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Sep 2021
3:45pm, 5 Sep 2021
50,173 posts
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McGoohan
Think I'll pop my head over the parapet as well. I was using my WaterRower through lockdown having spent money a) to upgrade the computer and b) fix the leaking tank. It started leaking again and I sealed it up again but then the next time it was stood upright, the bloody thing burst, flooding the living room!
I decided against throwing more good money after bad and I bought a Concept 2. It arrived a week before my foot operation so - great timing, me!
Now the dressings are off, I'm restarting cautiously and have kicked off with following the RowAlong 2K plan.
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Sep 2021
7:50pm, 5 Sep 2021
323 posts
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Craggy
Well done on the threshold session Nellers, those 1500s are nasty!
Stiltonman, I upgraded from PM3 to PM5 two years ago, purely because I like to row on the patio even in the winter, so the backlight on the PM5 was a nice upgrade, as was the Bluetooth. It cost me £145 delivered and I sold my PM3 on eBay for £90 so it wasn't a big outlay really.
Good investment in yourself McGoohan! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Welcome to you both btw
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Sep 2021
10:42pm, 5 Sep 2021
8,213 posts
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sallykate
I only upgraded my PM3 (on a model C bought in 2003) when it stopped working, but I'm enjoying the wireless connectivity of the PM5.
Ambitions to start rowing again are put on hold due to (self-diagnosed) tennis elbow in my left arm - it's calming down so fingers crossed I'll be back on it before too long.
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Sep 2021
11:52am, 6 Sep 2021
4 posts
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Stiltonman
Thank you all for your advice.
Pete Plan week 2 starts today!
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Sep 2021
12:02pm, 6 Sep 2021
1,211 posts
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Muttley
Morning all, and welcome to Stilton and McG.
When I was thinking of buying an erg I did look at the WaterRower but decided I didn't like the potential faff of dealing with a water tank. Might have been a good call!
My machine (bought in 2007) still has the PM3. I do use hr but only on steady state sessions, through a chest strap and keeping an eye on the garmin on my wrist.
Anyhoo, an hour at UT2 just now. A bit warm in the lounge even with the doors wide open, so this was a sweaty sweaty one.
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Sep 2021
12:06pm, 6 Sep 2021
50,180 posts
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McGoohan
Yep, the WaterRow was more trouble than it was worth. Even if it didn't leak the lack of an easy way to change the drag factor was a pain. In their blurb/instructions WaterRow say, 'if you need more resistance just row harder or add more water to the tank'. Great, thanks for that.
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Sep 2021
12:11pm, 6 Sep 2021
1,213 posts
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Muttley
^ Heh. Meaning no disrespect to you McG but I got the impression that the WaterRower was more an attractive piece of furniture on which one could work up a gentle glow, while the C2 was meant for yer proper serious sweatfest workout.
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Sep 2021
12:17pm, 6 Sep 2021
50,181 posts
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McGoohan
That *may* have been a factor in the original WaterRower purchase decision and the reason I could keep it in the living room 
(NB - I bought it in about 2007/2008)
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Sep 2021
2:51pm, 6 Sep 2021
38,966 posts
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Nellers
Those WaterRow machines can be works of art. Lovely to look at but limited practical application I guess.
Concept2s do have some limitations but one thing you absolutely can’t fault is build quality and longevity. They last forever and take all sorts of punishment.
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Sep 2021
3:01pm, 6 Sep 2021
1,214 posts
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Muttley
I think that my C2 nicely accords with my industrial chic design ethos
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