“It was heavier than expected. But after charging used it on my shoulder area....I can raise my arm again. Would pay $40 1/2 hour to have a therapist use it on my shoulder.”
“I'm really enjoying the rower (Viking 3 Plus). Thank you very much for the free upgrade when you realized the Viking 2 was temporarily out of stock. Greatly appreciated. As far as the rower is concerned, I have the perspective of a long time C2 user. However, living in an apartment where efficient storage matters and aesthetics matter (since there's no place to hide the rower when its not in use), the more attractive and easy to store Viking won the day.
As far as the rower, first the pros: you will feel an immediate "catch" when you reach the catch position, regardless of your experience or form. On a C2, it takes almost perfect positioning at the catch to engage the flywheel similarly, otherwise you "leak energy". For anyone more accustomed to single rail rowers, the slide and the four wheels make this the smoothest tracking rower I have ever been on. The "pull" on resistance levels 3 and 4 are adequate...levels 1 and 2 don't serve much of a purpose as far as I can tell. I'm 6-2 and it feels like there's another inch or two on the rail, so maybe height limitation is up around 6-4.
The only real complaint I have is that the monitor needs an upgrade. I understand that on a water rower, that means an entire additional layer of manufacturing expense ("the Fluid Ergometer") but there are probably ways to tweak the monitor to make it more useful. In the meantime, I am using the Fluid Rower app, but the fact that it can't run on a phone needs to be changed. Luckily, I had a 10 year old laptop around that I have re-purposed to track my workouts using the software. The other software... the racing simulation...can't connect to the rower. The software and patches loaded to my computer properly, but that's as far as I got.
But the bottom line is that the rower delivers as promised...the quality of the workout is the main thing and in that respect I give it 5 stars.”
“Response upon ordering my rower was almost immediate. Delivery was within 5 days as promised, even with Covid-19 restrictions impacted most businesses on some level. The Viking III is all that is was advertised to be! Easy assembly, smooth movement and transitional resistance.. Excellwnt experience all around! Thank you”
“I had a good experience with your company. The Theragun was shipped in a reasonable time. I got several emails updating me and offered help if I needed it. Top class outfit”
“I can say I was not so optimistic about getting a cardio machine during this difficult period for everyone but not only Jared gave me the right advise to choose the Viking 3 water rower model but anticipated also the Fedex delivery time from CA to FL done within a week. 100% excellent service.
Olivier, a French visitor confined in Miami Beach”
“I can say I was not so optimistic about getting a cardio machine during this difficult period for everyone but not only Jared gave me the right advise to choose the Viking 3 water rower model but anticipated also the Fedex delivery time from CA to FL done within a week. 100% excellent service.
Olivier, a French visitor confined in Miami Beach”
“My experience was great! I came across the Recovery for Athletes website while researching water rowing machines. With everyone experiencing shipping delays right now due to COVID-19, I was skeptical of the “In Stock, ships out next day” claim. After a quick chat with Jared where he answered my questions and confirmed in-stock availability at their warehouse I placed my order. I ordered on Tuesday and received my machine on Thursday! I was rowing that afternoon. It helps that I live 60 miles from the warehouse where it came from so others’ shipping time may vary :-). I I’m very pleased with the actual product as well! Thumbs up for Recovery for Athletes!”
“Great service, all of my questions were answered immediately and thoroughly. The model I originally wanted was out of stock so they recommended another model that was higher in price and offered a discount. I ended up choosing the recommended model, the FDF Viking Pro V and could be happier!”
“Ordered water rowing (Viking) equipment from Recovery, had questions with delivery (Fedex) due to Covid - 19. Jared (owner) responded immediately every time I inquired about shipment, product etc. (Totally amazing).
I also was impressed with a live person picking up the phone.
I highly recommend all to check them out.
Viking equipment review will soon follow, I received and assembled equipment yesterday will keep you posted.
Thanks, stay safe”
