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Merax Water Rowing Machine Fitness Indoor Water Rower with LCD Monitor Home Gym Equipment
Last Updated: September 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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96
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43.3 meters
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Ease of Use
33easy to assemble, assembly, put together, instructions, easy to put
+100%
" ... The assembly was very easy. ... "
" ... The assembly was very easy and took less than an hour. ... "
" ... Directions were easy to follow as well. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... As others have mentioned, it was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The minimal assembly was quick and the instructions are easy to follow. ... Despite its size, it is very easy to move and set upright to tuck out of the way. ... "
" ... It was very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Assembly was very easy and straight forward. ... "
Setup
25assembly, instructions, easy to assemble, minutes, easy to follow
+100%
" ... The assembly was very easy and had well written instructions. ... "
" ... It’s easy to assemble and provides a great workout. ... "
" ... The minimal assembly was quick and the instructions are easy to follow. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy, instructions said recommend 2 people to put together but I had it together before my wife got back from the store. ... "
" ... The assembly was very easy and took less than an hour. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy and it’s great quality. ... "
" ... Setup was fairly easy (~15 min) and easy to store upright when not in use. ... "
" ... As others have mentioned, it was easy to assemble. ... "
Build Quality
23seat, feels, legs, easy, assemble
+91%
-9%
" ... So I started checking for damage. ... "
" ... Took longer to unpack than to assemble. ... "
" ... I also don’t need to worry about accidentally putting digs into wood. ... "
" ... this product is quite sturdy and very easy to use . ... "
" ... The rower is made out of steel tubing, including the rail, and feels like it can truly hold the rated limit of 330lbs. ... (More than most rowers in this price range) It feels very sturdy and is very smooth when rowing. ... "
" ... I just got this very sturdy row machine a couple days ago. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy and it’s great quality. ... Seat glides nicely. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this is a great affordable tower that doesn’t sacrifice on build quality like cheap ones. ... "
For Running
15gym, rowing, provides, holds, find
+100%
" ... It was easy to assemble and even easier to use since I don’t have to travel to the gym. ... I love the sound of the water while I row and am able to get a great workout. ... "
" ... The seat is comfortable and I didn't find myself readjusting throughout the workout. ... I hope it holds up in the long run! ... "
" ... I use this primarily for cardio so I am not using it for strength or endurance training. ... "
" ... It is an all around good workout. ... "
" ... It’s easy to assemble and provides a great workout. ... "
" ... Level 3 is a solid workout with room to grow. ... I’ve had great complements from others who have tried mine who use commercial gym equipment. ... "
" ... It has performed extremely well for my girlfriend and I. I will be taking it out to the backyard for workouts soon. ... "
" ... Great daily workout. ... "
Water Resistance
15rower, resistance, tank, rowing, rowers
+93%
-7%
" ... Water rowers are way better than mechanical ones and this one is both sturdy and well priced. ... "
" ... I recommend this Water Rower. ... "
" ... I'd definitely recommend anyone looking to battle those in home blues with a good row, with the sound of water whooshing to give you the feel of being on an actual lake. ... "
" ... This water rower is the sturdiest and quietest of all I tried. ... "
" ... I have been shopping for an affordable water rower for some time now and decided on this Merax rower because it fit my budget and had decent reviews. ... I like the sound and the feel of the water wheel. ... "
" ... I filled the tank up to 6 for the maximum resistance and it provides more resistance than the water rower at the gym. ... "
" ... I like the sound of the water and the adjustability of the resistance. ... "
" ... If your looking for an inexpensive water rower that is similar to the gym style wooden ones this this the product for you. ... "
Storage
12room, vertically, takes, stood, small
+92%
-8%
" ... I’m 5,10 and have plenty of room I think even over 6ft you’d be fine ... "
" ... At 6'1", the machine has plenty more room. ... "
" ... Takes up minimal space. ... "
" ... The ease of storage is great. ... "
" ... Works well, I like the space you save when you raise it to the up right position, and easy to move if needed. ... "
" ... It does not take up a lot of floor space which is great. ... "
" ... Easy to move and store vertically in a relatively small space. ... "
" ... I can't imagine how hard it will be at 6, so lots of room to increase resistance. ... "
Comfort
12comfortable, workout, strength, nicely, muscles
+92%
-8%
" ... My husband & I love it & it tones muscles nicely. ... "
" ... Comfortable seat and easy to store upright when not in use. ... "
" ... Most impressed by the overall stability, generous and comfortable seat, and the sound of the water spinning. ... "
" ... I also don’t need to worry about accidentally putting digs into wood. ... When you do it correctly, you will feel the abdomen workout and your back won’t hurt from bad form. ... "
" ... The seat is comfortable and I didn't find myself readjusting throughout the workout. ... "
" ... Very good cardio, strength training and toning all without bone and joint jarring discomfort. ... "
" ... Seat glides nicely. ... "
" ... This was easy to assemble and feels like it is really good quality! ... "
Price
11value, good, rower, quality, product
+100%
" ... Great product for price. ... "
" ... Best rower for the value. ... "
" ... Otherwise, for the cost, it’s pretty amazing. ... Merax brand equipment is really good for their prices. ... "
" ... Granted the ones at the gyms have been well used and are not this quality, I think this is the best bang for your buck, and the water rowing makes you feel like you're on the lake. ... "
" ... I would recommend this rower- a good value for the price. ... "
" ... What a value this is at half to a third of the price of every other quality rower I could find. ... "
" ... Oh, the price is a good value for the product. ... "
Water Usage
11rower, tank, machine, adding, taking
+91%
-9%
" ... I love using the Merax Water Rowing Machine. ... "
" ... The Water Rower Machine has a nice appearance. ... This Water Rower is very amazing. ... Adding and removing water is a breeze. ... I recommend this Water Rower. ... The color of the Water Rower, the spin of the water is very intriguing. ... "
" ... Water rowers are way better than mechanical ones and this one is both sturdy and well priced. ... "
" ... I believe this one can also be stood up without emptying the water tank. ... I will probably leave it there for a while before adding more water to increase the intensity. ... "
" ... I like the sound and the feel of the water wheel. ... "
" ... It’s a perfect price point if you don’t want to spend $1k for a water rower. ... "
" ... This water rower is the sturdiest and quietest of all I tried. ... "
" ... We bought this water rower a few months ago. ... "
Delivery
8sooner, packed, fast, expected, days
+100%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... It arrived several days ahead of schedule. ... "
" ... When I opened the box it was very nicely secured by Styrofoam. ... "
" ... The shipping was fast and sooner than expected. ... (4 business days) It was well packed and had no damage from shipping. ... "
" ... First off - it is nice I could have it delivered but be prepared! ... "
" ... It arrived well packaged and was super easy to assemble myself. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, quick delivery. ... "
" ... The shipping was fast and sooner than expected. ... (4 business days) It was well packed and had no damage from shipping. ... "
Display Clarity
8screen, workout, watch, track, panel
+75%
-25%
" ... The LED display is pretty sub-par per 2020 standards. ... For me personally, however, this isn't an issue as I use my Google smartwatch to track my workout and I use the LED display to prop up my phone to watch whatever. ... "
" ... Digital screen is easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... The display is fine, during the sleep mode it displays the date, time of day and temperature, during work-out modes it is easy to read. ... "
" ... Very nicely built and I think the product is well made/durable except for the display panel. ... "
" ... I don't love the display, but it works well enough, and I use my apple watch to track excerscise anyway. ... "
Product Reliability
7use, long, using, review, months
+86%
-14%
" ... I received my rowing machine several weeks ago. ... "
" ... I will use it for a few months and update a progress review. ... "
" ... Use it consistently with no issues. ... "
" ... I didn’t want to spend a fortune and don’t need anything fancy- just something that works and is reliable. ... "
" ... Hopefully, it will last long. ... "
" ... Time will tell on how long it lasts but it’s very well built and is very solid. ... "
Size
7easy to move, vertically, size, footprint, upright
+100%
" ... The rower is compact, and easily stands when not in use. ... "
" ... Very small footprint and very easy to move/roll. ... "
" ... Stands up, leaving minimal footprint. ... "
" ... Despite its size, it is very easy to move and set upright to tuck out of the way. ... "
" ... Size is perfect for small spaces, as it takes very little room when stood vertically. ... "
" ... Easy to move and store vertically in a relatively small space. ... "
Fit
7smooth, small, screws, minutes, also
+86%
-14%
" ... Single slide rail is super smooth. ... "
" ... It took me about 15 minutes to assemble, I think it was like 14 screws. ... "
" ... The seat is smooth as is the rowing. ... "
" ... The footprint of the machine is pretty small, at least compared to the mammoth elliptical that sits next to it. ... "
" ... Seat glides nicely. ... "
Capacity
6room, perfect, floor, family, vertically
+100%
" ... At 6'1", the machine has plenty more room. ... "
" ... Hoping it gives our family a way to excercise while we are holed up in the house. ... It does not take up a lot of floor space which is great. ... "
" ... I put this on my second floor, and while the box was too large to move solo, unpacking it and carrying each piece upstairs was easy. ... "
" ... So perfect to jump on for 15 minutes after I get home from work and before making dinner for my family. ... "
" ... Size is perfect for small spaces, as it takes very little room when stood vertically. ... "
Sound Quality
5loud, quiet, noise, would, water
+80%
-20%
" ... I'd definitely recommend anyone looking to battle those in home blues with a good row, with the sound of water whooshing to give you the feel of being on an actual lake. ... "
" ... Last thing, this unit is NO WAY QUIET. ... "
" ... Oh and fairly quiet too! ... "
Design
4overall, nice, looks, look, easy
+100%
" ... The overall appearance of the rower is very nice. ... Some spotty welds were observed but the finish looks good and overall, a very nice rower. ... "
Volume
3sound, would, small, room, noise
+33%
-67%
" ... the item would be great if it werent for a very loud cracking noise coming from the pulley. ... "
Pedometer
3rowing, minutes, take, consisted, assembly
+100%
" ... So, let me say this is 90lbs and I'm a pretty strong guy, but lugging it up steps isn't fun . ... "
" ... It consisted of 4 steps and will take about 30 minutes of actual assembly. ... "
" ... It consisted of 4 steps and will take about 30 minutes of actual assembly or 15 with better tools than what's provided. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... Rowing on the machine is very smooth and quiet. ... "
" ... It's very smooth. ... "
" ... Smooth and a great work out. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 43.3 meters
Display
Type: LCD