Concept 2 SkiErg Skiing Machine

Concept2 SkiErg Ski Machine for Sale

Six facts settle the first round of Concept2 SkiErg questions:

Your upper body and core take on significant work with each stroke, and your legs stay engaged throughout. Concept2 first built the SkiErg as a training tool for cross-country skiers. The wider fitness community then adopted it for one smooth, continuous motion that builds strength and endurance together.

What muscles does the SkiErg work? Concept2 says it reaches the glutes, hamstrings, triceps, lats and shoulders in a way other cardio workouts can't.

Weighing it against treadmills, bikes and ellipticals? Our cardio equipment range puts every format in one place.

SkiErg or RowErg: Which Suits You?

Choose the SkiErg if you want to train on your feet; choose the RowErg if you would rather sit and slide.

Both machines share the same flywheel and PM5 monitor, so your numbers read the same way on either one. The Concept2 RowErg rowing machine works legs, back, core and arms through a seated stroke, and it needs a long run of floor to do it.

Riders who want that same monitor under a saddle can look at the BikeErg fan bike instead.

Wall Mount or Floor Stand: Which Fits?

Your wall makes this decision. Mounted, the SkiErg stays fixed to one spot. On a stand, it becomes a freestanding machine that needs only a level floor.

Concept2 includes mounting hardware for standard wood-stud walls, and any other wall type needs hardware bought separately. Concept2 sells the floor stand separately in two widths, so every user has a fit. Here, you simply choose Wall Mount, With Floor Stand or With Wide Floor Stand at checkout.

This is how the three Concept2 SkiErg setups compare:

Pick the wall mount for a very small footprint, the floor stand for maximum movability on caster wheels, and the wide floor stand to suit most wheelchair users.

Select your setup and add it to your cart, or book a gym design consultation and we will plan the placement with you.

How Does the PM5 Track Progress?

Every SkiErg comes with the PM5, which logs time, distance, pace, Calories and watts. It self-calibrates, so each pull, interval and workout can be compared fairly against the last. During a workout, the monitor also draws power from the spinning flywheel to extend battery life.

The free Concept2 Online Logbook stores all your times and places you in world rankings against other skiers.

Scenario: training by watts. Concept2 highlights Moa Ilar of the Swedish National Cross-Country Ski Team, who calls the SkiErg essential to her training and a way to follow her development over time. Her favorite session is an hour of continuous work, with every five minutes opening on 15 seconds of maximum effort. She watches watts above everything else and aims to push that number as high as possible. If endurance is your goal, borrow the structure and scale the hour down to what you can hold.

What Makes the SkiErg Worth Owning?

Beyond the pull itself, ownership value comes from what ships in the box and the Concept2 ecosystem around it:

✅ Smartphone cradle included for your app
✅ Handle hooks included to hold the grips
✅ Intuitive design with an easy-to-use monitor
✅ Free ErgData app for iOS and Android
✅ Set up and save favorite workouts in-app
✅ Extra live data on screen mid-workout
✅ Track and analyze progress over time
✅ Real Time Loop course that never closes
✅ Concept2 Workout of the Day built in
✅ Motivational challenges to join
✅ Distance award programs to chase
✅ Forum and social groups for inspiration
✅ Easy care, so time goes to training

Can Injured or Adaptive Athletes Use It?

Often, yes: the SkiErg can be trained seated or kneeling, using just the upper body and core. Concept2 says athletes nursing lower leg injuries can train this way at normal intensity and duration.

Is the SkiErg good for bad knees? Concept2 describes it as easy on the knees and ankles. Treat that as a design description rather than a treatment promise, and clear any post-injury or post-surgery program with your physician or physical therapist first.

Clinics and recovery rooms can pair it with our rehab and recovery equipment.

Training someone with specific needs? Tell our team about the user and we will help match the setup.

What Are the SkiErg's Full Specs?

No outlet is needed, because the monitor runs on batteries, so power never dictates where the SkiErg goes. These are the Concept2 SkiErg's remaining build and shipping specifications:

Is the SkiErg Right for Your Space?

Match the buyer first, then check the room. A great fit on paper still fails in a room that can't hold it.

Who It Suits

It rewards these buyers most:

• Home gyms short on floor space
• Commercial gyms and team training rooms
• Cross-country skiers training indoors
• Runners and cyclists adding upper-body work

Who Should Skip It

Look elsewhere if any of these describe your situation:

• Rooms with no anchorable wall and no stand space
• Buyers who want leg-dominant cardio
• Anyone who needs a walking or running motion

Every SkiErg setup stands 85 in tall, so a floor stand changes the footprint but never the height.

A standard 8 ft ceiling clears it, while a 7 ft basement ceiling does not, so measure before you order.

Who Makes the SkiErg, and Is It Durable?

Concept2 makes the SkiErg, and although it is best known as a rowing company, quite a few of its people are skiers. Lakes in northern Vermont freeze for at least half the year, and winter brings plenty of snow. Skiing and rowing rank among the most aerobically demanding sports, and they cross-train well in opposite seasons.

The SkiErg grew out of that overlap:

• 1982: first tests using Model A Indoor Rower parts
• 2009: SkiErg introduced after years of tinkering
• 2014: second generation, today's current design

Concept2 says its machines are famous for their construction quality, a reputation you can weigh across the full Concept2 lineup we stock.

SkiErg Questions, Answered

Is the SkiErg good for beginners?
Yes. Concept2 designs it for athletes at all levels, and its air resistance rises only as hard as you pull. A first-timer and a seasoned athlete can share one machine without changing anything.

Does the SkiErg need assembly?
Yes, but it is light work. Concept2 packs the tools and illustrated instructions in the box, and one person can finish, though a helper makes it easier.

Can a commercial gym use the SkiErg?
Yes. Concept2 builds its machines to handle rigorous use in gyms and homes worldwide, and we list the SkiErg among our commercial cardio equipment. Facilities fitting out a full floor can start with our commercial fitness equipment range.

Does the SkiErg work without a phone?
Yes. The PM5 tracks every session on its own, so the app adds extras rather than unlocking the basics.

Does the SkiErg arrive in one box?
The wall-mount version does. Add a stand, and it travels in a second, much slimmer box.

Can I return the SkiErg if it doesn't fit?
Yes, within 30 days, if it is undamaged, back in its original packaging and you have proof of purchase. A restocking fee applies and return shipping is yours, so read our shipping and returns policy before you order.

Ready to Order Your SkiErg?

Order your ski machine in the setup that matches your wall and ceiling, and start logging measurable sessions from the first pull.

Hamilton Home Fitness is an authorized Concept2 dealer shipping from Tennessee to all 50 states. Call 423-458-2453, and we will confirm freight timing to your address before you commit.