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What Drag Factor Should You Use - and Should It Change by Distance?
Ask ten rowers what drag factor they use, and you’ll likely get a mix of answers. Some swear by keeping it low and light; others won’t touch anything except the highest damper setting. And then there are those who insist that 130 is the only correct choice because it feels closest to rowing a single scull. With so many opinions, it’s no wonder athletes get confused. What’s really happening when you move the lever on the side of the machine, and should your drag factor stay co

Cat Trentham
Nov 25, 20259 min read
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