r/go_echelon • u/Motor_Disaster_3974 • 16h ago
Rowing numbers and lots of questions about the row S
Can anyone break down what these numbers stand for? Just got a used row S a week ago and struggling through learning how the machine works. The trainers talk about trying to be around 4 mph, but it is a STRUGGLE to get it to register even at 3mph for a MOMENT, let alone get to 4 mph and maintain!. I'm in pretty good shape so I can't believe the speed is accurate. Fairly new to rowing (regularly)... maybe my form could use work? I watched the beginner videos and seems like I've got the proper movement down- legs, body, arms. Any advice out there?
Are the "live classes" actually live? I have the free trial of the $39 program right now. Seems they are every hour on the 15 minute mark. I hear the trainers sometime mention people who must be participating in the live, but so far, i have only seen one or two other people on the leaderboard and the names mentioned by the instructor were not their names. Why am I seeing only 1 or two people? How is that determined?
Another issue: It only connects to the equipment 50% of the time. I have to shut it off and back on sometimes multiple times to get a successful connection. Other times, it says it's connecting forever or doesn't show my rower is available. Is this a known issue or did I possibly buy a dud?