Sawyer Canyon Oar Lock (Single)

These oar locks were designed by legendary Grand Canyon boatman and owner of Professional River Outfitters Bruce Helin. They are ideal for whitewater rowers due to their strength, usability, and new blunt tip. According to Bruce, advantages of the Canyon Oar Locks are: Less crabbing/binding of oar in lock allowing the oar to be feathered through a greater range of motion making it easier to row standing up Consistent contact of oar stop to oar lock throughout range of motion Eliminates interference/grinding of oar stop on oarlock holder Reduced friction between oar and oarlock in all positions No raised logo on bearing surface The new horn design: Allows the oarlock to flex more if an oar is popped so it will return more closely to its original shape Has a new tip design that is more blunt for safety, reducing the chance of a penetrating wound Makes it less likely the oar gets stuck in the lock Is less likely to damage the shaft and wrap when popped Has a new tulip shape that aids i