The extreme angles of this rowing style are not contributing much to forward acceleration and he would probably gain if he moves the oarlocks out a little and increases the length of the lighter oar to keep the same inertia and lever effort on the rower. The swept oar angle should a little less than 90 degrees kept symmetrical to a right angle with the boat. Note that at 45 degrees the forward component is 0 .707 of the maximum and that is assuming the oar does not have a standing start in its pulsating action. Such extreme angles should be avoided in racing, and though the rower feels good about his sweating effort, the energy transfer is not going to the right state/direction required.
Aram you are so clear and helpfull, Thank you as a light rower woman, it does help me a lot !!
Aram you are doing great service for young ambitios rowers.
Keep up the great work
Thank you so much Denis! Awesome footage!
Thank you. The 'fix' that I like to suggest is feet-out rowing. That will prevent you from hanging on to the stroke for too long into the bow.
A really well done analysis + excellent explanation on how to improve.
Thank you very much Yavuz!
I've filled many notebooks with your excellent advice, keep up the great work!
Wow. What a feedback! Thank you very much. Please do not take my ideas as ultima ratio, though.
The extreme angles of this rowing style are not contributing much to forward acceleration and he would probably gain if he moves the oarlocks out a little and increases the length of the lighter oar to keep the same inertia and lever effort on the rower. The swept oar angle should a little less than 90 degrees kept symmetrical to a right angle with the boat. Note that at 45 degrees the forward component is 0 .707 of the maximum and that is assuming the oar does not have a standing start in its pulsating action. Such extreme angles should be avoided in racing, and though the rower feels good about his sweating effort, the energy transfer is not going to the right state/direction required.
Great content, as always. Nice to know that body and arms should finish together for optimal strength. Back to the erg...
Thanks Aram
Aram, do you have experience with coastal rowing and if so, are you thinking about making a video about it?
Good idea! I will put it on my list