Yeah. That’s a made up name. There’s no such thing as Obsessive Compulsive Rigging Disorder. I mean, it’s not in any manual. And of all the things in the world to obsessive over, or be compulsive about, rigging wouldn’t be one of them. Would it? Nah. Wrong! Rigging and rowing equipment are EXACTLY the things […]
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11 Foundation Rigging Techniques for Rowing Equipment
As long as there has been rowing equipment, there’s been the need for someone to adjust, test, repair, and clean it. Those actions are what we lovingly call “rigging.” Over time, certain rigging techniques have proven themselves invaluable. These techniques are the foundation of rigging, and they make the job easier, simplier, and more effective. Following […]
Getting faster by testing your rigging numbers
If you’ve hung around here for more than five minutes you know that I’m a HUGE advocate of testing rigging numbers. Why Testing Rigging Numbers Is Important I get asked quite often, “Why is testing? Why should I do it?” Fair enough, and I have two thoughts on that. The first: test because you want to […]
Cool rowing website: Physics of Rowing
One of the best ways to become a better Rigger/Coach is to read. Reading exposes you to different ideas, various ways to do things, and alternate solutions to problems. And with that in mind I want to refer you to what I consider a GREAT Web site—a worthwhile place to spend time reading, and hence, […]
