Need some help Rigging your oars? Read below for our pro tips!
- Adjusting Rig for Comfort:
- Adjust oarlock height for comfortable hand height.
- Ensure left hand can row over right hand without collision (sculling).
- Maintain a comfortable amount of handle overlap (sculling).
- Ensure clearance between hands and body at the finish of the stroke.
- Adjust oar length and collar position for comfortable load.
- Maintain consistent oar depth throughout the stroke.
- Ensure seat does not hit either end of the track during the stroke.
- Common Ranges for Rigging Settings:
- Scull:
- Inboard Length: 85–90 cm
- Spread: 156–162 cm
- Oarlock Height: Depends on boat height
- Pitch: 2–7 degrees
- Overlap: 12–20 cm
- Sweep:
- Inboard Length: 113–117 cm
- Spread: 83–86 cm
- Oarlock Height: Depends on boat height
- Pitch: 2–7 degrees
- Scull:
Key Terms
- CLAM: Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism that adjusts the inboard of an oar or scull.
- Oarlock Height: Vertical distance from the seat to the oarlock shelf, determining hand level during the stroke.
- Inboard: Distance from the handle end to the collar or CLAM, affecting the load felt on the oar.
- Load: Also called gearing, it determines the force felt at the oar handle.
- Outboard: Distance from the blade tip to the collar or CLAM, affecting the load.
- Overlap: Amount by which hands cross at the midpoint of the sculling stroke.
- Pin: Vertical axle around which the oarlock rotates.
- Pitch: Angle of the blade during the pull phase of the stroke.
- Spread: Distance between the pins on a sculling boat or between the pin and the center line of a sweep boat.