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HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine
Product Details Binding: Sports Brand: HCI Fitness EAN: 0718122002795 Label: HCI Fitness Dimension: 0.22 x 55 x 0.3 inches Manufacturer: HCI Fitness Publisher: HCI Fitness Release Date: December 10, 2008 Studio: HCI Fitness Features and Descriptions
Ratings & Comments(Average:  ) - Good product, excellent customer serviceI 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.  - Pretty much as expected ...I received my HCI Sprint Outrigger today. Packaging was in good condition, all parts present, no damage. Good job FedEx! Unpacking and setup was pretty easy, took about 10 minutes. Only tools required were hex wrenches, and they came in the box. Initial reactions - fit and finish are reasonably good. Welds are solid - this isn't an elegant piece of machinery, but it's pretty well put together. One nice feature is a pair of locking pins that engage the rowing arms in the folded position so that they're immobilized for transit. Less favorable reactions - someone commented elsewhere that the soft handle grips broke up with use - I can imagine this happening pretty easily, and I also think that given some harsh use, the velcro foot straps might not last too well. Seat rollers on rowing machines typically take quite a beating. Time will tell how well the rollers hold up. One other gripe is that the computer is pretty large - when I was using the machine, my calves were rubbing on the case. This isn't a dealbreaker for me, I count strokes myself, and I can read the time from a clock. But if you like your gadgets, this is a consideration. After 20 minutes of moderate use, the mechanisms were running quiet. Adjusting the resistance in the pistons is achieved by rotating a collar on the piston. Inevitably, a '7' on one piston isn't excatly the same resistance as a '7' on the other, but it's pretty close, and I'd expect that once I get used to compensating for this, I'll be able to ignore the issue. There are 3 adjustments: Piston resistance: giving you a tougher rowing experience Angle of incline for the seat travel: higher angle makes your legs work harder Chassis length: so you can adjust the rower for your leg length Conclusion: Sturdy, no-nonsense unit with a few minor issues that don't matter too much to me. I'll be disappointed if the seat rollers give out, but I can't condemn the unit for a problem that hasn't occurred yet. Inevitably, readers will want a comparison to the Kettler Kadett. I've used one of those, and it's a very nice piece of equipment, but also not without its faults. At Amazon prices, at the moment, I'm not sure the Kettler is $250 'better' than the HCI. And for my 4x a week, 45 minute workouts, the extra would be hard to justify, and my cardiovascular system is unlikely to be able to tell the difference. - Love It So FarI 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. - Excellent Machine!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. - GREAT ROWERNO LONG STORY-THIS IS A GREAT ROWER. NO SURPRISES, ALL YOU EXPECT FROM WHAT ADDS SAY IT IS.
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