Technical Discussion on Oar Design:

• New Blade Shapes Part V. - by James Dreher (12/12/03): A technical discussion of the Apex-R Blade Theory & Practice.

• Latest Development in Dreher Oars and Sculls, the APEX Blade Design - by James Dreher (11/10/00): A paper delivered at the FISA Coaches Conference in Seville, Spain.

• New Blade Shapes Part III. - by James Dreher (01/01/00): A technical discussion of blade shape design changes and design enhancements since 1/99 (APEX Sweeps and APEX Sculls).

• New Blade Shapes Part II. - by James Dreher (1/08/99): A technical discussion of blade shape design changes and design enhancements since 1/97 (BB5597, BB2198, BB5299, and LS1999).

• Dreher Oars: Handle Surface Treatment - by James Dreher (11/08/97): A technical discussion of the evolution and benefits of the Dreher Synthetic Suede Grip Wrap (i.e., discussion of the various handle surface treatments used in the development of composite sweep handles since 1992, etc.).

• New Blade Shapes Part I. - by James Dreher (1/29/97): A technical discussion of blade shape design and its evolution (i.e., flatter shape, smooth face, lip or "roof" blade, etc.).