NOHRD WaterRower – wooden rowing machine with water resistance
For users taller than approximately 200 cm, we recommend the version with XL rails.
The original since 1988 – a rowing machinethat genuinely simulates rowing on water, looks like a piece of furniture in the living room and stands upright against the wall in seconds. Handmade from solid wood, quiet, easy on the joints and suitable for every fitness level.
- 💧 Water resistance
- 🌳 Solid wood
- 📊 S4 monitor
- 🏠 Space-saving
Delivery time: depending on availability
How to use
How to use
Material & origin
Material & origin
The WaterRower is made by our partner WATERROWER | NOHRD – in Rhode Island, USA, where John Duke invented the machine in 1988. The solid wood comes exclusively from sustainably managed, renewable forests in the American Appalachians. Only straight, kiln-dried solid core wood is used and then finished by hand with oil. Available in several woods: oak, cherry, walnut and vintage. The water tank is impact-resistant polycarbonate; the seat runs on eight ball-bearing polyurethane rollers – wear-free and silent.
What's included
What's included
Dimensions & details
Dimensions & details
- Length: 210 cm | Width: 56 cm | Height: 53 cm
- Weight: approx. 30.5 kg (without water)
- Seat height: 31 cm
- Max. user weight: 150 kg
- Water tank capacity: max. 18 litres
- Number of rails: 2
- Monitor: S4 with USB, expandable with ComModule (Bluetooth)
Recommended for heights up to 200 cm (optional XL rails available for taller users)
Care
Care
Treat the wood with the NOHRD wood care set from time to time. Keep the water tank clean – use only the WaterRower chlorine tablets supplied, no harsh cleaning products. Keep rails and rollers dry. Don't leave the machine in direct sunlight.
Manufacturer
WaterRower Inc.
560 Metacom Avenue
Warren, Rhode Island 02885
USA
Responsible economic operator in the EU
WATERROWER | NOHRD GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Straße 75
48529 Nordhorn
Deutschland
info@nohrd.com
Type designation
Rowing machine · WaterRower
Safety information
- Read the instructions before first use and keep them for reference.
- Maximum user weight: 150 kg.
- Check for damage and secure fit before every use.
- Do not let children use the equipment unsupervised.
- Do not continue to use damaged parts.
Design for your home. Training for your whole body.
With the WaterRower you get a high-quality solid wood rowing machine that fits harmoniously into your living space while giving you an effective full-body workout. The water resistance responds directly to how hard you pull, giving you a flowing, natural rowing feel stroke after stroke.
Full performance. Space-saving to store.
After training the WaterRower simply stands upright. With a footprint of only about 53 × 57 cm, around 0.3 m², it needs barely more space than a chair – with no folding and no fiddly conversion.
Your training with the WaterRower Connect app
The app keeps your training figures right there on your phone or tablet. You can follow your sessions clearly, see your progress and concentrate fully on your rowing rhythm.
WaterRower – frequently asked questions
Why does the WaterRower offer such good value for money?
Why does the WaterRower offer such good value for money?
The WaterRower deliberately does without expensive displays, overloaded electronics and features you don't need for good training. The value goes into what lasts instead: high-quality solid wood, precise workmanship, a stable build and the natural rowing feel that comes from water resistance.
You get a durable, well-thought-out rowing machine at a fair price – without paying for technical extras you'll never use.
Do I need an app to use the WaterRower?
Do I need an app to use the WaterRower?
No. The WaterRower works completely without an app, phone or tablet. You can just sit down and start rowing.
The built-in S4 monitor shows the key training figures right on the machine. With the WaterRower Connect app you can also record, analyse and follow your training.
Is the app free?
Is the app free?
You can use the basic functions of the WaterRower Connect app free of charge, with no subscription required.
That lets you record your sessions and follow your performance figures clearly. The extra content inside the app isn't needed for normal training on the WaterRower.
Which tablet or smartphone works with the app?
Which tablet or smartphone works with the app?
WaterRower Connect works with iOS and Android devices – whether your phone or tablet is from Apple, Samsung or someone else. The age of the device generally doesn't matter, as long as it runs a supported version of iOS or Android.
A tablet is especially nice to use, because the bigger screen makes your training figures easier to read while you row.
How authentic does the rowing feel?
How authentic does the rowing feel?
Thanks to the water and the resistance, very. Sitting in a real boat is different, of course, but for training the evenness of the load is ideal for building strength endurance.
How does the water resistance work?
How does the water resistance work?
The resistance comes from the water in the tank and adjusts automatically to your effort. The faster and harder you pull, the higher it gets.
You never have to pick a resistance level or interrupt your session. You can change your pace intuitively at any moment – from a calm session to hard intervals.
Is the WaterRower suitable for beginners too?
Is the WaterRower suitable for beginners too?
Yes. Because the resistance adjusts automatically to how hard and how fast you pull, you decide how demanding your session is.
That makes the WaterRower as suitable for beginners as for experienced athletes. You can start gently, get used to the movement and build up the intensity step by step.
Can the WaterRower stay set up permanently?
Can the WaterRower stay set up permanently?
Yes. With its calm design and solid wood frame, the WaterRower fits into a living room far more naturally than most fitness machines.
You can stand it upright after training to save space, or simply leave it out as part of the room.
