WaterRower Classic in Black Walnut (S4)

The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) is the most discriminating wooden rower from a discriminating rowing brand. It combines WaterRower benefits, performance electronics, and construction of solid black walnut, the darling of elite furniture designers. The Classic in Black Walnut (S4)"s is hand-crafted; it starts as a warm, gorgeous brown and darkens with age to anything from darker brown to a distinctive purplish black. The rower features Waterpowers patented water flywheel technology, which produces an unbeatable simulation of real-life, on-the-water rowing. The S4 performance monitor has six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons. It displays workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, zone bar, duration, and distance. Pair it with the optional WaterRower heart rate receiver to add a great dimension to your training!

Water resistance acts like real rowing: the faster you pull, the more difficult it gets. You can also adjust the resistance in your WaterRower by changing the level of water in the tank (the more water, the harder the workout). Please note that this is a multi-step process that cannot be done in the middle of a workout. … Read more

• Workout Programs: Readout Monitor Only
• Resistance Type: Water
• Heart Rate Measurement: Requires Accessory
• Size and Storage: Full and Non-folding
• Built For: Home/Health Club
• Maximum User Weight: 2200 lbs
• Resistance Adjustment: Water - adjust water level
• Frame Construction: American black walnut
• Finish: Danish oil
• Training Programs Included: 1
• Included: Water purification tablets, Wrench set for easy assembly
•   Heart Rate Manual
•   Owner's Manual
•   Series 4 Monitor Manual
•   Shipping Details
•   Assembly Instructions

Product Overview & Specs

The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) is the most discriminating wooden rower from a discriminating rowing brand. It combines WaterRower benefits, performance electronics, and construction of solid black walnut, the darling of elite furniture designers. The Classic in Black Walnut (S4)"s is hand-crafted; it starts as a warm, gorgeous brown and darkens with age to anything from darker brown to a distinctive purplish black. The rower features Waterpowers patented water flywheel technology, which produces an unbeatable simulation of real-life, on-the-water rowing. The S4 performance monitor has six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons. It displays workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, zone bar, duration, and distance. Pair it with the optional WaterRower heart rate receiver to add a great dimension to your training!

Water resistance acts like real rowing: the faster you pull, the more difficult it gets. You can also adjust the resistance in your WaterRower by changing the level of water in the tank (the more water, the harder the workout). Please note that this is a multi-step process that cannot be done in the middle of a workout.

• Stylish Design - The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) is designed for equally gorgeous look and performance. Every detail complements the overall aesthetic and performance of this unparalleled machine. Built in America, the Classic in Black Walnut (S4) is a product of modern European design. The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) has been designed to add style to your home or high-traffic areas like gyms, studios, and rehab clinics. The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) is hand-crafted in solid, distinctive American Black Walnut, which may vary in color from a rich brown to purple-black. Each machine has been hand-finished with Danish Oil, which lends a deep warmth and luster. Wood has been chosen for its marvelous engineering properties; primary amongst these is its ability to absorb sound and vibration, which enhances the quietness and smoothness of use. Black walnut, like all woods used in WaterRower construction, is a premium hardwood with incredible longevity and dimensional stability. For reasons of ecology, all woods are harvested from renewable forests. The frame is more than stylish; it holds up to 2,200 lbs!
• Performance Monitor - The Series 4 Performance Monitor has been designed to balance technical sophistication with user-friendliness. The monitor has six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons. It displays workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, zone bar, duration, and distance. Compatible with the optional WaterRower Heart Rate Chest Strap and Receiver, the Series 4 Performance Monitor will allow you to optimize your workout, achieve your exercise objectives, and encourage you to exercise regularly.
• Seat - The Classic in Black Walnut (S4)'s ergonomically molded seat sits on two rails, with eight precision-crafted wheels for flawless rolling motion.
• Handle - The handle is made of aluminum for strength and lightness, with a tear-drop shape that fits comfortably into the palm of the hand to minimize wrist torque (a common cause of tendonitis). Because of its strength and lightness, the drive strap is high-density polyester webbing, guided by nylon pulleys. The drive strap does not wear and is maintenance-free, requiring no messy lubrication.
• Footrest - The footboard incorporates an all-new floating heel-rest design. The cup of the heel rest follows the heel as it rises from the footboard, providing stability and comfort from the beginning to end of each stroke. The heel-rest position is adjusted simply by pressing the central button to disengage the lock pins securing the footpads.
• Storage - The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) does not fold; you can stand it vertically on its base for storage.
• Water Resistance - The benefit of a water resistance rower is that it most closely simulates a boat moving through water. Rowing resistance comes from the effect of fluid drag acting on the boat; in other words, resistance increases according to stroke rate. The patented WaterFlywheel emulates this naturally self-paced benefit of rowing. This is a workout with immediate benefits, regardless of your level of experience! Please also note that you can adjust the workout intensity by changing the amount of water in the tank. The more water, the higher the effort level required.
• Virtually Indestructible Tank - The Classic in Black Walnut (S4) does not fold; you can stand it vertically on its base for storage.
• Dual Rails - Dual rails are featured on all WaterRower models. While attractive, they are designed to absorb sound and vibration, making for a smooth and silent stroke.
• Spragg Clutch - The key to the Classic in Black Walnut (S4)'s smooth stroke is its Spragg clutch, which engages instantaneously. Unlike other clutches that produce a jerky or jarring impact somewhere during the stroke, the Spragg clutch has no lag in pickup, which means no lower back pain for you.

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Rowing Machines is proud to offer fine products from WaterRower. WaterRower Inc. was formed in 1988 by John Duke, the original inventor of WaterRower's unique WaterFlywheel, and has ridden its sterling quality and pioneering technologies to rapid and applauded expansion. WaterRower has become globally renowned for its commitment to beautiful, high-quality, ergonomically designed rowing equipment.