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Thanks guys, I went ahead and logged my June meters under the Luna-Tic banner. Today, did GenFit 30mins online row. I was texting and didn't notice the start. When I saw the others moving, I scrambled into my straps late. Noted Gene was holding a good pace for me, around 2:20, but he had a 50m head-...

Hi guys... wondering if I can join your crew? I'm a Taff Attack member from way back, but Taff seems to be dormant now that I am finally back on the erg. I was a formerly competitive lightweight indoor rower, but now I'm 75 lbs overweight and just getting back into it. :oops: Hoping to find some fol...

I have just received my SkiErg and though I really haven't given it a proper go yet, my abs were one of the first muscle groups I noticed feeling the effect of the effort. This may have a lot to do with the fact that my abdominal muscles are particularly weak but I know I don't feel a burn in them f...

I am due to have a baby in September and am anxious to get back working out. I have done some rowing in the past but my major activities have been judo and running. Since neither of those are appropriate for at least 6-8 weeks I would like to focus on rowing. How soon can I get started assuming eve...

Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I think I will get a good racing single and just equip it with the Wintech stability pontoons until I get the hang of it. It might be frustrating for the first couple months, but I think I can stick with it. If you are a lightweight and live in northern USA (shor...

Maas make three singles, the aero, a 24' and 27'. The 27' I would describe as a fast training shell, which certainly can be raced. Then there are full-on racing shells. Their Flyweight model, which is billed as a "High Performance Open Water Racer" looks interesting too. You may have a much better ...

Thanks Byron, I think I'll try a nimbler hull with some kind of "training wheel" set-up. I'll probably just get the Alden ones, although they look pretty pricey. $350 or so, I think. Still worth it, for me. Paul, you're an agent for Swift? I hadn't noticed that on your site before. They look like pr...

As my pregnant belly sticks out more I'm trying to figure out which is better at the catch- to move my knees slightly sideways to make room for my belly, or to keep my knees together and get as close as I can to my belly. When I move my knees to the side I get a little ache in my hips, but when I k...

I've been erging for a bit now, and I'm hoping to take the plunge and learn to row OTW next summer (too pregnant to try this season!). But I am far removed from any rowing clubs, so I'm going to have to travel over 800 km to a Learn to Row camp, and then try to learn/practice on my own locally. We h...

WOW! Nice row there, Dwayne!

I think that a cash reward for a WR-type row is a great idea to enhance the competition.

At the upcoming Prairie IRC in Regina, Canada, we're having a little "Dash for Cash", with a couple $50 prizes for the best 500m times after the main 2k competition. I think that's going to be a lot of fun.

Wow, Brigitte, you're smokin' with 108,000m! After my girl goes to sleep tonight I am going to have to do some serious rowing just to keep you in sight.

Ah, you are right. I stand corrected about not being able to be in both teams. Are you guys planning to do that? We actually have about half a dozen members who are Eh! Team rowers, some of whom row for both teams at once. We've asked Concept2 to allow for this so that rowers can join their regular ...

I don't think we can be part of both teams for the January challenge. I think, in the email I received, that they meant we could be part of a regular club (like Taff Attack Racing, in my case) and also part of another team for this challenge. But probably not part of two teams for the challenge itse...

Ouch on the 100 mile bicycle rides! See, for me, that would be far more painful than a few hours on an erg. I am planning to make these New Year marathons be an annual event for me, barring pregnancy or other unforseen circumstances. I can only stomach a marathon once per year. But someday, when I ...