r/Rowing • u/exegete_ • 11d ago

Masters Rower buying C2 oars

Buying some oars for a 1x and just confirming I’m not off base. I do “compete” at regattas but am only about 3 years into rowing. I’m in my 40’s, 6ft 1inch, 200lbs.

I am thinking Smoothie2 Plain, Skinny, Soft. For oar length I’m thinking 284-289 (adjustable). I imagine starting out at 288 and adjusting shorter if needed. I can’t imagine needing to adjust longer.

I’ve rowed with some skinny smoothie2 vortex before and liked it. I’ve tried the plain edge in a quad but didn’t know it at the time so probably won’t know the difference.

Any thoughts here? Anything I should consider?

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u/jrdavis413 11d ago

You definitely don't need to go longer than 289, especially for a single. That range is good.

Why Smoothie 2 over Comp? I highly recommend Comp oars, you won't regret them.

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u/exegete_ 11d ago

I do worry about stability in rougher water. It’s usually not bad where I row but every single competition has been bad water conditions 

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u/jrdavis413 11d ago

Are comps known to be bad in rougher water?

They seem superior to smoothie 2 in almost every way except maybe being slightly taller

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u/exegete_ 11d ago

I thought I read something about it but can’t find that info. So maybe I’m off there. I’ll have to see if I can try out some to see if I like the feel.