Rowing Machine mat

[napoleon1815]

Hey all,

I had the Model C...I just started using it again after many years in my basement. The machine is right on the cement floor. I noticed the machine moves and skips on the floor as it's used. I assume I should put it on a mat or something to grip it or stop it from moving. Before I invest any money, what do other people use? Would love some ideas. Thanks!

[Carl Watts]

Mine sits on carpet, just find a big enough piece of it to put under the whole Erg.

I like the Carpet and underlay as it would also help to absorb vibration.

Something in rubber designed to absorb what movement there is and vibration would be even better.

[ifwillems]

For many years now, I have been using a rowing mat from SuperMats (http://www.supermats.com/specs.html) the 36"x78" size. Works very well and is easy to clean.

Ivo

[luckylindy]

Mine sits on carpet, just find a big enough piece of it to put under the whole Erg.

The only problem with a carpet is that it can get pretty nasty if you sweat a ton. Probably not a big deal if you have a real dry basement, or if nobody else will see it.

[sekitori]

I placed two pieces of heavy duty gym equipment matting, each 12" x 24" x 1/2", under the front and rear supports. They keep the erg in place quite well. I don't understand the reason for having a mat that goes completely under the rower unless it has some other use than to keep it from moving around.