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Step 9Oar mount options
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Now you need to decide what type of oar mount sytem you want to go with. You can go with an oar lock or a pin and clip system.
Pros vs. Cons of Open Oarlocks:
Pros: Oars slide easily up and back down the oarlock when pulling oar in to avoid obstacles. Easy to re-position mid-rapid if "popped out" of oarlock. Ability to feather blade (when not using oar rights).
Cons: More expensive. Oar can be completely released from oarlock if enough force is applied. Has more "play" which can be noisy.
Pros vs. Cons of Pin and Clips:
Pros: Holds oar and blade very securely. Less expensive. Hard to lose oar if oar stirrup is used. Quiet System.
Cons: Oars can be difficult to pull in when approaching obstacles. Hose clamps can damage oar shaft. Feathering blade is not possible.
Now you need to decide what type of oar mount sytem you want to go with. You can go with an oar lock or a pin and clip system.
Pros vs. Cons of Open Oarlocks:
Pros: Oars slide easily up and back down the oarlock when pulling oar in to avoid obstacles. Easy to re-position mid-rapid if "popped out" of oarlock. Ability to feather blade (when not using oar rights).
Cons: More expensive. Oar can be completely released from oarlock if enough force is applied. Has more "play" which can be noisy.
Pros vs. Cons of Pin and Clips:
Pros: Holds oar and blade very securely. Less expensive. Hard to lose oar if oar stirrup is used. Quiet System.
Cons: Oars can be difficult to pull in when approaching obstacles. Hose clamps can damage oar shaft. Feathering blade is not possible.
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