Rowing machines...

[165gt]

Anyone here use a rowing machine? Was thinking of getting one to while away some winter evenings whilst losing weight/improving fitness. Spoke to a mate who basically said not to bother with anything other than a concept 2...but we're talking about 500 squid for a second hand one, which is a little steep. A wee look on Amazon and I found this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/York-Fitness-R700-Platinum...

Obviously a much cheaper machine but looks like it'll do the job? Or, should I bite the bullet and look for a concept 2?

Don't want to spend a huge amount of money, so I'm not overly worried about the type of resistance etc. unless some really are spectacularly ste.

[165gt]

Thanks for the advice chaps. I know it's the time of year for short-lived best intentions but I've been considering one for a while now, so it should get used...but that's a good point about being able to resell the concept 2 if it ends up as an ornament.

[165gt]

That water rower looks stunning...was starting to talk myself into one but it'll be stored/used in an outdoor shed, so aesthetics take a back seat. Oh, and it's 2 and half times my initial budget!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good, used concept 2 and try to keep away from the water rower website!