Rowing, with a Water Rower, for fun and… profit?

Waterrower wheel

About 2 years ago I purchased a rower (from Water Rower) because I wanted another aerobic activity in the house (we have a treadmill which I quite like running on).

My wife used it a bit, so did I. I think the total number of sessions was less than 20.

I decided this month that since I was going to do the ‘Tough Mudder’ (god help me) I would start running and using the rower on the off days.

Would you know it one of wheels on the seat split in half!

I don’t know if this is defect of the wheel or what. I’m hoping not commentary on my weight.

Regardless, I purchased 2 new wheels from Water Rower, replaced the wheel and am off again…rowing my way to nowhere except good health I hope.