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| Brand | Echelon |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Adjustable Resistance |
| Color | Black |
| Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic |
| Product Dimensions | 49.5"D x 17"W x 25"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 350 Pounds |
| Metrics Measured | Calories Burned |
| Model Name | Echelon Row S |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 123 Pounds |
| Tension Level | 32 Levels of Resistance |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Display Type | 22-inch HD Touchscreen |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00813061025840 |
| UPC | 813061025840 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 49 x 25 x 16.88 inches |
| Package Weight | 55.79 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 49.5 x 17 x 25 inches |
| Brand Name | Echelon |
| Warranty Description | Full warranty for 1 year from Echelon |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Echelon |
| Style | Row S |
| Included Components | Rower |
| Sport Type | Rowing |
Clothes Monkey –
Works great, appears sturdy. I would say, everything is good except the footrests, specifically the heel cups. The footrests have very shallow, uncomfortable heel cups to keep your feet from sliding off, made from much cheaper plastic than the rest of the machine. I have voided my warranty and product liability by velcroing on a bunch of thick padding. The footrests also have these super uncomfortable bondage straps to hold your feet on, but I find that these are totally unnecessary if you have padded the heel cups properly. The seat is wide and well-shaped, but I only found it comfortable for about 20 minutes, so I have further voided my warranty and product liability by adding a non-slip kayak cushion to the seat, which I tested out today and rowed for 60 minutes with zero discomfort. Was afraid I would fall off the seat when the cushion slipped, but the non-slip cushion (surprise) actually worked. I chose carefully. Do not combine the seat cushion and the foot-bondage straps, just in case you do slip off the seat, as you would injure yourself when your feet stayed behind. I would have thought the manufacturer would offer padded seat and heel cups direct from the factory, and charge an extra price, but this does not appear to be the case. I would have paid extra if available. If you are shooting out $600 for an item, why not $100 extra to be comfortable? Anyway, I am not returning it after using it for a month, and I am not suffering foot and butt pain without cushioning, so I will take my chances.
I cannot tell you how the app is, because I didn’t load it. Cannot imagine anything more loathsome than having some video instructor critiquing my posture while exercising. I just use music or videos on YouTube. Rowing is fairly idiot-proof if you already have good muscle tone and prior exercise experience. Push with legs, pull with arms, relax, repeat. Let your comfort and energy level set the pace. Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer, so please ignore all my advice and follow the instructions included with the machine!
Joseph Alexander –
Love the rower. Remarkably easy to install if you watch the installation video at the same time — even the screws are numbered to make it easy. Rower is very solidly built. Very easy it is to adjust the tension on the fly. Feels like an excellent workout.
I’m not as enthusiastic about the Echelon app, and decided not to use it after a brief period. I didn’t think that the instructors were nearly as good as the instructors on the two other devices where I have subscriptions (Peloton and The Mirror) — in terms of quality, quantity, variety, or anything else I can think of. I ended up subscribing to Apple Fitness +, which has rowing as one of many programs, and costs roughly 1/4th as much as an Echelon subscription and, at the same time, seemed like much higher quality instruction to me. You don’t get the same stats, but you basically row at the same pace as the instructor, adjust the tension as appropriate for you, and monitor your heartbeat and calories to see how you’re doing. Even if the costs were the same, I’d prefer the Apple Fitness + instructors, but at 1/4 the cost, I thought changing was a no-brainer. Overall, my view is it’s an outstanding machine but there are better alternatives than the Echelon app.
Will –
First I’ll start with you do NOT need the app OR the echelon fitness subscription to use this rower. In fact I never use the app and never subscribed to the fitness classes. The only functionality you lose is the ability to see what resistance you’re at (instead just know it always starts at 1 and it’s easy to just count the beeps as you increase so you know where you’re at) and what your pace and stroke rate is. If you don’t need that, don’t worry about their app. If you are interested in pace, stroke rate, and resistance, the app itself with NO subscription WILL suffice.
Now that said, I really like this rower. It’s almost silent, air resistance rowers are probably more realistic but I was worried about lots of noise spreading in my old building. This rower is silent on the flywheel, the only noise is from the movement of the seat and the foot holders squeaking a bit. It’s very possible for someone to be rowing and someone else to be watching TV in the same room. It’s very solid, not a lot of plastic, and feels great. Assembly was relatively straightforward and not difficult, though I would recommend having two people, it’s definitely possible to assemble solo.
Circling back to the app, it’s a little janky and overall I would rate it as poor. If you don’t pay for the subscription the only thing you can do is a “free row” where it tracks your time and pace and the like. If you pay the $40/month you get some classes and the ability to row to a video of someone out on a river. The river rows are a nice background but really I’d rather just watch Netflix or something while I’m rowing instead. I found the classes to be alright, the music was not to my taste and overall production value was mid range at best. I didn’t subscribe past the free trial. Now I use Apple Fitness for $8/month which I find much better or just watch Netflix on my iPad mounted to the rower.
I did a lot of research and for a beginning rower looking for a good home workout, high quality and not too expensive, I think this is the top pick. The ability to just mount a phone or tablet and put whatever you want on while you row is a step above most with built in screens only accessing their own app. Some will brick without internet or an app, this one works fine without either.
Overall highly recommend, all but the most serious rowers looking for a quiet machine won’t be disappointed.
Update 1 year later:
Still love the rower. Would not buy the more expensive Rower S with built in screen. Original review was for their simpler Rower with no screen, just a phone/iPad mount. The machine is slightly louder now as the band moves in and out of what would be the flywheel on an air resistance rower. It’s still much quieter than an air resistance rower, but louder than first purchase. This is after over a year of pretty heavy use so not terribly unexpected. If you can find it (looks like Amazon only selling the Rower S now) I’d still have to recommend this machine.
Rocketman –
Easy to use and great for Getting your heart rate up.Not hard to assemble,somewhat heavy.
steven fors –
Do your research first. The rower is great, but the only app that this machine will talk to is the Echelon App. You can “ free ride “ on the app to track metrics, however, they will not be saved. Classes, programs and scenic rides require the paid programming.
Amazon needs to reconsider its delivery company. I first ordered a machine and it did not arrive on the expected delivery date. I contacted Amazon and without hesitation they ordered me another one.
The first one arrived a week after the delivery date. The second one has vanished. My intention was to return it however, I cannot return what never arrived. All attempts to contact the shipping company have gone unanswered. There are hundreds of poor reviews about the delivery company on the BBB website.
Amazon was excellent in their responses. The machine is great. But all this is predicated on the people charged with delivery, actually deliver the product.