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While we upgraded to a new RowErg late last year, I still have a Model B that I bought used about 20 years ago that still does the job just fine.Even running the original PM1 and handle and foot stretchers on it was no problem, and it did well for me. I made my own speed ring for it with roofing pap...

Good stuff, thank you!! I was a bit afraid of going too far at the catch; looks like I need to go farther then. I understand the "folding up" term, but was afraid I was going to go a bit too far. I'll work on this, and get more forward. Also have 1 or 2 more holes left on foot stretchers, so I'll go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWoTUyIJIOI My first time to post up for a form check critique. Got back on the rower back in the Fall, after several years away from it, or any other form of exercise except walking. Only intent is to row for better health. I will try to do a 2K occasionally, to see ...

I've tried strapless a while back, and did not like it. Recently started erging again, back in the Fall. My focus is on health and fitness, and not racing or 2K or anything, though I will be doing some interval work, too. I'm on a Model B, which still has the wooden handle, foot rests, and PM1. I re...

I have a lot of respect for what you are working to accomplish for yourself and your family, and just wanted to wish you the best in this endeavor. Way to go!!

Nice, JP! I'm in a similar boat to you, just10 years younger, though.Have not lifted a weight or done any other exercise in 10+ years, and with BP issues and now a slowly rising blood cholesterol level, I knew I had to get back to some measure of fitness. After a few false starts, I'm rowing 4x week...

Agree on breaking too soon with the knees on the return.

Is that a log press????? Love your gym!!!

Taken.

My condolences, Ally. All the best to your family at this time.

I just upgraded my Model B. Purchased the PM-5 for it, along with the newer rollers for the front feet. The PM-1 still works just fine, but one of the 2 mounting tabs for the cage is busted (came to me in this shape when I bought it off eBay many years ago). It will still mount and hold onto the cag...

Look through this section of the forum and search for posts on Model B; there are several posts about these models, including some very recent ones. I have one, and just ordered the PM-5 last week for it. Also got the flex foot upgrade (my wife is interested in trying this, and this upgrade will mak...

I just ordered a PM-5 for my model B today; I'll be interested to see DF on mine. I cut some roofing paper up to make a cover to surround the area outside the damper and the circumference of the cage. It REALLY made a difference! I'll pull it back off once the PM-5 is installed, and get some DF read...

If you have some roofing paper around, or some inner tubes, you can make your own wind damper and get most of your cage "enclosed", in order to be able to lower the Drag Factor more like the newer models (which have enclosed cages). I just did this a month or so ago, and really like it.

I would definitely replace shock cord and seat rollers. If I remember correctly, I had to pull the chain on the model B I bought several years ago and lube it and "work" out the stiff spots. I also ended up buying the rollers for the front base, to make it easy to move the rower around. I was lucky ...

I'd also recommend replacing all the seat rollers, since they are still supporting this model with parts. I bought a used B several years ago, and did this, and it is still working quite well. I like the seat, and would not replace mine.