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or Ammonia based fl uids.
Maintaining the Frame
The metal surface can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and a small amount of
nonabrasive cleaner can be used.
Storage of Your WaterRower
Your WaterRower can be stored upright as shown in Step Eight of the Assembly
manual. Lift the Rear Spacer 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).
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, fl owing, unhurried Rowing Action.
The diagrams below show 3 basic movements of the Rowing Action.
CATCH POSITION
Sitting tall, arms straight reaching forward,
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 with the legs.
RELEASE POSITION
Legs straight, handle drawn to chest, sitting
back just past the vertical, torso fi rm, shoul-
ders relaxed, head up and eyes looking
forward.
