Testimonials

Testimonial Page

Please take a moment to read our unsolicited testimonials that customers have written to us about our services and our rowing shells.

" . . Thank you for the great time I had at the lake. I never thought I could learn to row in two hours! Here is a picture taken of me just the other day in my new Wherry. Thanks again! P. Comfort, NH

I just finished spending some time on your web site. If only I had known what you had to offer in the way of sculling classes . . . the variety of boats available to try . . . I could have spent my rowing instruction $$$s for an airline ticket to see you.
This is what I have endured:
1. An instructor who had no lesson plan (they don't come any more "random" than this gal). The only "instruction" she gave me was to keep my arms straight. For this I paid $300.
2. Equipment that was not set up for me, no adjustment for anything--foot stretchers, oars, anything.
4. Water conditions so rough, other clubs on Lake Union don't have classes scheduled (they consider it too dangerous--gravel barges, yachts, power boats, sail boats, jet skis, etc.). Didn't know this until after the fact.
5. To try MAAS, Alden & Water Jogger I had to go to 3 different cities in the Washington/British Columbia area. I never did get to try a Little River Marine shell--they don't have any out here (and probably never will!).
. . . Sigh, if only I had known . . .
Sharon K, Seattle WA

Dear Peter, I just wanted to write you a quick note thanking you for an excellent rowing lesson. I was a teacher for a long time and I've known many excellent teachers and you're one of the best. I've been to many mountaineering and outward bound schools but I've never learned so much in such a short amount of time. Adirondack Rowing is the best. Thank you, P. Baumgantel

Karen and Peter,

Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love my new shell. I should have gotten one a long time ago. I have have rowed every morning that I have been in town since last Saturday.

. . . I thank you so much for your excellent service and the time that you took with me to help me decide what I needed. You are true professionals, and it shows. You do your jobs in a very pleasant, expert and constructive manner. You've earned a customer for life. I was especially impressed with how quick and easy you made the delivery process. The whole deal went fantastically.

. . Again, thanks for your great and professional service! I look forward to working with you in the future. My 13 year old son has quickly gotten the hang of rowing and, who knows, maybe we'll need another 24 so we can race.

Sincerely, G.L. Gillette, Tampa, FL

By the way, the lesson that Annie, Will and I had with Pete was fantastic. The kids still talk about it, and proudly wear the t-shirts. I'll forward some pix of Annie (10 yrs old) in the Aero! You guys are great. D. McAneny

Thanks SO much for all of your help and kindness - I'll have to write you a long testimonial when I get home, I don't think that I've ever been associated with such a great business. What a dream come true it's been. D. Wardrop, State College, PA.

Thank you for the lesson yesterday.  We had a wonderful time learning to scull.  Anna and I both appreciate
the enthusiasm and patients you had while working with Mia and Chase.  I think they both had
a positive and memorable experience.  J. McGlinn, Meadville, PA.

Karen and Pete, It has been such a delight to work with both of you. Thank you for everything you did to help me find the perfect open water shell for me. Thanks again! S. Cronkite, South Carolina

I thought it would be good to give you a little feedback: We had never met Mr. Gallo before, but found him to be an excellent instructor. He was knowledgeable, was well prepared with all needed equipment, and made the sessions fun. He also send us a couple of books and a very good video prior to the lesson. An all around excellent training. Thanks, T.& C. Dittus, Saratoga NY

Just wanted to thank you again for all your help. In all of the other sports and activities that I participate in, it's hard to find customer service like this. You guys are amazing. J. Smith, Rochester Hills, MI

Thanks for all of your help - you guys rock! I always tell my friends how to get a hold of you for racks. R. Winchester, Charlevoix, MI.

Pete & Karen, I'm going to love this shell. Thank you so much for suggesting the flyweight I think it's going to be perfect. I appreciate your delivering it to Rutland, it was much more convenient for us since we were in the area. It's been a pleasure doing business with you again. I really appreciate the great service and helpful advice. Thanks again, A. Becker, Tupper Lake NY

HI Karen

I wish that ordering goods from the UK was as easy as from the States!

MANY MANY thanks for your help on this, it's been a pleasure doing business with you!

Best wishes, Pete

Devon TQ12 3BW, UK

I must tell you, your quick training at Eagle Lake when I picked up the Maas has really paid off. When I used to launch at the Marist Collage / Pough Rowing Club, several times I received a complement on how well the boat moved thru the water. Today again another comment on how smoothly the boat moved thru the water from a fisherman who seen me cleaning the boat and mentioned the complement. V. Hostovich

The level of services you delivered to my wife and I is beyond anything I have experienced. Your great lesson and the quick delivery of our new shell enabled us to row on our lake the whole summer and fall! Thanks again. K. Leavins, Orono, ME

"You guys are the BEST!! I got my shell rack today!! That is remarkable!!. . .Thank you so much!" B.Denny, New Hope, PA

Thanks for the SUPER service. I was expecting the package next week (4-5 days) but found it less than 24 hrs after the order. Everything went together great. Thanks again! H. Weidman, ACA Certified Coastal Kayak Instructor

Pete, Thank you so much for your attention and services. Both are highly valuable and rewarding to me as time is precious and always hard to come by. The ability to take such a thorough sculling lesson while only taking a minimum of time to learn so much and then being able to try all the manufacturers boats makes so much sense. I am very glad you provide this service. I feel like I not only learned a lot but also accomplished so much that day in making the best selection of a shell for me. I will definitely be sending other need-to-be-rowers your way. N. Bigelow, Newark DE

"You have been extraordinary in your efforts to meet every need we might have on our rowing cruise in the Keys. Not only was our Guideboat delivered exactly as we had hoped but we learned to love that boat while living in it for 18 straight days! It served us well and we are sure it will get thousands of miles more use during the rest of our healthy lives! I can highly recommend the custom Lexan window we had installed in the bottom. When we were not watching fish it was a very accurate depth finder. Our plans to row it the length of the East Coast are still intact although we may reverse direction now and do the northern section starting from Canada on weekends this summer. We'll stop and see you if we get that far." Gunnar and Heather Baldwin, NH


	*Read all about Gunnar and Heather's adventures with the Guideboat 18 at* http://rowingfordamien.slsoft.com

What an outstanding birthday success! He didn't have a clue what was happening until he got about 10 feet from the garage door - "to look at Gramma's tail light on her car..." ! He said he'd always wanted a shell, but never would have bought it for himself. Thank you SO much for your advice and assistance. You made one whole family very happy. J. Rodgers, Dayton OH

I will certainly recommend you guys to anyone looking for a roof rack in the future. Your price and fast shipping can't be beat! D. Mair, Sparland, IL

THANK YOU for all of your help in receiving a life-long dream, my OWN single scull. You have been wonderful to work with. You have been very informative and precise. You have been one of the easiest, if not the easiest, retailers that I have worked with. Everything went so smoothly like I know the boat will in the water. I can't wait to hear the run of the water under the shell as the sun rises. I'll let you know how it runs. Thank you again. D. Fiske, Saline, MI

Thank-you so much for the video, T-shirt and book. As a former teacher, I am impressed with how good the instruction was. While none conflicted with each other's instruction, each had their own emphasis which really helped. I am partial to clear, simple directions, with analogies that made sense, as in the first segment. The concept of pushing rather than pulling is smart. We can't wait! J. Horowitz, Capistrano Beach, CA

Just a note to say thank you very much for the great sculling lesson and also to tell you that you ought to change your company motto to "we fix $40 rowing lessons!". Your class was what we really needed. We only wished that we would have taken it before our other lesson! We have never experienced such well thought out, practical and fun instruction. We learned a lot in the two hours and it really shows in our sculling stroke. Our friends at the club quickly noticed how much we had improved after we got back from your place. Thanks again and we are so pleased that we found you! S & L Paulicek, Pittsburg, PA

Thank you so much for having my family at your Rowing School. We learned so much and had a great time! My wife and kids enjoyed the rowing so much! To be able to compare all the shells and family boats in one place is the way to go. You were so descript on the attributes of MAAS, Alden and Pocock that the decision on which shell to buy was easy. We plan on coming back next year when our son is old enough for his own shell. We know he will get the best shell for his needs. M. Kellerher, Madison WISC

My sincerest thanks for your incredible efforts to have a shell under our Christmas tree for my wife's gift. Absolutely no one else was so driven to meet our family's wishes to give her a shell in the time frame we wanted. D. Welch, Tampa FL

. . . just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your broad and specific approach to teaching sculling in your course. Of all I've read and watched on video (and there has been plenty!) your course has covered all the most important aspects of great technique and alternate technique as well as injury prevention at every level from handling the boats to rowing the boats in all weather conditions. I can't tell you how valuable this is to me. I found your safety emphasis located no where else in my search through sculling books and video. Thanks for such important and valuable information delivered so clearly and efficiently. . . D. Lacey, Saratoga NY

Thank you so much for allowing me to "try before you buy"! It was the best thing I could have done! The experience was exactly as you described, not at all what I expected! The lesson was invaluable and the chance to row all the different boats was the best. I am completely satisfied with the choice I made while at your school. Rowing them all definitely was the best way to find out what was best for me and my rowing needs. A. Javes, St. Pete, FL

I can't thank you enough for giving my son the instruction that he sorely needed. He had poor execution and understanding of the sculling stroke that he learned from his previous rowing school. He is now, thanks to your instruction, setting up his single beautifully balanced and not practicing the learned errors from his catch to his finish that he was allowed to do by his other instructor. You are a consummate pro and gentleman in how you taught my son and treated us at your school. D. Schwartz, Newark, DE

I am so thankful for your infinitely patient and thorough instruction. You made a long learning curve short and smooth! You gave me a beautiful sculling stroke in such a short time. I've never had such exact teaching in such a fun and entertainingly way. The time flew by! B. Hill, Iowa City, IA

Pete/Karen, I don't often write letters but you deserve one. First, thanks for the rowing lesson at your lake. I am very glad that you convinced me to take the lesson and the "try before you buy" experience! Your lesson was excellent and left nothing unclear or incomplete. I now have a stroke that is smoother, quieter and faster than my new rowing partners who have more experience than me! I have bought an abundance of gear in my life but never have I been satisfied with trying everything I was interested in, let alone in one place at one time, until this boat purchase. You allowed me to try every boat you sell and objectively compare all the different manufacturers boats I had been looking into. Additionally, I appreciated your honestly and objectiveness in describing all the differences, with advantages and disadvantages included, for the different boats. Between being able to try all the boats, and your summaries, I felt knowledgeable enough to make the best decision on which boat was best for my needs. I am so satisfied with my boat, oars and lesson that I just wanted to let you know that. Thanks again, M.C. McGuire, NYC, NY P.S. I do have one suggestion for you. You do not need to describe Adirondack Rowing as a humble company. Since you are the only company offering a "try before you buy" policy and offering customers the option to row every boat you sell, I am confident all your customers receive the best boat for their needs.