Help Choosing a Shell
Re: Help Choosing a Shell
I personally don't like Peinerts. I always found them to be very cheap and low quality. Never rowed in a Levator before but they look like very nice shells. That's about all I can offer as I don't really know your plans.
Bill, 23, 160-165 lbs.
PBs-- 500m 1:28.9-- 1K 3:08.9-- 2K 6:37.7-- 5K 17:27.6
6K 21:11.2-- 30' 8342m-- 10K 35:54-- 60' 16209m
PBs-- 500m 1:28.9-- 1K 3:08.9-- 2K 6:37.7-- 5K 17:27.6
6K 21:11.2-- 30' 8342m-- 10K 35:54-- 60' 16209m
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Re: Help Choosing a Shell
Hi,
I've rowed Peinerts, but not Levators. I agree that the Peinert is inexpensive, but I wouldn't call it cheap. It's a good stiff boat. I find it a little harder to set than my fluid. Some folks don't like the foot straps instead of shoes, but I thought the straps worked pretty well.
They are also extensively used at Craftsbury, which I think is a pretty good indication of their durability.
Greg
I've rowed Peinerts, but not Levators. I agree that the Peinert is inexpensive, but I wouldn't call it cheap. It's a good stiff boat. I find it a little harder to set than my fluid. Some folks don't like the foot straps instead of shoes, but I thought the straps worked pretty well.
They are also extensively used at Craftsbury, which I think is a pretty good indication of their durability.
Greg
Greg
Age: 55 H: 182cm W: 90Kg

Age: 55 H: 182cm W: 90Kg

Re: Help Choosing a Shell
If you can't decide, especially if you're just renting one, go with which ever one you think is the nicer boat.
Bill, 23, 160-165 lbs.
PBs-- 500m 1:28.9-- 1K 3:08.9-- 2K 6:37.7-- 5K 17:27.6
6K 21:11.2-- 30' 8342m-- 10K 35:54-- 60' 16209m
PBs-- 500m 1:28.9-- 1K 3:08.9-- 2K 6:37.7-- 5K 17:27.6
6K 21:11.2-- 30' 8342m-- 10K 35:54-- 60' 16209m