Shopping for a rower this holiday season? Step away from the unitards—Rowing Pad has the perfect gift for rowing fans of all ages, abilities, and body types: a high-performance boat or erg pad.
What does a rowing pad do, you ask? Well, first and foremost, a seat pad makes rowing more comfortable, both in the boat or on a rowing machine. Comfort is really important, especially if your recipient is training several times a week. Second, a rowing pad can improve your rowing form. That’s right! Just a few small millimeters can make a difference in how a rower goes through the rowing motion—that boost in height can actually result in a longer, more powerful stroke.
So COMFORT + COMPETITIVE EDGE. All in one tiny, durable foam package, which you can even personalize with your rower’s name, club, or team. Check out our 2024 gift guide for rowers for specific inspiration and please reach out if you need any help choosing the right product. Happy gifting season!
For the Masters Rower
Masters rowing is the real deal, and every stroke counts during a race. Give your rower the competitive edge with a 20MM Boat Pad with Non-Slip.
Featuring a dual-density construction (firm foam on one side, soft foam on the other) with a layer of our proprietary non-slip textured rubber, this pad is sure to be a game-changer!
For the Wooden Boat Enthusiast
Sculls and shells are not the only boats you’ll find our seat pads propped inside. Owners of beautiful rowing and oar/sail boats like the 18-foot SeaBright shown here love how our seat pads provide comfort when they are rowing out to open water.
For the boat lover in your life, try Rowing Pad’s 20MM Soft ErgPad. With its extra soft foam and slightly larger seat base, this pad is a nice fit for a range of wooden boats. Now that you’ve been so thoughtful, maybe they’ll take you out for a ride?
For the Junior Rower
Young rowers are often growing fast and furiously, which can lead to serious bouts of inflexibility. The extra height of a rowing pad can increase their range of motion so they can overcome tightness in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back and row a longer, more complete stroke.
Try our cult favorite 30MM Triple Decker Boat Pad with comfort cutouts. The exclusive three-layer, soft/medium/soft, laminated polymer foam pad provides maximum comfort and height without sacrificing stability. (This is especially useful for shorter teens or those long legs and a short torso.) Give them the competitive edge and a little TLC—a winning combo!
For the Rowing Club
Spread the rowing cheer this year with a gift for the people who keep your spirits high, from those brisk early morning practices to busy weekend regattas! Send us your club logo to make custom engraved pads for your boathouse. (With orders of 8 or more, engraving is free!) We can do a mix of boat and erg pads of different sizes and densities or go with a combo of crowd-pleasing 20MMs. Contact us directly for a quote!
For the Statuesque Rower
Is this just a more interesting way to say “tall”? Maybe. But some lucky rowers don’t need extra height on the seat—their form is strong as is! That doesn’t mean they wouldn’t appreciate a little comfort on the erg, especially if their backside is low on padding.
For these rowers (our founder Victor is one), we created the slim 10MM Soft ErgPad with Non-Slip. All of the cushion, none of the height.
For the Coastal Rower
Coastal rowing is such a popular sport, and we are so pleased to serve this segment of the rowing community! If the recipient on your list gets out on the open water—be it the sea or a large lake—to brave the choppy waves, they would surely appreciate some extra cushioning on the rear.
A 30MM Triple Decker ErgPad provides a wider base than our boat pads, and have been a big hit with our coastal rowing customers. Wrap it up in a bow and pair with an expedition to Lake Maggiore…experience gifts are in, right??
For the Ninth Seat
We haven’t forgotten our wayfinders in the ninth seat! If the rower on your list is a coxswain, our newest pad is sure to be a big hit.
Designed specifically for the cox seat, Rowing Pad’s Coxswain Seat Pad with Non-Slip provides an elevated perch for expert navigation, a non-slip layer to keep things sturdy even when water splashes into the stern (or bow), and a laser-cut hole for a lanyard to carry the pad to and from the dock. (We even send a free Rowing Pad lanyard with the pad, but feel free to swap out from one with a club or school logo!)
For the Rowing Mate
Wouldn’t it be nice for your rowing BFF to think of you every time they sit their butt down to row? Now they can! Seriously though, what better gift to the person you stroke with than a way to enjoy rowing EVEN MORE?
A Rowing Pad boat or erg pad provides ultimate comfort. With our easy personalization services, you can engrave your recipient’s name or nickname on the pad, or a favorite rowing team or club, a personal best, an inside joke…the possibilities are endless. It’s a special touch on a surefire hit of a gift.
For the Indoor Rowing Fan
For some people, there is no “erg season”—the ergometer is a year-round passion. In fact, they’re probably on the erg, racking up those meters for Concept2 Inc.’s 2024 Holiday Challenge right now. Rowing Pad’s 20MM ErgPad with Comfort Cutouts is specially designed to fit the ergometer seat and features relief holes to accommodate the sitz bones—a game-changer for long endurances pieces. (Note: The pad comes with plugs for the holes in place, so you can actually choose to use it with or without the cutouts, depending on the workout.)
Wishing you all happy holidays this season. Shop our full line of boat and erg pads—something for every rower on your list! XOXO—the Rowing Pad crew
