Oars ![]()
Good oars are essential for making full use of your sliding-seat rowing system. Our boats are designed to use standard racing sculling oars. There are a number of companies that produce quality oars for various budgets with details below. We are also developing plans for contructing hollow-shaft Sitka Spruce oars which will be available soon.
Wintech
Wintech provides the most economical oars (ranging from $325-$445/pair. These oars are durable, and are adequate for recreational rowers. Visit Wintech
Concept2
Concept2 offers high-quality oars at a competetive price. These oars are frequently used by Olympic rowers and combine light weight with strength. A set of sculling oars is approximately $500. Visit Concept2 Oars
Croker
Croker Oars are likely the best quality on the market, and are what we have used on all our expeditions. Prices for sculling oars start at about $600. Visit Croker
Wooden Oar Plans/Instructions
If you’ve built the entire boat yourself, you definitely have the skills to create a set of oars. For less than $100 in materials, you can create a set of gorgeous laminate fir oars fit for hanging on your living room wall. Plans, instructions and a materials list are provided. The oar lengths can be modified for any rowing application.
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Wooden Oar Plans Pricing |
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Wooden Oar Plans/Instructions |
CDN $34 |