Frontrower Features
1. Center Column. A center-mounted
column supports the oars and the pedals.
2. Oarlocks. The oarlocks hold the oars by the ends, rather than in
the middle. Oars mounted this way drive you forward when you pull on the
handle.
3. Oar Lifting springs. These springs counterbalance the oars,
lifting them clear of the water on the return stroke.
4. Power handles. The power handles allow you to pull the oars
through the complete stroke without wrist rotation. This includes
automatic rotation of the oars for feathering. This simplifies the rowing
stroke and reduces stress on wrists. The handles also position your hands
with the palms facing inward rather than downward. This allows better use
of your powerful biceps muscles for pulling and reduces stress on
forearms.
5. Oar Return springs. These springs pull oars forward after the
power stroke. They also rotate the oars into the feathered (blades flat)
position after the power stroke. The oars automatically dip and square
(rotate into the vertical position) at the beginning of the power stroke.
6. Hold-down screws. Thumb screws fore and aft hold Frontrower
securely in place. (Requires two mounting pads permanently installed in
boat).
7. Resilient mounting feet. Rubber mounting feet conform to
irregular shape of boat bottoms. This allows installation in a variety of
boats.
8. Snap-in oars. Oars snap in and out for easy storage and
transportation. The complete system including oars will fit in the back
seat of most cars.
10. Leg power pulleys. Pulleys guide the leg power ropes behind the
rower so that leg power pulls in the same direction as arm power.
11. Reclining seat back. Provides comfortable support for rowing or
relaxing. Seat back swivels to follow rowing motion.
12. Adjustable seat. Seat is easily repositioned fore and aft (like
a car seat) for different sized people.
13. Leg power ropes. Connects the pedals to the oars. Your leg
power is transmitted to the oars through these ropes (rather than through
your back and arms). This also allows you to row "hands free".
14. Independent foot pedals. Foot pedals are independent, so you
can operate one oar at a time. You can steer with your feet by taking a
longer stroke on one side.
