Rubber Oar Stopper
- The 1" thick rubber stopper goes right over the oar
shaft, not over the Molded Oar Sleeve.
- The 1 5/8" inner diameter is a tight fit on the shaft.
Use either soap and water or hair spray to lubricate the
stopper and shaft to slide it on. As it dries, hair spray
also gives an adhesive effect to hold the stopper in
place.
- Dimensions:
- 1" thick
- Inner diameter: 1 5/8"
- Outer diameter: 2 1/8"
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Comments about Rubber Oar Stopper:
The real pro of this product is the low cost compared to the plastic version that is three times the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Simple
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Land Paddling
- Stopping Oars
Comments about Rubber Oar Stopper:
I discovered these oar stoppers in a forum about land paddling, which is basically stand-up paddling on a longboard or skateboard. They fit perfectly as replacement road grips for the classic "Kahuna Big Stick". The rubber allows the land paddle/stick to both push and to brake. As the part of the rubber that contacts the road wears down over time, the stoppers can be rotated around to evenly distribute the wear. I bought several pairs to have on-hand, as I "paddle-skate" a lot over distances and tend to wear them down. They're a little hard to roll onto the paddle end, but it can be done by hand without tools. All in all, they're a simple product that works, and can be used across a few different paddling disciplines, apparently.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Stays in place
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about Rubber Oar Stopper:
Use a little hair spray to get it to slide on easier. Then the hair spray dries and helps hold it in place
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Comments about Rubber Oar Stopper:
Sliding on with a little soap worked great. I used stainless screws to hold in place on my wooden oars that I use on my 8 ft dinghy.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Rubber and it fits
- What you would expect
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Rapids Paddling
- Rivers
Comments about Rubber Oar Stopper:
Fine product
Service and delivery comments:
Shipped and received quickly. Great service.
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- Rubber Oar Stopper
Q:
Will this work on the Carlisle light 1.375" dia oar shafts, with the NRS small sleeve?Asked on 11/1/2012 by el sapo from San Carlos, Son., MX1 answer
A:
No, use the Small Plastic Oar Stopper, Item 1400 S.Answered on 11/1/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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Is the oar stopper firm enough....does it stay on it place? I've always use plastic stoppers over the sleeves in the past....comments plz. ThnxAsked on 10/12/2012 by Anvesh from India8 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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Yes is very firm...you can also put 2 on each oars
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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they kill all of the noise mostly.Answered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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When you first get them they are very tight. You have to exert some muscle to put them on. They will stay in place really well for a couple of years (obviously depends on how much you use your boat) but eventually your rope and the oar stop wears and things have to be replaced. I use my boat around 50 days a year and my oar stops are about two years old and still going strong. I store my boat indoors. Storage in sunlight will degrade the material faster.
Good luck. My prediction is that you will like these much better than the plastic stops.VERIFIED BUYER
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If you put the stopper over the rope wrap then it stays put. You have to roll it over.Answered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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On my wood sawyer oars they do not move at all; even in pouring rain and
rough conditions. Several years, no problems.Answered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes, far better than plastic.
Rick Wysocki
14 Scofield Place
Westport, CT 06880Answered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Of course it depends on diameter of sleeve. The stops will ride up the shaft but not down. I have two pairs of spruce oars on one I've glued a leather belt above the stop, on the other just a stainless adjustable hose clamp, the leather is more elegant.
----- Original Message ----- ,Answered on 10/12/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I Have not had any issue with mine. Once you wrestle them on (I teamed up with a buddy to get mine on) they have not slipped at all that I know of.Answered on 10/14/2012 by Anonymous
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Q:
Can these oar stops be moved over top of the rope on a wrapped oar to set the stop closer to the rowing position?Asked on 9/17/2012 by Ross3 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
NRS wrote:
Yes. I have six oars with rubtops over the rope wrapping. It's a
bit of a struggle to gem over the end--- warm water with a bit of
soap in it helps.Answered on 9/17/2012 by AnonymousA:
It's not easy but it's doable. Rather than sliding them over the rope, you have to roll them over the rope.Answered on 9/17/2012 by Clyde from NRS
