Concept2 Forum

So, I think it is always good to have as much perspective as possible on these sorts of issues. My Model A with PM-1 is doing just fine for me. The actual rowing experience and workout is same on all models. I am upgrading to a PM-3 in order to be able to use my logcard; and for the session summary ...

Hi Jrummel83: I am considering getting a Garmin Forerunner 235. Do you have any comments on its use for rowing? Thanks Man. Hey Walter, I don’t have a Forerunner, but depending on what you are attempting to accomplish I would recommend it. Things to think about: - Are you planning on running (insid...

I'm 74 years old and I just like to row. I see all sorts of varied routines but the only thing that appeals to me is to row at my max for 30 minutes. I measure myself by the my average watts. I pick a number and try to exceed it. I pay attention to my heart rate and try to stay below 85% of my HRR ...

Walter, have we managed to convince you to either 1) Forget about DF, or 2) Get a new RowErg with a PM5 ? ; ) The answer Ombrax is yes. Enough of this fixating on the DF which as you guys have pointed out is meaningless for comparing effort & performance with others. So just row, right! Now, a new ...

I think I should just stop obsessing about DF, JaapvanE; since as you say it is really meaningless.
Thanks and happy rowing. Jim

Hi Gang: Is there a way to calculate Drag Factor for a Model A depending on which gear is being used. I would love to be able to compare my performance with everyone else. I am loving my Model A! It has the original PM1 Monitor which works great. Cheers. Jim Why do you think that the drag factor de...

I don't know if a PM5 can be retrofitted. You could attach a Raspberry Pi (even a Zero is known to work) to it, and install Open Rowing Monitor on it. That can calculate it based on some assumed values for flywheel inertia, which you can estimate based on the resulting speed. A challenge is the ele...

This has been a very interesting and informative discussion regarding Drag Factor and comparing performance. If I were to summarize, in my own mind, I now believe that one can compare their performance with others disregarding Drag Factor, Wherein each person sets the damper to a position that feels...

That is very interesting MPx.
So I can go ahead and compare my performance with others and disregard the drag factor.
That is good to know.
Cheers.

Thanks for the info JaapvanE; I will research the links. Yes a PM5 can be fitted to the Model A, but I have no intention of doing that. the monitor is more money than my Model A - ha, ha. Even if a PM5 is fitted it will not provide the correct drag factor as the Model A is too different from all the...

Hi Gang: Is there a way to calculate Drag Factor for a Model A depending on which gear is being used. I would love to be able to compare my performance with everyone else. I am loving my Model A! It has the original PM1 Monitor which works great.
Cheers. Jim

Thanks for the reply Citroen. I thought that was the case. So if I buy an older rower with the PM2 I am shut out of the online community using logcards! Hmmmmm.

Hi Gang:
Does the logcard work with the PM2 Monitor? The Concept 2 website it not totally clear on whether it does or not!
Thanks all.

Hi Jrummel83: I am considering getting a Garmin Forerunner 235. Do you have any comments on its use for rowing? Thanks Man. Hey Walter, I don’t have a Forerunner, but depending on what you are attempting to accomplish I would recommend it. Things to think about: - Are you planning on running (insid...

Hello all, first time poster, long time…reader/browser. As a previous Fitbit owner and a current garmin watch owner(VivoActive 4, I’d recommend the Garmin HANDS DOWN over Fitbit. - HR Chest straps can vary, some being dual connection some singular. I have a garmin hrm dual which allows me to connec...