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Written by DevilCoxie
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okay i've been coxieing for about 3 years and 7 seasons. i've tried to make boats go faster with technique and strength but i was wondering -- in a bow coxie boat, they say if u lay down u go faster cause u don't put a drag on the boat i was wondering if in a stern cox boat is there a way u can sit without putting a lot of drag on the boat?? ~ DevilCoxie
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| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2003-07-14 13:00:24 | Comment:
Drag, I don't know if there is anything you can do. Obviously anything that offsets the boat will affect how fast the boat goes (just like using the rudder). This means moving your body alot to help set the boat when it is not set, is a bad idea. I was told, and like to, sit forward in any stern loaded boat. This means that my body is lower and closer to stroke's hand position when she is a the catch. It also makes her feel that I am really into the race. One more thing: when it is windy, if you are lower, the wind goes over you, instead of freezing you.
Take a look at some photos of fast boats and see what kind of sitting position the cox is in. Hope this helps!
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| Submitted by OpenMaTT (
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) on 2003-07-14 22:12:54 website:http://www.vergegaming.net | Comment:
sitting up doesn't create drag, but has more to do with weight-distrobution in the boat.... the reason for coxed fours is because it's a better weight distrobution in the boat than being in the stern for that size boat.... I've seen a box-coxed eight once, but a bow-coxed eight is completely unfeesable if you ask me.
| | | Subject: Re: Help!!! | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2003-07-15 21:36:37 | Comment:
This is completely off the subject but I am looking for pictures of bow-coxed eights to prove to a friend of mine they really do exist. I have looked all over po***** (who I thought was the maker), row2k and rowersworld to no avail. Does anyone have any other suggestions??
Thanks!
| | | Subject: Re: Help!!! | | Submitted by DevilCoxie on 2003-07-15 22:50:50 website:http:// | Comment:
a team at my boat club has a bow coxed eight
| | Subject: Re: Help!!! | | Submitted by DevilCoxie on 2003-07-15 22:53:58 website:http:// | Comment:
Name: Coach Paul Rodriguez
Brand: Empacher
Type: Bow Coxed Eight
Year: 1984
-i'll try to find a picture for u
| | | Subject: Re: Help!!! | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2003-07-16 21:15:55 | Comment:
THANK YOU!
| | | Subject: Re: Help!!! | | Submitted by DevilCoxie on 2003-07-17 09:14:42 website:http:// | Comment:
yep anytime....i'm still tryin' to get that picture
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| Submitted by SaraCoxswain (
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) on 2003-07-19 08:04:51 website:http:// | Comment:
Move around as little as possible. If you have to move, I suggest moving while they're on the drive. When the oars are in the water, the boat is the most stable. If you move around when they're on the recovery, you're going to really mess with the set. If there is a lot of check in the boat, especially during starts, try to push against the foot panel in front of you to keep from moving back an forth. Just like any movement up and down affects the boat, moving front and back hurts it too. You'll increase the check. Basically, always think in your head. Be one with the boat!
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