Concept 2 SkiErg Skiing Machine

Concept 2: SkiErg For Sale: Full-Body Cardio, 16-Inch Footprint

The Concept 2 SkiErg is a standing cardio machine that reproduces the Nordic ski poling motion, driven by the same flywheel and PM5 monitor as the RowErg. It trains lats, triceps, shoulders, core, glutes, and hamstrings with almost no joint impact and mounts either to a wall or to a rolling floor stand.

Hamilton Home Fitness carries the Concept 2 SkiErg for sale in three configurations: a wall mount at $850, a standard floor stand at $1,070, and a wide floor stand at $1,100. The machine is identical across all three. Only the way it stands up changes—and that is exactly where most buyers stall.

Who the SkiErg Is Really For

This machine suits anyone who wants brutal conditioning without pounding their knees. Nordic skiers use it through the off-season. CrossFit boxes and small studios use it for interval work. Home lifters use it as a finisher that does not compete with leg day.

It earns its place fastest in three situations:

• You already train legs hard and want cardio that spares them
• You are working around a lower-body injury and can train seated or kneeling, driving with arms and core
• You have vertical space and almost no floor space

Is the SkiErg a good workout? Yes, and harder than most people expect. Because your arms and trunk carry the load instead of your legs, your upper body gives out before your lungs do. Ten honest minutes leaves a mark.

Wall Mount, Floor Stand, or Wide?

Choose the wall mount only if you own the wall. Concept2 includes hardware cut for 16-inch wooden stud spacing, so a standard framed wall is straightforward. Concrete, metal, or unknown framing needs a building professional first.

Everyone else should take a floor stand. It rolls on caster wheels, sits on an anti-skid laminated base, and requires no drilling—which matters if you rent it or if the machine has to move for family use.

Can you wall-mount a SkiErg on drywall? Not into drywall alone. The mount has to reach studs, and the supplied hardware is sized for 16-inch spacing. Different stud spacing or a masonry wall makes the floor stand the safer call.

The wide stand is the option people overlook. Its 32-inch base leaves room to train seated, and Concept2 built it to accommodate most wheelchairs.

Ready to pick your setup? Choose your model above and add it to your cart, or browse the full Concept 2 range to compare it against the RowErg and BikeErg.

Specs and What Ships in the Box

Every SkiErg arrives with the PM5 already fitted, plus the phone cradle, handle hooks, user manual, monitor quick start guide, and the tools and illustrated assembly instructions.

• Frame: aluminum, black finish
• Machine weight: 41 lb (standard stand 35 lb, wide stand 42 lb)
• Cord: high-strength synthetic drive cord
• Power: two D-cell batteries, recharged in effect by the spinning flywheel mid-workout
• Monitor: PM5 tracking time, distance, pace, calories, and watts
• Shipping weight: 62 lb for the SkiErg; 40 lb or 48 lb for a stand
• Technique: double-pole and classic alternating arm

Upkeep is close to nothing. No motor, no belt tension to chase, no console firmware to babysit—wipe the frame, keep dust off the flywheel housing, and swap the batteries when the display asks. That is a large part of why these machines outlive the gyms they sit in and why they belong in the same conversation as the rest of our cardio equipment rather than below it.

Key Features

✅ Comprehensive Full-Body Workout: Engage your arms, core, and legs in one fluid motion.
✅ PM5 Performance Monitor: Track your progress with real-time data and workout analytics.
✅ Smartphone Cradle & Handle Hooks Included: Keep your device handy and your workout organized.
✅ Suitable for All Fitness Levels: Adaptable for both beginners and advanced athletes.
✅ Lower-Body Injury-Friendly: A low-impact alternative for those recovering or managing injuries.
✅ Aluminum frame, 41 lb—easy to reposition
✅ Just 16 in deep when wall-mounted
✅ Damper adjusts stroke feel pull to pull
✅ Free ErgData app over Bluetooth, iOS, and Android
✅ Online Logbook with worldwide rankings
✅ 2-year parts, 5-year frame limited warranty
✅ Two D cells—no outlet, no cable run
✅ Same flywheel proven on the RowErg

Honest Trade-Offs Before You Buy

Three things worth knowing before you order.

It is upper-body dominant. Your glutes and hamstrings work, but they assist rather than drive the stroke the way they do on a rower. If you want one machine for balanced conditioning, the Concept 2 RowErg is the better single purchase.

Sessions run shorter. Few people hold SkiErg intervals for 45 minutes the way they can on a bike. That is an advantage for high-intensity work and a genuine limit for long steady-state cardio.

$850 is real money. What it buys is a machine built to the standard. Concept2 has been shipping to gyms since 2009, covered by a limited 2-year parts and 5-year frame warranty. Set against a motorized treadmill at twice the price with a motor that will eventually fail, the cost per year tends to favor the erg.

Does the SkiErg work your legs? Partly. Glutes and hamstrings load through the hinge at the top of each pull, and the calves and quads stabilize. The drive itself comes from lat, triceps, and abs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much floor space does a Concept 2 SkiErg need?
Wall-mounted, it occupies 20.5 in wide by 16 in deep. On the standard floor stand it takes 23.5 in by 50 in, and on the wide stand 32 in by 52 in. All three stand 85 in tall, so check your ceiling before your floor.

Is the SkiErg hard to assemble?
No. Tools and illustrated instructions ship in the box, and most owners finish in under an hour. Wall mounting is the step that takes care—find your studs first, and bring in a professional for concrete or metal framing.

Can I use the SkiErg sitting down?
Yes. Concept2 notes that athletes with lower-leg injuries can sit or kneel and train with the upper body and core. The wide floor stand gives the most room for seated use. If you are training around an injury, clear it with your clinician first.

Does the SkiErg need to be plugged in?
No outlet required. The PM5 runs on two D-cell batteries, and it also draws power from the spinning flywheel during your workout, which stretches battery life considerably.

What warranty covers the Concept 2 SkiErg?
Concept2 provides a limited 2-year parts warranty and a limited 5-year frame warranty on the SkiErg.

Can I return it if it does not fit my space?
A 30-day return window applies, with conditions—the equipment must be undamaged and repacked in its original packaging, and restocking and return shipping terms apply. Read the full terms on our Shipping & Returns page before you order, and measure twice.

Do I need the floor stand if I already have a wall?
Not if that wall has 16-inch wooden stud spacing and you are happy leaving the machine in one place permanently. Take the stand if you rent, share the space, or expect to move it.

Order Your Ski-Erg Today.

Pick your configuration, add it to your cart, and it ships nationwide across the USA from our Tennessee base. Questions about stud spacing, ceiling height, or which stand fits your room? Our team at Hamilton Home Fitness will talk it through before you spend a dollar.