Re: Take two scullers

"Noel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Take two scullers&#8230;
>
> A question for any of you coaches or for those with knowledge of boat
> set ups.
>
> Any thourghts or advice would be much appreciated.
>
> 1) Take two scullers of different heights and weights (1 @ 195cm/93kg
> and 1 @ 168cm/67kg)
>
> 2) Assume they are foolish enough to agree to row together in a 2x
> (both are intermediate scullers)
>
> How would you seat the two scullers and what measures would you take
> to address the different proportions of height, weight and stroke
> length?
>
> Regards
>
> Noel


It will be easier for the shorter person to follow the tall person than vice
versa. The taller person must cover a longer distance during the stroke, so
most likely if you are not that experienced, the taller person will rush the
slide to keep up with the shorter person.

Robin