Braca Rowing Catalogue 2014
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Official Partner BRACA-SPORT® mission and philosophy is to design, develop and produce the best performing scull and sweep oars for every rower and crew. Our scull and sweep oars have been designed using the latest technologies available, inspired by the comments and in collaboration with some of the world's most successful rowers and coaches. All our product designs are based on the modular platform. BRACA-SPORT® framework of the separate components forming homogeneous unit has been extensively researched and tested and has been proven to be the very best available method for strength,...

Together our unique combination of proprietary multi- characteristic and multi-layer composite fiber lay-up techniques and consolidation methods using a special epoxy resin and gelcoat with UV protection through high temperature (160°C) and pressure polymerization provides the ultimate mechanical and kinetic capabilities. This enables desired catch, drive, extraction, and recovery during the stroke and guarantees these characteristics for every scull and sweep oar produced; yielding the world's first mechanical energy BRACA-SPORT® oar. Over the last twenty years BRACA-SPORT® has received...

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS The latest Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) science, process and software are the foundation of oar design and analysis at BRACA-SPORT® research and development group. The highly-accurate and sophisticated computational hydrodynamic analysis allows us to simulate fluid flow physics in real rowing conditions, run many what-if scenarios, and quickly analyze the effects of fluid flow and related forces on the scull and sweep oar blade components. This analysis enables us to virtually get inside the design and see how it performs. It gives us a deeper insight into...

BLADE VOLUMES and MECHANICAL ENERGY MECHANICAL ENERGY BRACA-SPORT® Low Volume (LV) blade design is developed for all levels of competition with thickness at the minimum level permitted by current FISA rules. Certain blades are also available with a High Volume (HV) option and are specifically designed for the novice and recreational rower who want slightly more buoyancy and balance. Both are designed to provide the best possible performance during the The main differences are shown in the sectional views of Sharp Blade example. 1 - gelcoat (clear or yellow) 2,3 - glass-carbon-glass fiber...

DOUBLE WING BLADE and THE NEWEST DOUBLE WING SWEEP BLADE BRACA-SPORT® Double Wing Blade product line line is our latest and most advanced 3-dimentional blade shape based on our original 'wing-shape' design and world's first smooth blade without the center spline. The blade thickness gradually decreases from the shaft towards the edges for even force distribution and mechanical stability. The main concepts of the Double Wing Blade design are in maximizing the performance and stability throughout the entire length of the stroke. Key performance characteristics of the Double ■ extremely stable...

FUSION BLADE and SHARP BLADE BRACA-SPORT® Fusion Blade product line is our most advanced and best-balanced elliptical 3-dimentional blade shape. The main concepts of the Fusion Blade design are in maximizing the performance of the catch, drive, finish and recovery simultaneously. Key performance characteristics of the Fusion Blade are: ■ extremely clean and instant catch enabling immediate application of maximum power as soon as the blade enters ■ increased stability during the drive phase by eliminating vibrations throughout the entire length of the stroke ■ extra smooth and stable finish...

BIG BLADE and MACON BLADE BRACA-SPORT® Big Blade product line is the traditional hatchet/cleaver blade style which was first introduced in 1992. It was designed using Computer-aided design (CAD) to improve performance characteristics by enhancing the blade shape and position and geometry of the spline. The main performance characteristics of Big Blade are: ■ greatest surface area at the tip The pitch of the Big Blade can be adopted to suit your needs between 0° and +7°. It can be specified at the time of the order. Please contact your dealer for details. The Macon Blade is an all-time...

SHAFT CONSTRUCTION BRACA-SPORT® technology guaranties the weight of a specific set of sculls or sweep oars, with a variance of no more than ± 5 g Weight within a range is dependent on oar configuration Ultra Light Gold BRACA-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 are finished with unidirectional and woven 100% pure high modulus carbon (HMC) fabrics to highlight the hi-tech nature of our product. Carbon content: 100%. Exclusive design for...

SHAFT STIFFNESS and OVERALL LENGTH Ultra Light Gold BRACA-SPORT® shafts are levels of stiffness as shown in the table below. The stiffnes of the Standard and Recreational shafts can not be specified exacly but they are within the ranges shown. Each shaft is designed and built for a specific stiffness and then measured and verified for accuracy before it is assembled. The stiffness variable (deflection) of the oar is measured using a 10 kg weight as shown in the figure above. For any set of sculls or oars, the stiffness will vary no more than ± 0.1 cm. SHAFT STIFFNESS Ultra Light Gold Ultra...

CENTER OF GRAVITY and INBOARD SETTINGS Specific requests for oars and sculls that require non-standard positioning can also be specified at time of order. Please contact your dealer for details. BRACA-SPORT ROWING SWEEPS AND SCULLS • PRODUCTION LINE • ISSUE 11 • WWW.BRACA-SPORT.COM

HANDLE AND GRIP OPTIONS BRACA-SPORT® offers adjustable and fixed length handles for both sculls and sweep oars. Standard handles and grips are available in various types and sizes. HANDLE AND GRIP OPTIONS All of our wooden components are treated with a highly water resistant varnish to eliminate the ingress of water and prolong the life span of the handle. Wooden handles can be left smooth or custom textured with a Our exclusive timber veneer is made from special Gabon wood, which has been chosen for its extreme water resistant characteristics and durability. It will continuously maintain...