*Available in 8.5' or 9' (length is the overall measurement including shaft and blade)

Shaft: The Polecat is Sawyer's solution for the cost conscious oar buyer who wants the lightweight strength advantage of a fiberglass shaft with the history of superior design and durability only offered by Sawyer. Includes upgraded Counter Balance Grip - Ease the strain on your arms with a 2.5lb counter balance weight in the handle of a barrel grip. Offsets the weight of the blade and lower oar when in your oarlock.

Standard Shaft Features:

• Fiberglass whitewater oar shaft
• Comes standard with rope wrap and rubber stop
• Laminated Fir barrel grip w/vinyl rubber grip covers
• Interchangeable blades via TiteSet Blade Lock - solid, fail safe connection that won't rattle or jam 

Oar Blades

Sawyer Oar Shafts are compatible with all 1 5/8"  Oar Blades. Sold separately.

OAR SHAFT LENGTH: Composite oar shaft lengths are sized to the fully assembled overall length of the oar with a  27" oar blade attached, so if you want a 9' oar, order a 9' composite shaft.

With 30" Blades, the fully assembled measurements are 8'9" and 9'3"

Recommended blades to pair shaft with:

For Fishing:

27" Cataract Cutthroat Blade 

30" Sawyer Dynelite Shoal Cut Blade 

For Whitewater:

27" Cataract Magnum II Blade for whitewater.

This product does not qualify for free shipping. Oversized Item $75 Surcharge Incurred. If purchasing multiple blades or oars call the shop for best shipping cost 1-406-542-7411