Oars

 

"When you buy a Concept2 oar, you invest in our tradition of performance, passion, innovation and support. We are committed to ensuring that you receive our best effort, every time. Let our best effort be apart of your best effort the next time you push off from the dock" 
 

The ultimate goal has been to design and build oars and sculls that will help you go faster. All Concept2 oars and sculls are custom-built at Concept2 Inc in Vermont. Custom-built oars and sculls allow us to offer the greatest selection possible to meet your specific needs, however unique they may be. The most common configurations we hold in stock which allows a speedy turnaround to ensure that you can get them on the water asap. 

Please contact our crew for all enquiries, recommendations, quotes and sales.


 

Blades

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Smoothie 2 Plain Blade
The Smoothie 2 Plain Edge offers a smooth & consistent load through the drive, with a clean entry and level blade depth 
 
Smoothie2 Plain Edge Dimensions
 
Sweep
Scull
Blade Length
54.5 cm
46 cm
Width at Tip
25.5 cm
21.5 cm
Width at Broadest Point
25.5 cm
21.5 cm
 

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Smoothie 2 Vortex Blade
The Smoothie2 Vortex Edge combines the characteristics of the popular Smothie2 design with the added efficiency of the vortex-generating edge, resulting in a firm feel during the early part of the drive.
 
Smoothie2 Vortex Dimensions
 
Sweep
Scull
Blade Length
54.5 cm
46 cm
Width at Tip
19 cm
16.5 cm
Width at Broadest Point
25.5 cm
21.5 cm
 

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Fat2 Blade
The Fat2 combines vortex-generating features and a large surface area to create a stiff feel at the beginning of the drive and a fast handle speed at the end of the drive  
 
Fat2 Dimensions
 
Sweep
Scull
Blade Length
55 cm
46 cm
Width at Tip
19 cm
16.5 cm
Width at Broadest Point
26.5 cm
23 cm
 

Shafts 

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Ultralight Shaft 
The Ultralight is our standard lightweight, all carbon fiber shaft that is most commonly used at all levels of rowing and racing today.

Over the years we have refined the construction of this shaft to be as durable as possible.

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Lowi Shaft (Scull Only)
The Low i shaft uses high modulus carbon fiber, rather than the more standard carbon fiber used in Ultralights.

Using the stiffer carbon allows us to use less material to achieve a lighter shaft.
We use the same high modulus carbon in the blade of the Low i scull to achieve overall weight reduction and extremely low swing weight—the weight at the blade that is felt each time the oar changes direction.

Those rowing with higher stroke rates stands to benefit from using Low i sculls. Designed for serious racers, these sculls are less resistant to impact damage than Ultralights.

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Skinny Shaft 
Made of high modulus carbon fiber, the Skinny is a smaller diameter shaft that offers a softer feel.

This can be particularly beneficial to those looking for the efficiency of the Fat2 blade but who want their oar to feel less stiff.

The small diameter also reduces wind resistance, which can be very significant in a headwind. Skinny shafts weigh the same as Ultralight shafts.

Grips 

Sculls
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Orange Contoured
  • 5cm Adjustable Grip 
  • 33.5 mm diameter
  • Radial finger sized contours and brushed texture
  • Firm, durable material
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Green Rubber
  • 5cm Adjustable Grip 
  • Diameters: 32 mm (thin), 34.5 mm (medium), 37 mm (thick)
  • Firm, smooth texture
  • Most durable, easy to clean
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Microfiber Suede
  • 5cm Adjustable Length
  • Diameters: 32 mm (thin) or 34.5 mm (medium)
  • Soft, suede-like texture
  • Adhesive-backed synthetic suede grip layer
  • Easy and inexpensive to replace; no tools required
  • Requires more frequent replacement than our other grip options
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Blue Cellular Foam
  • 5cm Adjustable Length
  • 35 mm diameter
  • Soft feel with a firm, sponge-like texture
  • Requires more frequent cleaning to retain grip properties
Sweeps
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Wood Veneer
  • 5cm Adjustable Length
  • 39 mm outside hand diameter
  • 41.5 mm inside hand diameter
  • Real mahogany
  • Surface can be sanded carefully for more texture
  • Costs an additional $80 per oar
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Green Rubber
  • 5cm Adjustment Length
  • 32–39 mm outside hand diameter
  • 43 mm inside hand diameter
  • Firm, smooth texture
  • Most durable, easy to clean
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Microfiber Suede
  • 5cm Adjustable Length
  • 37 mm outside hand diameter
  • 40 mm inside hand diameter
  • Soft, suede-like texture
  • Adhesive-backed synthetic suede grip layer
  • Easy and inexpensive to replace; no tools required
  • Requires more frequent replacement than our other grip options
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Blue Cellular Foam
  • 5cm Adjustable Length
  • 35–42 mm outside hand diameter
  • 46 mm inside hand diameter
  • Soft feel with a firm, sponge-like texture
  • Requires more frequent cleaning to retain grip properties