Featured in February 2010 edition of Rowing News:
"getting off the machine after 60 minutes of steady state without the familiar tightness in the lower back is no small thing, and it makes the Shox-Box worth checking out."
Customer Survey Highlights
Shox-Box scored 4.7 out of 5 in customer satisfaction
Reason for purchase:
36% Prevention/Protection
36% Bad Back
14% Technique
14% Other
95% of Shox-Box customers would recommend to a friend
Customer feedback:
"I finished the concept2 March Madness challenge and could not have done it without the Shox-Box!!!!"
- Pat, Pennsylvania
""I'm very pleased with the Shox Box. I'm glad that I bought it, and have noticed a difference in my fatigue level (lower) and my fitness (higher). Good stuff."
- Jennifer, Minnesota
Thanks to all our customers who provided feedback. We encourage you to continually provide feedback via email or our Contact Form.
Testimonials
“I've got a Shox-Box™ and you won't catch me erging without it. I’ve never had a back problem, but the five minute Shox-Box™ demo sold me. Rowing with the Shox-Box™ did not feel much different until I tried rowing without it immediately after. Once the Shox-Box™ was taken away, I felt sore and uncomfortable. I would liken it to running on grass then concrete. The Shox-Box™ especially makes long pieces much more tolerable.” -- Gary Piantedosi, 1976 U.S. Olympic Rower
"I used to have to limit my time erging in the winter because my back was always sore for a few days after. The other day I got on my erg for the first time this winter with the Shox-Box™ and spent about an hour with absolutely no back pain whatsoever. What a relief!" -- Susan Friedrichs, Highlands Rowing Center, New Jersey
"I jumped back on the erg a few weeks ago. I love the Shox-Box™. What a difference it makes! I wish I had it 6 years ago." -- Richard Gervase, Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut
Protect, Perfect, and Strengthen.
Testimonials
“I've got a Shox-Box and you won't catch me erging without it. I’ve never had a back problem, but the five minute Shox-Box demo sold me. Rowing with the Shox-Box did not feel much different until I tried rowing without it immediately after. Once the Shox-Box was taken away, I felt sore and uncomfortable. I would liken it to running on grass then concrete. The Shox-Box especially makes long pieces much more tolerable.”
Gary Piantedosi
1976 U.S. Olympic Rower
1976 U.S. Olympic Rower
“The moment I saw the Shox-Box in action I was convinced. The Shox-Box is very effective in diverting the harmful compressive forces on the back at the end of the drive. I also like the ‘feel’ it provides to the core at the end of the drive. Many of us spend more time/strokes on the erg than we do on the water. It really is a must for all levels, Junior through Masters. Save your back and get a better feel.”
Gordon Hamilton
Chief Coach of Cambridge (MA) Boat Club Coach of Florida Rowing Center
Former National Team Coach
Former MIT Head Heavyweight Coach
Chief Coach of Cambridge (MA) Boat Club Coach of Florida Rowing Center
Former National Team Coach
Former MIT Head Heavyweight Coach
"Having used my C2 erg on slides for over a year I thought lower back compression would be at a minimum, however, after installing the Shox-Box last week I have been AMAZED at the difference! I
highly recommend its use for anyone who even THINKS their lower back is at risk. The movement it provides (both in a vertical and horizontal correction) is a backsaver for certain :) Thanks for a terrific product, keep up the great work so that I can keep on erging"
“Within my first 20 strokes with the Shox-Box I felt an immediate benefit on my back and I’ve been using it regularly since. They are right when they say that every erg should have a Shox-Box, a healthy back needs this device as much as a sore one.”
highly recommend its use for anyone who even THINKS their lower back is at risk. The movement it provides (both in a vertical and horizontal correction) is a backsaver for certain :) Thanks for a terrific product, keep up the great work so that I can keep on erging"
Michael Esposito
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
“Within my first 20 strokes with the Shox-Box I felt an immediate benefit on my back and I’ve been using it regularly since. They are right when they say that every erg should have a Shox-Box, a healthy back needs this device as much as a sore one.”
Rob Slocum
Marathon erg pioneer
Occoquan International RC
Marathon erg pioneer
Occoquan International RC
“I have been encouraging my girls to use the Shox-Box and most of them actually love it. One of the girls has a nagging low back injury and said that she felt NO back pain when erging with the Box. I’m going to have her use it all of the time from now on!”
Sue Parvin
Pittsford Crew
Pittsford Crew
“As a Chiropractor for over 25 years and a former College Coach, I have seen many back injuries due to the excessive compression that the rowers’ backs endure, stroke after stroke, during the heavy erging time of the fall and winter months. The boat-like compliance that the Shox-Box provides does an excellent job in keeping the back protected from the harsh trauma of a rigid frame Ergometer. I recommend it for both healthy and injured backs. Why put your back through those harmful shocks if you don’t have to?”
Francis P. Ermilio DC
Chiropractor
Former Holy Cross Crew Mens Coach
Chiropractor
Former Holy Cross Crew Mens Coach
“Iona Rowing just bought two Shox-Box's. They are already helping some of our injured kids in their recoveries. Besides helping those with back problems I believe it also helps athletes with hip and hip flexor issues relieve some of the stress of the layback position. Thanks for inventing your product!”
Thomas Scifres
Iona College
Mens & Womens Rowing Head Coach
Iona College
Mens & Womens Rowing Head Coach
“I missed my 3rd year spring season due to a back injury. I have been using a Shox-Box since and it has really helped my senior fall season! I have improved my split times and kept the back healthy. I wish I had one back in high school.”
Kelly McKinley
Southern Methodist University Rowing
Larry Noble
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director of Rowing & Head Mens Coach
Southern Methodist University Rowing
“The Shox-Box is fun and relieves stress on the back when erging. I highly recommend it.”
Larry Noble
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director of Rowing & Head Mens Coach
"I
used to have to limit my time erging in the winter because my back was
always sore for a few days after. The other day I got on my erg for
the first time this winter with the Shox-Box and spent about an hour
with absolutely no back pain whatsoever. What a relief!"
Susan Friedrichs
Highlands Rowing Center, New Jersey
Highlands Rowing Center, New Jersey
"I jumped back on the erg a few weeks ago. I love the Shox-Box. What a difference it makes! I wish I had it 6 years ago."
Richard Gervase
Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut
Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut
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Blackstone Automation, LLC
40 Francis Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
info@shoxbox.biz
Blackstone Automation, LLC
40 Francis Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
info@shoxbox.biz