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This is my second Whipr rower--I bought it because Whipr is selling off assets. This is an amazingly compact rower that gives a great workout. It is different from the standard Concept 2 but for the average rower, it really works well.

It's a little difficult to put together the first time--just the three dimensions of it, but once you do it it's easy after that. All parts are modular, which had the potential to be swapped out, including the central ERG unit. It's all very simple and logical.

The ERG unit housing is manufactured out of high impact plastic. Everything is solid. All other parts are manufactured to the highest standards out of steel and high end components. Everything was packed well.

I had no problems with set up and no problems with use. I use it nearly every day and got a second one as a back up.

I am surprised that no one would buy the technology here. This is Whipr's first product and it's really great. At $229 it's a steal--this thing functions like a real rowing machine whereas the rest of the garbage you'd buy at this price point won't last and won't give much of a workout. (Even at 'full' price, the rower was a great buy.) The Whipr isn't the loudest set up out there but is louder than most water and magnetic rowers. At a full clip, it is about as loud as a concept 2.

This thing can be broken down and moved to a new location easily. It can even fit in a suitcase for travel. The rower gives a decent workout. Adherents of the Concept 2 and high-end rowers may find the action less smooth and may not quite get the high end resistance they are looking for, but the rest of us will be satisfied. And if you live in a small space or need a portable rower, this is the one to choose.

I am certain if Whipr had stayed open, Whipr 2.0 would have been even better. The engineering on this thing was just excellent. I guess, when you come down to it, most start ups do fail. It's just sad to see a company that put their heart and soul into this machine got dinged by supply chain issues and added costs courtesy of the pandemic. I, for one, am sorry to see them go.

Again, this thing is a steal for $229--get one while you can!

I love this rowing machine so much that I bought a second wind just in case parts of the first one break! I’m so sad the company is going out of business!!

This is my 2nd ski accessory because my first one broke after nearly 2 years of almost daily use while traveling with it around the country. Why give it 5 stars when the first one broke? First, let me explain how it broke - The handles are connected to the rope in 2 ways. The rope wraps around the inside of the handle and, for added security, is slipped through a hole with a strong knot on the other end. I didn't have the rope wrapped around the inside of the handle (my fault) and the knot eventually came undone because of this. So, mid workout, the rope released from one of the handles and flew out the other end of the accessory. There was no way to weave it back in without taking the whole accessory apart, and I simply couldn't figure out how to do that without breaking everything. The solution is so simple: don't unwrap the entire rope from the inside of the handle. Given the fact that I didn't pay attention to this clear direction AND this accessory is so affordable, I really can't complain. I love using it so much that I bought a new one even after the first broke. It's a great accessory to get cardio in anywhere you might be traveling... and if you have nonstop sciatica like me, it's a low impact workout that burns calories and fuels muscle. So it's a win for me!

I use it 4 to 5 days a week, I get a great total body workout giving my feet a break when I'm not running.

I would definitely recommend the row modality particularly when used with the pulley and set to maximum strength. The rower is not suitable for sprint training but is perfect for steady state cardio work. The rower frame also doubles as a stable platform for canoe/ dragon boat paddle training. The metalwork feels solid and well made. A great deal of thought has gone into the design and it is compact enough when dismantled to fit into a large rigid case (personally I would carry the whipr head unit separately). Ps. I would advise the use of a stool placed above the rail at a height of 14 inches in order to replicate a true dragon boat position.

Significantly improved the quantity and variety of the exercises I was able to provide

We waited a long time to write this review. Why? Because we wanted to gauge whether this machine would really hold up. Well, after 10 months of regular use, we are happy to report that our Whipr absolutely rocks! We have the row component and my wife and I love it. So much so that we have recommended it to all of our friends and family members. Thank you Whipr for making a fantastic product!

Just as sturdy as the big name rowers, this little box gets the job done. Lightweight and easy to break down, the row accessory is a must for any home gym. Customer service is friendly and helpful. Excited to see how Whipr will grow!

I bought this in the kickstart phase and waited nearly a year to receive it (thanks Covid). I’ve been using it about four months to test the durability before giving a proper review. This thing truly lives up to the hype. This unit fits in my tiny entry coat closet. I can take it out and assemble the rower in less than 30 seconds, and get an excellent full body workout in less than ten minutes. I was worried it would be wobbly or not be able to take a beating, but I was wrong. The weld joints are professional and super sturdy. The rower rig doesn’t slide at all, even on my wood flooring without a mat underneath. The Whipr base unit itself is also strong, the settings are easy to navigate, and I can pull like I would on any concept rower at the gym and it feels sturdy and strong. All around excellent product and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.

It took a while to receive my Kickstarter pledge, but it’s more than worth the wait. The quality of the design n build is beyond market standard especially it’s the company first production run. I use it right next to my home working desk, its ease to assemble and portability are clearly designed by the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts. Whipr works well in all modes so it’s good value for money. I can see that its versatility is the core of the design process, not just an after thought slap-on. I have clocked months of workout on the machine, it is durable and still perform consistently.

If I must pick some flaws, it took trial-n-error to get the rower track to be perfectly aligned… and the cable does get hot after 30 mins of rowing

To me, it’s almost the perfect first product of this young company, I wish the team all the best to keep staying real and innovating.

Whipr is a great little erg. The hardware is excellent. The company is very responsive (and very busy!). There are some software bugs that need be worked out, but I’m confident that the company will continue to improve the product firmware and app. I’ve used the paddle (standing SUP and sitting on a box to “simulate" an outrigger). The rowing tension and cable/paddle action is just about right. Highly recommended.

Well made, attractive, with convenient connections, and smooth function. The row accessory and the Whipr base unit have fulfilled and exceeded the developers’ promised design.

This machine works really well to aid me in perfecting my paddling stroke for dragon boating. I made my own paddle handle with a wooden dowel and hook it onto the loop in front. I can improve my technique, strength and rate with this machine. It's light, small and easy to store. I'm thrilled I found this product.

Awesome product love how easy it was to set up and take apart for storing. The best priced rowing machine I could find online and it does more than just rowing. My only critique would be that the resistance compared to other ergs I’ve used seems lower and in turn I think the measurements may be skewed. It’s still a great workout and I really enjoy it and the value is definitely there.

Family member backed the Base Unit. Once it arrived, (can you say “a-pandemic-teaches-patience”?) I trialed it by itself. Quality impressive, so we ordered the Row accessory. (Which came in mere days, as now in Feb 2022 Whip’r product is on-shore in USA.). Thrilled to have this very well machined and pack-able rowing machine. I’m a mechanic, and Whip’r row unit quality rivals some of my expensive folding ‘James Bond’ type travel bikes. Will use myself in home gym (near competitive partner’s Concept II’s) and then will bring on vacations and adventures so said partner won’t miss team erg workouts and say they “can’t go…”