Which WaterRower rowing bench should I choose?
The American company WaterRower currently produces three wooden rowing machine models: A1, S4 and Performance, as well as two metal rowing benches with water tanks: steel (S1) and aluminum (M1).
Within this, numerous 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 use will the machine be subjected to (are you planning to use it at home or in a gym)?
- What kind of wood, material, and color fits the environment where you want to use the rowing bench?
- To what extent would you like to monitor your training during and after training?
- Do you want to use an app for your training (for training planning, monitoring, and logging, or perhaps for online competition)?
- What weight of 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 |
water-resistant wooden rowing bench, |
water-resistant wooden rowing bench, double wooden rail with plastic tread |
water-resistant wooden rowing bench, double wooden rail with plastic tread |
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Display |
A1 monitor: Real-time measurement. No training log, no programmable training plan. |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter metrics: Distance metrics: Advanced features include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, estimated distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prediction. |
It doesn't have its own monitor. Includes the SmartRow smart accessory, which connects to your own smart device (phone, tablet) via Bluetooth. It transmits data to the tablet / phone in real time. |
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Recommended accessories |
Phone/tablet holder stand Laptop stand |
Phone/tablet holder stand Laptop stand |
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Connectable applications |
With ComModule smart accessory: |
SmartRow App (part of the package) With pre-programmed workouts. Workout logging. Strava connection. |
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What colors/materials is it available in? |
American ash tree and |
American ash tree American oak American cherry tree American walnut tree Shadow (black painted ash wood) Club |
American oak |
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Other available accessories |
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weight (without water) |
28 kg |
30.5 kg |
33 kg |
| handle length | 45 cm | 40cm | 45 cm |
| footrest | gradually adjustable | infinitely adjustable, sliding | gradually adjustable |
| rail length | 216 cm | 209 cm | 220cm |
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Noise effect |
pleasant water splashing while pulling through metallic glide due to the aluminum foot |
pleasant water splashing while pulling through |
pleasant water splashing while pulling through |
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Who do we recommend it to? |
For home use Due to the monorail system, we do not recommend it for weights over 100 kg. |
For fitness rooms For group lessons For home use Up to 150 kg body weight |
For fitness rooms For group lessons For home use Up to 150 kg body weight |
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Guarantee |
2 years on moving parts 3 years for the frame |
3 years on moving parts 5 years for the frame |
3 years on 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 cover |
water-resistant rowing bench made of aluminum, |
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Display |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter metrics: Distance metrics: Advanced features include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, estimated distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prediction. |
S4 monitor: Intensity meter metrics: Distance metrics: Advanced features include: zone workouts, automatic program storage, manual programming, estimated distance and time, stroke rate, heart rate prediction. |
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Recommended accessories |
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Connectable applications |
With ComModule smart accessory: Garmin training log Cinema map EXRGame Waterrower connect |
With ComModule smart accessory: Garmin training log Cinema map 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 available accessories |
Heightening adapter |
Heightening adapter |
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weight (without water) |
30.5 kg |
33.5 kg |
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Noise effect |
pleasant water splashing while pulling through |
pleasant water splashing while pulling through |
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Who do we recommend it to? |
For fitness rooms, hotels For recreational institutions For group lessons For home use |
For fitness rooms, hotels For recreational institutions For group lessons For home use |
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Guarantee |
3 years on moving parts 5 years for the frame |
3 years on moving parts 5 years for the frame |
If you are not sure which one to choose or have further questions, please contact us!
Contact:
Shop: +3616169606
Sales: +36706706931
Email: sales@waterrower.hu
Address: 1027 Frankel Leó út 7. WATERROWER | NOHRD Showroom