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Choices |
Selection Tips and Comments |
| Quantity |
# of
Port: ____
Starboard: ____ |
Serial Number (if matching existing oars) _______________ |
| Blade |
- Fat2 27x54
Vortex Edge
- Smoothie2 25x54
Vortex Edge
- Smoothie2 25x54
- Big Blade 25x52
Vortex Edge
- Big Blade 25x52
- Big Blade 25x55
Vortex Edge
- Big Blade 25x55
- Macon Medium
- Macon Large
- Custom: ___________
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The Fat2 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.
The Vortex Edge offers more than just increased blade efficiency. It protects the tip of the blade, preventing damage from wear or impact.
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| Oar Length |
For Fat2 Blades:
- 362–367 cm
- 365–370 cm
- 368–373 cm
For Big Blade and Smoothie2 blades:
- 367–372 cm
- 370–375 cm
- 373–378 cm
- Other Adjustable Length Range: _________
- Fixed Length: __________
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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 5–6 cm shorter than Smoothies to be most effective.
Other lengths and length ranges are available on request. |
| Shaft |
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The Ultralight shaft offers a balance of light weight and good durability. The Original shaft is even more impact resistant, but 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. |
| Handle |
- Composite Adjustable
- Composite fixed
- Wood fixed:
- Small (39 mm)
- Medium (42 mm)
- Large (45 mm)
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Adjustable length oars must have composite handles. Fixed length oars and sculls may have wood or composite handles. |
| Grips |
- Wood Veneer
(39–41.5 mm*)
- Green Rubber
(37.5–41.5 mm*)
- Blue cellular
(40.4–46 mm*) *Ranges for outer to inner hand grips |
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. |
| Inboard |
- 107–119 cm (with the handle in the shortest adjustable length setting)
- 111–123 cm
- Other: ______________
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The 107–119 cm range covers most applications with the 5 cm adjustable length sweeps.
The 111–123 cm range is typical for fixed length sweeps. |
| 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. |
