Kayak ergometer

Dave The KayakerMarch 20, 2019Charlottesville kayaker, exercises for kayakers, kayak, kayak ergometer, kayak training, kayaking, Nordictrack kayak ergometer, paddling, surf ski, Training

I humbly ask you to buy my plans to keep this site going.

I believe this is the most sleek and compact design available for converting a Nordic Track ski machine to a kayak ergometer.

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Kayak racer and fitness enthusiast in Charlottesville, VA. Flat water & downriver. I have a weird fondness for old-school boats. View all posts by Dave The Kayaker

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Dave The Kayaker says:

April 16, 2019 at 11:53 am

Bill, It is a matter of personal preference. I set my ergometer “paddle” up to have the holes at a 30-degree offset to match what I use on my actual paddle on water, but you can choose to drill the holes offset or not, however you wish.

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William Drislane says:

April 16, 2019 at 10:46 am

Hi Dave,

I received the plans and have a question for you. I believe in the video you said to drill the holes in the ‘paddle’ so it is not feathered. Did I misunderstand, or do you use the ergometer unfeathered and on the water use (I assume) a feathered paddle?

If so, why? To save your wrists, or some other reason?

Thanks,

Bill D.

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Dave The Kayaker says:

April 10, 2019 at 4:05 pm

Rob, I sent the instructions on 4/6/19. Please check your spam filter or spam folder. I also just resent the email. Let me know if you did *not* get it this time. We might have to try a different email address for you if you have one. Thank you!

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Rob says:

April 10, 2019 at 2:40 pm

Hi Dave

I just sent you via PayPal the money for the plans to your erg (the one with rockers for both balance and training). Can you please email me the plans. Thank you

Rob

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