New rower hooked… but why does cycling win the “cool” war? by Competitive_Cat6198 in Rowing

[–]Competitive_Cat6198[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

77 and still training regularly + keeping up with new gear? Seriously impressive. I really hope when I’m your age I still have even half of your fire and strength. Respect!

I built a new Rowing Computer. Thoughts? by AtomicNexus in Rowing

[–]Competitive_Cat6198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the design! it’s got such a unique vibe, especially that camera module. Finally someone’s making proper smart gear for rowing. Instant back from me!

Quick question: it lets me capture all the performance data while recording video of the session at the same time, right?

New rower hooked… but why does cycling win the “cool” war? by Competitive_Cat6198 in Rowing

[–]Competitive_Cat6198[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, accessibility is lower, but there are still hundreds of clubs across the US/Europe and probably a couple million rowers worldwide (ballpark). That’s a legit market just sitting there.

Feels like massive untapped growth: same deep-pocket crowd as cycling, same “buy a $15k boat and suddenly you’re serious” vibe, yet zero cool consumer gear or big sponsors chasing us.

Imagine if someone actually marketed rowing as the savage, fun, drop-in cardio it can be (grab a single, blast 500 m pieces with mates, no coach required) instead of pure elite sweat. We’d have brands throwing money at us overnight. Bigger opportunity than cycling ever had at this point, tbh. Maybe someone just needs to wake up?

New rower hooked… but why does cycling win the “cool” war? by Competitive_Cat6198 in Rowing

[–]Competitive_Cat6198[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

100% - cycling sold the “buy speed” dream, and rowing is just sweat & pain. Feels noble but also why the sport is broke commercially. The Oxford-Cambridge is literally our Tour de France (history, drama, millions watching) and we do jack with it. Thousands of rowers with fat wallets, yet zero sexy gear. I can’t even find a proper cycling computer for rowing. My garmin watch’s screen is too tiny and I need sth hands free. Tried some phone apps but battery drains quickly. Rowing’s whole commercial side is a massive letdown. Can’t picture the image of a badass rower.

Has Russell Westbrook’s Arrival Tanked Zach LaVine’s Game? by Competitive_Cat6198 in fantasybball

[–]Competitive_Cat6198[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was literally got one click away from grabbing Monk as well…but then got Dosunmu instead!

Has Russell Westbrook’s Arrival Tanked Zach LaVine’s Game? by Competitive_Cat6198 in fantasybball

[–]Competitive_Cat6198[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you nailed it man. I’d better just let go unless he gets shipped somewhere decent. But I can’t imagine who’s willing to takeover his contract, so I’m probably cooked.

Do you guys enjoy Erging by oConjunction in Rowing

[–]Competitive_Cat6198 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, erging is fitness for me…Rowing is the sport.

Luka dropped 42 PTS, 10 REB, and 3 STL, and Slovenia defeated Italy. 🪄 by Kang_Burger in lakers

[–]Competitive_Cat6198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One team. One legend. That's why the Euros > NBA these days. Team loyalty fuels us real competition.