NRS Oar Tethers
- An unexpected loss of an oar can ruin your whole day. The Oar Tether gives you a fighting chance to get that oar back in place in time to avert disaster.
- Put one metal ring underneath the oarlock or pin. Or slide the ring under the frame side rail and loop the strap through it to secure it to the frame.
- Detach the blade from your oar and slide the other metal ring onto the oar shaft.
- The NRS Cam Buckle joins the two halves of the Oar Tether and lets you adjust the length of the Tether and easily remove the oar when needed.
- The Tethers come as a pair, so you've got both oars protected.
- Note: These oar tethers do not fit the full size Sawyer oars.
- 30" polypropylene strap
- Stainless steel rings
- Quick-release 1" cam buckle
- Sold in pairs
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Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Well built / quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Rivers (7)
- Rapids paddling (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Must have for serious whitewater
On the Thompson almost flipped. I was thrown from the boat and so was my right oar. Lucky for us there was a commercial raft below us that helped us retrieve the oar. Next...Read complete review
On the Thompson almost flipped. I was thrown from the boat and so was my right oar. Lucky for us there was a commercial raft below us that helped us retrieve the oar. Next thing I did was buy the oar tethers. Now I don't need to worry about that anymore. Wish I would have got them sooner.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not so much!!
This product will save your oar PERIOD bottom line, BUT.....while the conceptual design is good they use [*] parts that will not last especially the snaps. On my 3rd pair ...Read complete review
This product will save your oar PERIOD bottom line, BUT.....while the conceptual design is good they use [*] parts that will not last especially the snaps. On my 3rd pair and will not warranty them again as the Postal workers are starting to chuckle at me each time I go to PO to send them back.If you guys would build theses tough instead of in China these would be finished or complete and would warrant a 5 star rating. Again, they will save the oars, but get the snaps right or take them completely off cause they're ruining your reputation.
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Good Control
- Minimizes Fatigue
- Reduces Flutter
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- River Running
Comments about NRS Oar Tethers:
These works just fine and are sturdy built.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Saves The Lost Oar
Cons
- Might Trap Boat
- No Instructions
- Snaps
Best Uses
- Saves Your Oars
Comments about NRS Oar Tethers:
Simple to mount, no noise, will save an oar. Needs some instruction and it is not the same model as I ordered on your website.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Oar Tethers:
I had the snap together tethers before and sometimes they were difficult to take apart.
The quick release buckle work a lot better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Prevents lost oars
Cons
- Can catch on oar blade
- Length not adjustable
Best Uses
- For saving your bacon
Comments about NRS Oar Tethers:
In the whole leash/no leash debate I can say this. . .after righting my boat after a bad flip I still had oars so I had a shot at regaining control before I ended up on a bridge piling. I think this greatly outweighs any slight entanglement risk. However, I almost lost it again because one leash ring was caught on the lip of my Carlisle blade (happens all the time), the other was wedged on the oar sleeve so tight I couldn't remove by hand. The oar sleeve issue could be easily fixed by the rings being slightly larger so they fit over the sleeve (but not over the sleeve stopper) . The blade problem I think is Carlisle's issue to fix (most other blades don't have the lip).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Oar Tethers:
I like retention straps, and find these to be reasonably functional though fancier than earlier NRS catalog retention straps they replaced However, in my first use of them (a Grand Canyon trip this year), one of the snaps used to shorten the effective use of the leash during rowing pulled out of the fabric during normal use, leaving the leash fully extended throughout the rest of the trip. If you want to provide a means to shorten the leash - which makes the leash quieter on the oar and frame - the snap/leash connection needs to be stronger. Additionally, the metallic buckle retention elements don't stand up to grit as well as the simpler plastic clips on the earlier straps.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Oar Tethers
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Are both rings the same size on the new cam strap version? If not, is the larger ring attached to the strap, or the strap with the cam?Asked on 3/28/2013 by quinoa from Aspen3 answers
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I need a tether for each oar. Do I buy one pair, or two?Asked on 2/5/2013 by none3 answers
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The Oar Tether comes as a pair, so you get one for each oar.Answered on 2/5/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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When I purchased this it came in two complete pairs, enough for the two active oars. The online description indicates it still does. I see from the photo that the old clip that was used on these has been replaced by a standard webbing buckle. That should be an improvement as we had some trouble the the old clips breaking.Answered on 2/5/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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They come as a pair (2) so you will receive one for each oar. If you carry
spare oars you might want to purchase an additional set.Answered on 2/5/2013 by Anonymous
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So I see you guys switched from the snap buckle to the cam buckle. Is that because you had too many complaints about the old snap buckle failing? If so you should've had a recall and offered free replacments. I lost a Cataract oar this weekend because the snap on my NRS oar tether failed.....:(Asked on 9/4/2012 by oregondukhntr from Salem, OR5 answers
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I quit using them because I nearly lost an oar... I simply tie them to the frame now...
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 9/4/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have a few of the "snap" NRS tethers, and Id like to point out that ive done 50+ river trips with this system without a single "failure." These trips span a variety of rivers with differing degrees of technical waters, but include the hells canyon wild section of the snake, the wild and scenic sections of the Rogue, many trips on the middle and lower Owyhee and the middle fork salmon. The system hasn't yet to fail me, although I can see undue stress could cause a failure. The truth is, you don't "lose" an oar from a faulty snap alone, it had to be a combination of "throwing the oar" with the snap giving way, and somehow the actual strap breaking. In any event, under severe stress things give way, this combined with UV damage, and general wear and tear can cause any system to "fail." Id just purchase a new set, thank NRS for their great customer service and fantastic support, and put your boat on the water the next time you get a chance. See you on the water
MichaelVERIFIED BUYER
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I feel that a cam buckle is an excellent improvement over previous designs. In fact, I'll be ordering these ASAP. I've never seen an NRS cam buckle fail, as they are rated to over 1000 lbs. Plastic buckles have failed me from time to time. Kudos to NRS for this upgrade!Answered on 9/4/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I've never had a snap buckle failing but I sure like the cam buckle because
of the increased flexibility for strap length that the cam strap provides.Answered on 9/5/2012 by AnonymousA:
We switched to the cam buckle because it allows you to adjust the length of the Oar Tether, not because of the strength of the other buckle.Answered on 9/6/2012 by Clyde from NRS
Merchant response: The snaps on the tether straps let you adjust the length. We'll look at the ring. Thanks!