Comparing Saywer "A", Canyon, and Cobra Oar Locks

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@patlorch8478 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a set for my drift boat too. There is more standing in those. Interesting to see so many drift boaters using this channel for info. We love you Zach!

@GearGarageTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wesneal5824 2 жыл бұрын

The cobra oar locks are primarily used with drift boats. They allow the oar to go more vertical on purpose for sculling the oars to make the drift boat move laterally across the river without moving down river.

@SapperMan724 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched your other video on oar locks yesterday. (I'm getting ready to buy a set of MXS-G oars for my drift boat and just doing research) Excellent info that helped me make a decision in what to get, thank you!

@GearGarageTV 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

@blitzen74 2 жыл бұрын

I've always been happy using the Saywer "A".

@talaananthes 2 жыл бұрын

You should do one on guide sticks for paddle guides...custy stick vs Sawyer vs Werner etc etc etc

@davejennscott5886 2 жыл бұрын

I do stand up & row a lot on longer flatter rivers and I like the Cobras. I never really thought much about downsides to letting the oars go more vertical, but maybe I haven’t had that issue. I also really like the threaded Cobras but I’m also not swapping locks on different frames too much.

@mudjerry 5 ай бұрын

the cobra is great for driftboat fishermen who often use a single hand sculling technic which requires a vertical oar lift

@GearGarageTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely

@Jasongnc 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like things are starting to get better, but man last year when I went to buy some spare oarlocks for my repair kit, there wasn't many options. Not even sure what brand they are.

@gumwap1 2 жыл бұрын

The A locks tend to tear up rope wrap faster because of the smaller surface area. I’m a fan of Cobras.

@GearGarageTV 2 жыл бұрын

I own a lot of A locks and a lot of rope wrapped oars and have not had this problem

@gumwap1 2 жыл бұрын

@@GearGarageTV interesting maybe it has to do with the brand of oars. The torn up wraps have all been cataract, not sawyer.

@joefbtg28 6 ай бұрын

I thought I would post so people are aware. If you run smoker bandits you need cobra oar locks for sawyer to honor the warranty.

@jaykinsman4510 Жыл бұрын

The A’s are the cheapest then cobras with the canyons being the most expensive. Unfortunately most of the local shops only have cobras or NRS so I bought the expensive cobras and have had no issues with them this far.