Using the Unitree Pump Max

[@AlQYu]

Are the squeaks coming from your attachments or the machine?

[@wkwong80]

It’s my cable bar. I added some silicone spray to it afterwards. The Max is quiet aside from a whirring sound.

[@AlQYu]

Too bad they couldn't provide you a rower to try and see how it feels for rows. Have you tried it as a ski erg? How are the resistance profiles?

[@wkwong80]

I think it would be fine for a short session of rowing. I have a Concept 2 erg & nothing is better for longer rows & realistic rowing experience. The flywheel is what makes that and the Skierg great (I have a Skierg as well). Electronic resistance is great but can’t replicate the feel of a C2 flywheel & clutch though you can set it to be concentric only.

[@AlQYu]

​@@wkwong80Thanks that helps to know it might not be a good long term experience for replicating ski erg or rower and to just consider a dedicated one.

[@wkwong80]

It definitely won’t be a long term substitute. I don’t think that’s a knock on the Pump Max but a compliment for C2. There’s a reason why their stuff is the Gold (but affordable) Standard.

[@damonleathwood2410]

How smooth is the pull retraction does it feel like a cable machine?

[@wkwong80]

I think it’s fairly smooth but I wouldn’t say it’s a silky smooth as a cable just because of the friction of the band unspooling. It doesn’t jerk or studded.

[@dadav5330]

I feel like they should have just simplified the remote. It's trying to do too much and overcomplicated something that should be simple for the workout.

[@wkwong80]

Once they have the app integration I suspect the remote issues won’t be a problem. That said, with a simple 4 button interface, you can get a lot done. Most of my problems were user error 😅🤦🏻‍♂️