Croker Oars Product Guide 2015

Product GuideCroker Oars Pty Ltd

Croker Oars Pty Ltd

Remo206 Cowans LaneOxley Island NSW 2430

+61 2 6553 2473

[email protected]

www.crokeroars.com

Croker Oars Pty Ltd

Remo 206 Cowans Lane

Oxley Island NSW 2430

P. +61 2 6553 2473F. +61 2 6553 2544E. [email protected] www.crokeroars.com

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Product Guide

SCULLINGSculling Oars ..................................4

Shafts ........................................ 5 - 9

Blades ................................... 10 - 11

Handles .........................................12

Sleeves / Buttons .........................13

Swivels / Inserts / Oar Bags .........14

Parts ..............................................15

ROWINGRowing Oars ........................ 16 - 17

Shafts .................................... 18 - 21

Blades .................................. 22 - 23

Handles ........................................ 24

Sleeves / Buttons ........................ 25

Swivels / Inserts / Parts ............... 26

SEATSSeat Tops .............................. 28 - 29

CHOOSE YOUR GRIPHand Grip Chart ......................... 30

Since 1962 Croker Oars has manufactured custom made oars for sculling, rowing, surf and ocean for the rowing world. Today the Croker factory resides on the banks of the beautiful Manning River in coastal Australia, a fantastic location for building and testing all things rowing.

Our new simple to use product guide is designed to be a quick reference guide for products and parts, so keep it in your top draw in your office or pin it to your notice board at your local club.

Happy reading!

The Croker Oars Team :)

OARS

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OARS

The shaft of an oar receives a lot of

attention at Croker Oars. We invest

many hours into designing, developing,

and trialling our products and believe

our range of shafts give every rower an

opportunity to match their skill level with

what they want to feel in the water.

Before assembly each shaft is deflected,

weighed and matched to its identical

partner to give you the best pair of oars

possible.

Contact us regarding your abilities and

we will offer suggestions for a shaft we

believe would be best suited to you.

SCULLING SHAFTS/OARS

All oars at Croker Oars are custom made to order. Each shaft is individually tested for stiffness and weight.

They are made to suit each individual and each individual has different needs.

SCULLING Oars

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S39 ARROW Series - Small diameterThese shafts are made using high modulus carbon, recently used in the Americas Cup boats.

They have multiple layers of thin carbon plies at various angles to achieve a balance of strength, stiffness, torsional stiffness and very light weight. These thin shafts have less aerodynamic drag

than normal shafts and because they weigh less have less rotational inertia.

Shaft Type Weight Usage Blade Handle

S39 Soft 1240gm

These thin shafts are designed for highly competitive lightweights, juniors, women and masters who demand the finest and lightest sculling oars in the world. Ideal for athletes with 2km erg scores slower than 7:00, water times in the 1x around 7:45 or slower for 2km. These shafts are fitted with the new Arrow Sculling Blade. This high performance blade is the latest development from Croker Oars. It is designed for athletes who want the best and exhibit good technique.

A,S,M Adj

S39 1250gm

These thin shafts are designed for world class, elite level and highly competitive openweight athletes who seek an uncompromising sculling oar, the ultimate tool for propulsion on the water. Scullers with 2km erg scores faster than 6:45 and water times in the 1x faster than 7:30 for 2km are well matched to the stiffness of the S39. These shafts are fitted with the new Arrow Sculling Blade. This high performance blade is the latest development from Croker Oars. It is designed for athletes who want the best and exhibit good technique.

A,S,M Adj

S39 Stiff 1260gm

These thin shafts are designed for quads, doubles and strong single scullers (over 100kg) at an elite level. These multi axial carbon shafts are custom made for rowers who demand a stiffer shaft. Recommended for rowers with a 2km erg score of 6:00 or faster or on water times faster than 7:00. These shafts are fitted with the new Arrow Sculling Blade. This high performance blade is the latest development from Croker Oars. It is designed for athletes who want the best and exhibit good technique.

A,S,M Adj

A: Arrow Blade S: Slick Blade M: Macon

Adj: Adjustable HandleStd Tbr: Standard Timber Handle

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OARS SCULLING Shafts

S7 SeriesThese shafts use multiple layers of thin carbon plies at various angles, to achieve a balance of

strength, stiffness and torsional stiffness. Standard diameter shafts.

Shaft Type Weight Usage Blade Handle

S7 Soft 1400gm

These full carbon shafts are the traditional Croker diameter, but incorporate the materials and techniques now utilised in our Arrow shafts. The shafts have superior torsional stiffness compared to the S4 models, but the deflection under load is comparable. With a slightly more forgiving introduction to the full load at the catch, the S7 Soft is appropriate for rowers below the standards for the regular stiffness S7, or those preferring a little more flex. As with all of our elite soft shafts, it is well matched to scullers with 2km erg scores slower than 7:00, water times in the 1x around 7:45 or slower for 2km, or for those who desire a slightly more forgiving feel at the catch.

S,M Adj

S7 1400gm

With superior torsional strength over the S4, these full carbon shafts incorporate the materials and techniques now utilised in our Arrow shafts. The S7 is appropriate for elite level scullers seeking more torsional security than offered by the S4 regular full carbon shafts. It is well matched to scullers with 2km erg scores faster than 6:30 and water times in the 1x faster than 7:30 for 2km.

S,M Adj

A: Arrow Blade S: Slick Blade M: Macon

Adj: Adjustable HandleStd Tbr: Standard Timber Handle

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S4 SeriesThese shafts are full carbon shafts made using various layers of standard modulus carbon. They

achieve a balance of maximum strength and minimum weight.

Shaft Type Weight Usage Blade Handle

S4 Soft 1300gm

These 100% carbon shafts exhibit crisper catches and allow higher rating than our elite level S2 Soft models. They are ideal for juniors, women, as well as men below the pre-elite level. It is also a popular choice for smaller elite openweight women racing the single scull. It is well matched to scullers with 2km erg scores slower than 7:00, water times in the 1x around 7:45 or slower for 2km, or for those who desire a slightly more forgiving feel at the catch.

S,M Adj

S4 1380gm

These are the premiere sculling shafts for mens senior and elite competition, as well as world-class elite women. The shafts are 100% carbon and exhibit crisper catches and higher rating than our elite level S2 models. This has been the oar for anyone pursuing National Team goals, but also for anyone who wants every mile to feel exquisite. The recommended 2km erg score is 6:30 and faster, or a water time in the 1x for 2km faster than 7:30.

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S4 Stiff 1400gm

Designed for quads, doubles and strong single scullers (over 100kg) at elite level. Recommended for rowers with 2km erg scores of 6:00 or faster or on water time faster than 7:00.

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OARS SCULLING Shafts

S2 SeriesThese shafts are made from uni-directional carbon and woven. They achieve good

strength with light weight.

Shaft Type Weight Usage Blade Handle

S2 Soft 1410gm

The lightweight feel and elite performance of these oars is superior to that of heavier oars in common club circulation. They are constructed of 80% carbon and 20% fibreglass and are the definitive step up for dedicated scullers, but still at an affordable price. They are ideal for juniors, women, as well as masters men. It is also a popular choice for smaller elite women racing the single scull. It is well matched to scullers with 2km erg scores slower than 7:00, water times in the 1x around 7:45 or slower for 2km, or for those who desire a slightly more forgiving feel at the catch.

S,M Adj

S2 1430gm

With a distinct lightweight feel and elite performance that is superior to the heavier oars in more common circulation, these oars are the definitive step up for dedicated scullers, but still at an affordable price. They are constructed of 80% carbon and 20% fibreglass. These shafts are an excellent choice for anyone seeking to win at the national racing levels in junior, elite, and masters competitions. The recommended 2km erg score is 6:30 and faster. The appropriate 2km water time in ideal conditions is 7:30 and faster.

S,M Adj

S2 Stiff 1450gm

Designed for quads, doubles and strong single scullers (over 100kg) at an elite level. Recommended for rowers with 2km erg scores of 6:00 or faster and on water times under 7:00.

S,M Adj

A: Arrow Blade S: Slick Blade M: Macon

Adj: Adjustable HandleStd Tbr: Standard Timber Handle

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S3 SeriesThese multipurpose shafts are made from glass and carbon. They have recently been upgraded