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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
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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 |
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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 23x46
Vortex Edge
- Smoothie2 21x46 Vortex Edge
- Smoothie2 21x46
- Big Blade 21x43 Vortex Edge
- Big Blade 21x43
- 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.
In addition, we continue to offer the older blade designs for those who prefer them or for replacement purposes. |
| Handle |
- Composite Adjustable
- Composite Narrow (fixed length only)
- Composite Medium (fixed length only)
- Wood (fixed length only)
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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:
For Big Blade, and Smoothie2 blades:
- 284–289cm
- 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:__________
- 78–92cm (with the handle in the
shortest adjustable length setting)
- 83–97cm
- Other: ______________
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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)
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Most users prefer 0 degrees in the oar and work with 4 +/-1 degrees in the oarlock. |
