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Sculling Oars – Ordering Guide
Use this guide to select the oar specifications that meet your needs. The choices in bold represent universal oar specs that meet the needs of most crews. Oars with these specs are frequently available and we can have a wide variety of custom specifications manufactured. When you are ready to place your order please email us or contact us on 0800 ROWING to discuss the lead time.
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| Choices | Selection Tips and Comments | |
| Quantity | # of Pairs: ____ | Serial Number (if matching existing sculls)________________ |
| Shaft | [ ] Ultralight [ ] Low Inertia (Low i) [ ] Original |
The Ultralight shaft offers a balance of light weight and good durability. The Low i shaft should be considered by serious racers since it offers significantly lower “swing weight” and overall weight reduction; however, it is also less impact resistant. The Original shaft has the greatest impact resistance, but it is heavier. |
| Stiffness | [ ] Medium [ ] Stiff [ ] Soft |
Most people order medium stiffness unless they have a clear personal preference for soft or stiff. Smaller rowers ordering Fat blades might consider soft shafts. |
| Blade |
[ ] Fat2 23×46 Vortex Edge [ ] Smoothie2 21×46 Vortex Edge [ ] Smoothie2 21×46 [ ] Big Blade 21×43 Vortex Edge [ ] Big Blade 21×43 [ ] Macon Medium [ ] Macon Large [ ] Custom: ___________ |
The Fat2 blade is our current design, and has produced the fastest results in our on-water testing. The Smoothie2 Vortex blade has produced the best on-water testing results for a standard-width (non-Fat) blade.
Note: The Smoothie2/Fat2 mold introduced in late 2006 is based on the same ideas as the original Smoothie, but with changes in curvature to improve the handling of the blade on both drive and recovery. |
| Handle | [ ] Composite Adjustable [ ] Composite Narrow (fixed length only) [ ] Composite Medium (fixed length only) [ ] Wood (fixed length only) |
Adjustable length oars must have composite handles. Fixed length oars and sculls may have wood or composite handles. |
| Grips | For adjustable length sculls: [ ] Green Medium – 3.45cm [ ] Green Thin – 3.2cm [ ] Green Thick – 3.7cm [ ] Blue cellular For Fixed Length sculls call for options |
The green rubber grip is more durable and easier to keep clean. The blue cellular grip is easier on the hands with a suede-like texture, but requires more frequent cleaning to maintain its properties and is not as durable as the green rubber. Green grips are overmolded onto the adjustable core. Other kinds of grips may be applied over the adjustable core. |
| Oar Length | For Fat2 Blades: [ ] 278-283cm [ ] 280-285cm For Big Blade, and Smoothie2 blades: [ ] 286-291cm [ ] 287-292cm [ ] Other Adjustable length Range:_______ |
Most rowers choose the versatility of adjustable length oars. The optimal oar length will depend on the type of blade you are using. Shown at left are length ranges we recommend for oars with different blade types. The adjustable lengths in bold will suit a wide variety of situations. Other factors that should be considered are rig, rowing style and size of crew. For example, faster crews should consider the longer range; slower crews should consider the shorter range. Note: All Fat blades should be rowed about 5-6cm shorter than Smoothies to be most effective. Other lengths and length ranges are available on request. |
| Inboard | [ ] Fixed Length:__________ [ ] 79-91cm (with the handle in the shortest adjustable length setting) [ ] 83-97cm [ ] Other: ______________ |
The 78-92cm range covers most applications with the 5cm adjustable length sculls. The 83-97cm range is typical for fixed length sculls. |
| Pitch | [ ] 0 Degrees [ ] Custom:__________° (Degrees) |
Most users prefer 0 degrees in the oar and work with 4 +/-1 degrees in the oarlock. |
