Later, Jon served in Vietnam (probably USMC like Larry Wilcox). Traffic Officer Jon Baker. After joining the CHP, as any aspiring motor officer before being assigned to a motor squad, Jon was assigned to a patrol car. In 1975, he met Frank Poncherello and convinced him to become a CHP officer.
You can but don't expect a ton of power, you might get 100W. You would have to connect the pivot points to some kind of ratcheting device and turn a flywheel. Since you are only rowing forward a small portion of the time you will need a flywheel.
Be sure to warm up before your workout. Difficulty: Average to Moderate. Time Required: 10 to 15 minutes, plus several practice sessions in the coming weeks. Here's How: Selecting a Rowing Machine. My personal favorite rowing machine is the Concept 2 rowing machine. This machine is found in every elite rowing team and club around the world. At $900, it's not an inexpensive piece of fitness equipment. However, it provides an efficient, total body strength and endurance workout.