Sculling Sleeves
The sculling sleeves are a copolymer interlocking injection-moulded design. The inboard measurements are calibrated on the back of the clip, relative to the cut length of the oars.
All new sculling oars come with the Mark 3 asymmetric sleeve, unless the customer explicitly special orders one of the previous versions. Availability of the traditional Mark 1 symmetric and Mark 2 asymmetric sleeves may be limited, as they are only ordered and produced as needed. Croker reserves the right to discontinue production and sales of these older versions at any time.
Mark 1 - Symmetric: The traditional sculling sleeves come in two parts: the sleeve body and the clip (back). The inboard measurements are calibrated on the back of the clip.The geometry of the sculling sleeve, if combined with rowlocks that have a 95-degree inside corner, provides excellent stability at the catch. The sculling clips can be replaced as required without removing the sleeve. The traditional symmetric design is not recommended for use with the Magik oarlocks as the oarlocks produce excessive wear on the sleeve.
Mark 2 - Asymmetric: The sculling sleeve was added to the lineup in 2005 after the Athens Olympics. This double ended sleeve performs better because it only has two major flat surfaces. The assymetric design reduces the distance between the shaft and the swivel face. It is more stable square or feathered and positive in it movement, squaring and feathering. The Mark 2 design uses screws to hold the interlocking front and back together. This asymmetric design is not recommended for use with the Magik oarlocks as the oarlocks produce excessive wear on the sleeve.
Mark 3 - Asymmetric: This latest sculling sleeve was added to the lineup in 2007. It is a minor upgrade to the Mark 2 asymmetric sleeve and is held together with plastic interlocking clips, and no screws. This double ended sleeve performs better because it only has two flat surfaces. The asymmetric design reduces the distance between the shaft and the swivel face. It is more stable square or feathered and positive in it movement, squaring and feathering. This asymmetric design is not recommended for use with the Magik oarlocks as the oarlocks produce excessive wear on the sleeve.
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Traditional Symmetric with Backplate Clip |
Mark 2 Asymmetrical with screw-in clip |
Mark 3 Asymmetrical with clip-in
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NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using
Magik oarlocks as they tend to wear out both Croker
sleeves and collars.