RP3 Rowing MODEL-T - Page 2

The RP3 Dynamic rowing simulator is the world’s only rowing machine that truly simulates the dynamics of a light
racing shell, freely oating on the water. The main frame with its ywheel, stretcher and seat are the boat simula-
ting parts, and the main bar simulates the water.
In its patented design**, the ywheel assembly weighs about 21.5 kgs, which closely approximates the weight per
person of most racing shells. The seat is labile, as a boat would be, forcing the rower to sit and pull symmetrically.
The elasticity of the total system of main bar and ywheel assembly is designed to
match closely the elasticity of the combination of oar, boat and rigger.
It is however not a boat in all its aspects.
The technique of handling the oar is not required. Therefore deteriorating technique of handling the oar due to
fatigue, will not serve as an automatic safeguard for the oarsman against over-exertion, as would be the case in
a boat.
- Because the oarsman does not have to push the oar away at the beginning of the recovery, but instead is pulled
back, there is a tendency to row at a slightly higher stroke rate then in the boat.
- Other than the water, the main bar is not of innite length. Therefore, to stabilize the position of the rower within
this nite length, there is a slight downward bend in the main bar, with its lowest point at approx. 40 centimeters
from the rear leg. In order to inuence the dynamics of the system as little as possible, the curvature of this bend
is kept at a minimum. Due to the elasticity of the main bar, and the sag resulting from
the weight of the oarsman, the exact position of the lowest point of the main bar is weight dependent; of course
this position also depends on the slope of the oor the unit is placed on. The unit should be leveled in such a way,
that when rowing, neither of the two support legs are touched by the main frame or the seat. For leveling the unit
the rear leg is provided with a level adjustment knob. Turning the knob clockwise for the model T and Push the
knob for the model T to lower the rear end or turning it anti-clockwise raises the rear end.
** Patents: U.S. Patent 5,382,210
European Patent 0 376 403 B1
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