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(Presented by Pete and Dick Dreissigacker at the XXIX FISA Coaches Conference, Sevilla, Spain 2000) The real fun begins when we take a theoretical idea and get it on the water. We began systematic testing with the development of the Big Blade shape in 1991. Over the last 9 years, we have gathered test results on over 200 days of testing. That adds up to over 1,250 timed pieces. The odd thing is, we still enjoy this part the best. |
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(Presented by Pete and Dick Dreissigacker at the XXIX FISA Coaches Conference, Sevilla, Spain 2000) Over the last 25 years we have done a lot of thinking about oars. We've also done a lot of on water testing of oars. We have come to the conclusion that the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know. The function of oars is a very complex topic. Here are three things we do know: There are performance differences between different blade shapes. These differences may depend on various factors such as rigging, catch angles, power application, "feel" etc. Therefore, crews should determine for themselves what gives them the best performance.
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For scullers looking for oars with a lower overall weight and lighter "swing weight", our new Low Inertia (Low i) sculls are the latest addition to our product range. |
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Concept2 / Dreissigacker Racing Oars now have: - A lighter weight blade
- A new sleeve and collar system
Since 2003, our blades have been 10% lighter. This decrease in outboard weight results in significant improvement in feel, especially when combined with the features of the new sleeve. |
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Ongoing testing and research at Concept 2 has resulted in many developments over the last few years. Our new blade shape, the "Fat Smoothie Blade" is our latest offering and follows the Big Blade, Smoothie and Vortex Edge. A larger surface area and different shape creates a more efficient shape, particularly in the first half of the stroke. |
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The Vortex Edge blade incorporates two features intended to improve blade efficiency during the first half of the drive. The row of features bonded to the back surface of the tip are 'vortex generators' which act on the layer of water near the surface of the blade to decrease drag and increase lift. |
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