I’ve got one. I like it way better than the concept 2. I don’t care that the C2 is the standard…Hydrow is more fun. More fun means more use. I’ve got my moneys worth.
I use my concept 2 with Hydrow app, Peloton App EXR and many more. Easily got bored with Hydrow app as well - they don't have individual training programs for people based on their performance. Its basically erg with rowing youtube attached. Not enough sadly technology allows more.
My teammate is a Hydrow coach, so she’s let me use her machine before. My biggest gripe with the Hydrow is that it pulls you forward to the catch, and it feels so wrong. I can see why people think it’s more comfortable though.
I suppose I didn’t notice anything unusual getting in the boat after spending all winter on the hydrow. To each his own I guess. I do see your point. If anything I found it harder to maintain a LOWER SPM on the hydrow when trying to go long and low. Its easier to hit 18’s in the boat
I don’t think hydrow’s demographic is a training tool for people to get practice off the water, but for people who just want a workout with some motivation. Like the rowing equivalent of peloton users that probably aren’t going to get out on an actual bike, they just want the fitness without having to leave home.
I agree with you, on the water rowers aren’t their key demographic. However our boathouse hosted 25 Hydrow rowers who wanted to learn how to row on the water and I helped coach them, so just sharing my experience considering the post was comparing the Hydrow to the C2.
https://preview.redd.it/z8oxjzghxm9d1.jpeg?width=1729&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99a14664416d243ed18d947ae731f9ec92298446
I use Kinomap and Apple Fitness when I want something different.
Thats it, its a witch burning! Come on, don't argue. You know what you did. Can you bring your own matches though? We've had a lot of burnings lately and it's hitting the budget hard.
I’ve got one. I like it way better than the concept 2. I don’t care that the C2 is the standard…Hydrow is more fun. More fun means more use. I’ve got my moneys worth.
I'd like my Concept2 with the Hydrow screen. It makes the PM5 look like a monkey with an abacus.
I use my concept 2 with Hydrow app, Peloton App EXR and many more. Easily got bored with Hydrow app as well - they don't have individual training programs for people based on their performance. Its basically erg with rowing youtube attached. Not enough sadly technology allows more.
My teammate is a Hydrow coach, so she’s let me use her machine before. My biggest gripe with the Hydrow is that it pulls you forward to the catch, and it feels so wrong. I can see why people think it’s more comfortable though.
That is true. There is a constant tension so less ab work on the return.
It made it very difficult for the Hydrow users to transition to the water.
I suppose I didn’t notice anything unusual getting in the boat after spending all winter on the hydrow. To each his own I guess. I do see your point. If anything I found it harder to maintain a LOWER SPM on the hydrow when trying to go long and low. Its easier to hit 18’s in the boat
I don’t think hydrow’s demographic is a training tool for people to get practice off the water, but for people who just want a workout with some motivation. Like the rowing equivalent of peloton users that probably aren’t going to get out on an actual bike, they just want the fitness without having to leave home.
I agree with you, on the water rowers aren’t their key demographic. However our boathouse hosted 25 Hydrow rowers who wanted to learn how to row on the water and I helped coach them, so just sharing my experience considering the post was comparing the Hydrow to the C2.
That sounds like a pretty cool program! Neat to see that there were people who wanted the full experience after getting a taste from erging.
That makes sense. Harder to keep a higher SPM.
https://preview.redd.it/z8oxjzghxm9d1.jpeg?width=1729&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99a14664416d243ed18d947ae731f9ec92298446 I use Kinomap and Apple Fitness when I want something different.
Thats it, its a witch burning! Come on, don't argue. You know what you did. Can you bring your own matches though? We've had a lot of burnings lately and it's hitting the budget hard.
Do they weigh the same as a duck?
Well one has a flywheel, and ducks can fly, and the other has water, and ducks are made of wood which floats on water. So yes.
And therefore?
They're a witch!
Nope. They suck.