Comments on: Kettler HKS Coach LS Rowing Machine

By: Sylvana

Sylvana — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:56:02 +0000

2.0 out of 5 stars
not that great…
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.

By: Sholto

Sholto — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:39:31 +0000

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!!!

By: Hala

Hala — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:47:23 +0000

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!

By: Nsombi

Nsombi — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:20 +0000

2.0 out of 5 stars
It lacks for the price
=PROS=
- Smooth rowing
- Nice Big Display (but not backlit, which can be hard to read in dim lighting)
=CONS=
- Heart Rate Monitor is very…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:27:08 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my home gym
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.

By: Idana

Idana — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:16:01 +0000

It was easy to put together. It is almost silent. The strap isn't uncomfortable. However not being able to save settings is a hassle. I wish they had spent a little more on the computer chip. However I purchased it for the rowing. It is a solid machine. I am a large, well-muscled person. I don't feel like I'm going to rip the handle from the system. This machine will last me a lifetime. And I love the fact there are other exercises that this machine is designed to do.

UPDATE: I'd take this down to four stars if I could. The user interface is bad. I want to measure distance. It will show distance as you enter an exercise but that's it.