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I bought a used Alden recreational single and have enjoyed it greatly. Not a speed demon but stable and a fun way to workout.

As others have said, you really need to learn to row before going out as novices. I bought a single and a double almost new, cheap, from people who thought they could just get in a scull and row.

Hello All! The Alden Ocean scull in my previous post is not working out. I have a line on an Alden 18 at a good price. I want something I can use on our local,somewhat rocky river and the option for 2 rowers is a nice feature. My club is 40 miles away and I plan to continue to learn sweep rowing the...

Hello all! Hope someone can help me... I am a novice rower, started this spring sweep rowing, lately more sculling as less people show up at the club. Still have only sculled the club "tub" a few times, so very much still learning. A friend offered me use of an old Alden ocean scull- 16 ft. with 7'6...

Just read "Assault on Lake Casitas" by Brad Lewis. Great story of his arduous journey culminating in a gold medal in the '84 Olympics. Available through Amazon. Also read "Rowing Against the Current:On Learning to Scull at Forty" by Barry Strauss. Also part of what motivated me take lessons to both ...

Welcome Dragonfly! Despite my moniker I am on the far side of 50, started erging in January, and bought a Model E a while back. Now over 600,000 meters on the erg, and been taking " Learn to Row " lessons for the past month. I think you will be impressed with the workout you can get erging. The logb...

Got my Model E last week and it is perfect! No quality or cosmetic problems at all.

I did hear from Alden rep and he confirms that it can not be rigged for sweep rowing.
Paul-my son claims, as a sweep rower, he ought not scull. You believe it is a good thing and won't screw up his form?

My college rowing son wants to sweep row with me this summer- can the Alden 17 be rigged for sweep rowing? ( The Alden website is down, otherwise I would have checked there first )

As I anxiously await delivery of my Model E, I saw some info on RowPro software that can be downloaded for $99 or on CD for $119. Is this a worthwhile purchase? Is the "coaching" of value?
How easy is it to use and which way should I buy it (CD or download)?
Any input appreciated!

What kind of rating can you row strapless at and do 1:59 for a 10K? Do you pull yourself back with your heels at all?

John,
I haven't used bon ami- looks like a cleanser. Is it abrasive?

Okay, I understand the rationale for erging strapless. I do it occasionally tho don't much like it. I end up pushing my heels down on the back of the stretchers to have something to pull on, which I imagine is frowned on. I usually erg at about 28 rating, strapless lucky to hit 20-22. With a more ex...

Well I am planning on ordering the Model E today unless someone convinces me otherwise....

I am ordering today! Going for the Model E unless someone convinces me otherwise....