core perform seat

[Snail Space]

I have used my new CP1 stability seat only twice for a total of about 15 min over two sessions and at the end of the secound session i put the lever back to the fixed state and it would not lock back in,infact the lever came out of the main body. so needless to say i will be sending it back for either replacement or refund. we will see if the company backs thier product well or not.

Yep, it's happenned previously, to one of my personal units. John at Core Perform has informed me of an engineering change they have made that should eliminate the potential for the problem in the future.

Core Perform has handled all warranty issues very well, and fortunately they seem to be few and far between.

Pleased to hear that this has been resolved promptly.
Do you know if the quoted engineering change has been effected yet?
I'd be interested in a CorePerform seat, but would be reluctant to risk trans-Atlantic shipping charges to fix a broken unit.

Cheers
Dave

[PaulS]

I have used my new CP1 stability seat only twice for a total of about 15 min over two sessions and at the end of the secound session i put the lever back to the fixed state and it would not lock back in,infact the lever came out of the main body. so needless to say i will be sending it back for either replacement or refund. we will see if the company backs thier product well or not.

Yep, it's happenned previously, to one of my personal units. John at Core Perform has informed me of an engineering change they have made that should eliminate the potential for the problem in the future.

Core Perform has handled all warranty issues very well, and fortunately they seem to be few and far between.

Pleased to hear that this has been resolved promptly.
Do you know if the quoted engineering change has been effected yet?
I'd be interested in a CorePerform seat, but would be reluctant to risk trans-Atlantic shipping charges to fix a broken unit.

Cheers
Dave

I'll check on this specifically and give an answer here.

[PaulS]

Yep, it's happenned previously, to one of my personal units. John at Core Perform has informed me of an engineering change they have made that should eliminate the potential for the problem in the future.

Core Perform has handled all warranty issues very well, and fortunately they seem to be few and far between.

Pleased to hear that this has been resolved promptly.
Do you know if the quoted engineering change has been effected yet?
I'd be interested in a CorePerform seat, but would be reluctant to risk trans-Atlantic shipping charges to fix a broken unit.

Cheers
Dave

I'll check on this specifically and give an answer here.

Got an answer back nice and quickly!

"Hi Paul.
The new design change is in place with all units that I have in inventory now.
All units from this point out have the improved design, so you can just order as usual.
Thanks!
John"

So it appears that we are good to go.

[MomofJBN]

I'm also interested. Do you like it? Does the added height (compared to the normal seat) cause problems, especially for the knees?

I'm very tempted to ask for one for my birthday because I think my weight swings all over the place during the stroke.

[Nosmo]

I'm also interested. Do you like it? Does the added height (compared to the normal seat) cause problems, especially for the knees?

I'm very tempted to ask for one for my birthday because I think my weight swings all over the place during the stroke.

I bought one a few months back. I like it quite a bit. Took a couple of rows to get used to, but I now use it 85% of the time. It is difficult to row without the straps.
Seat height not an issue. Adjust the foot stretchers down to lower your feet and try rowing like that to see if it an issue for you.

[PaulS]

I'm also interested. Do you like it? Does the added height (compared to the normal seat) cause problems, especially for the knees?

I'm very tempted to ask for one for my birthday because I think my weight swings all over the place during the stroke.

I bought one a few months back. I like it quite a bit. Took a couple of rows to get used to, but I now use it 85% of the time. It is difficult to row without the straps.
Seat height not an issue. Adjust the foot stretchers down to lower your feet and try rowing like that to see if it an issue for you.

The difference between strapless and strapped is quite dramatic. I'd recommend loose straps to begin with, as it will give an added measure of security and assistance in balancing. Apparently we bipeds are very adept at the subtle use of our feet and ankles to aid in our balance. I had always gone strapless when using the CP-1 for the first several months, and though it became more comfortable in use along the way, there were always a few "oops" moments each session. I strapped up once just to see if it made a difference and after taking just a few strokes I was checking to make sure that the CP-1 was in Movable mode, it seemed so stable. The pressure being used against the straps was very minor, but made a huge difference in stability for me, I realized that I had better at least leave them a bit loose, or I'd simply be using my feet to correct the body issues and that won't exactly work in a boat that is not fixed to the planet for stability and balance.

I ended up liking a mix, alternating intervals between Fixed (Fx) and Moving (Mv) modes. There is still a slight bit of articulation even in the Fx mode so the balance work still continues even then, just with less dramatic movement when there is an "oops" moment.