Shaft Construction

Our goal is to design, develop and configure the best performing sweep and sculling oars for every rower and crew. We are proud to bring major shaft innovations to the rowing community, such as the world’s first controlled force and energy shaft (mechanical energy eShaft) and UV-protective shaft. All shafts are built using our proprietary UV-protective epoxy gelcoat, preserving all high-performance parameters and characteristics for a long period of time. BRAČA-SPORT® technology guarantees the weight for specific set of sculls and sweep oars, with a variance of no more than ± 5 g (0.005 kg, 0.011 lb, 0.1764 oz).

BRAČA-SPORT® Ultra Light (Yellow band) is our most advanced and sophisticated design and represents the highest level of technology offered by BRAČA-SPORT. They have the highest level of performance characteristics. This is achieved by using our proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of our own proprietary 100% pure high modulus carbon (HMC) fabrics.

BRAČA-SPORT® Ultra Light Nano is our small diameter shaft, which features an exclusive design and all the high performance characteristics of the Ultra Light shaft. The Nano shafts are hand made with the highest grade of high modulus carbon. We use our lightest prepreg carbon fabrics – Unipreg®, specifcally manufactured for rowing oars. The Ultra Light Nano is the only small diameter shaft with a wide stiffness range. They are designed for highly competitive and elite rowers of all sizes.

BRAČA-SPORT® Standard (Red band) is an advanced design and a unique material combination that has the highest possible impact resistance and durability. They are lower in carbon content and 20% heavier than the Ultra Light type. This is a good choice for club or scholastic programs where durability and performance are a key factor.

BRAČA-SPORT® Recreational (Green band) is a unique design that reduces carbon content to 40% and continues to provide excellent performance characteristics. They maintain high impact resistance and weigh only 11% more that the Standard type. This is a cost effective solution for the casual and recreational rower.

WEIGHT RANGES FOR EACH CATEGORY

Weight within a range is dependent on oar configuration

Ultra Light Nano Ultra Light Standard Recreational
Sculls 1.35 – 1.50 kg
2.98 – 3.30 lb
47.62 – 52.91 oz
1350 – 1500 g
1.35 – 1.50 kg
2.98 – 3.30 lb
47.62 – 52.91 oz
1350 – 1500 g
1.50 – 1.70 kg
3.31 – 3.75 lb
52.91 – 59.97 oz
1500 – 1700 g
1.80 – 1.90 kg
3.97 – 4.19 lb
63.49 – 67.02 oz
1800 – 1900 g
Sweeps 2.40 – 2.60 kg
5.29 – 5.73 lb
84.66 – 91.71 oz
2400 – 2600 g
2.40 – 2.60 kg
5.29 – 5.73 lb
84.66 – 91.71 oz
2400 – 2600 g
2.60 – 3.00 kg
5.73 – 6.61 lb
91.71 – 105.80 oz
2600 – 3000 g

Other Shaft Properties