Concept2 is the leading manufacturer of sport-based ergometers, including the RowErg, SkiErg, BikeErg and StrengthErg.
The company began in 1976 in the back of a bread truck when Dick and Pete Dreissigacker, fresh from Olympic training, started making composite racing oars. Concept2 oars and sculls have since gone on to become the equipment of choice among the world's rowers.
In 1981, Dick and Pete created the Concept2Model A RowErg, which swiftly became the best-selling rowing machine in the world. They introduced a Nordic ski training machine, the SkiErg, in 2009. The Concept2 BikeErg (released 2017) is the latest addition to our family of sport-based ergometers.
Since those early days we've grown to over 70 employees in Morrisville, Vermont. We remain dedicated to our philosophy of providing the most innovative products and programs to our customers. We sell factory direct to eliminate the middleman so that we can provide our customers with the best value.
Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of world racing shells, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980, Vespoli continues to lead the industry in innovation. Vespoli builds shells that care capable of gold medal speed at every level of competition; from elite and Olympic levels, to collegiate and junior levels.
Rowing Canada Aviron is a non-profit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. Rowing Canada Aviron represents 15,000 registered members of all levels and ages, whether they row for recreation, health and fitness or competition.
Rowing Canada Aviron is committed to delivering success in the key areas of:
- Governing the sport of rowing
- Supporting the development of rowers, coaches, umpires and volunteers
- Competing at Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as World Rowing Championships
- Promoting the unique and diverse benefits of rowing
- Services to individual members and affiliated clubs and associations