The adjustable competition with the choice of three handle sizes, three blade types (Apex, Apex-R and BB2198), 3 shaft levels of stiffness, choice of average oar length/inboard with +/- 5 cm of adjustment, with three handle sizes and multiple grip and color options.
BB2198 (1998): This blade shape was completed at the end of July 1998. After conducting
several iterations of blade shapes using a rapid prototyping technique, new permanent tooling
was made. Our challenge was to improve what we believe to be the best sculling oar design on
the market at that time. To do so we have, and will continue to, make continuous product improvements
through subtle changes. In the summer of 1998 we improved the finish of blades and made minor
changes to blade curvature and attack angle. This was the first of the Dreher blades have a sealed edge
surrounding the foam core. This helped to increase blade strength and performance.
APEX (1999): The APEX blade shape was introduced at the 1999 Head-of-the-Charles Regatta. This blade has both a smooth front surface, and most importantly, a smooth back surface to provide better hydrodynamic lift. By 2000 numerous boats were using APEX sculls. In the 2000 Olympics several US crews used our APEX Sculls. The US Men's Quad got a bronze medal in a World Cup event in Vienna in 2000 in very rough conditions, finished first in the Olympic Qualifying regatta using the APEX sculls and had respectable showing in the Olympics. In 2001, three of the US Quads and three doubles used Dreher APEX Sculls. Two of the quads won medals. Many US Team members as well as from other countries have used APEX Sculls in international competitions since they were introduced. This blade and model was used by at least one winning single sculler at the 2005 HOCR.
APEX-R (2000):This design is a modification of the Dreher APEX blade shape that eliminates the three squared corners as well as deepened the blade to change the aspect ratio of the blade to further enhance its hydrodynamic performance. The "rounded" blade shape that was announced at 11/2000 FISA Coaches Conference, but was not perfected until the following summer. The APEX R was later rowed in several 2001 Summer and Fall Regattas, including Jr. and Lt. Wt. men's 1xs trials and Jr. Worlds Championships and at elite Worlds in 2002.
This blade and model was used by at least two winning singles at the HOCR in 2005.
| Length Adjustment: | +/- 5 cm of continuous adjustment standard. |
| Replaceable blade: | standard feature |
| Blade Shape: | APEX, BB2198 or APEX-R. |
| Blade Weight/Balance Point Options: | Not an option. |
| Rig: | Average Length and Average inboard set by customer. |
| Collars & Sleeves: | STS white sleeves with back collars or SRS red or black sleeves with black or red collars. |
| Handle sizes: | Three handle sizes that range between 3.3 cm - 3.8 cm. in diameter with the grip (i.e., small, medium or large handles). |
| Grip type: | Choice of Stämpfli (orange); Martinoli (black, blue, green, yellow, light orange, and pink), new Martinoli red, STS (black) or synthetic suede (black, navy blue, red, gray, granite or yellow). |
| Weight: | Varies with shaft stiffness and blade weight selected (usually under 1350 grams per oar depending on the options selected for unprimed, unpainted sculls). |
| Balance point: | Variable (depending on shaft stiffness, blade weight and average oar length selected). |
| Shaft Stiffness: | Stiff, Standard or less stiff. |
| Construction: | Unidirectional carbon prepreg, carbon pregreg twill and syntactic foam core for the blade. |
| Blade Surface preparation: | Class "A" black high gloss finish as standard; Options for additional cost - Buffing; priming or priming and painting one base color. |
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| Item |
Description |
Price |
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| 01A00 |
HIGH MODULUS CARBON SCULLS - ADJ. |
$728.00 |
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| 01A01 |
CARBON SCULLS - ADJ. 288/88 +/- 5 CM** |
$488.00 |
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| 01A02 |
CARBON SCULLS - FIXED |
$388.00 |
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| 01A06 |
CARBON TANK SCULLS (For Dreher Tanks Only) set |
$528.00 |
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| 01M11 |
SCULL SHAFT - W/O SLEEVE (FOR FIXED LENGTH SCULLS) |
$96.00 |
|
| 01M12 |
SCULL SHAFT - SOFT, STD OR STIFF WITH SLEEVE |
$119.00 |
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| 01M15 |
SCULL SHAFT - HIGH MODULUS (X) WITH SLEEVE * |
$175.00 |
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| 01M21 |
SCULL HANDLE - SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE |
$50.00 |
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| 01M25 |
SCULL HANDLE - FIXED |
$43.00 |
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| 01M27 |
HANDLE ENDS (RECREATIONAL) |
$4.00 |
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| 01M30 |
SCULL BLADE - BB2198, LBB, APEX, APEX-R; LS1999, KINDER, LS1806 |
$96.00 |
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| 01M30X |
APEX-X SCULL BLADE - AX; RX, REX OR BBX |
$135.00 |
|
| 01M41 |
SCULL HANDLE CLAMP |
$6.00 |
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| 01P42 |
5MM HANDLE CLAMP INSERT |
$1.00 |
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| 01P51 |
HANDLE DECAL |
$1.50 |
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| 01P52 |
SLEEVE DECAL |
$2.00 |
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| 01P53 |
DREHER DECAL |
$0.75 |
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| 01P55 |
NEW DREHER DECAL - REFLECTIVE |
$1.75 |
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| 01P62 |
SCULL SLEEVE - MARTINOLI (Fixed Length) |
$12.50 |
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| 01P63 |
SCULL COLLAR - STS |
$8.05 |
|
| 01P64 |
SCULL COLLAR - MARTINOLI (RED OR GREEN) |
$8.05 |
|
| 01P65 |
SCULL SLEEVES WHITE - STS |
$12.50 |
|
| 01P66 |
SCULL SLEEVE BLACK OR RED - SRS |
$12.50 |
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| 01P67 |
SRS SCULL COLLARS (BLACK OR RED) |
$8.05 |
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| 01P71 |
SCULL GRIP: ORANGE STAEMPFLI (PER PAIR) |
$23.00 |
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| 01P72 |
SCULL GRIP: BLACK STS (PER PAIR) ** |
$19.00 |
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| 01P73 |
SCULL GRIP: MARTINOLI (PER PAIR) * |
$16.00 |
|
| 01P73R |
SCULL GRIP: NEW MARTINOLI - RED (PER PAIR) |
$17.00 |
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| 01P74 |
SYNTHETIC SUEDE SCULL GRIP WRAP (PER PAIR) |
$11.00 |
|
| 01P74I |
VEGAN LEATHER WRAP (PER GRIP) BLACK OR WHITE * (PER PAIR) |
$17.00 |
|
| 01X91 |
PRIME SCULLS |
$20.00 |
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| 01X92 |
PRIME & PAINT SCULLS |
$87.00 |
|
| 01X93 |
CLEAR COAT SCULL |
$40.00 |
|
| 08A07 |
PADDED SCULL SCULL BAG - BLUE; WITH FULL LENGTH ZIPPER, WITH HANDLE |
$99.00 |
|
| 08A12 |
SCULL OAR BAG - NYLON UNPADDED, FULL LENGTH, RED/BLUE |
$75.00 |
|
| 08P974 |
WRENCH 8 MM |
$2.50 |
|
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Prices current as of
September 5, 2008 |
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| Product Highlights |
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| BB2198 Blades, back |
 BB2198 Blades, front |
 APEX Blades |
 APEX Blades |
 Apex-R Blades |
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