The Kingston Challenge AR Water Rower from First Degree Fitness, also know as the Kingston Fluid Rower, is a high performance yet compact water rower that is just 2,070mm long and 520mm wide (81.5 x 20.5 inches). When space is limited this indoor water rowing machine is a home gym favourite and offers outstanding exercise function including FDF’s famous natural catch and feel with adjustable fluid resistance.
Competitively priced for the home gym, the Kingston Rower won’t disappoint on quality – from its steel caging and first class components – everything about this water resistance rowing ergometer has been engineered for structural integrity and robust performance. Perfect for progressive training, the First Degree Fitness Kingston Fluid Rower enables you to experience the feeling of on-water rowing from the comfort of your own home.
Simply to assemble, it can be stored in the vertical position and its hidden wheels enable it to be easily moved after each use.
First Degree Fitness Kingston Plus Water Rower Features
Kingston Plus Tank
4 Level Patented Variable Fluid Resistance (VFR) to suit any fitness level by simply turning a dial on the tank.
Direct Drive System ensures that all you feel, hear, and see is water churning through the high density and resilient tank.
No dead spots: the rower offers instant catch due to the triple-bladed impeller system.
Made of tough polycarbonate, double sealed, precision aligned twin tank for precise mechanism, tighter tolerances and greater position for a more robust workout.
Kingston Plus Monitor
Interactive Performance Monitor (IPM) with USB port.
Displays: time; speed; distance; stoke rate; calories per hour; watts; 4 level adjustment, heart rate.
Gives you quick start, manual programs, interval training, USB port allows interactive programming.
Compatible with heart rate receiver and transmitter to display heart rate. Sold separately.
Kingston Plus Frame
Constructed from the finest steel and aluminium for maximum stability.
Solid and sturdy construction makes this perfect for home gyms.
Kingston Plus Footboard
Height Adjustable footplates with Advance Heel Cradle footboard design and straps to ensure optimal foot placement and comfortable rowing position.
Instantly adjusts to foot size and fits all users.
Kingston Plus Seat
Textured non-slip and super comfortable seat for enjoyable sessions.
Optional Seat Back kit for correct posture and extra lumbar support.
Kingston Plus Rail
Precision bearings and rollers for absolute smoothness.
Highest quality anodized aluminum seat rail for appearance, strength and durability.
Kingston Plus Handle
Deluxe and ergonomically designed to prevent strain on the arms, wrists and hands for a comfortable, but physical workout.
Durable belt drive: Smooth, clean, quiet (no whirring noises), and built to last. Maintenance free.
Kingston Plus Other Features
Light and easy to move around with built-in transit wheels. Stores in just 23” x 20”.
Improved pulley system greatly increases the resistance, tension, and recoil action.
Simple and quick assembly and virtually maintenance free.
First Degree Fitness Kingston Plus Console Features
The console and performance monitors provide a motivational platform from which to improve your fitness and interact with peers via web-racing software and applications. It is compatible with several third-party applications that simulate web-racing as well as enable you to participate in web-based logging and ranking systems.
The USB connectivity enables you to connect your training sessions to your personal Windows PC or Laptop via standard USB cable and use apps such as NetAthlon2XF, Fluid Coach and LogsItAll and race with other Internet connected Rowers in a Virtual Reality 3D environment (or train solo). Download workout data, monitor performance and participate in web based logging and ranking with third party applications. *FDF software not compatible with MAC computers.
- Auto Start : Commence exercise to activate.
- Time : Auto start elapsed time.
- Level : For accurate information on monitor. Adjust to selected resistance (adjuster knob on the tank).
- 500 meters Time : Time to row 500 meters.
- Watt : Unit of power per rowing stroke. Measures peak power in watts, calculating the strength and acceleration provided to accurately measure a user’s power.
- Distance : Updated every second.
- SPM : Strokes per minute (updated each stroke).
- Pulse : Displays heart rate. Compatible with Polar Heart Rate Receiver and Transmitter Chest Strap. Sold separately.
- Calories : Burned per Hour at the current Watts and total when exercise is stopped.
First Degree Fitness Kingston Plus FluidRower Specifications
- Fluid Resistance: FDF Horizontal Twin Tank - 4 Levels
- Monitor: FDF Standard / Heart Rate Compatible
- Dimensions: L 2,022mm (80”) x W 520mm (20”) x H 572mm (23”)
- Min Active Area Required: L 2,322mm (91”) x W 1,130mm (44”)
- Stored Vertical Dimensions: H 2,022mm (80”) x W 520mm (20”) x L 572mm (23”)
- Max User Weight: 150kg (330lb)
- Recommended for: Residential
- Warranty: Frame - 10 years, Fluid Tank - 5 years, Mechanical and all other non wearing components - 2 years
