Why is the FrontRower frame made of wood and not some other material?
The wood we use (cherry) is the best material for the job. It is lightweight, strong, rot resistant, and it floats. Wood is a natural “fiber composite” which is hard to improve on synthetically. Each piece of the frame is tank dipped in marine quality varnish, sealing every pore and making it very stable. Varnished cherry is pleasing to look at and to touch. No other material has better qualities for the purpose. Our cherry is sustainably harvested in upstate New York and does not endanger the forest.
