Sawyer Cobra Oarlock

Go to oar lock!

Strong oar lock, always my go to choice. Got these for a new frame setup, have been using them for years, IMO the most trusted oar lock available.

Worth the price

This oarlock provides a range of movement that other oar locks do not. After years of rafting, I started using Cobras 10 years ago and noticed an immediate improvement in manipulating oars vertically (important for avoiding boulders in tight spots). It can accommodate large diameter oars, including those with rope wrap. It is worth the added cost if you care to upgrade your rowing performance.

Upgrade to these

Per Jake’s suggestion, this was the first upgrade on the new frame. He couldn’t have been more correct. They work and feel great, and they’re tough!