New Concept 2 Thin Blades

[rowingrick]

Has anyone tried out Concept 2's new thin sculling blades? They are 3mm thick vs 5 mm for their standard sculls? Dreher Apex oars are very thin and I really like how clean these blades are to row with. I also like C2's Smoothie 2's but they seem to splash a little more. I wonder if a thin blade Smoohie 2 might not be a good option.

[LtwtPortSide]

Do you have a link to these blades?

I looked on concept 2's website and can't find anything on a new blade.

[petermech]

I asked a rep at the Charles about them. They are in production now and are replacing the construction they were using. He said the edge will take a greater impact before getting damaged and that is the reason for the change. Same blade shapes as before other then thickness. For moving the boat the old blade is as good as the thinner blade and no need to update unless there is a need such as a broken blade.

[1xsculler]

Never confuse NEEDS with WANTS.

[1xsculler]

I just rowed with my new thin blade, Soothy2, non-Vortex, Skinny, Extra soft sculling oars and I like them very much. I'm not saying that I notice the thinner blade a lot but they do seem to be a little more refined and a little lighter.