Croker Oars

Innovation in Rowing Oars

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One of the fastest growing areas of rowing is Ocean Racing we manufacture oars designed specifically for the harsh conditions of open water racing. We manufacture oars for a wide variety of boats therfore we have a wide range of oar lengths avaliable.

S3 Intermediates (Sculling) Designed for all uses. They are excellent for racing at all levels and for high performance school use. They have the same shaft stiffness as the S2 Soft and the greater mass in the shaft improves durability. The S3 is less sensitive in high winds and bad weather. They have more weight in hand than the Superlight therefore offer more stability during recovery for the not so elite rower.
Weight: 1500grams
Blade Shape: Slick and Macon
Handle: Carbon Adjustable & Standard Timber
Length: 2840mm- 3400mm

M2(Sweep) Designed for schoolboy, women and club eights, senior pairs and fours.
Weight: 2650grams
Blade Shape: Slick
Handle: Carbon/blue foam adjustable, Carbon/veneer adjustable, and Standard timber
Length: 3660mm-4500mm

M1 Intermediates (Sweep) Designed for school and club use. Same stiffness as the M2 but a heavier weight increases durability without loss in performance.
Weight: 3100grams
Blade Shape: Slick
Handle: Carbon/blue foam adjustable, Carbon/veneer adjustable, and Standard timber
Length: 3660mm-4500mm

Slick Blade - Slick Blade

The Slick Sculling Blade can be assembled with a 40mm hook for S2 and S2 Soft shafts and a 50mm hook for S2 Stiff shafts, for those who want a heavier load at the catch. A smaller blade is available for women and schoolgirls who want slightly lighter load at the catch. Slick Blades are available on all shafts.

The Slick Blade is the latest CAD CAM computer generated design that supersedes all other blade shapes. The Slick Blade is now available with closed edges, which improves the blades durability and overall performance.
The Slick Blade has no ridgeline so there is less splash at the catch. The low volume blade enters the water quickly and quietly and floats low in the water. The longitudinal curvature is perpendicular to the tip and so is in line with the flow of water. It has a constant pitch across the tip and all lines parallel to the tip.
The gentle asymmetric curvature of the blade assures a clean release from the water with every stroke. Slick Blades are visibly cleaner than other blades.The Slick Blade does not exhibit any negative tendencies during recovery or in bad weather. Since the Slick Blades introduction it has been extremely successful at all levels of rowing.

Macon BladeMacon Blade

The Macon blades are the original blade design. This blade was first manufactured in timber. Although the Macon blade is not used in the racing world, recreational rowers prefer them and they are a good blade for learners. The Macon blade is available on all shafts upon request.

Wooden HandlesSculling Handles

We have designed our sculling handles with comfort and ease of use as our highest priority. Selecting a handle that is correct for you is necessary to achieve the best performance. A handle that is too small will cause trouble in the rough water and may turn in the rower’s hand uncontrollably. A handle that is too big will fatigue the rower’s forearms and also result in excessive wrist movement feathering the oar. All our sculling handles come fitted with our injection moulded thermoplastic grips. These second-generation grips have gained universal acceptance since their release and all include an anti-bacterial agent to stop the growth of bacteria and fungus. From the initial work that we have done, there seems to be a strong correlation between hand size (measured from the base of the thumb and the tip of the fingers) and preferred grip size. We have collected enough data so that we are now able to print a simple chart relating hand size to grip size for sculling and rowing. This will enable coaches to order the most suitable handles, particularly for school rowers.

The handles are avaliable in three sizes small medium and large:

Small handle fit pink grip
Medium handle fit yellow grip and blue grip
Large handle fit grey grip and green gripCarbon Handles

Sculling handles fitting guide:
Pink (small) 31mm outside diameter fits onto small handle
Yellow (Intermediate) 34mm outside diameter fits onto medium handle
Blue (standard) 35 mm outside diameter fits onto medium handle
Grey (large) 37mm outside diameter fits onto large handle
Dark grey (extra large) 39mm outside diameter fits onto large handle

Mk1 sleeve Sculling Sleeves

All Croker sculling oars are fitted with a copolymer interlocking injection moulded sleeve and button system. The sculling sleeves come in two parts: the sleeve body and the clip (back). The inboard measurements are calibrated on the back of the clip.The geometry of the sculling sleeve, if combined with rowlocks that have a 95-degree inside corner, provides excellent stability at the catch. The sculling clips can be replaced as required without removing the sleeve.

S3 Intermediates (Sculling) Designed for all uses. They are excellent for racing at all levels and for high performance school use. They have the same shaft stiffness as the S2 Soft and the greater mass in the shaft improves durability. The S3 is less sensitive in high winds and bad weather. They have more weight in hand than the Superlight therefore offer more stability during recovery for the not so elite rower.
Weight: 1500grams
Blade Shape: Slick and Macon
Handle: Carbon Adjustable & Standard Timber
Length: 2840mm- 3400mm

Slick Sculling Blade -Slick Oar

The Slick Sculling Blade can be assembled with a 40mm hook for S2 and S2 Soft shafts and a 50mm hook for S2 Stiff shafts, for those who want a heavier load at the catch. A smaller blade is available for women and schoolgirls who want slightly lighter load at the catch. Slick Blades are available on all shafts.

The Slick Blade is the latest CAD CAM computer generated design that supersedes all other blade shapes. The Slick Blade is now available with closed edges, which improves the blades durability and overall performance.
The Slick Blade has no ridgeline so there is less splash at the catch. The low volume blade enters the water quickly and quietly and floats low in the water. The longitudinal curvature is perpendicular to the tip and so is in line with the flow of water. It has a constant pitch across the tip and all lines parallel to the tip.
The gentle asymmetric curvature of the blade assures a clean release from the water with every stroke. Slick Blades are visibly cleaner than other blades.The Slick Blade does not exhibit any negative tendencies during recovery or in bad weather. Since the Slick Blades introduction it has been extremely successful at all levels of rowing.

Macon Rowing BladesMacon Blade

The Macon blades are the original blade design. This blade was first manufactured in timber. Although the Macon blade is not used in the racing world, recreational rowers prefer them and they are a good blade for learners. The Macon blade is available on all shafts upon request.

Wooden HandlesWe have designed our sculling handles with comfort and ease of use as our highest priority. Selecting a handle that is correct for you is necessary to achieve the best performance. A handle that is too small will cause trouble in the rough water and may turn in the rower’s hand uncontrollably. A handle that is too big will fatigue the rower’s forearms and also result in excessive wrist movement feathering the oar. All our sculling handles come fitted with our injection moulded thermoplastic grips. These second-generation grips have gained universal acceptance since their release and all include an anti-bacterial agent to stop the growth of bacteria and fungus. From the initial work that we have done, there seems to be a strong correlation between hand size (measured from the base of the thumb and the tip of the fingers) and preferred grip size. We have collected enough data so that we are now able to print a simple chart relating hand size to grip size for sculling and rowing. This will enable coaches to order the most suitable handles, particularly for school rowers.

The handles are avaliable in three sizes small medium and large:

Small handle fit pink grip
Medium handle fit yellow grip and blue grip
Large handle fit grey grip and green gripCarbon Handles

Sculling handles fitting guide:
Pink (small) 31mm outside diameter fits onto small handle
Yellow (Intermediate) 34mm outside diameter fits onto medium handle
Blue (standard) 35 mm outside diameter fits onto medium handle
Grey (large) 37mm outside diameter fits onto large handle
Dark grey (extra large) 39mm outside diameter fits onto large handle

All Croker sculling oars are fitted with a copolymer interlocking injection moulded sleeve and button system. The sculling sleeves come in two parts: the sleeve body and the clip (back). The inboard measurements are calibrated on the back of the clip.The geometry of the sculling sleeve, if combined with rowlocks that have a 95-degree inside corner, provides excellent stability at the catch. The sculling clips can be replaced as required without removing the sleeve.asymmetrical sleeve

 

Whale Boat Oars

L1 Full Carbon Designed for elite level rowers. The L1 has a full carbon shaft making them the stiffest and lightest surf oar in our range. The low internal mass makes them easy to accelerate during recovery.
Weight: 5000grams
Blade Shape: Standard
Handle: Standard Carbon, Small Carbon and Standard Timber
Length 15ft-18ft

L2 Superlight Designed for all level of rowers. The L2 offers great performance and durability. They have a high carbon content making them powerful and stiff.
Weight: 5500grams
Blade Shape: Standard
Handle: Standard Carbon, Small Carbon and Standard Timber
Length: 15ft-18ft

L3 Standard Designed for club use. The L3 has a greater glass content in the shaft that makes them an extremely durable oar and our most economical oar for clubs. They are suitable for all level of rowers.
Weight: 6000grams
Blade Shape: Standard
Handle: Standard Carbon, Small Carbon and Standard Timber
Length: 15ft-18ft

Whale Blade Shapes
Standard Whale blade
Macon Blade

The Standard Surf Oar blade is designed with a prominent ridgeline and 100mm hook. These blades are similar in shape to their timber predecessors. This blade design has been around for the past 10 years, ample time to prove its durability and strength. The unpredictable nature of surfboat rowing places tremendous stress on the components of the oar.Those carbon composite blades have proven themselves up to the challenge.This blade is now available with closed edges, which improves the blades durability and overall performance.The Surf blade is standard issue on all oars and great for all level of rowers.


Whale Boat Oars Handle Shapes

We have designed our surf handles with comfort and ease of use as our highest priority. We have standard timber and carbon handles available on all surf oars. Recently we have released two sizes in our carbon handle range. The carbon handles have been largely accepted since their release for numerous reasons; they are strong, stiff and thinner than the timber handle. The carbon handle is extremely easy to replace if broken or damaged. All carbon handles are fitted with a blue foam rubber, which contains an anti-bacterial agent that last for the life of the rubber. The sanitising process is effective against a large number of bacteria and fungi.


Standard timber handle – 45mm

The standard timber handles have a 45mm diameter and come standard in all Croker Surf Oars. The timber handle is the only non-composite product still in the surf oar. The timber handle is glued in.

Standard carbon handle – 45mm/42mm

The standard carbon handle has been designed with a larger inside hand measurement of 45mm diameter and a smaller outside hand measurement of 42mm diameter. This has been designed for better control and ease of feathering the oar. The inside hand measurement is the same thickness as the standard timber handle. The carbon handles can be easily removed.

Small carbon handle – 42mm

The small carbon handle has been designed with a smaller overall handle diameter. This handle is great for women and junior crews. For those with smaller hands this handle will help minimise forearm fatigue caused by using a larger handle.


Adaptive Rowing Oars

The fixed seat adaptive rowing oars are designed so that they have a shorter inboard. A normal spread would be about 286mm


Carbon Sweep Oar Carbon Sweep Oar

Our latest carbon composite oar is 30% lighter than a timber sweep oar. It is a modular construction comprising of blade, shaft and handle so that in the event of breakage the oar can be disassembled and the broken component replaced. This extremely light oar is slightly stiffer than timber sweep oars and very responsive.