I originally posted this on a different Frontrower video, then saw the posts here. I have a Frontrower in my 40 yr old 17’ aluminum canoe. Before getting the Frontrower in Sept of 2016, that canoe had been in 3 lakes for a total of maybe 8 miles. Since then I’ve had it in over 130 different Mn lakes ( not counting frequent repeat visits to my favorite or closest spots), and several creeks & rivers. I don’t use a gps to track miles, but nearly always row around the lake hugging the shore, so guessing I’m ‘over 700 miles. It goes like a bat outta heck. It’s very efficient because 100% of your leg power is transmitted directly to the oars, so zero back stress, and you use your arms however much you want. One thing Ron’s videos don’t mention is that the oars naturally rest in the far forward position, making the outfit really versatile. I enjoy traversing chains of lakes. It’s quick & easy to switch to a kayak or canoe paddle to navigate tight spots on narrow creeks. If I’m going to be in tight quarters for a while, I can take the oars off in under 10 sec while underway. To say I enjoy it is an understatement. I was deciding between a kayak or rowing shell when I found Ron’s website. Glad I went with the Frontrower. Can’t wait for the ice to leave the lakes!
absolutely awesome . . . and especially with all four independent controls of propulsion to accommodate various types of handicap persons - after viewing many good ideas on videos, and reading much on net - it took an idea this good for me to finally comment on anything... as this is my first comment ever posted after years on the net . . . wow... class act.
Actually, the FrontRower system is faster than the rear-facing systems used in sanctioned races. Its faster because its more efficient. The rules of rowing have outlawed this and other inovaive systems. The selling points are not speed, by comfort and ease of use, which make it good for "touring" and exercise.
I like it, but then I haven't invested any of my ego in RoWinG in a very definite prescribed manner, so I suppose I don't properly know how to hate it? Certainly looks like a genuine innovation, anyway. Hope to see it taking over at the Olympics next :D
the only amazing thing about this invention is that it gives you the possibility to row forwards and not backwards as usual. Besides how do you steer it? :)
How do you steer a scull?! I don't know if you've ever rowed sculls, but like most small, high-performance craft, you steer _by altering your catch and/or stroke on one side or the other._ It's not like most small rowing craft have a rudder you can steer with.
stuck in the past then eh ? they said the same about the recumbent then banned it from the tour de france seems officialdom doesnt like new ideas good invention by the way very very good
@ronrantilla LOL, what a load of bollocks. You don't get the advantage of a pivot, but rather "Pull" the blade directly akin to what you do in a canoe or kayak. Inventors and salesmen ... Yeah, it's old, but I just stumbled upon this.
the inventor is a absolute genuis, rowing is a incredibly complicated movement. u sure got my respect :)
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I originally posted this on a different Frontrower video, then saw the posts here.
I have a Frontrower in my 40 yr old 17’ aluminum canoe. Before getting the Frontrower in Sept of 2016, that canoe had been in 3 lakes for a total of maybe 8 miles. Since then I’ve had it in over 130 different Mn lakes ( not counting frequent repeat visits to my favorite or closest spots), and several creeks & rivers. I don’t use a gps to track miles, but nearly always row around the lake hugging the shore, so guessing I’m ‘over 700 miles. It goes like a bat outta heck. It’s very efficient because 100% of your leg power is transmitted directly to the oars, so zero back stress, and you use your arms however much you want. One thing Ron’s videos don’t mention is that the oars naturally rest in the far forward position, making the outfit really versatile. I enjoy traversing chains of lakes. It’s quick & easy to switch to a kayak or canoe paddle to navigate tight spots on narrow creeks. If I’m going to be in tight quarters for a while, I can take the oars off in under 10 sec while underway. To say I enjoy it is an understatement. I was deciding between a kayak or rowing shell when I found Ron’s website. Glad I went with the Frontrower. Can’t wait for the ice to leave the lakes!
absolutely awesome . . . and especially with all
four independent controls of propulsion to accommodate various types of handicap persons - after viewing many good ideas on videos, and reading much on net - it took an idea this good for me to finally comment on anything...
as this is my first comment ever posted after
years on the net . . . wow... class act.
Actually, the FrontRower system is faster than the rear-facing systems used in sanctioned races. Its faster because its more efficient. The rules of rowing have outlawed this and other inovaive systems. The selling points are not speed, by comfort and ease of use, which make it good for "touring" and exercise.
gimme a break. it's cool and it moves a lot of water..practical? what do you go out paddling for to be practical?
thats the point they turned the rowing position around so you can see forward while rowing
How much? Looks fantastic
i totaly agree,
and this can't be put in a racing shell
you wouldn't hav any balance at all
Amazing. Awesome..
i will do the same
hey that looks like a fun workout....make a video rowing the right way...can it be done? using the same idea!
"shut up and take my money!" :)
they should hook these up in those longboat races in the colleges hehe
I like it, but then I haven't invested any of my ego in RoWinG in a very definite prescribed manner, so I suppose I don't properly know how to hate it? Certainly looks like a genuine innovation, anyway. Hope to see it taking over at the Olympics next :D
can you move one paddle without moving the other? or is there an alternate way to steer?
those handles look as though they could... oh jeez i don't know the word... buckle?
it's also kinda bulky.
other than that, its a genuis invention.
that super nice!
does it turn the blades automaticly?
ik heb daar ook geroeid
het vaarwater was toen niet zo best
Look nice
very cool ..
the only amazing thing about this invention is that it gives you the possibility to row forwards and not backwards as usual.
Besides how do you steer it? :)
How do you steer a scull?! I don't know if you've ever rowed sculls, but like most small, high-performance craft, you steer _by altering your catch and/or stroke on one side or the other._ It's not like most small rowing craft have a rudder you can steer with.
stuck in the past then eh ? they said the same about the recumbent then banned it from the tour de france
seems officialdom doesnt like new ideas
good invention by the way very very good
i think its a good invention for fun rowing but not in the sport...
cool idea
but i still rather row the right way
@ronrantilla
LOL, what a load of bollocks. You don't get the advantage of a pivot, but rather "Pull" the blade directly akin to what you do in a canoe or kayak.
Inventors and salesmen ...
Yeah, it's old, but I just stumbled upon this.
i much rather watch the stern cruise in the water. plus, that looks awkward with the arms
hmmmm a insult for rowing?
Or proving rowing is too complicated for some people?
hes rowing the wrong way
thats just lazy!!!!
buy an outboard