Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4"
The 6 1/4" Cataract blade has an optional tip protector (Item #1397, sold separately) for extra durability.
- Material: High-density Polyurethane
- Width: 6 1/4" Blade
- Length: 27"
- Lightweight Composite Core
- Buoyant
- Reduces Flutter
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Rivers (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Pros
- Minimizes Fatigue
Cons
Best Uses
- River Running
Comments about Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4":
They seem to be pretty tough. Friends have used and abused these on low water runs for a couple of years. Nice light weight floating combo with Cataract oars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Minimizes Fatigue
- Nice In Skinny Water
Cons
- Not As Much Power
Best Uses
- River Running
- Skinny Water
Comments about Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4":
Nice in the skinny water
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Control
Cons
- Crack
- Flimsy
- Poor Warrenty
Best Uses
Comments about Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4":
Bought these blades to use on my personal boat and they worked great but after about one trip formed small cracks where the blade met the oar.
Didn't think much of it but as I used them the crack got bigger until now they are almost 4 inches long.
Sent photos to cataract and they did absolutely nothing. In fact they said "they could break tomorrow or they could last 10 years"
They offered me a "special" replacement for the same price I could get the blades through a well-known online retailer.
Terrible customer service.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Cracks in blade - no warrenty
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Pros
- Bouyant replacement blade
- Fit Carlisle shafts
- Lightweight
- Strong and flexible
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Drift boat
- Rivers
Comments about Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4":
I didn't know if these would help float my Carlisle shafts. The thin bladed Carlisle blades and shafts sank like a rock. These new replacement Cataract blades swapped out easily and yes, I can now drop my oars as the blades float on the surface! I was excited to see that! They are also strong with just the right flex.
Service and delivery comments:
On time and in perfect condition.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best for young rowers
Cons
- Remember oar protection
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Fishing league Big Hole
- Rivers
Comments about Cataract Oar Blades 6 1/4":
used this for nearly all my river float fishing, my children and now grandchildren are able to row their rotation for 20 minutes, one son started rowing Big Hole and Beaverhead at 10 years old because of the paddles floating
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Merchant response: Cataract gives a one-year warranty on their products and these blades were out of the warranty period.