You said it ...

I wanted you to know that I am totally satisfied with my 'new' single -- it's exactly what I needed. BTW, it feels very familiar. MORE

Submitted by: Deb K.

I did the unthinkable today ...while fully detached from reality, I drove my "Basic" up onto rocks! ...And, the outcome???...nothing but a few scratches in the hull ...she's fine! You build one TOUGH boat, sir! MORE

Submitted by: Joe Kelenfy

I wanted to convey the joy I get from my daily rows on the Racer and thank you for your craftsmanship. Very few inanimate objects rival the pleasure I derive from tooling around in the shell. MORE

Submitted by: Bruce F.

I don't know how you did it (yes I do- you're very, very good) but it "fit" me like a glove. And was sheer pleasure to row. And fast... what normally took me 20 strokes zipped by in 15. Believe me, it's the boat, not me. MORE

Submitted by: Susan

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Testimonial

Rowing Shell: Personal RACER

This boat is fantastic. I had a wonderful first season with it and can't wait to get back on the water this spring.

It's incredibly stable at the catch and is able to capture all my power. Each stroke feels like pulling back an arrow in a bow and letting loose. The boat flies straight and fast, making the recovery very simple. I find I am pushing myself more and more each time I use it. By the end of the season I was rowing quite fast, but I know this boat can go even faster. I am sure we will have many years ahead to grow together.

The detailing you did on the colours and taping is superb. I have a truly unique shell that stands out on the water. The bright green hull is very visible, which is important to me because my rowing course on the Ottawa River is quite busy and I need the powerboats to see me. The reflective taping further supports this end, making the hull line stand out in the sunlight and particularly at sunset. I actually have rowed this boat in the dark several times with marker lights and confidence that the party powerboats can see me. The cool blue tinted carbon-fibre decks absorb the light, making it easy on my eyes. It is a nice surface to lock my eyes on in a zen-like stare as I focus on my technique.

I am glad I upgraded the hardware. The foot stretchers are firm and after experimenting with the pitch I have a very comfortable setting. It sets up perfectly for me, better than any other racing shell I have rowed. In total this boat is very light, which I imagine is part of the reason it flies in the water. The hull design must be the other part. Everything fits together. I don't know what is most important but I love the final result.

Submitted by: Chris