WaterSportFilter: I want to buy a small versatile Kayak like watercraft. I have different (competing?) things I'd like it to do (Paddle AND Row; single and tandem riders) can I get all of this into one boat? Are there available modifications? What should I get? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Nov 1, 2009 - 5 answers

How much of my resistance training can I replace with 15 minutes/session on the rowing machine? [more inside]
posted by arha on Nov 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Long time listener, first time caller: Any globetrotting rowers or shipping pros out there? I need to transport a rowing oar overseas, and I don't want it damaged. I'm planning to check it on my flight as 'sports equipment', but any advice or alternate suggestions are welcome. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by iona on Oct 8, 2008 - 9 answers

I exercise on a rowing machine ~4 times a week and while I love the benefit to my body, I hate what it does to my poor palms in the form of calluses. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Aug 31, 2008 - 20 answers

How can I get out on the water in Portland, Oregon? When I visited Boston a friend took me out sailing on the Charles river. They had some sort of community program where you could take lessons and then take out boats you were certified for. It was a lot of fun, so I'm wondering if there's anything similar, not too expensive, in Portland. Rowing might be interesting too, or just some way to boat around without actually owning a boat. I have lots of experience listening to Sloop John B, if that helps?
posted by Post-it Goat on Jul 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me solve a problem with the, er, anatomical logistics of men's rowing. [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious on May 7, 2008 - 10 answers

How do you attack a sailing ship with a fast rowing-boat? [more inside]
posted by TheophileEscargot on Feb 27, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the most efficient way of exercising on the rowing machine? Got any tips? [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Feb 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Please recommend a good rowing machine for a small space. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jan 30, 2008 - 11 answers

alternative rowing machines to the expensive concept 2's? [more inside]
posted by thelost on Sep 6, 2007 - 15 answers

I want to buy a cheap inflatable boat rugged enough to go fishing in. [more inside]
posted by solotoro on Jul 18, 2007 - 7 answers

What's the best (and cheapest) workout equipment for my small place? [more inside]
posted by johnsmith415 on Feb 16, 2007 - 21 answers

Need to identify the music from a Canadian Heritage minute. [more inside]
posted by aclevername on May 4, 2006 - 1 answer

Desire to exercise + bad joints = ? . Should I try to find some kind of trainer or sports therapist? Should I look into some kind of machine (I'm considering rowing or eliptical), and if so what do I look for in quality machines? Should I just go to a gym for a few months, try some things on my own and see what feels good? [more inside]
posted by namespan on Jan 7, 2006 - 28 answers

After a semi hard run or other cardio / muscular endurance excerise I sometimes get the shakes, or muscle twitchs... and not in the muscles you would expect. What would cause this? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Aug 8, 2005 - 10 answers

I want to get a boat/kayak/canoe/floaty thing for a nearby small river. Knowing nothing about them, I need some advice about what to get. [more inside]
posted by striker on May 16, 2005 - 18 answers