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Id like to get into rowing...
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Nebor
Lifer
I reckon you could get some indians to trade you a nice canoe, hollowed out from an entire tree, for some shiny beads or magic beans or something... They've traded more for less....
Then get some oars at the army navy store, and you're good to go. Maybe mount up a .50 cal in case you see the Yatch club rowing team out on the water.
Excelsior:"How you guys doin?"
Yatch Club:"Is that your boat? HA!"
Excelsior: "Won't talk to me eh? Well how about my leedle friend!" *wrack bolt on 50 cal* *open fire*
Yatch Club: OH NOOZZZ we are teh DEAD!.
Seriously though, a machine gun on a canoe would be hilarious.
Then get some oars at the army navy store, and you're good to go. Maybe mount up a .50 cal in case you see the Yatch club rowing team out on the water.
Excelsior:"How you guys doin?"
Yatch Club:"Is that your boat? HA!"
Excelsior: "Won't talk to me eh? Well how about my leedle friend!" *wrack bolt on 50 cal* *open fire*
Yatch Club: OH NOOZZZ we are teh DEAD!.
Seriously though, a machine gun on a canoe would be hilarious.
silverpig
Lifer
I rowed for UBC until it made my grades go down the toilet...
Anyways, it's a great sport, but it's expensive if you want to buy your own boat. Prolly more than a new top of the line computer anyways. A boat + oars will run you a couple grand for sure (you can get carbon fibre 8-man boats for like $45000 to put it in perspective). I'm sure if you looked around hard enough you could get a deal where it'd only set you back maybe $1500 but it's not like the market for those things is all that huge.
It's also very difficult to learn properly on your own. I'd really suggest joining a club to begin with so you can learn, and maybe hear about where you can get a good deal on a boat.
Anyways, it's a great sport, but it's expensive if you want to buy your own boat. Prolly more than a new top of the line computer anyways. A boat + oars will run you a couple grand for sure (you can get carbon fibre 8-man boats for like $45000 to put it in perspective). I'm sure if you looked around hard enough you could get a deal where it'd only set you back maybe $1500 but it's not like the market for those things is all that huge.
It's also very difficult to learn properly on your own. I'd really suggest joining a club to begin with so you can learn, and maybe hear about where you can get a good deal on a boat.
i rowed for 2 years in college.... and I found it almost impossible to row a single scull... for someone whos never rowed before, it would be extremly difficult...
I would say work on the rowing machines in teh gym first to get your form down before you hit the water....
and be preparted to shell out 5 grand for a boat and oars...
I would say work on the rowing machines in teh gym first to get your form down before you hit the water....
and be preparted to shell out 5 grand for a boat and oars...
I rowed for a couple years in college. I say try taking lessons if they offer it and see if you like it. Rowing on the erg(rowing machine) sucks and doesn't give you the same experience. It's good for getting in shape and rythym though. So try it before you buy anything.
Scarpozzi
Lifer
If you're wanting to get into rowing, you need to figure out what kind of rowing you want to do. If you want to scull (2 oars in your hand), you can do that on your own, but you may need to take lessons. You have to have good balance and understand how to use your oars to balance on the water.
If you're rowing with a partner, you have the option of sweep-style rowing. (each rower with 1 oar) The type of boat for this is called a pair.
I suggest checking to see if there are any rowing clubs in your area. They have one here with modest yearly dues of $100 for use of club equipment and I'm sure you could get help learning. Be sure to spend some time on an ERG or rowing machine to work on technique before you ever hit the water.
You'll want to learn how to properly feather your blades, learn about avoiding crabs (getting your blade turned backwards in the water), and definitely about body rhythm up the slide to keep the boat in a forward motion rather than jerking it back every stroke. Rowing will take you about 6 months to get the techniques down and probably a few years to perfect. I rowed for 3 years and used to compete against all the schools down south. (UNC, DUKE, UCF, GT, UT)
If you're rowing with a partner, you have the option of sweep-style rowing. (each rower with 1 oar) The type of boat for this is called a pair.
I suggest checking to see if there are any rowing clubs in your area. They have one here with modest yearly dues of $100 for use of club equipment and I'm sure you could get help learning. Be sure to spend some time on an ERG or rowing machine to work on technique before you ever hit the water.
You'll want to learn how to properly feather your blades, learn about avoiding crabs (getting your blade turned backwards in the water), and definitely about body rhythm up the slide to keep the boat in a forward motion rather than jerking it back every stroke. Rowing will take you about 6 months to get the techniques down and probably a few years to perfect. I rowed for 3 years and used to compete against all the schools down south. (UNC, DUKE, UCF, GT, UT)
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