EndureRow Rowing Machine Seat - Fits Concept 2

If you are looking for a seat to allow long rows on a Concept 2 erg look no further. I am an ultra distance runner and I row between 35-75k per week (all on an erg). I was having an issue with soreness in my sitz bones that was also affecting my running. I tried every seat pad I could find. Nothing helped and it was getting worse. I came across this in a forum and I decided to try it. Within 2 days I had huge improvements. This seat is NOT soft, it is cutout to relive the pressure points that exist on the stock seat. Since I have never rowed in a boat I was unfamiliar with the seats in the shells that this is modeled after. If you row less than 30 minutes this will probably not have much value, but if you do long distances this will be a huge improvement. You will not be dissapointed!

I purchased this seat for my Concept 2 indoor rower in early May, just one week prior to attempting my first marathon row, 42,195 meters. I had been using a Concept 2 seat pad which was quite useful for my shorter rows, but found soreness starting in around 10,000 meters and up. The seat pad helped, but not enough, so I purchased this replacement seat. The seat itself is not quite as thick as the stock Concept 2 seat. It installs in less than 5 minutes. Once on, it required no "break in" period. I was happy with it from the first row. It is not a padded seat. It is firm like the Concept 2 seat but is molded in such a way as to alleviate pressure over the ischial tuberosities, the "sitz bones". While I did not use this seat for my marathon row, which was completed at my gym, I have been using it regularly in my home for the past 3 weeks, usually rowing 6,000 to 10,000 meters 3 to 4 times weekly. I couldn't be happier. The original seat now resides somewhere on a basement shelf, and I do not miss it. I should also mention the customer service from EndureRow. My package arrived on time and undamaged, but unfortunately was missing the few pieces of hardware needed to install it. My heart sunk, anticipating hassle and delay, and possibly having to return the entire order to Amazon and wait for a replacement. NOT SO!! I called EndureRow, left a message, and received a return call that evening within one hour. I spoke with Brian who apologized, accepted responsibility for the error (not Amazon), sent the hardware by overnight delivery, included a nice Erg window sticker for my car, and arranged for a $25 refund to my account! That is service after the sale that is uncommon anymore! Thank you EndureRow for the wonderful seat and the great customer service.

Typically after 30 minutes I get butt pain and significant numbness in one foot (can't stand when I'm done for a few minutes). Totally an anatomy issue (bony butt rowing syndrome, I guess).I tried this hoping it would help but it made things worse. And in fact I went back to the original seat and it got better.No harm no foul. Great quality and good seller. Came fast and as advertised.Only adding my story if helpful. Hope it works for you! Love rowing...

I rarely review anything, but this warrants some extra time. I’ve been rowing for years and have tried EVERYTHING to alleviate the pain caused by my sit bones digging into the rower seat. I’ve bought expensive cushions, cheap cushions, cushions designed by Olympic towers, I’ve used towels, gardening cushions, everything...but after 20 minutes I was always dead in the water. This lil devil may be salty, but it’s worth twice as much if you’re like me and had a rower just collecting dust because it hurt too much to row. I can easily row for 40 minutes before I even feel a pinch and then can just adjust my position and I’m good for another 20 minutes. If you wanna row and get serious, get this seat

returned this item as I only have one leg and needed something more stable. There was no problem with the return. A larger seat is preferred as the concept 2 sits much higher and can be more cumbersome . If you contact the manufacturer they have a tractor seat that works perfectly for seniors who appreciate the extra stability

I can't compare this seat to the seat that came on my Concept II, because I ordered this at the same time I ordered the rower and swapped it out right away. That being said, as a buttless overweight 62 year old, after rowing 4 to 5 days a week, 30 to 35 minutes at a time...I experience 'No' discomfort (from the seat).

FINALLY, pain-free rowing!! I rowed varsity in college and always wondered why do the boat seats have holes (making them so comfortable) and the erg seats don't (making them torture devices for anything over 1k. I got exited when i found this, but didn't want to get my hopes up too high. it's a dream. WELL worth the investment. I can row long pieces now without having to lean side to side now and then to relieve my butt. did 60 minutes and it was comfortable the whole time. installation is super easy - takes like 2 minutes. Also, customer service is super friendly... the USPS lost mine in the mail, i called them up, let them know and they sent me out a new one that arrived the next day.

My butt doesn't go to sleep anymore since using my new seat. I have tried others but they were too thick which changed the height of the pull.Could be a little softer!