HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine

HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine
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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE REVIEW. I BOUGHT THIS MACHINE JUST OVER A YEAR AGO. THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY.

I've had this HCI rower for just over a year and at first it was great. Shipping, assembly, and use was a breeze and I used it 5 days a week for a solid year...right up until about the 6 month mark when one of the oars broke off. Not at a weld, not at a joint or hinge, but right in the middle. It just broke off in my hand. So being the self reliant type I took it to a friend and we welded it back on and it was fine again...right up until the frame broke. It's hard to explain what it looked like, but long story short the main beam of the machine pretty much peeled away from the front supports. So, since it's no longer under warranty I carried it down the stairs and on my way to the dumpster decided to put it in the garage until I figured out what to do with it even though I know it's useless.

Please don't mistake this for a completely negative review of the machine. It's a good machine at a good price for someone who is looking to get started with a fitness program. If you are looking for a long term heavy duty piece of equipment this may not be the machine for you. I'll always be glad I bought this machine because it was my gateway into taking better care of myself...but if I had it to do over again I'd have dropped a few extra bucks on something that would last.

Other issues with the machine. The counter/computer seems to be alright, but the calorie meter is just about useless. I have a hard time believing that 100 strokes at a low setting and 100 strokes at a high setting burns the same number of calories.

Also, during periods of extended rowing the pistons get very hot causing the oil inside to expand and this restricts the amount of travel in the oars which makes it very hard to use proper form.

The rubber grips like to twist off, but a little duct tape fixed that.

At the pivot point of each oar some kind of powdery substance (I think a rubber bushing)is ground up a tiny bit at a time as you row and over time it will turn the carpet underneath it a dark color. It can be cleaned up with some carpet cleaner and a little scrubbing, but I'd suggest getting an oversized mat that will sit under the oars as well as the frame to avoid damaging carpet.

The machine folds up like a champ and is far more compact than other rowers I have seen. It is perfect for apartment living as far as size, but durability is another issue.

In the end I would say this is a good rower for a beginner or someone who doesn't plan on using it that often, however I would tell a friend to spend a couple hundred dollars more and get something that would last and at least have some resale value in the event they chose to get rid of it.

Hope this review helps.