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Talk to a rowing machine specialist| Resistance | Hybrid Air & Adjustable Magnetic Resistance |
| Resistance levels | 16 |
| Flywheel | Hybrid Air & Magnetic Flywheel |
| Drive system | Belt Drive |
| Rail length | 95 cm |
If you're rowing daily at home or fitting out a light commercial studio, the ROWER-801F pairs air and magnetic resistance across 16 levels so you can dial the feel from an easy warm-up to a hard interval. Its quiet belt drive and 180 kg user rating make it a genuine everyday workhorse.
It suits taller and heavier rowers too, with a 95 cm maximum inseam and a contoured 4-roller seat that stays smooth stroke after stroke. The backlit LCD tracks watts, calories and pulse, and the frame folds down to 141 cm long so the floor space comes back between sessions.
What sets this one apart is the hybrid air and magnetic system: you get the natural build of air resistance plus 16 magnetic levels you can dial in and repeat exactly.
The 95 cm max inseam caps taller rowers, so measure first if you're long-legged. Heart rate needs a Polar T34 or equivalent transmitter, which I'd add for HRC programs.
Adela Ledvinkova · Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science · Our In-House Fitness Coach
The air element ramps up resistance the harder you pull, so a sprint interval feels genuinely heavy while an easy warm-up stays light. The magnetic side lets you set a fixed resistance level, which keeps steady-state rows consistent from the first stroke to the last.
Having both means one machine covers easy recovery work and flat-out efforts without you fiddling between sessions.
What this means for you: You get natural, effort-based air feel plus repeatable magnetic control on the same rower.
The backlit LCD stays readable mid-row, whether the room is bright or dim, and the adjustable angle means you can tilt it to your eye line rather than craning your neck. It tracks the numbers that actually shape a session, not just a running clock.
What this means for you: Watts and strokes per minute are the two metrics I coach rowers to watch, and both sit right in front of you.
The built-in stand holds a tablet or book at reading height above the console, so a 40-minute steady row goes a lot faster with a show or a training app on screen. It sits clear of the display, so your metrics stay visible underneath.
What this means for you: Longer aerobic sessions are far easier to stick with when you have something to watch.
The frame is commercial-grade tubular steel with an aluminium guide rail, and the seat runs on a contoured 4-roller system that glides quietly stroke after stroke. The quiet belt drive keeps the noise down, so early morning rows won't wake the house.
Large 30 cm pedals with adjustable velcro straps keep bigger feet locked in through the drive.
What this means for you: This is built to handle daily use rather than a few weeks of enthusiasm.
The console reads heart rate from a Polar T34 wireless transmitter or equivalent, so you can row to a target zone instead of guessing at your effort. The chest transmitter is sold separately.
What this means for you: The wrist and grip guesswork is gone: pair a chest transmitter (around $80) to actually train at the right aerobic intensity.
The console carries 10 preset programs, a Watts program, four heart-rate-controlled programs and a Custom option, so you can chase a power target one day and a heart-rate zone the next. The variety keeps a routine from going stale.
What this means for you: The Watts program is the one I lean on for interval work, since it holds you honest on output.
The rower works with the Fitlink app, so you can log sessions and follow your progress over weeks rather than relying on memory. App tracking is optional; the console runs every program on its own.
What this means for you: Seeing distance and watts trend upward month to month is what keeps most people rowing.
At 244 cm long set up, this rower folds down to 141 cm to reclaim floor space between sessions, and the transport wheels let one person roll it into a corner. Folded height reaches 170 cm, which still clears a standard 2.4 m ceiling with room to spare.
At 46.8 kg it is light enough to reposition without a second pair of hands.
What this means for you: If floor space is tight, folding it away after each row makes it far easier to live with.
The 180 kg maximum user weight and 95 cm maximum inseam mean this suits taller and heavier rowers that lighter home machines can't. It ships with 12 months parts replacement warranty.
If you're over a 95 cm inseam, worth measuring before you commit, since that sets the limit on how far the seat travels.
What this means for you: Check your inseam against the 95 cm limit first; that is the one number that decides whether it fits you.
| Frame | Commercial-grade tubular steel with aluminium guide rail |
| Resistance System | Hybrid Air & Adjustable Magnetic Resistance |
| Resistance Levels | 16 levels |
| Flywheel | Hybrid Air & Magnetic Flywheel |
| Drivetrain | Quiet Belt Drive |
| Rowing Cord | Polypropylene Fibre and latex |
| Seat | Contoured, commercial-quality 4-roller system |
| Pedals | Large 30 cm pedals with adjustable velcro straps |
| Console | Large, angle-adjustable backlit LCD display |
| Workout Statistics | Time, Strokes, Strokes/min, Resistance Level, Distance, Watts, Calories, Pulse |
| Programs | 10 Preset, 1 Watts, 4 HRC (55%, 75%, 95%, Custom), 1 Custom |
| Heart Rate Monitoring | Compatible with Polar T34 Wireless HR Transmitter or equivalent (sold separately) |
| Fitness Apps | Fitlink compatible |
| Features | Foldable design, transport wheels, integrated iPad/tablet/book stand |
| Assembled Dimensions | 244 cm (L) x 55 cm (W) x 125 cm (H) |
| Folded Dimensions | 141 cm (L) x 55 cm (W) x 170 cm (H) |
| Net Weight | 46.8 kg |
| Maximum User Weight | 180 kg |
| Maximum User Inseam | 95 cm |
| Warranty | 12 months parts replacement |
Effort: a one-person job, around 30 to 45 minutes for a first build. Tools: a spanner / wrench (bolts and fixings are included).
It ships flat-packed as a single boxed unit by courier to your door. The rower is compact for freight, so most standard courier networks handle it without issue. On the day, check the box for external damage before signing, and keep the packaging aside until you've built it and confirmed everything is present.
Take photos before unpacking and email them to support@cardioonline.com.au within 48 hours of delivery. We'll lodge the freight claim, organise replacement parts or a full unit, and stay across it until you're rowing. You don't deal with the courier or Lifespan Fitness directly, that's our job.
Straightforward. It's a one-person job, around 30 to 45 minutes for a first build. You'll need a spanner or wrench, and the bolts and fixings come in the box. The frame and rail arrive mostly pre-built, so most of your time goes into attaching the seat rail, console mast and pedals.
It carries a 12 month parts replacement warranty, handled by us here in Australia rather than an overseas manufacturer. If it also displays the 100 Day Money-Back Guarantee badge, you can return it within 100 days in as-new, repackaged condition with no restocking fee. Return shipping is paid by you unless we agree otherwise.
Set up it measures 244 cm long, 55 cm wide and 125 cm high, so allow room to draw the handle back fully. It folds to 141 cm long by 55 cm wide by 170 cm high and rolls on transport wheels, so you can stand it in a corner between sessions and reclaim the floor.
It suits committed home rowers and light commercial settings, with a 180 kg maximum user weight and commercial-grade steel frame. The rail handles inseams up to 95 cm, which covers most taller adults comfortably. Beginners and experienced rowers both get value from the 16 magnetic levels layered over air resistance.
The quiet belt drive and magnetic resistance keep it far calmer than a pure air rower. You still get a soft whoosh of air through the flywheel on hard pulls, which builds with your effort, but at an easy pace it's gentle enough not to wake a sleeping house. A rubber mat underneath cuts vibration to rooms below.
No. The angle-adjustable backlit LCD console runs every workout on its own: 10 preset programs, a watts program, four heart-rate programs and a custom mode, tracking time, distance, strokes per minute, watts, calories and pulse. Fitlink app pairing is there if you want to log sessions, but it's optional, not essential.
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