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by Slow Boat
November 28th, 2009, 2:34 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Best way to level slides
Replies: 8
Views: 8257

Best way to level slides

My garage floor slopes toward the front, big door side. Every time I set up the slides I fiddle around with the bubble level and wood shims.

Has anyone ever fitted threaded, adjustable leveling feet to their slides?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
by Slow Boat
October 18th, 2008, 1:55 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Slides - help needed - hitting ends
Replies: 1
Views: 2873

Slides - help needed - hitting ends

When I row on slides, I frequently hit the stops on the back of the slides. This happens more when I'm losing my concentration and/or rhythm, but I really don't know why or how to correct the problem. What I do know is that it's VERY annoying to hit the stops. Would anyone have suggestions? Thanks!
by Slow Boat
June 8th, 2008, 12:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Xeno DVDs - which one(s) for long rows?
Replies: 1
Views: 1912

Xeno DVDs - which one(s) for long rows?

Hopefully I can get some guidance on this question - My doctor wants me to do a full hour of continuous cardio daily. I've done a half dozen or more of these in front of the TV. I think that it would be much more fun with a Xeno DVD, but need guidance as to which one(s) are most suitable for long ro...
by Slow Boat
November 22nd, 2007, 12:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rowing Shorts
Replies: 21
Views: 30063

Just logged my first 10,000 meters on the Holiday Challenge wearing JL rowing shorts, solo/commando. Can't imagine adding another layer inside, especially cotton! These shorts seem very warm even though I rowed in the garage with the door open. Mid 50's here in So Cal. Don't know if they'd be too wa...
by Slow Boat
November 17th, 2007, 6:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rowing Shorts
Replies: 21
Views: 30063

Rowing Shorts

Sorry to be so lame as to ask this delicate question, but what does one wear under rowing shorts...or are they like bicycling shorts where "commando" is the rule?
by Slow Boat
January 26th, 2007, 8:22 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: HRM Sensor is flaky
Replies: 10
Views: 9119

My HRM worked fine for a year or more. Then one day I decided to move the rower to a different location for a different view. The monitor was super flaky. I kept checking connections, etc. As it turned out, my new location was near the microwave in the *** DELETE - SPAM ***. Even when it wasn't runn...
by Slow Boat
December 20th, 2006, 12:50 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Does anyone watch tv while erging?
Replies: 23
Views: 24799

I can't figure out why anybody would want to watch (the wasteland) on TV while rowing. I tried it and made my workout intolerably long. A bad distraction. I found it so annoying, I couldn't stand it. I find it's much better to concentrate on pace and form, and get into a zone where the meters fly by...
by Slow Boat
December 20th, 2006, 12:39 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Holiday Challenge - are you going for it
Replies: 145
Views: 79350

177,000 as of this morning. Thinking that I'm going to make it...my first Holiday Challenge!
by Slow Boat
December 8th, 2006, 9:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bad Experience on our new Concept 2 Model D
Replies: 13
Views: 12827

You could also go to a bicycle store and get some handlebar wrap - that stuff is tough, cushioned, and made to absorb sweat.

Another solution could be to get some tennis racket handle wrap from a sporting goods store.

I think either of these would be "tidier" than taping socks on the handle.