WaterRower A1 is a cheaper ERGATTA or Hydrow rowing machine alternative with ZERO monthly FEES

testing the waters ;) please click the thumbs up and leave any questions below for future videos.
So far I'm digging the soothing real water sound and feel of this WaterRower!

nice video! I was having a hard time finding a good water rower review and this was perfect! Thank you!!!

Thank you for this video. Pro tip: your hands should be past your knees (going toward your feet) on recovery. If you have to raise the handle to get over your (bending) knees, that is a signal to work on “hands away”, lean forward, only then come up on the slide when hands are over the shins.

THANK YOU for talking about the water sound and other differences between this and a magnetic rower! I can’t believe it’s taken hours to find someone who mentions this…

Focus on extending the arms before you bend your knees. At the moment you're bending the knees too early and having to raise your arms to get over them ;-) Apart from that, great review!

Thank you for this video. For me, the extra width for feet placement is key. You showed this clearly which is appreciated. It also looks like the your feet sit slightly lower than the other models of waterrower which is also nice.

A year on… did you keep it?

GREAT REVIEW!! And I was looking for a review on THIS SPECIFIC "A1" MODEL!! Thank God your video is so incredibly thorough, detailed AND ACTUALLY REVIEWS the ROWER!! The very few other videos I found were barely even what I would even categorize as a "review", let alone the fact that they hardly even show the friggin' rower! LOL... WELL DONE!! ~~ Carry-on ;-)

Hi there! Thanks for this video! Does this A1 version’s seat come off like the regular one or does it stay locked on? I am interested in this feature. Thanks!

Does rowing change your body shape?

Sounds like throwing out dirty water. How is that peaceful?

Very good video man
I like the ending with the sound texting

I love Hydrow. Amazing workout. Fun to watch the athletes rowing on the water. I picked Hydrow over Peloton. No regrets.

This rower is almost as smooth as his clarinet playing.

I was shopping City Row Go bc its so cute and a commenter told me its this model. I will just mod bc the color not my taste but this is perfect

Lol you again? When i was shopping for bikes u saved me last year. Now this! 😂 youre amazing

Do you think I can work this on a carpet? Over my regular carpet, I have a commercial carpet for pets. Do you think I can set it on that or get a mat to place under it to be smoother, less dust collecting and protect the carpet from sweat build up?

Did you review the Sunny obsidian surge 500 water rowing machine. I like your reviews :}

It looks like the rower lifts up after each stroke. I have an apartment below. Do you find the front lift and then bangs on the floor?

Is there any difference with the indo row branded A1 and the a1 direct from waterrower?

Thank you for such a detailed review!

Any water rowers that don't break the bank?

The better title for this video is: How to make super energized water?

Great review! Liked! I can tell youre really passionate about this stuff because of your apt 😊

Still satisfied with the Water Rower?

What do you choose between a1 vs club? In my country, the club it's 250$ more. But I think a1 is more comfortable then other water rower, because the wider distance between foot rest. I am correct?

Nobody talks about if the water has to be changed does it grow mold . Do you add chemicals to keep it clean. How often do you have to change the water. It must evaporate a little.

I was excited to watch this video but I was also super excited to see the book of the month books in the back lol.

I recently bought a solid wood (not particle board) , dual wood rail knockoff for $659. It's wonderful! Everything you said about the vibe and sound is true.

I use RowingCoach, a basic metrics app that syncs heart rate with the Apple Watch. $5.00 per YEAR to sync with Apple Health. I wanted a WaterRower, but the wait is at least a couple months. I ordered through Amazon, contacted the third party seller, and picked it up the next day at their CA warehouse.

WaterRower not only makes Ergatta, but also the overpriced CityRow Go machines; hence the long queue I figure. I wish them well but I wanted to start rowing. P.S. I had a nice talk with WaterRower customer service and they said the A1 is a little noisier due to the metal monorail. Their dual rail model (and mine) has heat treated plastic strips for the wheels to glide on, which helps keep the noise level down.

This A1 model comes with a wider feet gap than a classic one. Is that better for joints?

It looks like this is the A1 Pro monitor. Did you have to buy that extra, or did it come with the model you ordered? which model of A1 is this?

Anyone else notice the dog "calmly" back away at the beginning of the video? :)

Really great review! I’ve been researching this model and found this review incredibly helpful. Good to see it in action, learn more about the specs and see what the monitor can do.

This video was cool. I would love to see more about these rowers

Thanks for your review. Excellent. We have one being delivered to us next week. Has it made a positive improvement in your overall fitness and do you have any favourite workouts. Cheers from the UK 👍😇

Hey do you think I can get the same workout using a foldable upright exercise bike vs a exercise spin bike🤔

Really cool. Not into rowing but the sound that water rower makes may convince me to try it. Great video.

Love your vids! I got a NordicTrack S22i a couple of weeks ago after watching all of your reviews (Love that spin bike btw - the outdoor rides with the tilting and power adjustment are just like being on the real road!). The timing of this video is great, I just ordered a WaterRower last week to round out my cardio equipment. If you spend slightly more on the Waterower and get the 2-rail version, you can get the ergatta upgrade and save about $500. Ergatta advertises as a gamer focused rowing platform, but I actually think it's closer to TrainerRoad where you are given detailed training plans focused on improving your performance - and there's racing for the competitive folks. Hydrow does a great job of realistic on the water rowing (spin) type classes, but the unit is not as portable as the waterrower and takes up more space when you store it. I think Aviron might have the best software since it combines scenic training, true games and races; but the hardware uses a magnetic / air system similar to a NordicTrack or Echelon rower.

Like you, I find the WaterRower to be a gorgeous piece of equipment. I like the concept of increasing water resistance and think I will find the water swooshing sound to be soothing (my WaterRower Oxbridge is scheduled for delivery next monday). I love cycling and spin, but I'm looking forward to the rower since more muscle groups are engaged. It will be nice to alternate between the S22i and the waterrower.

You do an excellent job reviewing all of the equipment and I truly appreciate and get tons of value from all your videos. :)

PS: Make sure the waterrower hole is plugged to prevent evaporation

Totally random question, but is that the West Elm Harmony sofa? If so, how long have you had it and how's it holding up? I just ordered a Schwinn IC4 based on your videos, but I'm also in the market for a couch and I think you happen to have one of the models I'm considering haha!

Would you be so kind to have more reviews on the rower machines?  Similar to what you currently have with the cycling bikes.  Thank you for all the reviews and dedication with the product.

I used one at a rowing class and loved it. Yet, I am curious about magnetic resistance ones. Off to see if you've covered those too. If not, please do as you've done bikes. You inspired me to the DIY Peloton with Sunny. :)

You're "jumping" your knees with the handle on your return stroke a little bit. On the return part of your stroke lean your torso forward with your arms straight and don't bend your knees until the handle passes your knees. If you bend your knees too early the handle has to "jump" over your knees and it is less efficient. I recommend Dark Horse Rowing for some great tips on how to row with good form. Also, that display is in a terrible position. I don't know how you're supposed to see your metrics with it positioned there?

You already talked me into buying a spin bike - guess I gotta get a rower now too!

J/k, I’ve already been looking at them and you just put this up. Get outta my mind!

Nice piece of equipment, this reminds me of Kevin Spacey in the Netflix series House of Cards.

IFit has rowing classes on their app so even tho you wouldn't have metrics, you could still follow a class. Is there something like the wahoo cadence monitor for rowing? If so, I wonder if it would even pair with the app.

You plan on getting a Concept 2 BikeErg in to review anytime?? I know they are really hard to get but I think it would be cool to see comparisons

Water rowing is a great option - we have low ceilings in our basement and it has been really nice. I like the sound too! Apple fitness+ has rowing classes which I really enjoy!

Not really maxing out that water level :)

Being serious: There are two things you have to be aware when you purchase a WaterRower machine.
1 You have to play around with loosening and tightening bolts for the first couple rides to let the wood settle. I followed the instructions word-by-word, only to be let known my a costumer care guy to just "take it easy."
2 The water needs treating. Missing it by a couple weeks is probably fine (depending how you store your machine), but I have seen some nasty pics online about algae.