Description & Features
Sawyer SquareTop V-Lam Oar combines classic wood feel with modern reinforcement for a smooth, controlled rowing experience. The SquareTop design shifts weight toward the handle, creating a counterbalanced feel that reduces fatigue and keeps your stroke consistent through long days on the water. A tapered laminated Douglas fir shaft delivers progressive flex that feels natural and responsive, while X-Weave reinforcement adds strength and rebound without sacrificing comfort. The V-Lam western red cedar blade provides a lightweight, smooth entry and predictable power, making it ideal for both technical maneuvering and steady downstream rowing. This is a true all-around oar built for durability, feel, and long-term performance.
Features
- SquareTop counterbalance reduces swing weight and rowing fatigue
- Tapered laminated shaft delivers smooth, progressive flex
- Western red cedar V-Lam blade for lightweight feel and consistent power
- Fiberglass/carbon X-Weave reinforcement adds durability and rebound
- Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip protects blade from rocks and abrasion
- Solid laminated Douglas fir construction from handle through shaft
- Rope wrap and rubber stop included for secure rigging
- Sold individually
Specs
- Lengths: 8’ to 10’ (overall)
- Shaft Diameter: 2.3” (at wrap)
- Blade Options: Narrow 6” x 30”, Wide 7” x 30”, Shoal Cut 8.5” x 30”
- Shaft Material: Laminated Douglas fir
- Shaft Reinforcement: Carbon fiber X-Weave
- Blade Construction: Laminated western red cedar V-Lam with fiberglass reinforcement
- Blade Protection: Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip
- Shaft Protection: Rope wrap with rubber stop
Materials & Construction
Laminated Fir Oar Shaft
Our laminated fir oar shafts are built by bonding layers of Douglas fir into a single, engineered shaft for strength, light weight, and consistent performance. This construction improves resistance to warping and twisting while allowing the grain to be oriented for smooth, predictable flex and rebound. The result is an oar shaft that feels lively and responsive, absorbs shock to reduce joint fatigue, and holds up to repeated stress in demanding river conditions.
SquareTop Oar Construction
SquareTop Oar Construction features an oversized, squared shaft profile at the handle that acts as a built-in counterbalance. This design improves swing weight and flotation without adding heavy oar handles, resulting in smoother recovery, better control, and reduced fatigue. The SquareTop also increases stiffness at the grip while preserving natural flex through the shaft, delivering efficient power transfer with a balanced, responsive feel on the water.
X-Weave Shaft Reinforcement
X-Weave Shaft Reinforcement uses a fiberglass wrap with carbon fibers woven in an X-pattern to strengthen the wood shaft. It adds stiffness and rebound for a more efficient stroke, without feeling harsh on your joints. The result is a more durable oar that keeps the natural flex, feel, and visible beauty of the wood.
V-Lam Blade Construction
V-Lam Blade Construction uses laminated western red cedar arranged in a distinctive V pattern, reinforced with fiberglass and carbon fiber for added protection and resilience. Designed to deliver an excellent strength-to-weight ratio with smooth, natural flex. The result is a lightweight yet durable blade with a responsive feel and consistent power through each stroke.
Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip Protection
The Pro-Tip adds Kevlar and Dynel protection at the edge or tip of the blade, where it takes the most abuse for unmatched abrasion and impact resistance. This tough reinforcement guards against rock hits and hard use while extending blade life and maintaining reliable performance over time.
Marine-Grade Spar Varnish
A premium marine-grade spar varnish finish seals against moisture and UV rays while bringing out the natural wood grain and craftsmanship Sawyer is known for.
