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Dripex 14 L water rower: wooden frame, folds
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This Dripex model gives you the sound and feel of rowing against water without committing a permanent strip of floor to it. A 14 L tank and 12-blade impeller supply resistance that builds with each pull, and the rail folds up so the rower can stand against a wall. It suits buyers who want water resistance on a budget and in a home where the machine cannot stay out.
- Resistance
- Water, 14 L tank
- Levels
- Varies with stroke effort
- Rail / length
- 125 cm rail
- Max user
- 150 kg
- Storage
- Rail folds vertically
- App
- Bluetooth to fitness apps
In its favour
- A 14 L tank with a 12-blade impeller gives water resistance that follows your stroke effort.
- The rail folds vertically and four wheels help you move it between rooms.
- Bluetooth and a built-in tablet holder let you follow app workouts.
Good to know
- The 125 cm rail is shorter than most premium water rowers, so tall users should check the fit.
- The listing does not name which apps it connects to.
Our take
What drives the resistance
Water rowers have no levels. Here the 12-blade bionic impeller spins in a 14 L tank, and the harder you pull, the more the water pushes back. Dripex describes it as fluid and natural, able to cover gentle warm-ups and hard sprints. If you are used to magnetic rowers, expect to manage effort by stroke power and rate rather than a dial.
Frame and fit
Dripex combines premium rubberwood with a reinforced steel frame and a double-rail design, rated for users up to 150 kg (the spec table quotes 400 lb, so rely on the lower figure). The spec table names the wood as ash, which differs from the bullets.
The padded seat measures 33 by 26 cm and runs on a 125 cm track, with adjustable foot straps. That rail is shorter than many premium water rowers, so tall rowers should check their reach. Assembled, the machine is 182 cm long and weighs 28.5 kg dry.
Monitor, apps and storage
The LCD tracks calories, distance, stroke count and time, and Bluetooth links the rower to fitness apps, although none are named. A built-in stand holds a tablet or phone.
To store, the rail folds vertically and four wheels help roll it. With water in the tank, tipping it takes more effort than a magnetic machine, so pick a storage spot close to where you row. A one-year warranty is listed.
Dripex versus the YOSUDA RM11 and WaterRower
If you want a wooden look but prefer set levels, the YOSUDA RM11 offers 32 magnetic levels from handle buttons and a 135 cm rail. If budget allows and you have permanent space, the WaterRower Original S4 is the established water rower with a 300 kg limit. The Dripex makes water rowing accessible to people with neither the space nor the budget for that.
Verdict
Pick this Dripex if you want genuine water resistance and a wooden finish in a rower that folds away. Tall rowers should consider the YOSUDA RM11 with its longer rail, and those with permanent space who want a classic should look at the WaterRower Original S4.
Compared with alternatives in: Best rowing machines for home in the UK, Best rowing machines under £500
Amazon listing title: Dripex 14L Water Rowing Machine 12-Blade 150kg Wooden Bluetooth Foldable