Question on 5,000m Time and Form Check

[blazs]

Hey there! Did my first ever 5,000m on the SkiErg, was kinda fun, kinda sucked, but super glad I attempted it! How is 28:20.2 for 5000 meters?

Also, how's my form looking? (Sorry for the janky angle and footage!)

https://youtu.be/nAnDrAaoKBA

Your body weight is very relevant. What matters is the power-to-weight ratio that you were able to sustain over these 5K, more than absolute time. Heavier person will be able to output higher power simply by leaning on the ropes (thanks to their higher body weight) but that doesn't make them better than you in any way.

That said, 28:20 is rather slow, even for lightweight. (For example, elite skiers can go under 17 minutes at <90kg, and slowest Vasaloppet skiers under 25 minutes at weight category ~60kg according to one analysis.)