Model B cord adj.

jkalmes · Post by **jkalmes** » September 22nd, 2008, 4:55 pm

Hi All, I just adjusted the cord on my model b rower, but my question is how tight do you make the cord. I pulled about 3 inches back thru the SCAM and reassembled, works fine, but how do I know if I went to much.

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » September 22nd, 2008, 7:08 pm

That sounds about right for a minor adjustment. The whole thing is 10 feet long (untensioned), so you are making a small adjustment to the overall length, and if the tension feels consistent from catch to finish, you have done well.

johnlvs2run · Post by **johnlvs2run** » September 22nd, 2008, 7:20 pm

I put off adjusting mine on the modelB, mostly because I didn't know much about it.
Then I finally looked the details and the adjustment took me about 2 minutes total.

The cord had gotten to the point where it wasn't going back within 6 inches of the cage,
which was interfering with my stroke, especially on sprints.

I basically tightened the cord so the handle would go back up to the cage but no tighter than that.

jkalmes · Post by **jkalmes** » September 22nd, 2008, 10:49 pm

I just wasn't sure if there was such a thing as to much tension. It feels real good now, it comes back smoothly and fully. Thanks for your input. Jeff

TabbRows · Post by **TabbRows** » September 23rd, 2008, 7:43 am

New shock cords will seem tighter in the beginning, but once the "newness" stretches out a bit the tension is okay(for me it was about 100K--John, what about your change?). Just don't let the handle "fly" to the cage by simply letting it go.

For re-adjusted cords, you do want to be sure you're not putting any slightly worn spots in a position where they can continue to experience wear.

johnlvs2run · Post by **johnlvs2run** » September 23rd, 2008, 11:10 am

TabbRows wrote:New shock cords will seem tighter in the beginning, but once the "newness" stretches out a bit the tension is okay(for me it was about 100K--John, what about your change?).

The tension in the new cord was way too tight for me, even after loosening it to the max.
I probably rowed a few more million meters after that, and still preferred the old cord.

My advice is to keep adjusting and using the old cord for as long as possible.