Hi George: Height is definitely an advantage in rowing. Longer limbs lead to a longer stroke cycle of the oar through the water. Obviously, this is going to be more efficient than a shorter stroke in terms of moving a boat through the water.
Hi George: Height is definitely an advantage in rowing. Longer limbs lead to a longer stroke cycle of the oar through the water. Obviously, this is going to be more efficient than a shorter stroke in terms of moving a boat through the water. Of course, it is not correct to assume that a 6’4″ rower will always outperform a 5’8″ rower. If the shorter rower has better technique, strength and endurance (as well as intangibles such as determination through pain), he will move a boat better than the taller rower. But if all these considerations are equal, the mechanical advantage of height will lead to a more efficient rower.
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