PM 3 v PM 4

nchasan · Post by **nchasan** » March 14th, 2009, 1:39 pm

I just purchased a new Model D with a PM 4 and also a PM 3 retro it for my model C - I am bringing the Model C home to use during those days I get out of work too late to train. My question is this...how do you use the PM 3 and PM 4 in your training and what can I look forward to upgrading from the PM 2? Any tips on "best practices" would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Citroen · Post by **Citroen** » March 14th, 2009, 5:57 pm

The basics are identical. Pull the handle get some strange numbers on the screen at the end of the row.

The benefits with the PM3/4 is that it does a better job of recording workouts (especially if you use a LogCard). It does a better job of intervals, especially the variable intervals that are not fixed distance or fixed durattion. Try doing 4K, 4'R, 3K, 3'R, 2K 2'R, 1K on a PM2.

The other major benefit (assuming you're not running with a PM2+) is that you can hook it up to a computer/laptop and run Digitalrowing.com's RowPro software. That will manage your workouts and with an internet connection will allow you to race with other rowers.

nchasan · Post by **nchasan** » March 14th, 2009, 6:13 pm

Citroen wrote:The basics are identical. Pull the handle get some strange numbers on the screen at the end of the row.

The benefits with the PM3/4 is that it does a better job of recording workouts (especially if you use a LogCard). It does a better job of intervals, especially the variable intervals that are not fixed distance or fixed durattion. Try doing 4K, 4'R, 3K, 3'R, 2K 2'R, 1K on a PM2.

The other major benefit (assuming you're not running with a PM2+) is that you can hook it up to a computer/laptop and run Digitalrowing.com's RowPro software. That will manage your workouts and with an internet connection will allow you to race with other rowers.

OK, thanks! (How did L'Pool crush Man U?)

Citroen · Post by **Citroen** » March 14th, 2009, 6:34 pm

nchasan wrote:OK, thanks! (How did L'Pool crush Man U?)

I neither know, nor could care less. The only sports I watch on TV are cycling, F1, sailing and, if it's on, rowing. The last two tend to be reserved for Summer Olympic years. I have even been known to watch the Winter Olympics.

The only soccer team I support is Newcastle United (and that can be painful at times). I was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

nchasan · Post by **nchasan** » March 14th, 2009, 6:42 pm

Citroen wrote:
nchasan wrote:OK, thanks! (How did L'Pool crush Man U?)
The only soccer team I support is Newcastle United (and that can be painful at times). I was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Well Newcastle is struggling lately for sure...Not part of the Toon-Army then?