Tunturi Rowing Machine Straight Talk

The Tunturi rowing machine might not be one that you have seen or heard a lot about. It’s more likely that when doing research for ergometer machines online that you will always see the concept rower machines talked about and advertised. Granted they are a superb brand of fitness equipment , but the Tunturi deserves some credit too and should not be overlooked.

The article below will go into brief detail about the most important differences between the Tunturi and other rowing machines, especially the concept rowing types.

Right, let’s get down to business.

If you are looking for a fluid rowing machine, then Tunturi is your rower! This is not an exaggeration but is because of the way the machine has been made. These rowing machines use large magnets to create resistance. Whereas the concept 2 rowing machines are built on the concept of air resistance, the Tunturi uses magnetic resistance. The result is that you will not only have a fluid stroke action but get even resistance through the complete stroke action. How is this different to other rowing machines? Well, the air resistance creates a type of resistance that is different all the time. As you increase in speed, so the resistance increases. You can adjust the level of difficulty but it will be the same through your stroke.

You might be wondering why we harp on this point. Well for rowers in the off season, they want to train using equipment which provides conditions very similar to that of a boat on water. Water creates varying degrees of resistance as your paddle moves through. And the concept rower machines do just that. This is not to say that a Tunturi will not give you a good work out. No, quite the opposite. You just have to find the resistance level that is going to challenge you and work at that level.

But, if you are not fazed about the type of resistance or have never used a concept ii , this difference will not affect you, so don’t even worry about it. It might be a good idea to actually sit on both ergometers and compare the feel.

If you need a type of fitness exercise rower that is not going to make a lot of noise, then don’t get the concept 2 rowers. The air resistance creates a heck of a noise whereas the Tunturi is a silent beauty because of the magnetic resistance. She is also a compact rowing machine and most models can be folded up and stored so they don’t take a lot of space.

The seat mechanisms are built on double railings. What this means is that feeling of the seat moving up and down the railing is very smooth.

Tunturi manufactures more than just one type of rower and there are a variety of prices too. The more features and gadgets included the pricier they get. If you are starting to like this brand name, you just have to decide if you think those extra’s are necessary and what you will need and then compare it to other ergo machines in the same range.

To find out more about these compact and fluid magnetic rowing machines please visit the website below. http://tunturirowingmachine.net

February 4, 2010
Posted in Product Reviews — Kirsten Frangs @ 6:04 AM

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