comparing CII models B and C
Rich Randolph
In article <346A0F...@ucsd.edu>, <ear...@ucsd.edu> wrote:
>Ok, so I would like to know: is there really a difference between the
>model B and model C ergs? I really seem to feel more resistance on the
>"B", even after adjusting the vents and sprocket--what is going on? We
>only have a few C ergs, so we have to use the old shitty ones pretty
>frequently...just wondering if anyone else has noticed a difference
>between the two. (other than the obvious ones, such as design and
>functions)
I noticed this too and e-mailed CII about it. Their reply was that the
resistance on the model C was indeed less, even at the highest adjustments.
They explained that there was concern about stress and injuries at the
model B ressistance levels.
I can't say that I was too happy about the response. After all, the device
is adjustable - let me worry about the level of stress and chance of
injury.
However, I have accepted the difference for several raesons:
1. The model B is no longer manufactured. What choice do I have?
2. World class rowers train on the C. There must be enough resistance.
3. If I need more resistance, I'll compensate by rowing longer or
lifting weights longer , etc.
One good thing about the model C. It apparently holds up better in an
institutional environmen
--Rich
rj...@osu.edu
Jon
Rich Randolph (rand...@x1.us.ohio-state.edu) wrote:
:
: 2. World class rowers train on the C. There must be enough resistance.
:
: 3. If I need more resistance, I'll compensate by rowing longer or
: lifting weights longer , etc.
Those two reasons alone convince me.
If it good enough for the best rowers in the world, then it should be good enough for those not quite as good.
Does anyone still use Jessings, by the way?
Now that WILL give you an injury...
:-)
Jon
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ly...@isoc.org
The primary reason for erging if you are a rower is to maintain
sport-specific training when you can't be on the water, like in winter.
The best way to improve or at least maintain your abilities on the water
when you can't get on the water is to imitate rowing as closely as
possible. The Model C does a much better job at this than the Model B.
There is not as much slack at the catch on the C and if you keep proper
ratio and a quick turnaround at the catch, it feels much more similar to
actual rowing than a B. Good rowing should feel quick and light and those
feelings are much more difficult to achieve on the B.
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ly...@isoc.org wrote:
>
> The primary reason for erging if you are a rower is to maintain
> sport-specific training when you can't be on the water, like in winter.
> The best way to improve or at least maintain your abilities on the water
> when you can't get on the water is to imitate rowing as closely as
> possible. The Model C does a much better job at this than the Model B.
> There is not as much slack at the catch on the C and if you keep proper
> ratio and a quick turnaround at the catch, it feels much more similar to
> actual rowing than a B. Good rowing should feel quick and light and those
> feelings are much more difficult to achieve on the B.
If you have a new B, and a new C, the difference isn't anything more
than the seat, and the noise. . . the catch isn't slacking. . . that
just comes with improper care (leaving the handle in the hooks when not
in use, stretches the bungy). Yes, good rowing should feel quick and
light, and is achievable on a well kept B.
BJE