Rowing - 2k test

lol! No, i just see boatiedom in Cambridge as a bit of a cult really... I couldn't AFC today as it's Peter and my anniversary and I had to trek around town trying to find a dress, only to settle on one I already have!

Reply 42

Helenia

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Katie J

I can only assume you're referring to their amazing rowing ability? :wink:

Hmm... ^o) I can't imagine what else I could possibly have meant :p:

Reply 43

Yupo

OP

Helenia

Almost entirely impossible while actually rowing. One or two crews have done it but you need massive technical cock-up to achieve that. It's easier to fall in while you're putting it in the water, if someone doesn't have their blade out or something, but still incredibly rare. I've never done it yet and nor has any Clare boat in the time I've been here (we'd have heard! :biggrin:

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As for small boats - there is the small boats regatta early in Easter term for singles, doubles and pairs. Considering that it's really not that high profile, it's worth a ridiculous amount of Mitchell Cup points. Some people go to pairs/scullers Head as well, but that tends to be very much off their own bat rather than as a boatclub.

I went out in a double a few times last term when I was off sweep-oar with a shoulder injury and it was fun, but I don't think I could race it!

If you do flip the boat how easy is it to actually get you feet unstrapped and get out?

Reply 44

Yupo

If you do flip the boat how easy is it to actually get you feet unstrapped and get out?

yery easy.....most shoes in boats dont fit very well at all and so barely need unstrapping. But even the snugger fitting ones should have the strings on them so that if you flip over, all you do is reach to where your feet are and tug on the multiple strings that will be there...and that should be enough to set you free. (in older boats, these strings can be missing if not looked after....but that's not to much of a worry!)

Reply 45

sig.fig.

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Willa

hmmm. Well you definitely need to make sure it's on 130, for it to reeeeeally count.

What does a drag factor of 130 equate to on a concept II ? Whenever I've used them, I just assume 10 is the best level to use, but I don't suppose this iss necessarily true....

Reply 46

trunksss6

What does a drag factor of 130 equate to on a concept II ? Whenever I've used them, I just assume 10 is the best level to use, but I don't suppose this iss necessarily true....

the drag factor is quotes because all concept II's will have a different fan setting to match this drag factor. For example, for the Model D's in Goldie (which are all v new), this is about 5 or 6. Whereas for the Model D in the college boathouse, it's more like 7/8. And Model C's are completely different.

Basically, ignore the numbers on the fan setting, you want to adjust it to get the correct drag factor (130 for guys btw, girls should use less I've heard...like 115-120). To get the drag factor on a model C, turn on the erg and press to two buttons in the third column (from the left) at the same time, and "drag factor" appears in the corner. Start rowing and you'll see this value settle on to a number. then adjust the fan setting until you hit the right value.
For model D's, from the main menu hit "more options" and "display drag factor" and then do the same thing.

Reply 47

Clematis

Willa

(130 for guys btw, girls should use less I've heard...like 115-120).

I know that the junior GB womens team sets it to 125 for all their ergo pieces. But that is just approximate...it doesn't make too much of a difference if it is a bit over or under.

Reply 48

DoMakeSayThink

I knew that 7:00 must've been too fast. I've recently got back into training after a kneww injury, but my 2k's are more like 7:40, not quite the 7:00 I was thinking about.... Oh well, still a 6:26 when adjusted using that time adjuster thing. As for being short, well yeah, I guess I am pretty short, especially for a row. Last I checked I was about 5'9

Reply 49

DoMakeSayThink

I knew that 7:00 must've been too fast. I've recently got back into training after a kneww injury, but my 2k's are more like 7:40, not quite the 7:00 I was thinking about.... Oh well, still a 6:26 when adjusted using that time adjuster thing. As for being short, well yeah, I guess I am pretty short, especially for a row. Last I checked I was about 5'9

ah that makes much more sense, yeah that weight adjusted time is much more "standard". Bulk up a bit and get it closer to 7 mins and you'll be well on your way....but being short is still going to be a downfall. I'd cox if you dont get much heavier than you are atm

Reply 50

=gabriel=

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What do the lightweights pull? Are many of them in the sub-6min region?

Reply 51

FadeToBlackout

I doubt it. CULRC's website recommends an erg of 6:50 for 2k or less to start with; the GBR reckon you should beat 6:35 if you want to trial for them.

Reply 52

Apagg

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Helenia

Sometimes it's really funny watching people on ergs in the gym, sometimes it's just painful because you can see how much damage they're doing to themselves.

Apparently the Jesus men are doing an 18k erg every week (as well as a couple of others). That just sounds evil to me.

Let's not get too hasty, upper boats only. M3 sticks to 12ks

Edit: Just realised how old this thread is

Reply 53

CULRC will typically have scores ranging from 6:25 up to 6:45 (that's when people are close to the correct weight, not at the very start of the season when some are still 80kg). I think GB actually ask for at least a 6:45 2k to trial, but I presume that upper limit is for the lightest of lightweight rowers.

Reply 54

FadeToBlackout

Willa

CULRC will typically have scores ranging from 6:25 up to 6:45 (that's when people are close to the correct weight, not at the very start of the season when some are still 80kg). I think GB actually ask for at least a 6:45 2k to trial, but I presume that upper limit is for the lightest of lightweight rowers.

6:45 for U23 Lightweights, according to last year's criteria. Of course, this years could have changed. :smile:

Reply 55

wazzup

fade who do u row for and which boat?

Reply 56

Nichrome

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That weight adjusted thing is mental, I go down from 7.13 to 6.24 :confused:

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Ahh well, hopefully over the summer I'll be able to get my time down to around 7:00 whilst still being a lightweight!

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