08-07-2008, 07:04 PM
We differ there. I don't find kicking and rowing beneficial.
I can propel much faster putting my feet on the bar and putting all motion and strength into the rowing.
Not saying I don't do both, but not to get somewhere in a hurry.
On very windy/choppy days it can help so you don't loose grown when the oars are lifted, But I guess with my boats being low profile, it is down to flippers, OR oars, OR motor...Now rowing with the motor on is a different story,
You also mentioned you have the cloth seat, that could make a difference, but, most time, if I row without my feet on the bar, I can't get full power.
Gotta put your back into it[laugh]
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I can propel much faster putting my feet on the bar and putting all motion and strength into the rowing.
Not saying I don't do both, but not to get somewhere in a hurry.
On very windy/choppy days it can help so you don't loose grown when the oars are lifted, But I guess with my boats being low profile, it is down to flippers, OR oars, OR motor...Now rowing with the motor on is a different story,
You also mentioned you have the cloth seat, that could make a difference, but, most time, if I row without my feet on the bar, I can't get full power.
Gotta put your back into it[laugh]
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