HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine
- The ultimate experience in piston rowing
- Simulates actual rowing while in the comfort of your own home
- 12 levels of hydraulic resistance
- Quickly folds into an ultra-compact unit that is only 11 in H x 39 in L x 20 in W, can be easily stored under your bed or in your closet
- LCD Display shows you Time, Stroke Count, Total Strokes and Calories; Built in Programs that let you set your desired workout based on stroke count or calorie count
Product DescriptionThe Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine gives you the ultimate experience in Piston Rowing. Designed with German engineering influences, the Sprint Rower is the most affordable and highest quality Outrigger on the market today. It features two hydraulic cylinders with the ability to set force resistance on a scale of 1 to 12, and a comfortable ergonomic seat with smooth running rollers mounted on rails. Strap your feet into the large footplates, they will pivot slightly to support your natural motion as you row. The Display shows you time, stroke count, total strokes, and calories. Also, it includes built-in workout programs based on both calories and strokes. When in use, the unit is 55 in L x 68 in W x 15 in H and supports up to 275 lbs. When you need to store the unit, it folds to easily fit under a bed or in a closet. Warranty is one year on all parts. . . . More >>
HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine
Saturday, 16. January 2010 21:00
I bought it based on good reviews. I regret it. It has very awkwardly positioned computer, and now after just few weeks of use the tension control does not stay in one spot. Drifts from 4 to 2 on one side after 10 minutes. The motion is not as smooth as at the beginning. If I could I would have returned it, but this stuff is so heavy and I got rid of the box already. I’ll never again buy on Amazon this type of product.
Rating: 1 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 0:00
NO LONG STORY-THIS IS A GREAT ROWER. NO SURPRISES, ALL YOU EXPECT FROM WHAT ADDS SAY IT IS.
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 2:53
I bought the rower about 7 or 8 months ago – rowing about 4 or 5 twenty minute sessions per week. Compared to other piston rowers I have used it is more like real rowing – and thus more enjoyable. But there are a variety of problems – from least to worst:
a) it makes a fair amount of noise (my wife complains about the TV volume when I am rowing)
b) I had to replace one of the pistons within 6 weeks of buying it. The company did, however, make it very easy speak to someone who sent me a replacement within days.
c) The pistons leak a fine mist of black oil. Over a week or two it is not noticeable, but over months on white carpet it is very distinctive.
c) MOST IMPORTANT – The frame is not strong enough for the tremendous torque over the long outriggers. It does not appear to be a weld issue, nor a manufacturing defect. After 7 or 8 months it developed what looks like a metal fatigue rip in the main frame – allowing the outriggers to twist toward the rower and make the machine worthless. Not entirely surprising for an outrigger device with nothing but a cantilevered outrigger – and taking routine stress/release, stress/release,. . . . In any case I would definitely not recomment this machine (or any cantilevered outrigger machine) to anyone over 130 lbs who is likely to really get in shape on it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 4:45
The product was delivered as advertised and quickly. It was easily put together and I have been using it for about a month now and it is exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend this product to anyway thinking of getting a rowing machine, especially for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 5:25
I purchased this rower from Amazon about two weeks ago based on its favorable reviews here and I’m very impressed so far. The construction is solid, all the movement is fluid and quiet, and it is easy to assemble and use. Collapsing the arms for transport or storage is effortless and it’s easy to carry it up or down stairs as needed by a single person. The pistons are on the tight side, but not bad for an average person; my petite wife (a self-admitted “weenie”) can’t use it for more than 5 minutes at a time even at the lowest setting.
It’s not without its faults, but they’re minor enough. They’ve all been discussed in other reviews, but the ones that affect me are the useless computer and the too-soft hand grips. The computer is going in the trash. Since the sensor is triggered by the seat movement, it sometimes counts one stroke as two (since the seat slides over it on the down and up stroke) or as zero (when you don’t let the seat return all the way to the starting position). Its controls are hideous and as mentioned before it’s so large it can get in the way. But I didn’t buy the rower for the computer, after all. Also, the hand grips do slide around during use and seem like they will fall apart over time, but using workout gloves makes them unnecessary anyway.
The truly great part about the Sprint is HCI’s customer service. When I received the rower one of the foot pedals was broken, although I was able to cobble it together well enough to use it while I waited for a replacement. I wrote to customer service and described the problem. There were no questions asked, no invoice needed, I just had to give them my address and the part was waiting at my door in three days. I wish every company stood by its products like this.
I would definitely recommend the Sprint. It may not be the highest-end rower out there, but for the money it’s an excellent product and one I expect to get many years of service out of. And with free shipping from Amazon (they said it would be 3 weeks, but I got it in one) you just can’t beat it.
Rating: 5 / 5