The "Original WaterRower" this beautiful vintage handcrafted built to last oak wood water rowing machine is great for the home gym for sale by original owner. Includes the original manual.
I purchased this rowing machine in 1996. It's been lightly used and well taken care of. It's like a quality piece of furniture built to last and a great source of exercise. The WaterRower Oak Original Series rowing machine is handcrafted in solid oak wood finished in Danish oil. Wood is an excellent material for this application due to its ability to absorb sound and vibration enhancing the WaterRower's smooth, quiet operation.
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ATTRIBUTES
Frame Material : Oak Wood Danish Oil Finished
Machine Weight : Estimated Assembled weight dry 63.5 lbs Assembled weight with water : 103.5 lbs
Frame Style : Dual Rail
WaterRower : WaterFlywheel resistance felt
Dimensions : 82" Long x 22" Wide x 20” High
STORY BEHIND THE WATERROWER :
• This is the Original WaterRower - Handcrafted and Built to Last: Designed in the mid '80s by Yale and US National Team Rower John Duke. WaterRower continues to combine stylish design, handcrafted workmanship, our unique WaterFlywheel resistance and ethically sourced materials create the world's finest rowing simulator
• Made in the USA - Hand-built in Rhode Island; all timber used in the manufacture of wooden WaterRower rowing machines is sourced from sustainably managed hardwood forests in the Appalachian Mountains.
• Smooth - WaterRowers use a water-filled flywheel to provide resistance as you row. The resistance is created by the paddle-like blades of the flywheel moving through the water, creating a smooth and natural resistance that closely resembles the feeling of rowing on water. Like water, the harder you fight, the more resistance you get
• Burn calories in short time - There are many benefits to rowing. It is a low impact cardiovascular exercise that puts less stress on your joints. Full body workout that includes your legs, core, back and arms. Perfect for all fitness levels. This water rowing machine targets all major muscle groups (84 percent of total muscle mass)
HOW IT WORKS :
Like rowing, the WaterFlywheel does not apply resistance to you, you apply work to it; you are the engine. By the "rule of cubes", the amount of work you apply dictates the speed at which you row. From a gentle paddle to a “give it your all” workout, you are in control When rowing, remember, you are the engine. The amount of work you do is dependent on you, not on the machine.
The more work you do, the more resistance/drag you can overcome, and the faster you move. The speed which you can maintain is dependent on the level of work you can maintain and, again, is limited only by you. Row harder and you go faster, row easier and you go slower. This is the self-paced nature of the WaterRower and Rowing allows anyone to row regardless of age, sex, size of level of fitness.