First Degree Fitness S-350 Fluid Rower

The S-350 is the lower-priced option of the two fully commercial rowers offered by First Degree Fitness. It boasts the brands patented fluid technology, which combines the classic feeling of water resistance with an innovative, user-friendly resistance adjustment system. Its frame is strikingly similar to the S-250s but features several improvements: 450 lb. maximum weight capacity, a higher seat to help users get on and off more easily, and a dual-rail seat track that doubles the stability of its sliding motion. While all of these upgrades make the S-350 a more attractive choice for health clubs, it retains the S-250s handy folding feature that allows users to store it away when needed.

Its no wonder if the S-350 looks strangely familiar; if you look closely, youll see it shares the basic design of the rowing-standard Concept 2 series, only with superb water resistance. … Read more

• Workout Programs: Readout Monitor Only
• Resistance Type: Water
• Heart Rate Measurement: Requires Accessory
• Size and Storage: Full and Folding
• Built For: Health Club
• Maximum User Weight: 450 in
• Resistance Adjustment: Manual - Turn knob
• Frame Construction: Steel
• Finish: Silver
• Product Shown: In Silver finish
• Included: Water purification tablets, Wrench set
•   Fluid Technology - How it Works
•   How the Tank is Made
•   Cadence Coach
•   Warranty Information
•   Specifications
•   Heel Support
•   How the Seat and Rail are Made

Product Overview & Specs

The S-350 is the lower-priced option of the two fully commercial rowers offered by First Degree Fitness. It boasts the brands patented fluid technology, which combines the classic feeling of water resistance with an innovative, user-friendly resistance adjustment system. Its frame is strikingly similar to the S-250s but features several improvements: 450 lb. maximum weight capacity, a higher seat to help users get on and off more easily, and a dual-rail seat track that doubles the stability of its sliding motion. While all of these upgrades make the S-350 a more attractive choice for health clubs, it retains the S-250s handy folding feature that allows users to store it away when needed.

Its no wonder if the S-350 looks strangely familiar; if you look closely, youll see it shares the basic design of the rowing-standard Concept 2 series, only with superb water resistance.

• Performance Monitor - The performance monitor of the S-350 tracks distance, time, calories burned, number of strokes, strokes per minute, calories per hour, watts, interval training, and heart rate. It's easy to use the S-350 for heart rate training; simply add the First Degree Fitness Heart Rate Receiver to your order and plug it into the S-350 when you work out.
• Easy-Adjust Resistance System - All First Degree Fitness rowers add a terrific user-friendly dimension to traditional water resistance: easy manual adjustment. Where many water-based rowers adjust by a complicated multi-step process of adding or removing water from the tank, First Degree Fitness rowers use a patented dual-chamber technology that adjusts with one easy step. Simply twist a manual lever to control how much water flows from the inner storage chamber to the outer impeller chamber; the more water in the outer chamber, the harder your workout. The S-350 features 16 levels of resistance to help you select the perfect intensity for your training.
• Size, Storage, and Sound - If you need to fit a commercial-grade workout in a tight space, you'll appreciate the design of the S-350. At just under 76 in. in length, it's one of the most compact rowers to offer a full-sized stroke to fit all users. Home users should note that it's still a big model for many living rooms and bedrooms. Although it does have built-in transport wheels and a great folding feature that helps if you have to store it, it's still heavy enough to discourage you from moving it around. It is, however, soothingly quiet when in use, even when people are watching TV or trying to sleep.
• Handle - The angled, ergonomically designed handle prevents strain on wrists and hands even through long, hard workouts. The handle is padded to prevent blisters and provide superior user comfort. The grip size is more comfortable for smaller hands; bigger users may find the larger grip on the S-500 to be more comfortable.
• Seat - The S-350 features a contoured, ergonomic seat to help keep you comfortable through the most grueling workouts. The seat is attached on either side to dual rails for greater sliding stability, with precision bearings to keep it moving smoothly. The S-350's rail is lower than the S-250's, but the higher seat makes getting on and off just as easy and provides a more powerful rowing angle.vFootrest - Unique heel support system is instantly adjustable for foot size; an easy single-handed adjustment system allows you to adjust both feet simultaneously. Gentle pressure is applied to the back of the foot, ensuring that it stays in place throughout the movement. Durable, replaceable rubber inserts add extra comfort and grip whether you row in sneakers, socks, or bare feet.
• Resistance Type - Water resistance costs more, and it's worth it for people who cherish its real-life sound and sensation of paddles moving through water. Machines with water resistance tend to be heavier, sturdier, and longer than other rowers. Since they're harder to move around and put into storage, they generally include design elements. In other words, they'll look good when you leave them out in the open.
• Cadence Coach - The First Degree Fitness brand's water-resistance system is dependent on a training feature called the Cadence Coach, which pushes the user to maintain a minimum stroke rate to keep the water circulating against the momentum of the flywheel. Choose a resistance level against which you can maintain the Cadence Coach stroke rate (about 20-24 strokes per minute). If you find it difficult, simply lower the resistance level until you feel comfortable.
• Stability - The S-350 boasts a Maximum User Weight of 450 lbs, which makes it a great option for gyms and almost every home user. Its steel frame, which mirrors that of the Concept 2 series, gives you a rock-solid base for a great workout. The dual-rail design, an upgrade from the S-250, provides great seat support on both sides.

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Rowing Machines is proud to offer fine products from First Degree Fitness. First Degree Fitness is best known for its signature product, the First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower, which helped the Australian company make a splashy debut in the fitness world. First Degree Fitness has succeeded in marketing its Fluid Circuit Technology innovations to satisfied customers across Europe and the U.S.