You know what? You’ve got a problem. And I’m glad . . .
May 21, 2010 by Mike
Filed under Think Different
Yeah, I’m talking to you. I’m hoping you have a problem, and here’s why . . .
I’m in the midst of my editorial planning for the upcoming year. Trying to figure out what to post. What videos and articles would be good to put up.
You read this blog. You’ve got problems. (Come on, admit it . . . you know you do.) So tell me.
See, instead of me writing and filming things that I think are *cool* or “Yeah, man, let’s tell folks about this purple wrench holder” I should be posting things that are helpful.
That help you solve a problem.
So here’s the deal—you let me know what your problem is, and I’ll post about it. And maybe if it is a big issue, or effects many folks, I’ll do more than a simple post on it.
Okay, no survey to complete. No forms to fill out. Just drop your problem in the comment box below. And I’ll get on it.
Come on, tells me what’s bugging ya . . .
[And if you're a coach with a problem, you might find help at my new site for coaches.]
On the Vespoli V1 with wing riggers.
There are three holes in which to attach the riggers a stern,mid and bow.
How does each one effect the rowing and rigging and in what situations would one want to place the rigger toward the stern, middle, and bow?
Thanks!
@ Travis: we’ve gotten several of these questions, and without having the boat or image in front of me, it is difficult to say exactly. However, I’ll take a shot.
The holes are there to adjust the rigging (and boat weight) slightly from bow to stern. This will effect the trim of the hull.
Placement depends on rower size, rowing style, technical emphasis (do you focus on the catch or on the finish?).
My suggestion would be to start with the middle set and try some speed work. Then move rigger toward bow, and test. Then toward stern and test. Keeping track of comfort and any other subjective/objective things you can find.
Then pick the spot that seems best for you, and you can fine tune from there with slight work through adjustments
Travis asked a great question. I have a wing rigger, too, and thought that was the purpose of the three sets of holes. However, I am a shorter rower at 5 ft, 9 in, and I’m wondering if there is an advantage to locating the riggers to the bow or stern for a shorter rower since this probably also affects how you work through the pin, so to speak. Also, I am interested in the spread on riggers for older rowers, such as myself, who are not in the best of shape, and also how you would set your sculls after adjusting the oarlocks. Is it better to move the oar locks outward, decreasing the work? If so, how would that affect the placement of the button on the collar, and so on.
Numbers are always nice, of course. And the videos are extremely helpful.
Thanks!
hi this is asghar ali from Karachi boat club Pakistan.i have a big problem.i have different kind of size athletes every one want there own setting but i cant do that because of the boats.i have athlete some who are 5 feet some 6 feet and some 6 plus.i have bigger amount of athletes who are 5 feet to 5.6 feet.so which kind of boat setting require for this kind of problem. thanks
@ Asghar: A very common problem. I’ve written about it in several places. I suggest starting with this one http://www.maxrigging.com/how-to-rig-for-different-size-partner-sculling, and then let me know if you have specific questions.
Mike,
Do you have any thoughts on my post?
Thanks,
Hi Mike,
I am an Italian master single sculler (42 years, 188 cm, 90 kg) and I started rowing five years ago.
My main problems are I am too negative on footstretcher on inversion and poor boat balance. Is there a way I can rig may boat to minimise these problems? My boat has a traditional 3 stays rigger. My rigging numbers are: span: 160, oar length (Braca Sport Ultralight BB): 289, inboard 89, oar pitch at catch/mid drive/finish 4/2/0 deg., outward pitch pin 2 deg.
Thanks.
Riccardo
Information on Dirigos? I’m a new coach (just graduated from college, where I started rowing on one of the top collegiate programs, with a dedicated boat repair shop and staff) for a collegiate club novice team, where I am the primary boat repairer. The 8+s are Dirigos. I had never even heard of that boat-maker until I started here, and their website seems to just be a mishmosh of foreign language characters. We’ve had seemingly a different problem every week, most recently oarlocks/riggers falling apart on the water – which never in four years of rowing, often twice a day, had I ever heard of. Each 8+ has a different type of rigger/oarlock setup, which should be adjustable, but have become stuck in their positions. There is no consistency in the spread from seat to seat (I was too disheartened to measure much else) and I cannot change it. I know I haven’t given you enough information to help with that, but how much of a difference is it if the spreads have a 4 cm range down the boat, and the numbers are more in line for women (I’m coaching boys, who tend to the lightweight side, with only about 3 guys with the classic heavyweight build)? They’ve been rowing for about 6 weeks now and there are only two races left for the fall (this weekend and next weekend), but maybe things can improve for the spring. Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated (even just writing this has been therapeutic!)!