{"product_id":"sawyer-cobra-oar-lock","title":"Sawyer COBRA Oar Lock","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"productView-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-content-region=\"product_below_description_title\"\u003eSimply the best whitewater oarlock. The Cobra Oar Lock was designed in collaboration with industry professionals and includes unique features that enhance performance and usability.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-event-type=\"product\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eForged from a specially formulated “Mag 70” high strength bronze alloy used in marine grade propellers, clamps, and rudders. Chosen for its high tensile strength and corrosion resistance, resulting in a super heavy-duty oarlock that is extremely durable. These bronze oarlocks are also designed to be adjustable to fit your oar and style of rowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExtra wide horns - spread out the load bearing area and reduce stress on the oar and lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eElongated Oval Opening – smaller radius at the bottom than the top of the opening and adds 10° to 15° of vertical range of motion. The oar maintains contact with the sidewalls of the lock for a secure fit, while allowing free rotation for sculling and in-water recovery strokes. The extra range of motion allows for stand-up rowing, close-in sculling and more elevation to avoid hazards and obstacles (like those other boaters that always seem to be in the way).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTough Hammered Finish – helps limit the oar’s tendency to “slip to the stop” and eases the ability to perform more advanced rowing techniques with less fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVersatility – Can be fine-tuned to fit almost any oar size and stop style.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually or in pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 class=\"productView-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-content-region=\"product_above_info_table\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 90px;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3509%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Standard Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.6491%; height: 18px;\"\u003e7-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3509%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Long Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.6491%; height: 18px;\"\u003e9”\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3509%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Shank Di\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.6491%; height: 18px;\"\u003e3-3\/4“ L x 5\/8” Diam.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3509%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Shank Dimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.6491%; height: 18px;\"\u003e5“ L x 5\/8” Diam.\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3509%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorn Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.6491%; height: 18px;\"\u003eAdjustable 2-1\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-content-region=\"product_below_info_table\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 class=\"productView-title\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003csection class=\"videoGallery\" data-video-gallery=\"\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"videoGallery-content\" class=\"toggle-content is-open\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"videoGallery-main \"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dlXT4yn7L-8\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"videoGallery-main \"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"videoGallery-main \"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 class=\"page-heading\"\u003eOARLOCK TUNING GUIDE\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll our COBRA and Type \"A\" Bronze Oar Locks are designed to be adjustable to fit your oars and rowing style. They are cast in a specially formulated \"Mag 70\" high-strength bronze alloy for a super heavy-duty oarlock that is resistant to distortion and corrosion. This makes these oarlocks a bit more difficult to tune, but the benefits are well worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on fit: An oarlock must have the ability to release the oar in catastrophic situations, yet minimize the chances of a premature release. To achieve this fine balance, most experienced oarsmen like to have 1\/8\" to 1\/4\" clearance on the rope wrap (or sleeve). On the COBRA Oar Lock, the oar is designed to rest about a quarter of the way up the opening, so the clearance measurement should be about mid-way up the opening (see the oar position in the figure below).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Cobra Oarlock Oar Position\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-34mbaxq6h1\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/oarlock-oar-position.gif\" alt=\"Cobra Oarlock Oar Position\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal preferences for fit abound. Some like a very loose fit, while others like their oarlocks just short of binding. You may want to play around a bit with your own fit. Here are a few tips on adjusting or tuning your bronze oarlocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eIncrease opening dimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Shop - Slip two metal pipes over the ends of each horn (or a vise and a metal pipe) and pry open a little at a time until the desired opening is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOn the River - Place the oarlock opening over a wedge-shaped rock or other hard place and strike the bottom of the shank with another rock. Careful not to bend or distort the shank (or slip and hit your hand, for that matter)!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Oarlock Tuning Widening\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-34mbaxq6h1\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/oarlock-tuning-wider.gif\" alt=\"Oarlock Tuning Widening\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDecrease Opening Dimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Shop - Place the oarlock, horn-side down, on a hard flat surface and strike with a mallet.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOn the River - Two rocks work great!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Oarlock Tuning Narrowing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-34mbaxq6h1\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/oarlock-tuning-narrower.gif\" alt=\"Oarlock Tuning Narrowing\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSmoothing the opening:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOur oarlocks are designed with a hammered finish that limits the oar's tendency to slip within the lock and allows for more advanced rowing techniques with less fatigue. If you find that you would rather have a smoother surface, rubbing with emery paper and\/or rubbing compound will do the trick... with a little elbow grease, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R7dPfFmUxMw\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Paddle \u0026 Oars","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ w\/Split Ring","offer_id":48566433153247,"sku":"O-L-C-5\/8","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ Threaded w\/Nut","offer_id":48566433186015,"sku":"O-L-C-T-5\/8","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6776\/9311\/files\/file_a036d359-9b30-4a6c-bfe2-bbc7eaca7057.png?v=1772754147","url":"https:\/\/utahwhitewatergear.com\/products\/sawyer-cobra-oar-lock","provider":"Utah Whitewater Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}