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Ergatta and WaterRower Extra Wide Footboard Upgrade
Ergatta and WaterRower Extra Wide Footboard Upgrade
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Rather build it yourself?
Get the DIY plans for the Extra Wide footboard, imperial or metric.
Get the Extra Wide PlansOrdering Instructions:
Step 1: Select dual-pin or push-button conversion (see photo to identify, or contact me if unsure)
Step 2: Select the finish
We offer 2 versions of this product:
Wide Footboard - 2-3" Taller and 3" wider stance than stock
Extra Wide Footboard - 2-3" taller and 7" wider stance than stock
If you select Push Button Conversion then the mounting bracket and foot "cups" and strap will be included in the purchase to convert to the dual pin style in order to increase the width between the foot plates which is a fixed distance on the push button style.
This is handcrafted here in Wisconsin using locally sourced American Cherry, White Oak, Elm or Ash. This wood is sourced from within 50 miles of my home. I make these upgrades by hand from rough sawn lumber and do all the final finishing.
Please note that all stains are custom done, due to variances in wood and stain, it may not be a perfect match to your rowing machine, but I do try my best to get it as close as possible.
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I have always rowed for exercise, but I needed something quiet for my condo. The water rower seemed perfect, but the design puts your feet between the rails which made my knees hurt after rowing 15 to 20 minutes. I finally got tired (enough) of seeing dust collect on it and going to the gym to get on a regular erg. I found a link to Chris’s site in a chat search. I had to do the pin conversion and I was a little nervous that it would actually come out OK when I ordered it but everything went together smoothly. It feels super solid and I think now finally I will be able to enjoy the rower I bought years ago.
The comfortably and the first workout on this new board is by far the best investment I have made into this rower
For the longest time I’ve been regretting the rower cause it would make my knees hurt and I never felt the burn in my legs.
And It actually perfectly matches the rower as well.
Also to note, Chris (The Fabricator/Owner) is so responsive and attentive to any questions.
Was a joy to do business with him
This was a custom job due to the color. The transaction was seamless, the equipment arrived a couple of weeks after purchase, and it looks great.
Thanks! I'm glad the stain was a perfect match :)
Perfect product. Just what I needed.
It was great, exactly what I wanted. Thanks
Very beautifully made. Easy to install. Much more comfortable than original footboard.
Easy to install, all of the predrilled holes were right on. The widened stance takes the pressure off my knees.
Absolutely amazing! Chris communicated well, and we agreed on a perfect-fit footboard for my water-rower. I wasn't picky in terms of color, but it matches well. Feels like OM equipment. The instructions made the install simple. Very impressed. WaterRower/Ergatta should hire this man for custom work!
Total game changer for a big man