Id like to get into rowing...

[Excelsior]

Does anyone have any info for me? I know one of the Yacht clubs has rowing here but..you have to join, etc, and they are snobs anyway. How much would an OK 2-person boat cost, and/or what type would you reccomend?

 

[Nebor]

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.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Nebor
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.

Going crazy from lack of sleep?

 

[Nebor]

It IS pretty late.

Imagine Biff and Mitzy in their sweaters, in a white rowing boat, with Mitzi holding her poodle when all of a sudden you open up the 50. Poodle would fly into air. The bullets hitting the water around them... teehee.

 

[silverpig]

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.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Nebor
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.

rofl thanks man, i needed the laugh

 

[Nebor]

If only someone more advanced than I would make a flash animation of this hilarious rowing adventure!

 

[Nebor]

An idea this great cannot be allowed to die.

 

[GoingUp]

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...

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Gobadgrs
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...

Alright. Thanks.

 

[Jzero]

If you don't want to join a team/club, why not take up a solo paddlesport like canoeing or kayaking? You could get outfitted with a decent kayak and gear for $500.

 

[DieselUV]

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]

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)

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Nebor
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.

LOLOL

 

[alkemyst]

Are you looking for recreational stuff or competeing?

Kayak's to me are a more logical choice.

My brother and his g/f bought two nice Kayaks for about $1800 each (carbon/kevlar) about $5k or so for their whole setup (camelback, oars, jackets, gear, trailer, covers etc)