from all the research...it seemed that the biggest advantage to the WaterRower was aesthetic & noise. It's prettier and quieter. It's won a bunch of design awards and it's definitely appealing to look at...but there's a cost premium to get that.

The Concept2 Model D seems to be the top rated across the board. It's louder....but reliability and build quality seems to be leaps and bounds above every other manufacturer...oh it's Made in USA too... it's also cheaper than WaterRower's cheapest model I think...

Both have been on back order for months though....

Amazon briefly had stock on the Model D yesterday. The wife said "Pull the trigger" so I did.... we'll see if it actually arrives...
She'll be the main one using it.... running is my jam..


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