Yeah, I almost did the Amazon deal too w/ free shipping just before the California tax kicked in. When I was about to bite the bullet, Amazon added $90 for shipping... But I got lucky and found that one locally on Craigslist. I tried to pay on the phone because all the crossfitters (like me) have been trolling CL to find that same model. When I went to pick it up 1 hour after calling, he had 3 new offers.

I also found it interesting how much technique is involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn6ZYAnSYhU

One thing our coach has us do for practice is to row w/o your feet in the straps. That way your not lifting your heels so much and relying the straps to hold your feet, which you'll tend to do if you squat too much (like I do) instead of using your core. You'll last longer using your core more vs your legs in a 'squat' focused style.

If you want a blinged on, Rogue's black ones are REALLY nice. $1200 IIRC.

http://www.roguefitness.com/black-concept-2-model-d-rower.php

Right now I've got my 2K PR @ 7:41 and 500m @ 1:40.

Last edited by oldskoolboarder; 10/30/12 06:45 AM.