Tom Cat is an extrordinary rowing shell that defies convention
"As a Certified Athletic Therapist, I strongly recommend the
fitness benefits of rowing."
A
sliding seat set up enhances not only the obvious cardiovascular training
effects of rowing, it allows for resistance training effects through a full
range of motion at the knee, hip, back and shoulder. These training benefits
make rowing an excellent cross-training choice for many sports. In addition
to strength and cardiovascular fitness, rowing can help to improve other
important aspects of your health including posture, flexibility and balance.
The rhythmical, low impact nature of sliding seat rowing
provides an excellent opportunity for enjoyable life long participation
and optimal physical fitness.
Jay Ankersmit CAT(C)
Certified Athletic Therapist
Director, Ottawa High Performance Centre
www.ohpc.ca
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TOM CAT is the evolution of Rowing that combines the traditional sliding seat format with a rock stable twin-hull rowing platform.
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Subject: Tom Cats
"Hello John & Liz,
Just a quick note to let you know we got the Tom Cats to Kootenay Lake.
We had gorgeous rowing weather for the two full weeks with several hours each day when we could row. We had far more water conditions for rowing than our bodies could stand.
The boats are fantastic. Darrell, who had never rowed before, was able to
follow my instructions and by the second time out rowed for an hour and was
really doing well.
The great thing is that it's easy to get the stroke going
well because they are so stable. The neighbours came over to have a look and
were commenting on how fast and smooth they are. Nothing like them has ever
been seen on Kootenay lake!"
Our engineers utilized the strength of reinforced fiberglass pontoons and combined that with an aviation grade aluminum rigger assembly. The result is a race inspired, car toppable, stable rowing craft that can be rowed by novices and experts alike.
Novice rowers can focus on their technique without fear of capsize. Expert rowers can train in extreme conditions. Ideally suited for Club Learn to Row programmes and Adaptive Rowing.
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DESIGNED TO INSPIRE - BUILT TO PROPEL
The perfect combination of performance and stability.