Description & Features
The Sawyer MXS Pattern Oar Shaft combines a lightweight fiberglass build with exceptional strength, smooth flex, and standout custom pattern wraps. New this year, our team selected their favorite pattern prints. Each swatch includes the staff member’s name, so you can choose the look you love and support your favorite Sawyer crew member.
The MXS system delivers dependable performance for rafting and drift boating, with a balanced feel that pairs with any Tite-Set compatible blade. Rope wrap and a rubber stop come standard for quiet rowing and precise control.
Features
- Tough fiberglass whitewater oar shaft with smooth flex
- Custom fabric wrap designs including staff-favorite print picks
- Standard rope wrap and rubber stop for control and reduced noise
- Laminated fir barrel grip with vinyl rubber grip covers
- Interchangeable blades via Tite-Set Blade Lock for a solid, rattle-free connection
- Compatible with all 1 5/8" Sawyer Tite-Set blades (sold separately)
Specs
- Shaft Material: Longitudinal fiberglass composite
- Finish: Custom pattern fabric wrap
- Shaft Reinforcement: Fiberglass braid
- Shaft Diameter: 1 5/8" I.D.
- Shaft Protection: Rope wrap & rubber stop
- Grip: Laminated fir with vinyl rubber overlay
- Available Lengths: 7'6" to 12' (assembled overall length with 30" blade)
- Grip Diameter: Standard (1 5/8") or Small Upgrade (1 1/2")
- Blade Compatibility: All Sawyer and SMOKER 1 5/8" Tite-Set blades (excluding SMOKER Bandit blades)
OAR SHAFT LENGTH: Composite oar shaft lengths are sized to the fully assembled overall length of the oar with a standard 30" oar blade and handle attached, so if you want a 9' oar, order a 9' composite shaft.