Custom Carbon began making Carbon Oars and sculls in 1986.Several sets were produced for clubs and schools.The introduction of the Big Blade meant exciting times experimenting with laminates and materials to utilise the extra twist and loading of the new shape blade on the shafts.

We experimented with aluminium tapered shafts and different blends of carbon and glass fibre.As competitive rowers we did extensive miles with our oars and sculls winning New Zealand premier sculling events with our blades

we tried "recreational rowing in 1998 and were immediately hooked.It was obvious from the outset that an open boat style presented significant issues with safety from swamping in rough water!! We constructed an inner deck to increase bouyancy and safety and were off out on the Auckland Harbour!!