Flexible oar

Abstract

The invention relates to a flexible oar in which the spoon that contacts with the water has a hard edge made from a conventional material and a soft, resilient, flexible core which is stretched upon impact with the water, thereby increasing the pressure applied by the crew and improving the performance of the vessel.

1 . The FLEXIBLE OAR is characterized by a conventional oar design made up of a handle, which is used to hold the oar in order to exert force against the water, and the paddle, which is a flat surface of considerable size that enhances the boat's performance. 
     
     
         2 . The FLEXIBLE OAR, according to claim No.  1 , is characterized by having two types of materials in the paddle: a rim, made out of any sturdy material common to this kind of objects, and a flexible material that covers the paddle's central part. 
     
     
         3 . The FLEXIBLE OAR, according to claims No.  1  and  2 , is characterized by the elastic material that forms the center of the paddle, which has a determined flexibility that allows it to elongate to a certain point whenever it's in contact with water; giving the security that it does not weaken, rip or tear due to the force imprinted on it by the passengers of the boat. 
     
     
         4 . The FLEXIBLE OAR, according to claims No.  1 ,  2  and  3 , is characterized by the fact that the elastic material is completely fixed to the rigid material of the rim in a way that it will not come off at any time and that it will not allow the passage of water through the joint of both elements.