Concept2 Forum

my coach had that problem, she said it was from over compression when you reach the catch. So reach the wheel with ur back and arms, not by compressing. Your chins should not go over 90 degrees.

I find that spandex dont help, i find that they just naturally settle into a non hurting position. Ya so try sitting differently .

I have a model D handle and have had it almost a year now, it is still fine and i never got minor blistors the first day but after that i was fine. I also row on water so i have really caloused hands.

The Model D is also quieter....

I hae a model D with the pm3 and new handle. I row with a club and they have model c's. I find that the model D handle is a vast improvement mostly because it doesnt get slimy and gross after one sweats alot. The Model C after it gets sweaty i can barely grip it. I prefer the pm 3 over the pm 2, it ...

I was just wondering if it is recommended to use meal supplements such as xyience, Mega or anything similar for a rowing diet. IF so what is used or what do u reccomend?

Whenever I do a strenuous activity that i havent done in a while, no matter how much i stretch before and after i can barely move for a week. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to heal faster

Im about 183 cm and im actually one of the taller people on the crew. I find that short people have no disadvantage because in order to keep up with the taller guys they have to be technicly stronger. I also find it frustrating to stroke an eight because everyone else has such short strokes compared...

Tell me what your "favourite"(most hated) erg test is. personally i think it is the 2km because you dont really get a chance to get into a comfortable rhythm.

I would say that if you want to do the best that you can in the 2k then you should row 2k as much as possible so that u build up endurance and are able to keep the split low.<br /><br />

I have an erg and I row on water at Elk Lake in Victoria and i personally have never used gloves or poggies, once my friend tried biking gloves on the water and he got huge blood blisters and that was after his hands were already well seasoned. And the general word down at the club is that uf u must...