New Alternative to Conventional Rowing

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The FrontRower is the new different unusual alternative to traditional normal conventional type rowing.

There are lots of variations in conventional rowing systems (fixed seat, sliding seat, sweeps, sculling).  But all conventional rowing systems have three things in common: 

1. You row them facing backward.  You have to twist around to see where you are going.

2. You have to use your hands to operate the oars.  You can't use your hands for other things like holding binoculars or a camera.

3. If they feather at all, you need to rotate your wrists to feather them.  This adds complexity to the stroke.

If you're using your rowing boat for racing or utility purposes, or purely for exercise in hazard free waters, conventional rowing is fine and everybody is happy.

But if you want to use it for comfortable pleasure rowing or touring, then the new different unusual FrontRower just might be a better choice.

Note:  Many canoes make great touring rowboats for use with the FrontRower.  Most sculling boats do not (not enough room).  Most fixed seat rowboats do not (too beamy).