At Sykes Racing we are proud to be at the forefront of the latest rowing technologies and have a team dedicated to research and development. Our areas are not only limited to product research and development but we also have an interest in coaching ideas and training methodologies.
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Hull Research and Development |
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At the recent Sykes Racing 2008 Rowing Australia Coaches Conferences, we were pleased to present a session on the approach we have taken in the development of the Mould 40 (new eight) and Mould 33 (new pair). To download a copy of the lecture slides, follow this link. |
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Rigging for the Individual |
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Rigging for the individual is best explained when it is split into two sections: one focused on the comfort and efficient positioning of the individual; and the second, on rigging an individual to conform to the majority of the crew. Sometimes of course both problems affect individual crew members. |
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The pitch gauge can be used to measure stern pitch and lateral pitch, either on the swivel or pin or at the blade face. The spirit levels and pitching faces of the guage are at 90 degrees to each other, so once the level has been set the gauge can be used on either 'A' or 'B' face providing the gauge is held the same way and not turned upside down. |
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Oars and Rigging Definitions |
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This article was adapted from Concept2's Dreissigacker Oar Assembly & Use Manual (July 2005) and lists some important rigging definitions and some basic principals to follow when setting up your boat and oars. |
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Technical Innovators