How To Get A Rope Wrap On My Cataract Oars

You can ship your oars to us, or, if you’re in the area, bring them by our shop. We’ll get your oar shafts wrapped with new rope in a few days. However, we understand for some of you shipping your oars to us may not be an option. Depending on where you live, shipping costs to and from Cataract Oars can be prohibitive, often costing far more than the actual rope-wrapping charge. Let’s talk about alternative options, for those who live far afield.

DIY: How Hard Can It Be To Wrap An Oar Shaft On Your Own?

As it turns out, it can be pretty difficult to wrap an oar shaft on your own. A Google search will turn up any number of DIY instructional tips for wrapping a set of oars. Be forewarned, however: rope-wrapping shops have special jigs and machines to make the process easier. Not to mention a ton of experience. For the inexperienced driveway wrapper, well, good luck. If you absolutely must take on the task yourself, here is the best guide to get your rope wrap done right.

It Is Okay To Not Handle Your Oar Rope Wrap Yourself.

Nothing to be ashamed of, rare and intrepid is the oarsman (or woman) who attempts to rope wrap a pair of oars on their own. If you need a hand handling your oar rope wrap, you should consider reaching out to us at Cataract Oars. We offer complete, effective, and efficient rope wrapping options that will ensure that your oar has a firm and clean-looking grip.

Are There Other Rope-Wrapping Professionals Who Can Take Care of My Cataract Oars Wrapping Needs, Perhaps In My Area?

Cataract Oars has a number of retailers and partners who do a terrific job of rope-wrapping. Check out the complete list of Cataract Oars-approved rope-wrapping outfits here. Hopefully, someone will be close enough to make it convenient and cost-effective to visit them!