Obsidian Surge 500 Rower | UPDATED Review - (7) Months of use in my physical therapy clinic.

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I am a physical therapist and I already own the Concept 2 rower. When I purchased the Obsidian Surge 500 Rower I was looking for a taller seat and lower price rower for my clients.
Pros:
Great build quality, ultra-smooth rowing action, tall seat.
Cons:
Low resistance level, no heel strap, limited display options.
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[@peterpayne2219]

Thanks for your videos!

[@GiovanniPaolo]

Mine broke after 2 yrs of light use. I suddenly lost all tension on the pull cord during a 20min workout. The mfg quoted me an absurd amount of $ for a repair kit. I bought a Concept 2 rower instead and am sooo happy I did as it's a so much better rower and will last years and years.

[@lewokejames]

2 or 3 year replacement plan upon purchase= problem solved. Just replaced (Amazon gift card for purchase amount) my merach water rower after 2.5 years. Mine was used 3-4 times a week 20-45 min at a time intense / tiring workouts so it was well worth it.

[@marks7502]

can't you add water for more resistance?

[@HTx78]

the fact that the foot peddle moves - is bad…. especially for an exercise equipment that demands technical form to really be effective

[@HTx78]

TY for ur review tho… i saw this for $200 on FB and it helped me decide not to buy

[@karenschultztarnopol7284]

What are all the knobs that adjust something? Not in manuel.

[@ajawrrll4]

How do you add water?

[@ddkim619]

Found one on fb marketplace for $135🤔

[@jupitereye4322]

The best I could find was 350 CAD, which is about 270 USD. The thing is, those who are really into rowing will buy Concept 2 or something close to it. So people who buy these machines will buy it and then stop rowing after a while, maybe they won't find it "perfect" for these reasons, so they end up selling to those who are similarly trying to get into rowing for a low price. I myself am looking at one and I want to buy it. The only thing that bothers me from listening to these comments is the resistance level. If someone in a rehabilitation center finds it too easy, then someone who wants a harder workout will find it probably too weak.

[@ddkim619]

@@jupitereye4322 I changed my mind and I'm getting a Nordictrack rw500

[@jupitereye4322]

@@ddkim619 Me too, and literally after I wrote this post. I am buying Concept 2. The heck with it, with that machine I know I will be good.

[@smokeymcpot69]

@@jupitereye4322 I'm getting mine today and I was having buyers remorse but this video makes it clear, I made the right choice.
The C2 is just a superior machine and could last you a lifetime if properly maintained. If it doesn't work out, the C2 has a great resale value :)