[PintOfTetleys]

Looking to sell 1 set of Carlisle oars with blades. Both sets are 8.5' but one are 2 piece and the other one piece. I have extenders in box I throw on occasionally. Any recommendations on which set you'd keep? Thanks!

 

[Paco]

Unless you have a specific need for the breakdown oars (flying or packing them in) I'd ditch them. I rowed a friends mini-me with breakdown carlisles and they were heavy pigs.

 

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I would not use break down oars as my every day oar, only as a back up third oar

 

[jeffro]

Every joint you add to an oar is going to reduce it's performance.

 

[villagelightsmith]

One on either side .. I'd keep them both. I have, on occasion, busted or lost an oar. Better to have a spare for your spare on a big trip. I've never required that second spare, but what are the consequences of needing it when you don't have it?

 

[Michael P]

I also agree with running with two spares. I have never needed the second but after needing one it would increase the pucker factor of no longer having a spare. It's also a great spot to park your oars keeping them outboard of the tubes.

 

[NativeDiver]

Maybe go with the set that keeps your raft punching holes straight on?