Product description
Rowing is a particularly balanced form of training which exercises all the main muscle groups and increases personal stamina and endurance. In addition, rowing stimulates the matabolism and raises the oxygen content of the body. The many benefits for both strength and general fitness combined with the natural sequence of movements make rowing one of the most effective types of exercise. The KETTLER® KADETT is fitted with rowing arms, hydraulic resitance system, and a special outrigger design which is now featured on many boats. Fitted with easily understandable display electronics which give the user information on important data such as number and speed of strokes and the pulse rate during exercise.
Stay in peak shape and train in your own home with the Kettler Kadett rowing machine. With the special outrigger design's circular movement, the Kadett closely simulates the actual process of rowing on water. It features two hydraulic cylinders with the ability to set force resistance on a scale of 1 to 12, and a comfortably ergonomic seat with smooth running rollers mounted on rails. It also has moving foot plates with adjustable straps, folding oars with continuous force adjustment, and an anti-slip base that protects the floor. The Kadett is outfitted with a training computer that provides info on time measurement, number of oar strokes, speed of strokes, distance covered during training session, total distance, energy consumption, and pulse rate. You can program settings for desired distance covered and stroke speed and receive visual and audio signals when you've reached your goals. It has a 250-pound weight capacity and measures 59 x 67 x 18 inches. Rowing is an especially balanced form of exercise that involves all the main muscle groups and increases the efficiency of the heart and circulatory systems. It also encourages the metabolism and raises the ability of your organs to absorb oxygen.
Features
- Rowing machine to help you stay in shape and train in your own home.
- Outrigger style rower simulates actual water rowing; resistance setting from 1 to 12.
- Training computer provides info on time measurement, number of oar strokes, speed of strokes, distance covered, and more.
- Program for desired distance covered and stroke speed; visual and audio signals.
- 250-pound weight capacity; measures 49 x 31 x 10 inches.
Customer Reviews
Defective Weld. Poor Quality Control. -- 2010-06-13
The weld of the support beneath the seat to the main bar was crooked so it was impossible to assemble the rower. I am returning it and looking for a different rower. I do not trust the quality control of a company that would send out a product with such a major defect. I received the rower on time however the packaging is poor, pieces stuffed somewhat haphazardly into a cardboard box. It almost looked like a re-packaged item.
EXCELLENT PRODUCT -- 2010-04-03
Although there have been some reviews complaining about the item, I did not find any of the problems mentioned. I will go over a few thing in order to help future buyers, as there is some inaccurate information in some reviews.
First, the manual does contain instructions in English, it can be found on any page marked with a GB (Great Britain) at the top. It is true that there is no written paragraph next to the assembling pictures, but they are very easy to follow. The only issue you might come across is the way you install the rowing hands. My suggestion is to place them onto the locking arms without actually installing them, you will quickly realize if you have them backwards (the piston has to compress when you pull rather than extend).
Second, the adjustments on the pistons are not off as some people have mentioned. There is a patent number stamped onto them with a triangle background. The tip of the triangle will point toward the number you select and this way the resistance is equivalent. Where some folks went wrong is simply looking at the piston from the top. By doing so, they see different numbers on each of the two units and this completely throws them off. Just look on the side where the patent triangle is located and match the numbers, you will feel the same resistance throughout.
Lastly, this item is NOT a regular rower, this type of rowing is called SCULLING. If you want some excellent advice on sculling technique, body position, arm and leg extension, wrist position, and proper catch/pull/release, you need to take a few minutes and go to [...] (click on "how to scull") and read the instruction by following along with the pictures. After about 5 minutes of slowly going through the movement sequence I began to feel the fluidity of the motion and the rower reacted to it accordingly.
I am extremely satisfied with the product, the design is very ergonomic and sturdy at the same time. It weighs less than one of my kettle bells which makes it pretty easy to move around. I believe the nicest thing about this rower is its versatility. You can choose not to use your legs and only work out your upper body. Moreover, you can use alternate pulling and shift the resistance around when you don't feel like doing the same thing all the time.
I hope this information helps shed some light on previously mentioned problems. Have a great workout.
Solid Piece of Equipment! -- 2010-03-29
The Kettler Kadett is one solid piece of equipment. The assembly instructions are in several languages, so it's a cheap version of 9th grade Francais, Deutsch, or Espanol. Actually, it's a bit visual, so it takes some getting used to, along with the SI (metric, of course!) dimensions, but the machinery is fabulous!
Good stuff, Maynard!
Great investment -- 2009-07-28
I am 63 years old and last year I was tapped on my shoulder and reminded I was mortal. I decided to start taking care of myself. When I was younger I worked out with weights, but gave that up and gave them away many years ago. I recently purchased some dumbells and did the normal exercises, but it became boring. I knew what ever I did I would have to do for the rest of my life. I started looking at rowing machines. I have learned that you generally get what you pay for. I did not want to get one where mechanical problems got in the way of exercise. Looked at the lower cost machines (I can be cheap), then looked a the Concept 2. I probably would have gotten the Concept 2 except for the length, I settled for the Kettler.
True to the other reviews the Kettler arrived in 5 days and was missing parts in my case the footrests. Kettler USA without any questions sent them with 3 day shipping. It does take 1 1/2 hours to put together, mainly by following pictures, it is not rocket science. The piston adjustment numbers are alittle off, that is not a problem you adjust them so they are equal. The "computer" is in German, that is not a problem unless you believe the world should be in English and you can not remember what 5 digital readouts mean. There are only two things I do not like about the Kettler 1) It assumes you know how to use the rowing machine, it comes with no instructions on rowing form, this is solved by going on the internet and watching some videos on YouTube; second the ear pulse heart monitor with its wire drives me craze, I purchased a Omron HR 100c heart rate monitor from Amazon for about $35 it comes with a handle bar mount that works great. If you are my age I suggest you use a heart rate monitor, it will keep you from over doing it on the machine. You do not want people to say "he died while rowing in his backyard".
What I like about the Kettler 1) it is a solid machine and probably will not wear out so I will not get a chance buy a Concept 2; 2) its fluid rowing motion is low impact on joints something we old folks need; 3) it is relaxing and fun way to excerise; 3) my blood pressure is dropping as is my glucose level and I feel better. I am happy I made the investment.
One last note that maybe helpful to those that have footrest/tiedown problems. I strapped a pair of loose fitting Crocs permanently on foot rests so I would not have to deal with the velcro straps every time I get on the machine. All I need to do now is slip my feet into the Crocs and off I go.
August 11 - Had a part that failed, that can only be blamed on poor quality controls at Kettler. If it was not for the superior customer service in thier parts department this product would loose some shine. The parts department again without question shipped me a replacement part which I received within 7 days. I still consider it a good investment.
Upgraded to 4 stars (Not as pictured!) -- 2009-07-02
I am changing my rating to a 4 star. I was using the wrong rowing technique. One has to use the Sculling Technique (I have only rowed in rowboats to fish). I wish the user guide would have technique instructions for this device. I searched the WEB for 'proper rowing technique' and found a great video explaining the sculling technique. Great workout! Kettler needs to improve the foot rest straps and the manual then it would be 5 stars. Amazon needs to put the proper picture on the product page and so does Kettler in its brochure! There was a design change to where the rowing bars attach to the shock absorbers to make it more robust.
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