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5/13/2009 12:04:34 PM
Nearly every top gym in the world has a Concept2 rowing machine. Concept2 has always been regarded as the king of rowing machines. Although that crown maybe just about to slip.

I have been using a Fluid Rower E520 Professional Health Club Rower.

fluid indoor rower e520

The things I really like are:
  1. great seat
  2. fantastic resistance using water (more on that later)
  3. no slip or slack instant resistance unlike the concept2!!!
The only thing I dont like is the computer, it doesnt have the ability upload your results, other wise it performs the job (this feature of uploading and storing data is perhaps only used by the real die hard rowers)

The E-520 Fluid Rower is the closest thing to real, on-water rowing with a natural catch and resistance through the stroke! Plus, it has unmatched durability!

Revolutionized the Way People Exercise
The new, unique and technologically advanced E-520 Fluid Rower by First Degree Fitness is one of a family of superb exercise machines that has revolutionized the way people exercise all over the World. This First Degree Fluid Rower is a fabulous exercise machine that effectively engages almost every muscles in the human body.

Interactive Performance Monitor
All commercial machines in the Evolution Series (except E-216 Rower) utilize our new Interactive Performance Monitor. The Interactive Performance Monitor (IPM) displays: time; speed; distance; revolutions per minute; calories per hour; watts; level and has a heart rate receiver built in. The IPM gives you quick start, manual programs, interval training, 6 previous workout memories and a unique pacer system guaranteed to challenge and inspire you.

Unique Heel Support Assembly
The E520 Rower comes with a unique Heel Support assembly that provides an ergonomic "heels together" layout for user comfort.

Plus it has instant one-touch adjustments for foot size. You won't find a more comfortable rower!

Mobility and Storage
All Evolution Series Rowing Ergometers are designed for ease of mobility and minimal space requirement for storage. The rower includes large transport wheels and has been designed to store in the vertical position, requiring just 55 x 70cm (22” x 30”) of floor space. With all the weight in the front end of this machine, picking it up and moving requires minimal effort and vertical storage is safe and stable.

Water - Nature's Perfect Resistance Medium
The First Degree E520 Fluid Rower uses water as it's form of resistance.
This is the most accurate manner in which to simulate actual outdoor rowing
and provides a smooth and consistent sensation throughout the range of motion of the exercise. The natural, soothing sound is an added benefit of the water
and contributes to a relaxing and comforting workout experience.

Why Use Fluid?
Water has unique "cube rule" physical properties, which mean that to go twice as fast through it requires 8 times the effort! So as the athlete increases workout intensity, the Fluid Technology resistance unit responds instantaneously.

There's absolutely no slack, no slippage and no flat spots! Its full on resistance and always there for you at the precise moment you want it!

HOW IT WORKS: ONE TANK - TWO CHAMBERS:

  • The patented Fluid Technology variable resistance system makes ingenious use of a twin-chamber tank.
  • Rotating paddles act on water in the outer chamber to provide the necessary resistance to the athlete's effort, and dissipate energy.
  • The inner chamber purely provides passive storage of water.
  • The position of the indicator determines the relative levels between the two chambers.

Commercial Manufacturer Warranty
First Degree Fitness warrants that the E-520 Fluid Rower, purchased from an authorized agent, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. First Degree Fitness or its agents will, at their discretion, repair or replace parts that become defective within the warranty period.

  • Metal Frame: 10 Year Limited Warranty
    First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the metal Main Frame of the Rower should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 10 years of the original purchase. Warranty does not apply to frame coating.
  • Polycarbonate Tank & Seals: 3 Year Limited Warranty
    First Degree Fitness will repair or replace the polycarbonate tank or seals should they fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 3 years of the original purchase.
  • Mechanical Components (of a non-wearing nature): 2 Year Limited Warranty First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any mechanical component should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase.
  • All Other Components (of a wearing nature): 2 Year Limited Warranty
    First Degree Fitness will repair or replace any component should it fail due to any defect in materials or workmanship within 1 year of the original purchase.

Key Features

  • 20 level patented Variable Fluid Resistance
  • Absolute comfort, stability & performance
  • Interactive performance monitor
  • Widest range of resistance available
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Belt drive - no chains
  • World's most comfortable seat
  • Seat at "office chair" height for ease of entry & exit
  • Air-glide seat rollers
  • Dual anodised aluminium seat rail
  • Concealed roller design - cleaner safer & smoother
  • Unique heel support assembly (reg. design)
  • Instant one-touch adjustment for foot size
  • "Easy roll" transport wheels
  • Compact footprint
  • Stands for storage
  • Optional back support

Product Specification 

Footprint

   * 190 x 71 cm (75 x 28")

Shipping Dimensions:

 Box 1

   * 740mm  x  770  x  720 (29.13in.  x  30.32  x  28.35)

   * Nett Weight  62.5kg (137.8lbs)

   * Gross Weight  72kg (158.7lbs)

    * Cubic Metres 0.41 (14.48cu.ft.)  

 Box 2

   * 1450mm  x  60  x  110 (57.1in.  x  2.4  x  4.4)

   * Nett Weight  5.7kg (12.6lbs)

   * Gross Weight  6.7kg (14.8lbs)

   * Cubic Metres 0.017 (0.6cu.ft.)

Brochure

Brochure Evolution Series 2008 0704

Owners Manual

OwnersManual E520 2009 02

Warranty Information

WTY E520


For more information visit: www.fluid-rower.com
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