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It is very noticeable for me – the knees are tracking straighter and he is far more connected in his leg drive.\""}],"markDefs":[],"style":"blockquote"},{"_key":"392e4aac8ceb","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"8a4a699192540","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For Nick, the ability to customise an athlete's setup is equally valuable."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"6c72ea6a3261","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"999c1a4ae2480","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"\"Being able to adjust the stance is a big advantage. 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I think it is giving him that medial arch feedback and something to work into.\""}],"markDefs":[],"style":"blockquote"},{"_key":"835192184d6e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"2accb9e7212e0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"These observations align with what many rowers experience when they improve the interface between their feet and the footplate. Better support can help create more consistent knee tracking, improve force transfer through the drive, and reduce unnecessary movement that may contribute to discomfort or inefficiency."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"bad4c9d835b5","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"8cfe8249a7e10","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Unlike generic sports insoles, the Bont Rowing Pro Insoles have been developed with the unique demands of rowing in mind. 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