BATTIFE Water Rowing Machine with Bluetooth Monitor | Solid Wood Rowers Machine for Home Gyms Use | Included Electric Pump and Dust Cover

Overall: Great! Recommend!Bought this rower back in April. I use it average about 1 to 3 times a week, usually max ~10-15 minutes, shortest 2-5, longest ~30 min.Looks -Beautiful sold wood and I love the dark water barrel. Looks quality and $$$.It’s easy to maneuver and lift to stand and set back down when ready to use again. Blends well with our interior, and not a large black plastic eye sore.Setup -We experienced the alignment issue at the foot base part, but my husband is handy and may have used his own screws with drill (I can’t remember) and a little brute force to eventually make it connect.The water pump it comes with was ridiculous easy and cool to use. We used distilled water. I bought reservoir cleaning tablets, but haven’t used them yet, but also probably need to replace the water now to assure continued freshness.Have had it almost 8 months and no mildew issue.Experience -It’s been great and the swishing water and sometimes creak of the wood truly makes you feel like you’re rowing a canoe on the water. Meditative and relaxing.Additionally, I’ve downloaded the Hydrow app on my iPad to use their Journey water videos to help that effect. Neither the iPad or app connects or tracks with my rowing of course, but the display monitor helps you manually track your needed stats like RPMs in tandem and I use an Apple Watch for heart rate monitoring.Posture is key with the machine. After longer uses I feel it in my hips and lower back and need to stretch those areas immediately after. Not sure if I’m not used to using those muscles, previous injuries unrelated to this machine, if a posture issue, or just what happens with rowers after long use but it’s not every session (mostly when I do it multiple days in a row or longer sessions).It’s low impact so won’t feel that major burn or joint paint after a workout. Movement is Leg > core > arms. I mostly feel the strength resistance in my arms, lats, and core. I’m short so not sure I get best leg push resistance as I’m already pulling by that point. However, I definitely burn calories and still feel like I got a good cardio workout in with some potential for toning. Moreso when I row at faster HIIT speeds, but keeping it steady and rhythmic is preferred.I use the machine in tandem with daily walking, some jogging, some yoga/Pilates, and mat strength & floor exercises.Support -Customer service has been great. A few weeks ago the battery in the display monitor exploded making the display unusable. I contacted them and was immediately sent a replacement. Works like new!

I am very pleased with the quality of this machine. It was a breeze to assemble and I only needed an extra hand to hold the footboard in place while I attached it to the machine--everything else was easily accomplished alone, and with a little patience, if you had to attach the footboard by yourself, that could be done alone as well. I ordered black walnut and they sent me red instead, but it looks really nice so I have no complaints about that either.My spouse wanted an Ergatta or a WaterRower but I can't imagine either of those machines is worth the significant price difference. The electric water dispenser included is a helpful addition as well.

This rower is built to last and is suspiciously exactly like another manufacture…at half the price? Yes “made in China” but designed in USA. I found the rower to be of excellent quality with no problems in assembly or usage. The rower I owned previously (resistant turn knob) failed too quickly bc of seat roller bearings. It was inevitable and quite a few rowers share this defective design. The rubber roller wheels on an axle sold me and the water resistance is so much smoother and gives a great swooshing sound each row…my 88 yo mom tried it and wants one now…save the $500 and buy this model. You won’t regret it!

Ordered on a Friday. Received by Fedex the following Friday. They are really big boxes and one is quite heavy. The setup was not terrible but having two people is a huge plus. The electric pump is nothing spectacular but it did the job. I put 4 gallons in it. The app is a joke, dont even bother, BUT the workout was great. My only complaint is the straps for your feet. Should be velcro or something more secure. I will update once I have used it for a few weeks.Update: 3 years later and still great. Same original complaints. But definitely recommend

I’ve had this machine for year and half. I use it 7 days a week when I’m home which is most of the time. I’ve had no issues with it.

This rowing machine is a great addition to my exercise routine. I do a lot of cycling and was looking for some easy way to increase upper body strength. The Batiff machine has noticeably improved my overall strength and flexibility. It is easy to store out of the way in the upright position and looks good against the wall. The only problem was filling the water tank. After trying to use the included equipment for filling the tank, I resorted to using just the supplied plastic tube and a plastic funnel I had on hand.

I was able to put this rower together with the support of the video. The instructions were very clear and should be followed. I’ve never assembled anything in my life so it took me a couple of hours to do. I have an Apple fitness account so I use this while rowing. The quality is very good and I’ve used a few rowers. I was missing a piece to support my iPad. I sent a message to this company, they responded immediately and sent my missing piece. I’m pleased with my purchase!

Very well built. Easy to put together. Love how stable and smooth it is to use. It even came a few days early.