New to rowing. Advice on a fitness regime

[Realaccount542-67]

I am at 23:26 for 6000m.

That's 4.27m/s and 215W if on a C2 Ergometer. Well done. What rating did you use?

28 s/m 217 watt
Drag factor 186

[Dangerscouse]

28 s/m 217 watt
Drag factor 186

That's a high drag factor, have you tried using lower? I always use circa 125

[Realaccount542-67]

28 s/m 217 watt
Drag factor 186

That's a high drag factor, have you tried using lower? I always use circa 125

Is 125 drag factor just a 3 on damper settings? I find it difficult to get the same amount of distance covered at speed as I’m on a higher damper setting. Do I just need more practice? My body is not totally accustomed to rowing.

[dabatey]

A damper lever position will give different drag factor dependant on how clean a machine is. Instead....
Hit 'more options' then 'display drag factor'.
Then pull some strokes, adjust damper, pull some strokes, adjust damper till you have drag factor where you want it.

[Realaccount542-67]

A damper lever position will give different drag factor dependant on how clean a machine is. Instead....
Hit 'more options' then 'display drag factor'.
Then pull some strokes, adjust damper, pull some strokes, adjust damper till you have drag factor where you want it.

Shall do this next time I’m on the rower

[Dangerscouse]

I find it difficult to get the same amount of distance covered at speed as I’m on a higher damper setting. Do I just need more practice? My body is not totally accustomed to rowing.

The problem is the higher the drag factor the more the flywheel will slow down in between strokes, so it takes more strength and effort to get it back up to speed.

Always remember that drag factor is only a means to make you more efficient, so a higher drag isn't always the best option, and will slow you down if it's too high.

[iain]

I find it difficult to get the same amount of distance covered at speed as I’m on a higher damper setting. Do I just need more practice? My body is not totally accustomed to rowing.

The problem is the higher the drag factor the more the flywheel will slow down in between strokes, so it takes more strength and effort to get it back up to speed.

Always remember that drag factor is only a means to make you more efficient, so a higher drag isn't always the best option, and will slow you down if it's too high.

Some faults have less impact at higher drag, while too low a drag would require too high an acceleration at the start, so while 110 - 140 is the normal range for >1k, it doesn't work for all, so you need to try different settings to find what works better for you.

[Realaccount542-67]

I find it difficult to get the same amount of distance covered at speed as I’m on a higher damper setting. Do I just need more practice? My body is not totally accustomed to rowing.

The problem is the higher the drag factor the more the flywheel will slow down in between strokes, so it takes more strength and effort to get it back up to speed.

Always remember that drag factor is only a means to make you more efficient, so a higher drag isn't always the best option, and will slow you down if it's too high.

Some faults have less impact at higher drag, while too low a drag would require too high an acceleration at the start, so while 110 - 140 is the normal range for >1k, it doesn't work for all, so you need to try different settings to find what works better for you.

Changed to 130. I actually think this is a lot more comfortable.

[Dangerscouse]

Changed to 130. I actually think this is a lot more comfortable.

That's not a surprise, and you might find a bit less is better, but have a play around with it to find what works best for you.