Kettler HKS Coach LS Rowing Machine
- Wireless Heart Rate Transmitter Included
- Jumbo Digit Computer
- Pivoting Footplates with Velcro Straps
- 18 Other Exercises can be performed other than rowing
- Residential Warranty: Lifetime Frame, 3 years parts & electronics
Product Description
The KETTLER Coach LS rower provides friction-free adjustable magnetic resistance for the total-body workoutAmazon.com Product Description
With its non-wearing balanced Magnetic-Brake System and center pull oar, the Kettler Coach LS rowing machine provides a total body workout in your den or garage. Not only does the Coach LS supply a complete exercise program, but it also makes you feel just like you’re rowing on the water. The Coach LS is equipped with a … More >>
Kettler HKS Coach LS Rowing Machine
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 am
I just sent mine back. For close to $1,000, I really expected more. The PR states that this machine is nearly silent – well it is not. Also, settings cannot be saved – one has to enter time, age, etc. each session. Also, the heart monitor is a very uncomfortable chest strap which needs to be wet before each use.
I am looking for a better model.
Rating: 2 / 5
November 19th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Used it for about 6 month. Totaly satisfied. I don’t use the fancy heart monitor, I just use it to work out and it’s exactly what I need. I am in the decent shape and it has enough strenght setting for me not to worry about outgrowing it.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 19th, 2009 at 4:17 am
=PROS=
- Smooth rowing
- Nice Big Display (but not backlit, which can be hard to read in dim lighting)
=CONS=
- Heart Rate Monitor is very uncomfortable. The plastic and band tend to cut into the skin. To my surprise, I discovered my Polar Heart Rate Monitor worked with it, which is 10x more comfortable.
- The foot rest straps usually come undone, when rowing. It can really throw off the workout. To work around this, I bought a pair of cheap tennis shoes and bolted them to the foot rests.
- Unable to save settings. However, since I use it for cardio, it’s no big deal. I just set it up, and off I go. It would be the same with any equipment in a gym.
If it wasn’t for the heart rate monitor, and the foot rests, I would probably have given it 4 stars.
Rating: 2 / 5
November 19th, 2009 at 6:13 am
this is a great rowing machine – its smooth, well-built and easy to use. There are two things about it that bother me: 1) the pulse meter does not work, I’ve tried everything, and the computer does not pick up the signal of the meter that sits on your chest while rowing. 2) the computer that is represented in the photo on Amazon is not the computer that you receive. Amazon misrepresented the higher-end Kettler Rower (Ergo). I told them so, and sent my first one back, but lo and behold they sent the same darn rower. So I won’t say I’m stuck with it, although that’s pretty much the case. Its great to use, regardless, but the shopping experience in this case was poor. Its a $1000 investment, not a CD or a book. Make sure that the image used is CORRECT!!!
Rating: 3 / 5
November 19th, 2009 at 6:14 am
This is german engineering showing off. Very nice machine and solid build make it an impressive machine. Just as good as the gym machines and I have used the best Concept 2 machines and am not sure what the hype is about but in my very honest opinion this is just as good if not better. Bigger than I expect too! 5/5!
Rating: 5 / 5