INTENSE MATERIALS RESEARCH by our R&D team resulted in the selection of a great new (currently proprietary!) material that has proven it's long term outdoor strength in other applications, and also has a lighter overall composite weight than comparable materials in it's class. This material has many of the properties of Carbon, as it is light, strong, and can be INFUSED SUCCESSFULLY! The combination of proper materials appropriate for the INFUSION PROCESS, and a simplification of design and components allows us to offer a High Quality NORTH AMERICAN MADE model at a Value Price seen only on lower quality products from Asia! N-X has the same hull design as our higher end models, and most of the same components. N-X is sturdy and strong, but lighter in weight than most less expensive rowing shell models on the market! N-X possesses all the characteristics of a racing boat while maintaining ample forgiveness for the entry level and club level sculler. With the new N-X at such a COMPETITIVE PRICE, there is definitely a 'bang for your buck' with this model if you are a club looking to add to its fleet, or a sculler looking to take that big step into boat ownership!