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The prototype combined two leading cardio machines into a single unit and…

Brief

The prototype combined two of the best cardio machines into one multi-function unit that operated as a rower, skierg, paddle erg, thruster erg, lat pulldown and low row. Chris (@Karma_Bull) says the design was restricted a few years ago because of Concept2 patent issues; the post (7/29/2026) includes a video demo of the device.

Why it matters

The prototype combined two leading cardio machines into a single unit and functioned as a rower, skierg, paddle erg, thruster erg, lat pulldown, and low row.

Key details

  • The design was later 'nerfed' a couple years before 2026 due to patent issues with Concept2, according to the poster Chris (@Karma_Bull).
  • The post includes a video demonstration and was shared on X/Twitter (source: @homegymcoop, published 2026-07-29).
Source evidence

This prototype took 2 of the best cardio machines ever made and combined it into 1.

It was a:

  • Rower
  • Skierg
  • Paddle erg
  • Thruster erg
  • Lat pulldown
  • Low row

It got nerfed a couple years ago due to patent issues with Concept2, but I still dream about it often.

Video

Chris (@Karma_Bull)

What happens when someone combines these into one product 🤔

— https://nitter.net/Karma_Bull/status/2079188686399213700#m