Sawyer Dynelite Shoal Cut Oar Blade
A wide, teardrop-shaped DyneLite blade designed specifically for rowing shallow water and managing fishing drifts. The Sawyer Shoal Cut puts more blade width into a 30-inch profile so the rower can engage useful blade area without dipping as deeply into the water.
Built for Shallow-Water Rowing
The Shoal Cut changes the shape of the standard DyneLite into a wider teardrop profile. RMR and Sawyer list the blade at 8.5 inches wide at the belly and 30 inches long.
That wider profile is designed to let the rower engage useful blade area with less of the blade submerged than a conventional whitewater profile—an advantage when rowing over shallow riffles and other skinny water.
Designed with Fishing in Mind
The Shoal Cut is specifically positioned for anglers. Its shallow-water blade shape helps the rower manage the boat through fishing water while working to slow the boat and extend drifts through productive sections.
DyneLite Carbon & Douglas Fir Construction
Underneath the different blade shape is Sawyer's DyneLite construction: a laminated Douglas fir core covered with carbon fiber for a stiff, lightweight blade.
The blade is sealed with marine-grade varnish and reinforced with Dynel along the edges.
Dynel/Kevlar Pro-Tip
Sawyer adds its Dynel/Kevlar Pro-Tip to protect the working end of the blade—particularly relevant for a blade designed to spend time rowing shallower water.
Tite-Set Blade Lock
The Shoal Cut uses Sawyer's Tite-Set connection and is compatible with PoleCat, MXS, and other compatible composite shafts using the appropriate mount.
Specifications
| Product | Sawyer DyneLite Shoal Cut Oar Blade |
|---|---|
| Primary Use | Shallow-water and fishing rowing |
| Blade Shape | Wide teardrop / Shoal Cut |
| Dimensions | 8.5" W × 30" L |
| Core | Laminated Douglas fir |
| Reinforcement | Carbon fiber |
| Finish | Marine-grade varnish |
| Protection | Dynel edge reinforcement and Dynel/Kevlar Pro-Tip |
| Connection | Tite-Set Blade Lock |
| Quantity | Sold individually |
Sawyer Shoal Cut FAQs
What is a Shoal Cut oar blade?
Sawyer's Shoal Cut is a wider teardrop-shaped blade designed to engage useful blade area without requiring as much blade depth in the water as a conventional whitewater blade profile.
Is the Shoal Cut designed for shallow water?
Yes. Sawyer specifically positions the Shoal Cut for shallow-water rowing, and RMR highlights its use through shallow riffles.
Is it intended for fishing?
Yes. RMR specifically positions this blade for anglers and for controlling slower, longer drifts through fishing water.
How large is the Shoal Cut blade?
It measures 8.5 inches wide at the belly by 30 inches long.
What is it made from?
It uses a laminated Douglas fir core with carbon-fiber reinforcement.
Does it have rock protection?
Sawyer reinforces the edges with Dynel and equips the blade with a Dynel/Kevlar Pro-Tip.
Will it fit a PoleCat shaft?
Yes, with the appropriate Sawyer Tite-Set mount.
Will it fit an MXS shaft?
Yes, with the appropriate Tite-Set mount.
Is the shaft included?
No. This listing is for one Shoal Cut blade.
What warranty does Sawyer provide?
Sawyer guarantees its paddle and oar products against defects in materials or workmanship for one year, excluding misuse, abuse, accident, or neglect.
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