In the interest of helping you pick the best rower, we’ve compared the First Degree Fitness Fluid Rowes v WaterRower. First Degree Fitness rowing machines offer a patented Adjustable Resistance mechanism. This allows the user to “raise the bar” as their fitness levels improve and prevent getting to a point whereby they “plateau” and have to endure the same workout day in/out. Therefore, First Degree Fitness rowers represent “today’s technology” from a pure function standpoint and offer so much more to the owner/user.
The flagship First Degree Fitness rower, E-520, is a FULL-ON commercial rower (we also sell many into home-use applications). Many of the components and parts employed on our full commercial rowers are also used on our models designed for home use thereby ensuring a reliable and safe, comfortable workout. We do NOT take a commonly used framework that is designed for home use, beef it up and slap on a commercial warranty.
All First Degree rowing machines are robust and well designed. We do NOT need to provide an ALLEN KEY with each rower to use to re-tighten the bolts holding the planks of wood together. First Degree does also offer rowing machines in the American Ash frame. Our new Viking AR 3 is a formed wood and is not covered in bolts to re-tighten….ever.
First Degree rowers offer a true “on the water” feel. You get resistance the INSTANT you start pulling back as if your oars are dipping into the water. THERE IS NO 12”-14” lag until the resistance kicks in. The extra-long bungee cord gives an active recoil providing a rapid stroke rate. Transition uses 2precision one-way bearings (German INA brand) for durability and silent action. Others use a shorter bungee that results in slower re-coil (the end result being the 12’-14” lag until the resistance kicks in). Others use a single non-precision bearing creating an in-precise alignment of internal components.
First Degree uses a triple blade stainless steel marine grade (316) impeller running on a hardened steel shaft. Twin tank design (this allows the patented Adjustable Resistance). Others use a two-blade plastic impeller (rough) running on a non-hardened shaft.
First Degree offers an angled rowing grip handle. This prevents strain on the wrist/elbow/shoulder. It is a wide grip to suit all populations. Others use a straight bar thereby placing greater strain with narrower grip limits.
First Degree seat mold to fit user and are soft and very comfortable. The seat offers a textured finish that prevents slip. The seat travel itself is ultra-smooth as compared to others that are NOT as smooth.
First Degree Fitness manufactures an extremely well-designed product. The First Degree product will provide end-users with a first-class, efficient and fun workout. The holistic sight and sound technology is an immense factor. We have long been known as a group that makes a product that represents today’s technology. This is not your Grandad’s rower. We are NOT a MARKETING ENTITY designed to make up for lack of product features, performance or reliability, as per others. You are soon to witness a lot of new marketing activity to help educate consumers into understanding why First Degree represents the best choice from what is purely a user standpoint.
If you place a WaterRower on your floor or club next to a Fluid Rower, this will help explain the above-referenced comparisons of the First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower v WaterRower.
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