Description
Sawyer Soft Oar Tethers – Plastic Quick-Release provide a simple, dependable way to secure your oars if they come out of the oarlock. Unlike traditional ring-style tethers, the adjustable soft loop slips over the oar blade and cinches around the shaft, allowing installation without removing the blade. This makes them compatible with one-piece wood oars, Sawyer SquareTop Oars, and most composite oars.
Constructed from heavy-weight polypropylene webbing, each tether features a durable nickel-plated ring for the oarlock end, an adjustable soft loop for the oar, and a plastic quick-release buckle positioned at the center of the tether. The quick-release buckle allows the tether to be quickly disconnected from the boat's rigging when needed, while the soft webbing design helps reduce noise compared to traditional ring-style tether systems.
This version features a lightweight plastic quick-release buckle for fast, convenient connection. Sold in pairs. Fits most wood and composite oars, including Sawyer SquareTop Oars. Inspect before each use and replace any tether showing excessive wear or damage.
Key Features
- Adjustable soft loop slips over the oar blade for easy installation
- No need to remove the blade during installation
- Compatible with one-piece wood oars, Sawyer SquareTop Oars, and most composite oars
- Plastic quick-release buckle provides a fast connection
- Heavy-duty polypropylene webbing for dependable performance
- Soft webbing design provides quieter rowing than ring-style tethers
- Nickel-plated ring provides a durable attachment point at the oarlock
- Metal snaps keep excess webbing neatly secured
- Sold as a pair
Specifications
- Webbing: Heavy-weight polypropylene
- Overall Length: 37 in.
- Small Ring Inside Diameter: 1.25 in.
- Oar Attachment: Adjustable soft loop
- Center Disconnect: Plastic quick-release buckle
- Metal Snaps: 2
- Fits: Most wood and composite oars, including Sawyer SquareTop Oars
Best Use
- Whitewater rafting
- Drift boats and fishing boats
- River expeditions
- Recreational and occasional rowing
- Securing one-piece wood and composite oars without removing the blade
Materials & Construction
The Sawyer Soft Oar Tethers are constructed from heavy-weight polypropylene webbing for excellent strength, flexibility, and resistance to water absorption. The soft webbing reduces noise against the boat while remaining comfortable to handle and easy to adjust.
A nickel-plated steel ring provides a durable connection at the oarlock end, while the adjustable soft loop installs over the oar blade before tightening securely around the handle. The plastic quick-release buckle, located at the center of the tether, allows the tether to be quickly disconnected from the boat's rigging without removing it from the oar. Two metal snaps keep excess webbing neatly secured and help prevent tangles.
