Does this machine need to be placed on a mat? I know it was a little over 100 pounds plus the user, and I plan to use it on hardwood floors...
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Paul, we've been using it on a carpet. It has rubber footings front and back. Suspect it should be fine on hardwood but not sure. Both my wife and I use our rower regularly, great machine and workout. Very quiet.
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100 pounds, plus user, plus water. The rower doesn't move at all. However, if you are nervous, buy a cheap mat. My rower hasn't budged. I would recommend getting gloves. I use all weather golf gloves. It is an exceptional exercise machine.
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It has rubber bumper like legs (3 or 4 stubs in a row) on the bottom of the rails so I don't think it would require a mat. I have it on carpet at this time so unfortunately, I haven't tried it on wood flooring.
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The feet are made of either rubber or a fairly rubbery plastic. I think you would be able to put it directly on a hardwood floor without using a mat.
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I had it on a carpet at first, and while rowing it would slowly scoot across the floor and into the wall! So I now use it on a hardwood floor myself, and it stays put.
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It sits on rubber feet, so not necessary unless you are worried about possible scuffs from the rubber feet. I'd probably put it on a thin mat to catch sweat, and protect the floor
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I have my rower on carpeting and do have it on a mat. There are raised rubber pieces on the rails and I think that would be sufficient for you. It is extremely easy to move if you would decide to use a mat at a later date.
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I don't use a mat with it and I have hardwood floors -- i haven't had any issues or problems. I think you'll love this machine. I've had no issues or complaints.
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Personally, I'd put another mat or a rug beneath it. It has a decent pad if it's placed on a carpeted surface, but I'd be a little nervous putting it on a hardwood floor. Otherwise, I loved this play yard. :)
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I use my elliptical with this mat on a hardwood floor. It doesn't move at all.
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I use it on hardwood floors with no problems. The rubber on the legs protect it. I have been using it for about 6 months faithfully.
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Mine is on hardwood but it should be okay on carpet. The base is very heavy.
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We have ours set up on the rubber alphabet mat on our wood floors but it comes with rubber stickers for the bottom to make it slide proof!
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We don't use ours on carpet however we believe that with the weight of the treadmill there should not be any issues
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Hi Pam-Anela,My Boyfriend assembled this in thier living room, which they have a hardwood floor and I don't see any problem afterwards. It rolls smoothly, easy to moves and impressive quality.
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The only time I would use this machine on hardwood floors is if you were picking up a large spill. It can be used as a shop vac to pick up small or large spills.
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I don't know, unless the noise yours makes comes out of the bottom of the machine. I'm sure it helps muffle some sound if you're using it on a wood floor. I have no complaints. My machine isn't that loud, but I've never used it without the mat.
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I use mine on a carpeted floor. However, I do have the plastic mat between the rower and the carpet. This is fine. Have had no problems. Think you'll be impressed with how solid and stable it is. Good luck!!
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The mat stays good on a hard floor, like in a gym. Have not tried on hardwood. The mat gets slippy when you sweat during the excercise. I like the size, but it could have more grip on its surface.
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Mine is on the 2nd floor, in fact it is in an area that is open to the downstairs. No noise and no pounding like a treadmill. The only noise is from the TV that I watch while doing it. As for damage the floors, I do have carpet upstairs but I did purchase a mat for it to go on. Once in place it certainly doesn't move while you are doing the exercises.
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I have used it only on solid floors. I just tested it on my carpets, two different types, did not work. Weights would not even register.
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I guess it depends on your weight and the thickness of the carpet... mine is on a plush carpet...this might work but you can't go wrong with a hardwood mat...hope that helps
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If you are concerned about it moving, then no. It has not even moved on cement so I see purpose for a mat on this machine. If you are concerned about it ruining the carpet, I am not sure. I just moved it to a carpet basement and it doe not seem to be an issue.
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I bought the mat along with the treadmill, but I haven't used it. I don't believe it is necessary on carpet floors.