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History and Features of Concept2 Oars |
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Our design objective, from the start, has been to minimize the energy losses associated with oars. Since 1977, Dreissigacker Oars have offered durability, low maintenance, component constructions system, and reasonable pricing. We are constantly upgrading our processes, precision, and quality control. At Concept2, we specialize in providing the best performance and the best value in oars for competitive and recreational rowers.
| ENERGY LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH OARS | FEATURES OF DREISSIGACKER OARS WHICH REDUCE THESE LOSSES | | Wind resistance | Tubular shaft for decreased wind resistance | | Accelerations of oar mass | Low total weight and more importantly, low rotational inertia | | Handling losses (i.e. crabs, poor releases, blade dragging on recovery) | Ease of handling achieved by means of blade design and precision molded sleeve and oarlock | | Work lost to the water through propulsive inefficiency | Blade designs including Big Blade and Smoothie for improved propulsive efficiency |
A brief chronology of oar design changes: | YEAR | OAR DESIGN CHANGE | | 1986 | - introduced ultralight shaft construction
- began offering delta blades | | 1988 | - introduced a new sleeve
- introduced a two-part collar | | 1989 | - introduced a new oarlock
- introduced asymmetric blades | | 1991 | - aluminum scull handle developed (no longer available)
- introduced the Big Blade | | 1994 | - introduced the C.L.A.M. | | 1996 | - introduced composite handle
- introduced the Smoothie blade
- introduced the adjustable length scull | | 1997 | - introduced the adjustable length sweep | | 2000 | - introduced new ultralight shaft layup for better impact resistance | | 2001 | - introduced the Vortex Edge | | 2003 | - introduced lighter blades and new Sleeves and Collars | | 2004 | - introduced new adjustable handle system for more accurate and stronger adjustment | | 2005 | - introduced new adjustable handle system to sculls
- introduced the blue cellular grip option
- introduced Fat Smoothie Blades
- introduced Low-Inertia Sculls |
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