pooboo Rowing Machine for Home, Max 360 LBS Magnetic Rower with APP and LCD Monitor, Tablet Holder, Upgraded Rowing Machines with Comfortable Seat Cushion

I've had the PooBoo rower for 18 months now. The workout I get on the rower is really good - but I personally would like the resistance setting to be about 25% greater than the max currently allowed. [But for most people, I think the max setting would be enough as it is for my wife] To compensate for the lower resistance - I can easily just pull harder or increase my cadence to get a more rigorous workout when I want/need one. The motion is absolutely very smooth and fairly quiet. The only real noise comes from the seat moving back and forth - but it is not too noisy. I do prefer a slightly wider grip when rowing than the handle allows - so I simply cut 1-1/2" ABS pipe - 12" long and slipped over the original handles. I wrapped velcro strapping at 3 locations on the handles to act as shims for the 1-1/2" pipe. [see pictures] The assembly was amazingly VERY SIMPLE. It was well documented, the tools/nuts/bolts were all vacuum sealed on a piece of cardboard and assorted / labeled by steps. The tools are adequate for assembly but using a ratchet/socket tool makes the assembly go faster. I recently noticed a small amount of an oily substance directly below the enclosed flywheel mechanism. I wrote to the service email located on the back of the monitor control panel and within a day - customer service reached out to me. They [Koala], explained that my rower was out of the 1-year warranty - but NO PROBLEM - they were going to send out a new "ribbon flywheel". But before doing so, they sent me a YouTube video describing how to change out the "ribbon flywheel" and asked if was able to do the the replacement myself. The replacement appears VERY straightforward. The replacement part is now in the process of being sent. The rower was used for about 80-100 hours during the 18 months before I noticed the small oil patch. I have used the rower for about 10 hours following the discovery of the oily substance - and there doesn't seem to be any difference in the resistance or smooth rowing motion. The PooBoo rower provides a great workout, at a really reasonable price [$275 when I bought it] and with great customer service. PooBoo definitely provides a winning product through and through. I recommend it highly.

I bought this particular rowing machine because it had a large rectangular center beam that I thought looked very strong (and it is). The whole thing seems well designed, and the hardware all fit perfectly. It only took about an hour to put together (including unpacking). All the needed parts were there, including the tools needed for assembly. I love my exercise bike that I’ve used for years and has the same magnetic drive that is very smooth and quiet. The rollers for the seat have sealed bearings and thick covers. It looks like they used really good quality parts where it counts. I put the batteries in the computer, and it works, but I couldn’t care less about that part. My stopwatch and the adjustable tension of the rower are all I need. I’m 5’-9” and the beam that the seat rides on is plenty long enough and strong enough for someone about 2" -3" taller. I think the price is quite a bargain for this machine. The only negative I see, is that the resistance is not that strong. It's fine for me for cardio, but if someone needs very strong resistance, this isn't it. But, overall, I'd give it an A rating.

Love my rowing machine. Best exercising machine I've owned. It's so easy to use. It was very easy to install. It doesn't feel like a workout. Just smooth gliding back and forth.

Put this together this morning and used it for 300 repetitions in 10 minutes. Assembly instructions are good. Assembly was pretty straightforward and everything you need to put it together is included. However, the wrench/screwdriver contraption they sent is a much better screwdriver than a wrench. I switched to a metric socket and ratchet for the foot pedals. They do not include 2 AA batteries for the counter/meter. It seems very sturdy. The slide bar comes in two pieces and I was impressed with how it is connected together. I am 6'2" and weigh around 220 lbs and there was no creaking or groaning as I used it. I have it on foam interlocking tiles and it didn't slide around during operation. The only noise is if you ride the belt back too high and it rubs the top of the opening. Not a good idea anyway since that will eventually cause wear to the belt. The seat glides smoothly and without tipping. The documentation that comes with it provides ample information for using it. Would buy again. The four rating comes partly from the fact I rarely give five star reviews and partly because really strong indiymat need more resistance. Me personally I just want a good workout and will just do more reps in front of the TV.

Works great. Very sturdy. Not hard to assemble. It does slide around a little. Recommend putting on a non-slip mat or carpet.

I spent so much time reading reviews and trying to decide on which row machine to buy. Ultimately I decided on this one because of the overall good reviews and the price. I’m so glad I did. I love this machine and so does my husband and our two teenage boys. It’s a great workout. It’s easy to put together (I even did it myself to try to give my hubby a break). It rolls easy on the wheels and is quiet enough to roll into the living room and do it while we watch TV if we want. Which I do often cause I tend to go longer with some distraction. It is also easier to store since you can set it upright and leave it like that. We are very happy with this purchase. The only thing I will say is I’ve not quite figured out the display, but I haven’t tried too hard because I rely on my garmin watch for any workout feedback. I’m sure if I took the time to mess with it I would be able to understand it better. I absolutely 100% recommend this machine.

Easy to put together, easy to use! Light weight and easyish to move around if needed.

I possibly got one of the last of these as it is currently unavailable on Amazon. The assembly was straightforward, and took me about an hour overall. All tools were provided for assembly and all parts were labeled accurately. Satisfied with the purchase at the price point.