08-07-2008, 07:12 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Agreed. That's what the footrests are for...to give you maximum pull on the oars. I am a pretty fair rower and if I have everything balanced...oar length, foot rest distance from seat, etc....I can throw a roostertail. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have never tried both rowing and kicking but I am guessing that much of the extra thrust you gain from kicking would be lost in the loss of leverage by not having your feet firmly planted while rowing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, again, since I haven't actually tried it, I may be completely wrong. It is a matter of personal preference and personal experience.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have never tried both rowing and kicking but I am guessing that much of the extra thrust you gain from kicking would be lost in the loss of leverage by not having your feet firmly planted while rowing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, again, since I haven't actually tried it, I may be completely wrong. It is a matter of personal preference and personal experience.[/#0000ff]
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