Cataract 8’ 6" SGG Oar Shaft

Description

The Best Drift Boat and Rafting Oars, Period

Cataract® Oars have a flex like wood oars at a fraction of the weight. The results are the best drift boat oars and the best rafting oars hands down. Don’t let the lighter composite material steer you wrong, these are serious whitewater oars with unrivaled power transfer and near   indestructible construction. Our SGG™ model is our most popular oar. They boast twice the breaking strength of aluminum with significantly less maintenance than wood oars. Our engineers designed the SGG­™ to deliver the best in whitewater rafting performance and give the best oar experience to the unrelenting river goer. This oar shaft is compatible with the Cataract™, Magnum™, Cutthroat™ and Streamlite™ blades.

Overall oar lengths include the 27″ long blade (sold separately).    For a list of ACTUAL shaft lengths, see the “Specs” section.

• The SGG™ is a filament wound oar shaft made of strong fiberglass/carbon fiber.
• An innovative thumb notch on the end of the rubber-cushioned handles gives you superior orientation of your blade while keeping your eyes on what lies ahead.
• With 2x the breaking strength of aluminum at 60% of the weight, SGG™ oars are ready to take on any challenge.
• The shafts flex and rebound like wood oars without the need of constant refinishing.
• Optional counterbalance handles add 4lbs at the top of the shaft reducing swing weight for less fatigue. See   handles  for more details and choices.
• The SGG™ has a tough,  urethane finish  protecting the shaft from scratches, dings, and UV rays, increasing the life of the oar.
• SGG™ oar shafts are compatible with   Cataract™,   Cutthroat™,   Magnum II™, and   Streamlite™  blades. These blades float.

You 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. 

• Blades Sold Separately. Shaft lengths are listed here as including the blade. Please see the Specs Tab for ACTUAL shaft lengths
• These oars perform like no others, translating muscle energy into stroke power more effectively than other oars, giving you the ultimate in oar responsiveness.
• The SGG oar shaft flexes and rebounds like wood without the weight or need for maintenance.
• 1/8" thick grips cushion the handles.
• Blades 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.
• Shaft 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 click on the Specs tab.