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Alden Star: Alden Black Carbon Star - Great Shell!!

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:10:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rojo82 - Got a Black Carbon Star this summer as a gift from my wife, a big hint to get back in shape! The Carbon Star is well constructed, basic to rig and light enough that I could easily put it in and take it out of our lake myself. Hadn't rowed since...

2002 Empacher VIII (borrowed for HoRR 2007)

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:11:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cdhandford - We got to borrow this boat off MAABC for the week before and then for HoRR '07 itself, a race that never was. Even though we never got to row it in anger (so to speak) I can tell that this shell would have been fast. I'd say that the boat we had was...

Great recreational boat

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:38:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raywa - Full marks to the Virus Yole Class as a relatively inexpensive option for getting on the water and rowing. This is an excellent boat for getting out and having exercise and fun in any weather and water conditions (no need to worry about wind and choppy...

Hudson Sport 1x heavyweight

Thu, 4 May 2006 15:17:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tmcc11 - In 2005, I bought an used Hudson Sport 1x heavyweight boat so that I could enter rowing competitions. I keep it in a boathouse and I row it on a river. The manufacturer, Hudson Boatworks, a Canadian company, run by Mr. Hugh Hudson, strongly supports...

~Light on Your Set~

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:47:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Kieli - Though Vespoli has long since been the norm in college racing shells, this one is not ready for the choppy St. John's River with 5 Novice teenagers. But wait, I can explain: Do I love Vespoli and their long line of terrific rowing shells?...

the queen of open-water sculling

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:27:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tmcc11 - I bought a new Maas Aero in 1997. I have kept it in a boathouse. I have rowed it on a river. On days when most of the other rowers dare not venture out in their boats, I can safely row the Aero. My Aero has a self-bailer, which is optional. Because...

Maas Aero is a nice shell

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 04:19:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bjhays - This is my third shell and this one really performs well. It is lightweight and the craftsmanship is really nice. With very little effort this craft will move very nicely. I have a habit of trying to use too much effort, with this shell use technique...

Absolutely oarsome

Wed, 19 May 2004 08:39:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author one2catch1 - Over the years we have tried many one piece suits (or as Aussies call them 'zootsuits'). Oarsome have always offered the best quality and at a competitive price. I'm still wearing my Uni Western Australia one piece that I swapped at the Australian...

A Joy to Row

Tue, 9 Mar 2004 23:14:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author adrianneff - I have had the Yole Club for three years now and I love it. I've taken it down the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River on a 7-day camping trip, and I've made open-water crossings that I wouldn't attempt in any other rowing boat. The best thing about...

Not an Ocean Shell

Tue, 9 Mar 2004 22:30:18 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author adrianneff - I have had an Alden Ocean Shell for several years. While it is an okay river boat and good for protected waters, buyers should beware: it's dangerous to take this boat in the open ocean. The problem lies in the design of the cockpit: it is big, open,...

Great for recreational rowers

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:13:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hklimes - I purchased this shell in 1997 after a lot of research. I've loved it and it fits the bill perfectly for my needs. I wanted a stable recreational shell that I would enjoy rowing, but that would be a step up from the Maas Aero and Alden shells that are...

For Any Cold Weather Action Try JL Coolmax...You Will NOT Be Disappointed!

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 20:24:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Lark729_89 - This snuggy long-sleeved shirt came into my knowledge when a friend's son put on some added weight and no longer fit into it. My nephew worked for the road department and was spending many hours outdoors in cold temperatures. It was the perfect fit for hi...

Rip the Chop, Ride the Swells, Skim the Flat

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:36:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brownjd - I have had a Peinert Dolphin for about 4 years now. I live on Lake Washington, Mercer Island (Seattle area). I love to row any morning when its not pelting frozen rain, or worse, a plague of wakeboarders--but the prevailing chop from the Southwest is te...

The best sport since bicycling

Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:06:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larryjulian - This is the only rowing shell I have ever tried so it is difficult to offer comparisons. I can only...

Best Wing (Flying Rigger) Recreational Rowing Shell

Sat, 5 Jul 2003 23:57:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rownow - I have rowed 24-26 foot long racing shells for fun for three years. The Virus Turbo II, at 16 foot...

Just Plain Fun To Row

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:15:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bglassberg - I am a fit runner in my 50’s who has had to cut back on my running due to a foot injury. I started rowing as a means to cross train while my injury healed. I learned to row on the recreational sculls at a local boat club and advanced to racing...

Going Going.........gone in a little bit

Sun, 9 Jun 2002 17:44:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author powerbar65g - When I was growing up in rowing I always wanted to row in millenium because it was black and looked really cool. You were no longer a novice if you sat in a millenium. Now that I row in one everyday the excitement has passed. I appreciate the boat as...

A solid investment

Sat, 8 Jun 2002 20:43:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author powerbar65g - I have been rowing for over 7 years now in many different programs and I have never used anything but a Dreissigacker Big Blade. The reason: I don't buy my own equipment and this oar is the type that everyone buys. The only reason I can imagine why is...

4 season unisuit

Fri, 7 Jun 2002 10:20:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author powerbar65g - This unisuit is good for all season because of its fabric design. It's made of a cotten spandex that is thin enough for brisk summer mornings and thick enough for february artic morning rows. The straps on the feet keep the legs pinned down so that...

Cozy!

Thu, 6 Jun 2002 14:50:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author powerbar65g - A rower who live in the northeast is always looking of ways to stay warm, but not hot. This garmant is perfect for that. The vest has no sleeves so it keeps you from getting too hot. The zipper is also quite long so it allows you unzip for ventillation...

~Times like this make me wish I lived a bit more Northerly~

Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:46:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Kieli - Ever found a great product only to realize it was too hot to use it where you lived? This is the problem I've been having all my life. I purchased this jacket in the early spring two years ago, hoping that the cold-weather that we were having would...

~Hey! This ISN'T a pain in my butt!~

Tue, 1 May 2001 14:16:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Kieli - After sitting on my butt during the entirety of a morning power set, I began to wonder why they didn't have cushies for rowers. I mean, they are made for bikers, and spinning, why not rowing? WELL, much to my chagrin, I discovered that these wonderful...

What a great shirt!

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 06:36:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluefishie - The team captain threw me a JL shirt the second week of practice and said I'd need it. I've now had the shirt for over five years and it's still in great shape.

I don't have the a Coolmax one (I'd freeze since I was a coxswain), but...

Great Mobility

Sun, 11 Feb 2001 12:51:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author srmurph - The unisuit made by RegattaSport is both well designed and purposeful. It assists rowers by allowing their skin to breath during hot and humid practices. The women's uni has a great cut allowing the arms and shoulders to move without constraint. The...

~Sleep comfort, College-student price!~

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 01:38:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Kieli - MMMMMMMMM...

Don't you just LOVE the feel of soft fabric against your skin when you're jumping out of bed in a panic at 4am?

To be honest, I never noticed how incredibly soft this uni was until I could actually relax and enjoy skill...