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I have experimented with different drag settings and it appears that I am most efficient (can achieve my best times) with the highest drag factor (200+). I know from several discussions on this board that a drag factor between 100 and 150 is recommended, even for big, powerful rowers. What might it say about my technique if I can't get my speed up with a reduced drag setting?

tdebert wrote:I have experimented with different drag settings and it appears that I am most efficient (can achieve my best times) with the highest drag factor (200+). I know from several discussions on this board that a drag factor between 100 and 150 is recommended, even for big, powerful rowers. What might it say about my technique if I can't get my speed up with a reduced drag setting?

I says that you are not capable to row a quick stroke. In itself there is nothing wrong with rowing on a high drag.

That you prefer weight lifting to rowing, which as Henry says, there is nothing wrong with.

If you ever do decide to get in a real boat however, there is no such thing as a slow moving boat that is actually going across the water quickly, which is what the "virtual boat" of the PM is reporting, in your case.

There are some very proficient ergers rowing with high drag factors.
e.g. Jürgen Schwab (Germananswer) is known for rowing and competing with DFs higher than 200