To evaluate your oar for damage after any mishap, start by checking for blade dents, shaft cracks or bruises, and water in the shaft.
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Shaft Damage:
- Treat if the damaged area becomes soft or crackles when squeezed, or if damage covers more than 1/4 of the shaft diameter.
- Minor damage (e.g., longitudinal cracks) can be repaired with fiberglass.
- Severe damage may require returning the oars to Concept2.
- Completely broken shafts cannot be satisfactorily repaired.
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Blade Damage:
- Edge damage can be repaired with sanding and epoxy.
- Serious structural damage may require blade replacement.
Here is a link to Oar How to Videos and Information.