WaterRower Indo-row A1, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTAINING THE WOOD
The natural wood WaterRowers are finished with Danish Oil which gives
a deep penetrating finish to the Hardwood Frame. Other than occasional
dusting or polishing, the wood requires no maintenance. The use and/or
storage of the WaterRower in inclement weather, including but not limited,
to extreme temperatures and moisture could void the warranty.
STORAGE OF YOUR WATERROWER
Your WaterRower can be stored upright. Lift the Rear Leg end, pull the
WaterRower towards you and use the momentum to stand it in an upright
position. When storing the WaterRower, please ensure the seat is in
the forward position (close to the footboard). When stored upright the
WaterRower is stable and it only takes the space of a chair.
STARTING OUT WITH ROWING
Rowing is an endurance sport which requires a high level of skill. This skill
is based on the co-ordination of the legs (which create the driving force of
the rowing action), torso and arms in propelling the boat across the water.
The rowing action is comprised of both fast (drive phase) and slow (recovery
phase) movements. Skill is also required in combining these movements
into a rhythm in order to create a smooth, flowing, unhurried rowing action.
The diagrams below show 3 basic movements of the rowing action.
CATCH POSITION
Sitting tall, arms straight reaching for-
ward, shoulders relaxed, head up, eyes
looking forward, legs compressed and
shins vertical.
DRIVE PHASE
Drive back with the legs, arms hang off
the handle and only begin to bend once
handle is above the knees, torso is strong
with good posture and body angle opens
up slowly as you drive the legs.
RELEASE POSITION
Legs straight, handle drawn to chest,
sitting back just past the vertical, torso
firm, shoulders relaxed, head up and eyes
looking forward.