Enterprise Radio Interviews Space Saver Founder
Douglas Lumsden, director of Space Saver Rowing Systems, recently went on a podcast with Enterprise Radio’s Eric Dye. He was asked why he started Space Saver Rowing Systems, and the innovation behind the products. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Starting SSRS: Douglas went rowing one morning and found it overly frustrating that he couldn’t get at the oars he needed for the morning’s training session. Facing this common problem he invented a solution: the Space Saver Oar Bracket! That single development gave
Trailer Loading: Rowers Across the Globe Share their Secrets
Top rowing expertise can be difficult to find in the vast sea of the internet - you have to know where to look. Have you tapped into LinkedIn forums yet? They provide a platform of experts (like you) to discuss any rowing challenges on your mind. We found a great thread on trailer loading in the World Rowing Network group. Five rowers tell you exactly how to do it, considering varying country laws. How do you load your trailer? Add to
Rowing rigging changes you can do to change catch/finish angles
Rigging has a reputation for being complex. But becoming an expert rigger really isn’t as difficult as you’d expect, particularly when you have handy tools to help you navigate your way through the process. British Rowing Rigging Forum via Rowperfect Uk has provided us with such tools for coaches and rowers to learn from. So print out the slide deck and share it with the coaches around your rowing club. “Stephen Aitken runs the British Rowing Rigging Forum (available to British
Get on the (Dragon) Boat
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Customer Review: Space Saver Oar Brackets
Below we have a customer review of our Space Saver Oar Racks, both the scull and sweep version. The rowing club they were installed in is based in Indiana, USA. The interview is with head coach, Guy Weaser. “I feel that the Space Saver Rack System provides a secure and efficient way for my team to store our oars in a compact space” - Guy Weaser Q. What is the name of your club? Culver Academies Q. What is your role? Head Coach Q. You purchased the
Mechanical Quad Stacker as seen on the New Inventors
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Fit More Boats into your Boathouse
We know what your boathouse looks like. It's cramped. And it's time for a change. Ours is the same. Be unconventional. We recommend "Height over width". If your boathouse has space above the top vertical rack - we can help you use it profitably. In an urban setting, we are sure we can help you find ways to store more boats in less area. Take a look at the moveable steps and mechanical stacking racks. But let's get down to the nitty gritty
Christmas Gifts for Rowers, Coxswains, Coaches, and You!
Christmas is sneaking up fast - at only 4 weeks away, avoid your classic move of saving shopping until the last minute. You know that you have a plethora of rowers and coaches in your life, and with the help of Rowperfect UK, we're going to make holiday shopping just a little bit easier for you. Why bear the cold (or the unfailing heat, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere), to spend hours shopping in person, when you can get
How to Spot Wear on Your Oars
Old oars are a fact of life for most clubs. They aren't the most dangerous bits of equipment but they can significantly affect your enjoyment of the sport. What goes wrong with oars? The collar (sleeve) plastic wears into grooves The button plastic wears into grooves The tip of the spoon splits and delaminates Sweep handles get too smooth and too small diameter Scull handle rubber grips have holes and thin patches Why does this matter? Well setting up your boat so that the oars are at
A Step-By-Step Guide to Purchasing Rowing Equipment
Ah, the painstaking task of purchasing rowing equipment. Now that you have begun your new season, you have probably noticed a growing list of new rowing equipment you just can't do without. Fear not, with the help of boathouse finder and the fine writing of Mike Davenport, we have pulled together a three-part series on how to purchase the correct rowing equipment for your needs, at a price you can afford. Let's try to make this process as painless as