FAQ
BIOROWER FAQ
Q: I don’t have enough time to train on water. Would it be a good solution to use a Biorower?
A: Yes. We have created the Biorower the replicate the original boat cockpit, and the original resistance feeling as closely as technically possible. This is difficult to describe without making it sound like a heavily exaggerated ad. “It feels very real.” This is what customers tell us. And that “there is no real alternative to a Biorower”.
Q: Will I find the instability existing on a real boat ?
A: The Pro comes with the optional instability option. You can set it to be stable, semi-instable or fully instable, in continuous degrees. You have to differentiate between a Biorower with inboards (oarhandles) only and a Biorower with full oars (which requires a lot of space, naturally)
A Biorower with inboards only is primarily stabilized with core stability and body balance. A Biorower with full oars is additionally stabilized with blade work.
Q: Should I purchase a Pro or a Club model?
A: There are four main factors that differentiate the Pro from the Club: to enjoy optional instability (if you want it), the ability to do sweep rowing if your are planning on heavy duty use such as a Gym or Physiotherapy studio, and the overall finesse of the rowing feeling. The transmission of the Pro is even more precise than the Club’s.
Rich DiGiovanna, our BIOROWER USA partner put it like this: “You row the Club, and you think it is the best rowing machine in the world… until you try the Pro”
Q: Can I put wooden racing seats on both, Club and Pro models?
A: Yes. These are optional for both models.
Q: Can I use real rowing shoes?
A: We are working on an adapter to allow for real rowing shoes. This will be available for Club and Pro models.
Q: Is it made in Austria?
A: Yes, it is made in Austria.
There is no dealer in my country. Can I order online?
Yes. The set-up and maintenance is simple. On request, we offer worldwide on-site installation and worldwide service and maintenance.
Is a display included?
The Biorower comes without a display. The senders connect with your tablet or smartphone.
Is the assembly difficult?
The assembly is a simple set-by-step process. There is a clear cut manual.
The assembly should be done by 2 people, and it usually takes roughly 20-30 minutes.
How long is the warranty?
More details here
What if something breaks?
The entire concept of the Biorower is made for easy maintainance and service. Problems occur rarely, but any mechanical product will have faults eventually during its long product life.
If you are located in a country where there is no dealership, we provide video chat customer service and express shipping of spare parts. On demand, we offer worldwide on-site support and maintenance. Please contact us for details: info@biorower.com
Is the Biorower App free?
Yes, it is free, and available for Android and IOS.
Can I adjust the resistance?
Yes. The resistance is adjustable on the Club and on the Pro Series.
How is resistance generated?
We use a tripple mechanism: an airfan, a heavy rotation disk (which creates the inertia comparable to the boat flow in the water) and an adjustable magnetic brake, which allows to fine tune the resistance at the catch but also the brake speed of the airfan.
This tripple system is the result of more than 20 years of research and refinement.
Are there used models and demo models available?
Rarely, there are used models on the market, and sometimes even demo models. Please send your inquiry to info@biorower.com
What is the maximum user weight on the Biorower?
We can confirm a max user weight of 150kg.
