Sawyer Composite Oars

Sought after by Outfitters and big water enthusiasts, Sawyers line of composite oars are unmatched in their durability and suitability to the task. Starting with the Outfitter standard Hybrid with its familiar yellow shaft up to the incredibly light, incredibly durable MX line which has quickly made its presence known both in professional and recreational use. Sawyers PoleCat^tm offers the entry level and budget minded buyer a super high value Sawyer-bred composite whitewater oar which makes the competition look flimsy by comparison.

Original Hybrid S/P Oars w/Counter Balance

  

From 8 to 12; Sawyer tubular fiberglass shafts longitudinal and hoop fibers provide strength and durability needed by Outfitters. Epoxy/fiberglass reinforcements strengthen blade/handle stress points. The laminated Douglas fir, 4 lb. counterbalanced, grip offers a very light "in the lock" feel and cause the oar to float blade up for easy spotting and retrieval! 5 1/2" x 30" Laminated Douglas fir blade with epoxy-metal mesh tip spline, standard.

Sawyer MX Composite Oars
The Sawyer MX is a new generation of Sawyer composite oars. Its lightweight, exceptional strength and crisp good looks are a result of over six years of evolving shop and river tests. The core of the MX system is the shaft;
Multi-aXially engineered Fiberglass and Fiberglass/Graphite composite tube in diameters and lay-up which give the best balance of strength, weight, flex and durability.

MX-F Oar;

  

large diameter MX fiberglass shaft with 30" S/P blade
From 8 to 12; Longitudinal and hoop fiberglass tube with fiberglass braid wrap. The combination offers a strengthening torsional matrix which protects the shaft and returns your energy to the blade, where you want it. No charge, optional, counter-balance lightens oar in the lock as well as points the blade up when floating, for easy spotting if the oar goes over-board. 5 1/2" x 30" laminated Douglas fir with a epoxy metal mesh cross-tip spline, makes up the S/P blade of the MX-F.

MXS-F Oar;

  

small diameter MX fiberglass shaft with 30" S/P Blade
From 8 to 12; Same construction as the large diameter; longitudinal & hoop fiberglass tube with fiberglass braid wrap, but is made to be dimensionally compatible with blades and grips of other brands. 5 1/2" x 30" laminated Douglas fir with a epoxy metal mesh cross-tip spline, makes up the S/P blade of the MXS-F.

MX-G Oar;

  

large diameter MX graphite/fiberglass reinforced shaft with 30" Ash VG Blade
From 8 to 12; Developed to offer the best combination of lightness and strength, the Sawyer MX-G is the ultimate oar for the enthusiast through whitewater professional. Longitudinal fiberglass mixed with Graphite braid offers a unique torsional energy return system; the more torque put to the shaft, the tighter the braid gets; the tighter the braid gets, the more stable the longitudinal fibers. Combine the MX-G shaft with the feel and flex of the White Ash blade with VGtm tip (graphite face/Dynelltm edged) and you have the finest oar available today. The MX-G is available with a 4 pound counter balance at no additional charge.

MXS-G Oar;

  

small diameter MX graphite shaft with 30" Ash VG Blade
From 8 to 12; Same construction as the large diameter MX-G; longitudinal fiberglass with Graphite braid wrap, but is made to be dimensionally compatible with blades and grips of other brands. Wide Ash blade with VG tip, standard.

PoleCat Oar (HPC)

  

From 76" to 10; The PoleCat is Sawyers solution for the cost conscious oar buyer who wants the lightweight strength advantage of a fiberglass shaft with the history of superior design and durability only offered by Sawyer. Offered in white and black shafts the PoleCat comes standard with a 5 1/2" x 30", aluminum cored, fiberglass filled, polypropylene Sawyer Synthetic blade. The PoleCat grip is smooth laminated Douglas fir.