NRS Atomic Aluminum Oarlocks
- Our drop-forge production process yields a much higher strength-to-weight ratio compared to cast or machined aluminum components, making the NRS Aluminum Oarlock both lightweight and incredibly strong.
- It is extremely hard to "pop" an oar through the tines of the NRS Aluminum Oarlock, allowing you to row big water with more confidence.
- If somehow you do pop an oar, the tines return to their original shape, so you're not left with a bent oarlock.
- In drop forging, a metal blank is heated to a precise temperature, then the part is stamped out under extreme pressure.
- The secret to the part's strength is the aligning of the metal's crystalline structure by the heat and stamping.
- Durable anodized finish eliminates oxidation and discoloration.
- Smooth finish protects oar shafts, rope wrap and oar sleeves from wear.
- Includes split rings to keep the oarlock from riding up.
- Material Drop-forged aluminum
- 2 3/8" inside diameter
- 7 1/8" total length
- 3 7/8" long shaft
- 5/8" diameter shaft
- 1 5/8" horn opening
- Includes: Split rings
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Comments about NRS Atomic Aluminum Oarlocks:
The oar locks were great with respect to weight and smooth rowing. The down fall came when I popped an oar in an insignificant rapid hitting a rock with the oar. The oar became jammed to the point that I had to stand on the tube and stomp on the oar to disslodge it, leaving sizeable indentations in the oar sleeve from the oar locks death grip.At camp I compared both oar locks and they were both identical, so there was no apparent damage to the oar lock. Knowing a fair amount about aluminium from a past job it concerned me that stress to the aluminum may not be visable until it breaks/fails.My biggest fear was realizing the situation I could have been in on a big rapid or technical run.Back to the great old reliable NRS superston.
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Customer service as usual with NRS was second to non when I called to return them. They were open and eager for the feedback on my experience with the oar locks.
Yet again the reason I am a loyal NRS customer!
5 stars for customer service and standing behind products.
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These Oar Locks are for a 14' Cataraft. Use will be mainly on the Northwests Whitewater. They are very strong without adding extra weight.
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Great Service and Delivery!
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I instruct to scouts at a canoe livery. This oarlock demonstrates how a paddle (canoe stick) and an oar are different.
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Merchant response: We do appreciate the feedback. The "metal memory" on the Atomics is similar to the Superstons. In other words, while the horns may get spread, they pop back to the same shape. The drop forging process used in making the Atomics changes the crystalline structure of the metal to give it this resilience. Getting an oar stuck between the horns can happen with most oarlocks, including the Superston.