Concept2 Forum

i was looking at getting one of these programs to help me stay motivated. anyone have suggestions on which is better?

thanks,

brand

I'm not familiar with netathlon.

You can get a free 30 day eval copy of RP at: http://www.digitalrowing.com/index.htm

What do you want to use it for? Are you rowing online?

best
-chad

chgoss wrote:I'm not familiar with netathlon.

http://www.concept2.com/us/service/soft ... athlon.asp

Voice over IP...thought about that for RowPro but up to 16 people puffing, grunting and groaning is probably more than I can handle. Great for training maybe but If you can still talk while racing your not rowing fast enough !

i haven't tried online rowing yet but it sounds interesting. i guess i would use these programs initially for racing against virtual racers using my previous best times.
the netathlon software seems graphically better but i guess the only way to really know would be to download the trial and give it a swing.

bja70 wrote:i haven't tried online rowing yet but it sounds interesting. i guess i would use these programs initially for racing against virtual racers using my previous best times.
the netathlon software seems graphically better but i guess the only way to really know would be to download the trial and give it a swing.

At the end of the day the graphics is not what really matters. What makes the online experience is the number of other rowers online at the times of the day when you want to row. RowPro has reached that threshold for the northern hemisphere, however we could do with a few more from down here. I guess it's percentage of population driven at the end of the day.

Would be interested in your feedback if you give the trail version a go.

Try both would be my recommendation. I think what you will find is that RowPro has a huge advantage due to the number of people that row online with it, which is the #1 thing that has kept me involved with this sport for 4 years and 14m meters. Virtually any time, day or night, there is a race you can hop into.

I couldnt find a list of upcoming races on netathlon, but here is the RP schedule:http://www.digitalrowing.com/Oarbits/index.htm
Click on "online sessions" and you'll see what I mean..

Hope to cya online!

I bought Rowpro last year, and really started to use it to track my workouts about 4 months ago. I've never rowed online though....I'd be interested to try it though.

atklein90 wrote:I bought Rowpro last year, and really started to use it to track my workouts about 4 months ago. I've never rowed online though....I'd be interested to try it though.

you should really try it, PM me and we can set up a date/time to walk thru your first time row.

atklein90 wrote:I bought Rowpro last year, and really started to use it to track my workouts about 4 months ago. I've never rowed online though....I'd be interested to try it though.

I second the view that you've got to get online. There days when you just want to erg with someone. You may end up in a groups with some people doing sub 2:00/500 with folks doing 2:30. Everyone supports everyone. And when you need that push rowing some folks that are smoking you can really motivate you to test your own limits. Or like this month during the erg challenge when you need motivation to row 20K or more a day.

chgoss wrote:

atklein90 wrote:I bought Rowpro last year, and really started to use it to track my workouts about 4 months ago. I've never rowed online though....I'd be interested to try it though.

you should really try it, PM me and we can set up a date/time to walk thru your first time row.

Chad, Can you give me some specs on what equipment is needed for Rowpro? My Model B has the PM2 not 2+ monitor and sits in the excercise room of our apartment complex which has WiFi connection, but is a bit far away from my PC.
The Model Ds at my health club have PM3s. Also WiFi Connectivity. So, Monitors? Netbook or laptop or IPad? Which brings up compatibility--Windows or Apple? Firefox browser? Connecting cables or wireless? Software cost? Monthly fees?

Am pushing the final 250K toward the 10 million mark. Also OTW. Knees will create hurdle for longer distance/time at ratings above 22 SPM. So suitability of Rowpro at lower rating pieces? Pam's general fitness group best, here?

Any info appreciated.

Thanks,

Stephen

TabbRows wrote:Chad, Can you give me some specs on what equipment is needed for Rowpro? My Model B has the PM2 not 2+ monitor and sits in the excercise room of our apartment complex which has WiFi connection, but is a bit far away from my PC. The Model Ds at my health club have PM3s. Also WiFi Connectivity. So, Monitors? Netbook or laptop or IPad? Which brings up compatibility--Windows or Apple? Firefox browser? Connecting cables or wireless? Software cost? Monthly fees?

From : http://www.digitalrowing.com/Support/He ... basics.htm
pm2+ is minimum, so use the Ds at the health club, or better yet do what I did, sell your B for $300 on Craigslist, contact C2 and see if they have any E's left over from CRASHB and buy one of them.

Operating System: Windows Vista SP1 or XP SP3 or Windows 7 Beta


You'll need:
- laptop w/WiFi running MS Vista, XP or 7. I understand that Mac does work, but I dont have any experience w/it. Dont know about NetBook, iPad definately wont work I suspect.
- install the RP Client: http://www.digitalrowing.com/index.htm, there's a free 30 day eval, it's $100 to purchase.
- no need for browser really, you can view and sign up for rows using the RP client.
- USB cable ( I think a regular USB printer cable will work, Citroen will be along to correct me if I'm wrong there..)

so,
- install the RP client on your laptop
- start up RP and get it ready for later use (all of this can be done w/out actually connecting to the erg)
--- "control center" --> "user profile" --> "Users (orange button, bottom left)" --> "add" "new user"
--- create a test race: "control center" --> "oarbits" --> "session studio" --> "session" = test, "save"
--- close control center, open "Session Setup"--> "Online", you should see your "test" session there...
- swipe the USB cable off your printer, head down to the club, plug it in (the USB connection on the PM3 is underneath), connect WiFi
- open "Session Setup"--> "Online", either create a quick race, or enter a race you had already registered for online
- should just work

TabbRows wrote: Am pushing the final 250K toward the 10 million mark. Also OTW. Knees will create hurdle for longer distance/time at ratings above 22 SPM. So suitability of Rowpro at lower rating pieces? Pam's general fitness group best, here?
Any info appreciated.
Thanks, Stephen

10million WOW nice job

The folks on RowPro have always and I'm positive will continue to be, very encouraging of all rowing paces. I (mostly at 2:00 and above) row constantly with folks capable of pulling sub 1:50 for 12k. Honestly, it is NEVER AN ISSUE

ok, one instance: if you're rowing intervals with us, I take the resting period from when the first guy finishes, so the slower people like me get less rest, which I dont really notice unless its a 2x5k and I'm having a lousy night, in which case it could be 2-3 minutes diff in the rest period.. but, who cares, it's all good training

HTH, cya online!
-chad

I tried the trial version and then I bought the full version thinking it would be better.
So here is my story and I can not use concept2 with my rowing machine.
The software does work great. You can compete with yourself after you have done some rowing exercises. That is because this nathlon software saves your rowing data. But you can use women or man to compete. The design of the four courses you can pick from are good. All four design could be much better. One of them you will row for about 10 minutes then it will turn around, then you will row for about 20 minutes then it turn around again. So this course goes on for about 35 to 40 minutes. The other 3 course goes for 30 minutes then you will notice that you are back to the start line.
This nathlon software has no resizing. So when you start you have to start your music first, if you have something on your computer you will not be able to get to it unless you close nathlon.
I understand that when you do a workout that is what you should concentrate on. But these days people likes to get access to their phone or email. When I do my workout I am now at 40 minutes and an average of 30 row per minute.
To compete with other rower is not possible. This is scrictly a one person software. Nathlon refers you to another site but the link does not work.
I wished I could have tried the rowpro. My rower is a First Degree Fitness software attached to a Daytona AR Rower (water rower).

Still using RowPro, I think this is my 11th year using it.

Stuck on version 4.3 for various reasons. The PM5 doesn't work properly with 4.3 so still using the PM4 but the firmware has to be on V318 as the latests V332 firmware version doesn't work either.

Still like it for the online rowing with others as I'm not interested in rowing against myself.