Finally, Some Model D Machines!

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 25th, 2005, 4:41 pm

<a href='http://www.carleton.ca/' target='_blank'>Carleton University</a> finally got three (3) Model D rowing machines! <br /><br />Since I started rowing last month, they had about five (5) Model C machines, <br />but they were starting to show some wear & tear, and last week I went to use <br />them and they were gone. I went and asked, and they said they were replaced, <br />and sure enough, I check out the gym and cardio room, and viola, I see <br />three beautiful light blue machines ready for me to break records on! <br /><br />Sorry, just kinda excited.

[old] akit110 · Post by **[old] akit110** » October 25th, 2005, 5:40 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(xdarrylx @ Oct 25 2005, 04:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><a href='http://www.carleton.ca/' target='_blank'>Carleton University</a> finally got three (3) Model D rowing machines! <br /><br />Since I started rowing last month, they had about five (5) Model C machines, <br />but they were starting to show some wear & tear, and last week I went to use <br />them and they were gone. I went and asked, and they said they were replaced, <br />and sure enough, I check out the gym and cardio room, and viola, I see <br />three beautiful light blue machines ready for me to break records on! <br /><br />Sorry, just kinda excited. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />It's a shame to think that the poor new Model D rowers won't be maintained either in all likelihood. I think they are a little more prone to getting in the fan housing and lowering the drag.<br />PS I went to Ottawa U down the river way back when!<br />

[old] RickMan · Post by **[old] RickMan** » October 25th, 2005, 6:17 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(akit110 @ Oct 25 2005, 05:40 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>It's a shame to think that the poor new Model D rowers won't be maintained either in all likelihood. I think they are a little more prone to getting in the fan housing and lowering the drag. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><b>What</b> would get into the fan housing, akit110??? And whatever it is, wouldn't it increase the drag instead of lowering it?

[old] John Rupp · Post by **[old] John Rupp** » October 25th, 2005, 7:04 pm

Dust lowers the drag by blocking the air vents.

[old] RickMan · Post by **[old] RickMan** » October 25th, 2005, 8:01 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(John Rupp @ Oct 25 2005, 07:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Dust lowers the drag by blocking the air vents. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Ah yes. I was thinking of the dust collecting on the wheel and increasing drag. Funny how we look at things sometimes and don't see the obvious...<br />

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 25th, 2005, 10:32 pm

Took me a few minutes to figure out the computer though. <br />Far superior (and more confusing) than the Model C!

[old] csabour · Post by **[old] csabour** » October 26th, 2005, 12:37 pm

wow thats great news... we(glebe) were concidering training at carleton this winter instead of at new body dimensions with the ORC. The problem with carleton was that there wouldn't be enough ergs for all of us to do the workouts in groups which is really bad because we plan to do a million meters during november to march.<br /><br />so maybe we'll see you around?

[old] Byron Drachman · Post by **[old] Byron Drachman** » October 26th, 2005, 1:28 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>It's a shame to think that the poor new Model D rowers won't be maintained either in all likelihood. I think they are a little more prone to getting in the fan housing and lowering the drag. </td></tr></table> <br /><br />You could do what I used to do when I erged at a fitness center. Carry some lubricating oil, clean and lube the chain, and clean the flywheel and housing when it gets dirty. It only takes a few minutes. I doubt anyone will complain. If anybody tries to stop you from doing it, just say that you are a certified repairman. Just act like you are supposed to be doing that.<br /><br />Byron<br /><br />

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 26th, 2005, 4:58 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(csabour @ Oct 26 2005, 11:37 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>wow thats great news... we(glebe) were concidering training at carleton this winter instead of at new body dimensions with the ORC. The problem with carleton was that there wouldn't be enough ergs for all of us to do the workouts in groups which is really bad because we plan to do a million meters during november to march.<br /><br />so maybe we'll see you around? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />If you ever decide to head down to Carleton for some rowing, PM me or<br />fire me an email (pixxxelcore@hotmail.com) and we'll see if we can meet up!

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 27th, 2005, 3:06 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(akit110 @ Oct 25 2005, 04:40 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>It's a shame to think that the poor new Model D rowers won't be maintained either in all likelihood. I think they are a little more prone to getting in the fan housing and lowering the drag.<br />PS I went to Ottawa U down the river way back when! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />How far is "way back when?" <br />(and the Gee Gee's have a killer football team this year!)

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 27th, 2005, 6:07 pm

Looking to lower my 100m and 2,000m times tonight - look for an update!

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 27th, 2005, 9:37 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(xdarrylx @ Oct 27 2005, 05:07 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Looking to lower my 100m and 2,000m times tonight - look for an update! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Well I did what I set out to do tonight, lower my 2,000m time (check sig). <br /><br />I didn't attempt the 100m sprint since I went a little too hard on the 2,000m and<br />was coughing a little much after (the little hairs in my throat weren't impressed!)

[old] csabour · Post by **[old] csabour** » October 30th, 2005, 1:08 pm

darryl, if i were to pay for a membership to the varsity gym, how much would it cost for november to march? 5 months? how many ergs are there in total?<br />thanks

[old] xdarrylx · Post by **[old] xdarrylx** » October 30th, 2005, 8:54 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(csabour @ Oct 30 2005, 12:08 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>darryl, if i were to pay for a membership to the varsity gym, how much would it cost for november to march? 5 months? how many ergs are there in total?<br />thanks <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />If you want a pass for the gym itself, it costs quite a bit:<br /><a href='http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.html' target='_blank'>http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.html</a><br /><br />They have one Model D machine, but all the free weights & <br />machines you'd ever want, plus a few treadmills and steppers.<br /><br />The best thing to do is get a pass to the Cardio Room.<br /><br />They have two Model D machines that not too many people <br />use (which is a good thing), and a ton of treadmills, steppers, <br />bikes, and TVs to watch as well. It overlooks the field house <br />and parking lot too, so the view is nice, for the most part. <br /><br />I paid $25.00/semester extra (on top of my tuition), so you're <br />looking at a fee of $50.00 that will run until the end of the <br />winter semester - around mid April. It's a pretty amazing deal! <br /><br />For more info:<br /><a href='http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/progra ... oroom.html' target='_blank'>http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/progra ... tml</a><br />And/or you can call the tuck shop for any & all questions: 520-5655<br /><br />Cheers, and if you get one, lemme know, we can co-ordinate and meet up!

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