Users as tall as 6'9″ are able to row with no issues and even have a few inches to spare. For additional length, the manufacturer separately sells an add-on to the monorail that adds another 5.0″ for ~$250. So unless you're taller than 7 feet, this rowing machine should work fine!
Is it good to be tall for rowing?
The taller you are, the better natural lever you are, and the more of a mechanical advantage you will have. Other than height it seems that an arm span greater than one's height is desirable. Rowing in general, and on the erg especially, actually has more to do with weight than height.9 Dec 2016
How much does height matter in rowing?
If you take two people with equal fitness level, one 5'8″ and one 6'3″, they should pull the exact same score the difference will be that the shorter person will have to row at a higher SPM to make up for the difference in length.9 Dec 2016
Why is rowing easier for tall people?
A tall athlete can pull the oar through a wider sweep angle, or on the erg, you can pull the handle a greater distance. So, for a given amount of force that an athlete can exert, the longer reach of the taller athlete should translate into more work, higher power and faster splits.8 Dec 2018
How tall should you be for rowing?
Then the answer is probably yes. The minimum height for women on the Olympic squad is 5′11″. For men, it is more. At the elite level, you need to have a stroke length commensurate with your team mates, and for that you need long arms and legs which translate into being tall.
Is it better to be tall or short for rowing?
Rowing in general, and on the erg especially, actually has more to do with weight than height. The length of your stroke matters, but not nearly as much as weight in the overall scheme of rowing. Sure, everything else being equal, taller = better rowing performance.9 Dec 2016
Are good rowers tall?
Elite rowers tend to be about 6 feet 5 inches tall, 215 pounds, said Seiler. Top distance runners are often a foot shorter, and several dozens of pounds less. Just don't ask the rowers to take their sea legs to the track.31 Jul 2012