Skandika SF-1140 Regatta Pro 5 Neptune Rowing Machine - Multi-Colour, 130 x 55 x 95 cm

Before I bought the Skandika Regatta Pro 5 Neptune SF-1140 rowing machine, I researched the market thoroughly because I wanted my own rowing machine rather than using the Concept 2 rowing machines that I was using in the local gym. I thought of getting a Concept 2 but the cost of a new one was well over £1,000 and used ones in decent condition were going for over £500. So I looked at all the other machines in the markets, carefully reading the reviews and studying the mechanical features. Nothing impressed me as there were poor reviews on most of the machines. Then I found this machine listed on the last page of Amazon. No reviews, but it was the right type of machine mechanically and cheap as chips at a shade over £200.I ordered it and, using Amazon Prime it was delivered the next day. It took about 30 minutes to set up and I was surprised at how well made it seemed to be. When I first tried it I could not believe how good it was - it felt as good as the Concept 2. Over the past few months I have used this brilliant machine every day, building up the number of strokes and tension. I love it and recommend it whole heartedly.

Seems well made. Easy to put together. Would not recommend for people much taller than 5ft 8.If you want a short medium work out it is fine. I would say for what you get it is good value for money( no doubt others will disagree)

Why are there NO English Instructions for Assembling this unit which comprises of 46 components....?

My teenage lad loves this and I even get to have a go. It provides enough resistance to make a good workout. Would have liked a distance counter but the stroke count is good enough. Footprint is great as it doesn't take up too much room and yet it feels sturdy and of good build quality (hope that is still the case in 6 months time). Not a rower so really using this for a bit of fitness so can't comment on whether it helps with rowing technique or not. Very pleased.

broken when it arrived , sent back bought better quality

Very good rowing machine although I found it a bit cramped and the maximum resistance level to be to easy for me. Other than that it does a good job of warming me up before I go for a run

Very good for the price well made one problem instructions in German but not rocket science to assemble

Very good quality and easy to build even though the instructions are in German. It took about 20 minutes to build. Not possible to make a bags up of it lol