| The 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. |
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 Awesome Workout |
| Review Date: January 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: EaglesFan, Philadelphia |
I bought this rower without being able to read any reviews on Amazon. I initially wanted to buy the Kettler Kadett rower because I enjoy the sculling action of an outrigger type rowing machine. But after comparing features and pricing I decided on the Sprint Rower. All I can say is that I am not disappointed with my decision. For the price this is a fantastic rower. It really simulates the natural motion of rowing while providing a rigorous and enjoyable workout. Another great plus is that it folds up to be very compact. When not using is I slide it under my bed.
I consider myself average to below average when assembling things but I had the Sprint Rower together in under 15 minutes. The rower basically comes completely assembled and all that I needed to do was attach the display panel. The display is nice because it gives you all of the basic features and the numbers are fairly large. I like to row without my glasses so this helps.
This is the first piece of exercise equipment that I have bought thru Amazon and I was very satisfied with the process. It was easy to do and the product arrived without any glitches.
I love my new rower and would recommend this product to anyone.
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Love It So Far
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| Review Date: June 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Carla in Texas, Graham, TX |
| I received my rower last Wednesday, so I have not had it long. I have used it in an actual session twice so far...not counting just trying it out when I first got it assembled. My 11 year old granddaughter helped me get it out of the carton and set up in no time. It was very easy to assemble and I am NOT one of those who can just look at something and figure out how it goes together. We only had to unfold the arms and secure them into place, attach the computer and the foot pedals. I used it 60 minutes Friday morning and 30 minutes this morning. I have to use it on the lowest, easiest setting now, but hope to increase as I go. I am a 52 year old female and weigh 129 lbs. with a very weak upper body. I must say that I have found this to be the most enjoyable form of indoor exercise that I have every tried...and I have have tried it all. I HATE a treadmill and never felt like I got an upper body workout with a stepper. This is right up my alley as it is my upper body that needs strengthening. I feel like I get an excellent work out for my core, back, shoulders and arms and a moderate work out for my legs. I wish there was a way to have more resistance in the slide of the seat. I do have it elevated as high as it will go. It is incredibly quiet and works very smoothly, unlike those noisy treadmills where you have to turn the TV up to super sonic volume to hear over them. I have not and probably will not use the computer. After working in the office all day, I just want to get on the thing and mindlessly watch something on TV. No counting reps or anything else. For my needs, this is a perfect rower. I am glad I decided on this one with the higher weight limit in the event that my husband might want to use it. The quality seems excellent and it is well made. I was needing some form of all body strengthening and aerobics to help lower my blood pressure and I believe I have found it. I will report back after I have had it a while. For now... I LOVE IT! I would recommend it to anyone of any age. |
bravo...great machine
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| Review Date: February 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lee Monroe, chicago. illinois USA |
I was anxious as to what was involved in setting up the Sprint, for my use of any tool beyond a Q-tip is chancy. The "BRAVO"?.... I lifted an ASSEMBLED rower out of the box except for foot pedals and monitor- actually had the machine ready to use in 12 minutes and marveled at how well it's made...durable and sturdy...parts precision calibrated with well described instructions. Everything went together bing-bam-boom. I adjusted each piston until both felt balanced. The glide was smooth... performance rock solid.
The choice for me was between
1. a $619 German rower
2. a popular $169 model
3. HCI Sprint (the 'new kid on the block')
The HCI Sprint was priced right in the middle and what won me over was the statement how the machine is based on German technology. A great feature is that the unit folds and locks down to a tidy footprint. I cannot find anything negative. The box even arrived in great condition. Fast service, Amazon. Five stars without hesitation. |
Excellent Machine!
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| Review Date: May 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Tricia, |
| This is the first time I have had a rowing machine. I love it! Very smooth ride and piston action. 20 minutes a day is a great work out for me. I would reccomend this machine. |
Good product, excellent customer service
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| Review Date: November 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Luke Nagl, Kansas City, KS USA |
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. |
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