There is or was a rowing machine. I cannot remember who made it. The problem is, that it is on the floor. I have a health rider, My husband elevated the back of this machine and this makes it easier to use. Call your local sports store or one which carries only exercise equipment . I hope I have helped a little. Love, Nita Jane Koenig wrote: > Hi Bonnie, > > My father loved to exercise, too, and was most fond of rowing. When he > lived in Florida, he used to have a single shell. Every weekday he would > put it on top of the car, drive over to Lake Seminole, put the shell in the > lake and row like crazy for about 6 miles! In fact, he began to realize > something was really wrong with him when he couldn't hoist himself out of > the shell onto the dock. Since then, he has bought an indoor rowing > machine. Unfortunately, he's had to give that up because he would fall > getting up from it. > > Anyway, about the Air Strider, I would think that might be a problem, too, > because of the need to climb on and off of, and balance on, those slidey > treads. It would probably be wise to find a way for him to try one out > before buying. > > Let us know if you come up with a good solution! > > Jane Koenig > (daughter of Fred, 80/1-ish)