Shaft Construction

BRAČA-SPORT® technology guaranties the weigh for specific set of sculls and sweep oars, with a variance of no more than ± 5 g (0.005 kg, 0.011 lb, 0.1764 oz).

BRAČA-SPORT® Ultra Light Gold (Gold band) features a special and exclusive surface design and all the high-performance characteristics of the Ultra Light type. The surface of the shaft and the blade finished with unidirectional and woven 100% pure high modulus carbon (HMC) fabrics to highlight the hi-tech nature of our product.

BRAČA-SPORT® Ultra Light (Yellow band) is our most advanced and sophisticated design and represents the highest level of technology offered by BRAČA-SPORT. They have the highest level of performance characteristics. This is achieved by using our proprietary multi-layer and multi-characteristic lay-up methods of our own proprietary 100% pure high modulus carbon (HMC) fabrics.

BRAČA-SPORT® Standard (Red band) is an advanced design and a unique material combination that has the highest possible impact resistance and durability. They are lower in carbon content and 20% heavier than the Ultra Light type. This is a good choice for club or scholastic programs where durability and performance are a key factor.

BRAČA-SPORT® Recreational (Green band) is a unique design that reduces carbon content to 40% and continues to provide excellent performance characteristics. They maintain high impact resistance and weigh only 11% more that the Standard type. This is a cost effective solution for the casual and recreational rower.

Weight ranges of each performance category:

	Ultra Light Gold	Ultra Light	Standard	Recreational
Sculls	1.40 - 1.55 kg 3.09 - 3.42 lb	1.40 - 1.50 kg 3.09 - 3.30 lb	1.60 - 1.80 kg 3.53 - 3.97 lb	1.90 - 2.00 kg 4.19 - 4.41 lb
Sweeps	2.40 - 2.65 kg 5.29 - 5.84 lb	2.40 - 2.60 kg 5.29 - 5.73 lb	2.60 - 3.00 kg 5.73 - 6.61 lb	3.00 - 3.20 kg 6.61 - 7.05 lb