Piantedosi Ro-Wing

(shown here with canoe adapter kit)

Designed by Gary Piantedosi, Olympic oarsman and MIT engineer, it is a strong, lightweight, and reliable unit.

The basic machine utilizes a monorail track and tubular rigger. The monorail is formed of 6061 aluminum extruded from Piantedosi's custom die. It is designed as a flanged box-beam with radiused longitudinal tracks. The rail is stiff and light and designed so the tracks are protected along each side. This feature allows for unlimited variations of mounting systems for the wheels do not ride below or above the monorail. Piantedosi designed and had custom tooling fabricated to produce precision screw-machined delrin sheaves. (Molded wheels were rejected for they invariably have a tab from the injection gate or a flash from the mold parting line which produces a bumpy and noisy ride.) The delrin sheaves are mounted on precision ground, sealed, grease-packed, stainless steel ball bearings. These assemblies are bolted to a carriage for the sliding seat. The manufacturer uses six such ball bearing assemblies: four are load carrying and two are captive. We guarantee you will not find a smoother, truer-tracking, or quieter sliding seat for any price.

Pricing:

Ro - Wing                  $525.00

Canoe Adapter Kit      $140.00

Assembly/Rigging of Ro - Wing (optional, but highly recommended)  $25.00