SMOKER DyneLite Oar

Description & Features

The SMOKER DyneLite Oar builds on SMOKER’s legendary solid ash design with a lightweight, whitewater-proven DyneLite blade. The tapered ash shaft delivers smooth, progressive flex and a counterbalanced feel that’s easy on your joints and comfortable for long days on the water. Paired with a durable DyneLite blade and protected by a Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip, this oar offers quick swing weight, precise control, and dependable performance in demanding conditions.

Features

• Solid northern white ash shaft with classic feel and durability
• Tapered shaft design for balanced flex and reduced fatigue
• Lightweight DyneLite blade for quick swing weight and responsive strokes
• Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip protecting the blade edge or tip from impacts and abrasion
• Round barrel grip with black vinyl grip covers
• Marine-grade spar varnish finish for moisture and UV protection
• Standard rope wrap and rubber stop

Specs

• Available lengths: 8'–10'
• Shaft diameter: 2.3" at wrap
• Blade profile: Whitewater profile (varies with oar length)
• Shaft protection: Rope wrap & rubber stop
• Blade protection: Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip

Materials & Construction

Solid Ash Oar Shaft Construction

Sawyer's solid ash oar shafts are crafted from a single piece of high-quality northern ash known for its strength, toughness, and natural flex. Ash natually absorbs shock and stays strong under load, giving the shaft a smooth, progressive feel and controlled, efficient strokes on the water. Its straight grain and hardwood properties help balance strength with flex, making ash shafts comfortable to use over long days while standing up to repeated impacts and heavy use.

DyneLite Blade Construction

DyneLite construction consists of carbon fiber applied over a wood core, creating an oar blade that is exceptionally light, stiff, and highly durable. Proven in whitewater, it delivers powerful strokes with reliable strength in demanding conditions.

Dynel & Kevlar Pro-Tip Protection

The Pro-Tip adds Kevlar and Dynel protection at the edge or tip of the blade, where it takes the most abuse for unmatched abrasion and impact resistance. This tough reinforcement guards against rock hits and hard use while extending blade life and maintaining reliable performance over time.

Marine-Grade Spar Varnish

A premium marine-grade spar varnish finish seals against moisture and UV rays while bringing out the natural wood grain and craftsmanship Sawyer is known for.