Rowing challenge

[Kimmy87]

Hey there,

So I’m a newbie to rowing and am enjoying it so far! My question is, is there a way to challenge someone to a fun rowing competition (for example, a 2k) if our sizes (height and weight) and genders are different? We want to challenge each other, but trying to figure out a good way to do it so that it’s fair and we get a good comparison. Any ideas welcome!

[hjs]

Look at the average watts you pull.
A 8min 2k, just an example is 200 watts. On the pm you can see what you pulled, in time and watts.
Divide number by your weights. Highest number per kg/lbs wins.

[Yankeerunner]

This will help with the weight difference:

https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/ ... calculator

As for gender, perhaps comparing records at 2K for an age group close to your ages would help you to make your own adjustment. Unfortunately I don't know of any way to adjust for height.

Go for it and have fun!

[Citroen]

Unfortunately I don't know of any way to adjust for height ...

... that doesn't involve medieval torture.

Bring on the rack and the comfy chair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAxkcPoLYcQ

[jackarabit]

Set the PM for time rather than distance, let’s say 7’. Winner is the first one to finish. Yes I know the man always comes first.

[Citroen]

Set the PM for time rather than distance, let’s say 7’ [sic]. Winner is the first one to finish. Yes I know the man always comes first.

If you set the time for seven minutes both rowers will finish at the same time. The young lady will have a shorter distance covered.

[Yankeerunner]

Unfortunately I don't know of any way to adjust for height ...

... that doesn't involve medieval torture.

Bring on the rack and the comfy chair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAxkcPoLYcQ

NO-body expects the Spanish Inquisition!

[jackarabit]

I just received a notification that someone [SIC]ked up my post. Upon checking, one is relieved to find the scholarly rubber vomit following hardon [sic] 7’ whereas one may be excused for having suffered mild trepidations that it might indeed succeed upon comes.

Back to my comfy chair, knit two pearl one for ribbing [sic], coffee and digestive biscuit at elevensies wot [sic]. Q.E.D. ad nauseum

This may help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCbYtKW2BNo

[Yankeerunner]

Doh! I can't believe that I forgot about this, but so did everyone else responding.

Try the Nonathlon!
https://www.nonathlon.com/

It was developed 19 years ago by Paul Harris and Andy Nield, and adjusts for gender, Hwt/lwt, and every single age (not just 10 year or 5 years age groups). And lets you and your challenge partner compare 10 different ranking distances/times (30' & 60') if you're so inclined.