![]() Less length reduces the effort needed to push the oar through the water (as well as narrower blades and wider oar locks). The same gear boat on the Grand Canyon can justify 11' oars. For example, a fully-loaded 18' gear boat on the more technical Middle Fork of the Salmon will perform well with 10.5' oars. The bigger water trips will want some longer oars that can offer more power. To handle the tighter spots on those fishing expeditions sometimes a shorter oar is better. ![]() Some boats and frames are for fishing excursions while others are meant to carry gear on big water multi-day trips. If you will primarily stick with one type of whitewater or activity, your oar length can reflect that choice. ![]() A rower on the Wind River flaring their elbows on the push stroke. ![]()
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