"Oar-right" oar stops

[Wog]

Anyone ever use the "Oar-right" oar stop product when used on drift boat oars? I was curious how they handled. The product claims to increase the power of your oar stroke. I've used rubber oar stops on my oars and never had any problems rowing, but I am interested to here from anyone that has used both and the differences in handling. Any input would be appreciated.

[lippee]

Wog
I have used the oar-right product with out complaint, I liked being able to grab my oars and not wondering if they were in the right position. there great for the beginner my twelve year old daughter could even drift the wilson. I just purchased a 16 foot alumaweld and oar-rights are going on my new oars. make sure the oar-right fits your oarlocks,you dont want it reel loose.

[BillK]

Been using "oar rights" for the last couple of years. However I have high up enough on my oars shaft so they will not interfere with my rowing. The reason is I do not like the oar to enter the water at a 90 degrees, instead my angle chances during my rowing stroke. The big advantage of "oar rights" is that they will lock the oar into the oarlock when you anchor. This will keep the boat from swing back and forth in the current. This is a big advantage if you like to drift fishing and/or fly fishing a boat.
BillK

[Salmonator]

Somebody please explain the benefit of "rolling" the oars through a stroke. For some reason to me it seems that you will lose thrust. As they enter the water angled, the first one third of your stroke is actually pushing downward, not the intended direction of thrust. As they exit the water, the last third of the stroke is pushing at an upward angle, again not the intended boat direction. With oar-rites, the oar enters vertical and remains vertical through out, giving thrust the entire time in the direction intended. And what about sore wrists? If I need to I can use three fingers on each oar and just lean back with the 'rites.

No, I haven't been hittin' the beer. I'm just wondering if everybody is feathering the oars because somebody told them that it was the correct way to do it. Enlighten me please!!

[Oakie Drifter]

Salmonator, I agree with you that they are a real benefit, I just havent installed them yet....One of the benefits Im looking forward to is that when on anchor, the boat will swing side-to-side less when the oars are locked in place. Maintains your position better, especially in tight slots.

[backlash]

Wog, I learned to row with oar-rites and would never go without, but I have had guys tell me that they could never row with them. I think it's all in what you get used to. I think they are a great safety device as well, if you've ever had your anchor pop loose in a tight spot, grab your oars and come up with air, you'll appreciate them.

[garyk]

Wog, for my two cents... they are not needed for lighter craft. BUT if you get into a heavy boat and/or heavy oars they are a real help if you don't have a weight lifter's strength.

I suspect they will also relieve/forestall carpal tunnel syndrome that afflicts many drift boat guides, since they reduce the twisting action on your wrists.

No, you cannot feather the oars, that's the tradeoff.

[Wog]

I purchased some "oar rights" last week and gave them a try. They worked great. It was nice when you pulled up anchor and grabbed the oars, I could immediately start in rowing. This helped when I was anchored down low in some tail-outs and the current started to carry the boat down stream.
Thanks for the posts

[Tanner]

I don't know a whole lot about Oar Rights. Are your oars locked into one position or can you turn your oars while rowing with them?


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[Osprey]

I personally don't use oar-rites,but have several of my Cataraft buddies who do and love them.(just haven't installed them yet)
If you want to still be able to feather you're oars you can cut down the rites ,instead of leaving the raised portion long cut it back to about 2 " this way you can slide them toward you enough to get past the end,then simply rotate and feather away......Os

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