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US · 1976 · Rowing

Rowing ergs and racing oars from a Vermont barn

Two brothers built carbon oars in a kitchen, moved to a Vermont dairy farm and then made the indoor rower that became a club-room staple. Spare parts for 1981 machines, free oar repairs at regattas, and since 2025 owned by a perpetual purpose trust.

Ownership
Independent
Status
Trading
Made
Oars and US ergs in Vermont; extra erg capacity in China
Offers
club and race presence, deep provenance, a long warranty, a phone line, plain-language guides, a repair service, spare parts
Activities
Rowing, Cross-country skiing

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