{"product_id":"cataract-sgx-oar-shaft","title":"Cataract SGX Oar Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Rubber Stopper sold Separately***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cataract SGX oar shaft is ideal for the boater who wants a stiffer, lighter, longer oar. It's 33% stiffer than the SGG oar shaft; great for heavier boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShaft lengths are listed as the final length, which will include the approximately 27\" long blade you choose (sold separately). For a list of ACTUAL shaft lengths, please see the Specs section.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYou don't have to know rocket science to row a boat, but it helps to have gear made by a company who does. Cataract shafts are made with the same filament wound glass\/carbon\/epoxy composite technology used by the aerospace industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThese oars perform like no others, translating muscle energy into stroke power more effectively than other oars, giving you the ultimate in oar responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThese shafts have an innovative feature. The end of the handle is notched. Placing your thumb in the notch lets you know the orientation of the blade without taking your eyes off the path ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe SGX model is ideal for the boater who wants a stiffer, lighter, longer oar (10' and 11') on heavier boats; it's 33% stiffer than the SGG shaft. Cataract shafts are ground to a precise diameter and urethane coated for a smooth, durable finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8\" thick grips cushion the handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlades with 1\/5\/8\" diameter shanks are sold separately so that you can choose the width and brand that best suits your needs. The removable blades also permit easy storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eWeight:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10' = 4.55 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eSizes:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"oarLengthTable\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Blade\u003cbr\u003e(sold separate)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Overall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e92.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e27\"\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10'\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e104.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e27\"\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e11'\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Material:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\/carbon\/epoxy composite\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e33% stiffer than SGG\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in blue only\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThumb notch on handle end\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe SGX model is ideal for the boater who wants a stiffer, lighter, longer oar (10' and 11') on heavier boats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShaft and blades are interchangeable with Carlisle \u0026amp; 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