First Degree Fitness Viking 3 AR Plus Rowing Machine Reviews

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First Degree Fitness FluidRower Viking 3 AR Plus Rowing Machine The Viking 3 AR Plus is a Viking ship inspired horizontal rower built from hand-lacquered, ethically sourced American Ash timber. Innovative craftsmanship takes this rowing machine to the next level in fitness furniture design with its sculpted mainframe and structural integrity. An excellent cardio trainer that achieves full-body engagement, the Viking 3 Plus water rowing resistance is founded on FDF’s patented Fluid Force technology for a smooth and lifelike rowing action. Also popular with rehabilitation and deconditioned users, this indoor rower comes with scalable options for additional lumbar support or heightened entry and exit. The Viking 3 Plus is as close to on-water rowing as you can get, emulated by an instant catch and consistent resistance expected with a professional rowing stroke. With 4 levels of Fluid Force, users can glide between heavy and light rowing challenges by turning an audible, tactile selector dial for resistance precision. This striking looking rower grants the ability to rapidly improve fitness and endurance, while complementing any surrounding decor. Combined with market leading rowing innovation including steel-blade impellers wrapped in moulded plastic for maximal water capture and patented twin tank technology, this rugged platform will always perform to perfection. Viking 3 AR Plus Features Viking 3 AR Plus Tank Adjustable Fluid Resistance, from feather-light to Olympic sprint at the turn of a dial. No dead spots. Unique triple bladed impeller and baffled tank internals deliver instant catch and consistent resistance throughout the whole stroke. Viking 3 AR Plus Monitor Multi-level computer complete with USB port. Display shows: time, distance, 500M split time, strokes per minute, calories per hour, watts and heart rate. Viking 3 AR Plus Footboard Height adjustable footplates and straps to ensure optimal foot placement and comfortable rowing position. Viking 3 AR Plus Handle Durable belt drive with active recoil system – smooth, clean, quiet and again maintenance free. Deluxe ergonomic design allows a comfortable grip and minimized strain on forearms, wrists, and hands. Viking 3 AR Plus Frame Formed single-piece wood headframe. No bolts or screws. Simplified assembly in less than 15 minutes and virtually maintenance-free. Viking 3 AR Plus Specs Upright Storage – (84" Tall x 21" Deep x 20″ Wide) Product size – L (84″) x W (20″) x H (21″) Max User Weight – 150kg (330lb) Product Weight- 72lbs How Does FluidRower Twin Tank Technology Work? At the core of all FDF FluidROWERS is our patented Twin Tank technology, providing several distinct levels of Fluid Resistance regardless of the speed

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“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.”

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“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”

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“Beautifully designed, high build quality machine. Arrived quickly and in mint condition, via FedEx. Assembly took less then 30 min with the included tools. Instructions are clear. I used distilled water to fill the tank. Quiet and everything works well. Had it for a week and the entire family loves it.”

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