain action is extremely loud, there's barely any resistance (it's non adjustable), and the entire thing rattles like a demon when used. To hammer the point home, Stamina trusts their own product so little that there is only a 90 day warranty on parts other than the support beam.Would highly suggest that those of you considering a rower either downgrade to a pneumatic / hydraulic until you can afford something better, or consider a different mode of exercise entirely. This rower is not worth your time, your money, or your health.I have to wonder at the legitimacy of these 4 and 5 star reviews, this product can only accurately be described as a ripoff.

This rower is fine for someone looking to casually row. However, it feels much cheaper than other rowers I've used at gyms. It hadn't occurred to me how much cheaper this rower would feel compared to a quality one. If you are tall and pull hard, the chain feels like it might break. This rower is also VERY loud compared to other, higher quality rowers. I'd recommend this rower to anyone new to rowing, but recommend a higher quality one to anyone taller than 5'4 who is looking for a major workout, ready to pull hard!

I'm dissappointed in this rower. The pedals are cheap plastic that don't stay in place. I'm using duct tape to hold them. The chain rollers are plastic and don't line up which means they will have to be replaced. When you row and fan unit flexes; the whole front fan assembly with the metal cage flexes. The position of the seat to the rower is not level, you have to pull towards your chin. There are no adjustments to change the angle of the position of the angles. I've used a rower at our gym for years and this doesn't quite measure up.. I guess you get what you pay for.

Received it with a missing part that I had to call and get replaced, and it has almost no resistance compared to other rowing machines I have used. Not worth the money.

As with the rower, I didn't get to test out the mat until the night before the return deadline. Its too thin, doesn't stay in place.

After sitting for around 1.5 years on a wood floor with my elliptical on it, it left quite a bit of sticky black residue on the wood floor where the elliptical had been on it. The residue came off, but I wish it was more durable.

Seems to be made decent but do not use for elliptical on carpet. It makes the machine very unsteady because the material is very flimsy. Should be fine on hard surfaces. It is a great size but I had to fold the corners in to give it a little stronger support. The machine still rocks a little, which it didn't when on carpet only. The corners folded in helps a little. Pics added to show what I mean.Only 2 stars because description said it works for carpet and ellipticals. Waste of time and money for me.

The product seems sturdy, yet it has a very bad odor that doesn't go away for a considerable amount of time! It smell gets better, but it seems to always have that rubbery burnt tire smell!

I ordered two of these to go under a bench and a rower. I was afraid the folds might be a problem, but went ahead and ordered them anyway based on good reviews. Well, they are actually a problem....the mats never sit nice and flat against the floor. They are pretty thin so any weight makes them curl up like you would expect and any movement; and I mean ANY movement makes the folds push up for a trip hazard. Also, there is no way they will stay together if you try them side by side....any activity or weight makes them shift around so there is always an uneven gap between them.I'm using them but just for a carpet protector and since it's just me working out, it is tolerable...but just barely.

A nice mat but mine had a strong PVC odor so I can't use it.

Had to replace the first one ordered due to damage, the second also would not work properly.

This was a big disappointment.The cage the fan is housed in was bent. The fan itself inside the cage was also out of alignment and banged on the cage. The chain did not behave at all smoothly.Very noisy and clunky.I probably got a lemon. But enough to never purchase anything from stamina again.

It is a good looking rower but that's it. There is no resistance, I feel like I am not getting a workout. I have tried to give it a chance 4x a week for 30 min for tbe past 2 months but I do not feel anything. No cardio whatsoever. Ive been on rowers before and had a better workout. My not so fit partner tried and operated it with a breeze. One advice for people looking to buy this product is don't waste your time. I would give it no stars but I have to give it a 1

Feels cheap

One thing you should keep in mind....this unit is not for commercial use. There were two scary warning postcards in the box-> WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR HOME USE ONLY. DO NOT USE FOR COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Does this mean using this thing aggressively, i.e., several times a day by multiple family members is going to be dangerous? Maybe wearing a helmet is in order. Time will tell. It takes about an hour to assemble. You should also make sure you have some Loctite thread locker. If you don't use thread locker on the bolts and screws, they will quickly work loose. Also, make sure you have a metric socket wrench set. Trying to use the included tools will not allow you to get things tight enough and will take much longer. My unit had several loose fasteners. Check the adjustment bolts/nuts on the seat for tightness. Also, check the seat stops on either end to make sure they are tight after final assembly.Update: My wife has been giving this machine usage of about 20 minutes a day for a month now. This machine seems to be holding up to her usage, but many of the factory installed screws have started falling out. If this manufacturer simply used some thread locker like LOCTITE Blue, I wouldn't be having this problem. All of the seat screws are coming loose. One fell out. I am glad one actually fell out because it served as an alert that the seat was going to eventually come off. Looks like I am going to have to remove the seat sled from the machine to fix this....and also looks like I will need to disassemble the roller assembly on the seat to get to these screws. I am also going to check all of the other factory installed screws, nuts, and bolts thread locking all of them. I am downgrading this to one star due to poor assembly at the factory, the danger of the seat coming loose, and failure to use fasteners that stay fastened. For a few cents worth of Loctite thread locker they could have saved me the misery of having to basically reassemble it twice. If you buy one of these rowers, order some LocTite Blue thread locker from Amazon and apply it to every fastener that does not have a nylon locking insert (locknut).

If I could, I would give it 0 Stars. I took the time to put it all together. The first time I pull the it, the chain falls off of the gears. I took time to put it back on and the chain returns so slow. It took at least 5 second for the chain to get pulled back in. Do not buy this. I looked at the good reviews and thought it would be ok. I am packing it up and returning it.

it's not 7' long

Cheap mat. Constantly wrinkles everytime I use my rower. Useless. DON'T waste your money!

I had one before of Nordic trackLight foam ,loved it this was bigger heavier and of rubber don't like

Discovered i did not need mat once the assemblers came to put my bike together. Upon request to return mat o noticed a refund of $16, versus the $26 I originally paid. Not very pleased with that. Will avoid future shopping with this merchant

Don't waste your money like I did. Thin, fold up natute reduces surface area.

Came with a warning that is contains carcinogenic chemicals or chemicals that cause birth defects. I have a young child in the house who would probably be fascinated by the texture and would want to touch it, and we have a hereditary cancer gene, so I prefer manufacturers who choose materials that aren't hazardous. I've already had cancer once, and would prefer to avoid a repeat.

waste of money!

Do not purchase, no useful information

Poster was jammed into a box that was too short and wrinkled the poster as to be Impossible to mount on wall looking at least halfway decent.