hi,
i use then concept2 seat pad and wonder if this influences the pace during races negatively.
anybody else using the seat pad? how is your experience?
concept2 seat pad
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Re: concept2 seat pad
The pad is usually only used for longer training pieces rather than at the races but you are allowed to use if you want to. It makes no difference at all to pace. Most don't use the pad for races as not needed over 2ks but maybe some do to prevent slips on the 500.
Lindsay
72yo 93kg
Sydney Australia
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PBs (65y+) 1 min 349m, 500m 1:29.8, 1k 3:11.7 2k 6:47.4, 5km 18:07.9, 30' 7928m, 10k 37:57.2, 60' 15368m
72yo 93kg
Sydney Australia
Forum Flyer
PBs (65y+) 1 min 349m, 500m 1:29.8, 1k 3:11.7 2k 6:47.4, 5km 18:07.9, 30' 7928m, 10k 37:57.2, 60' 15368m
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Re: concept2 seat pad
I have never used a proper seat pad, as all I have occasionally used is a few pieces of cut up yoga mat in a pillow case BUT whenever I have tried to go faster, eg sprint at the end of long session, I have managed to come off the seat a few times.
I assume as it raises you up a little bit it changes your centre of gravity and keeping the chain & handle lower to compensate is really important.
I assume as it raises you up a little bit it changes your centre of gravity and keeping the chain & handle lower to compensate is really important.
50 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km
"You reap what you row"
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Re: concept2 seat pad
I use a pad made of an old camping sleeping mat. Never had a problem with it slipping. I don't think a thin pad like the C2 version will negatively affect your pace. May actually improve it since you will be more comfortable on your sit bones.
The only problem I've had with it is remembering it when I go to the races!
The only problem I've had with it is remembering it when I go to the races!
Mark Underwood. Rower first, cyclist too.
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Re: concept2 seat pad
I've been using this Hornet watersports seat cushion for the past 2 years. It's held up nicely and has no effect on performance. I believe it was recommended by Dark Horse Rowing.
https://www.amazon.com/Hornet-Waterspor ... B01D10YY0C
https://www.amazon.com/Hornet-Waterspor ... B01D10YY0C
59yo male, 6ft, 153lbs