http://www.maxrigging.com/step-5-in-your-personal-speed-system-rock-solid-equipment how to get more out of your rowing, and rowing equipment Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:59:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.maxrigging.com/step-5-in-your-personal-speed-system-rock-solid-equipment/comment-page-1#comment-1020 Mike Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:23:18 +0000 http://www.maxrigging.com/?p=1041#comment-1020 @ Dave: yes, you are at a disadvantage due to the age and weight issues you describe (although I do like Macons, especially for your age group so I don't think they are a big issue there). I would think you may have the most successs trying to make up the speed by focusing on the first four pillars (mindset, athlete, training, technique). The equipment is what it is. If it is stiff, good hull, safe and comfortable, then I would look to the first four pillars for speed. @ Dave: yes, you are at a disadvantage due to the age and weight issues you describe (although I do like Macons, especially for your age group so I don’t think they are a big issue there). I would think you may have the most successs trying to make up the speed by focusing on the first four pillars (mindset, athlete, training, technique). The equipment is what it is. If it is stiff, good hull, safe and comfortable, then I would look to the first four pillars for speed.

]]> http://www.maxrigging.com/step-5-in-your-personal-speed-system-rock-solid-equipment/comment-page-1#comment-1017 Dave Clayman Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:55:42 +0000 http://www.maxrigging.com/?p=1041#comment-1017 Large weight differnces do matter. The differance in speed is proportional to the weight delta to the 1/3 power. Klaus Filter has a equation derived from lineralized tow date that gives that. I coach kids in quads with. We row 30 year old Schoenbrod 4+ that have been re-rigged as 4x+ by doubling up with modified sweep riggers. In addition to the 120 pound weight differance we row with macon sculls against crews rowing new fat smoothies. We row against a wealthier program that boat their kids out in wing rigger Hudsons. I believe we have an 8% disadvantage. In a 1500 m race taking 8 minutes (middle school kids) this is about 38 seconds. Do you agree? How do I even this disadvantage other than regluing and attempting to tighten up very old shells? Large weight differnces do matter. The differance in speed is proportional to the weight delta to the 1/3 power. Klaus Filter has a equation derived from lineralized tow date that gives that. I coach kids in quads with. We row 30 year old Schoenbrod 4+ that have been re-rigged as 4x+ by doubling up with modified sweep riggers. In addition to the 120 pound weight differance we row with macon sculls against crews rowing new fat smoothies. We row against a wealthier program that boat their kids out in wing rigger Hudsons. I believe we have an 8% disadvantage. In a 1500 m race taking 8 minutes (middle school kids) this is about 38 seconds.
Do you agree? How do I even this disadvantage other than regluing and attempting to tighten up very old shells?

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