I cant stand rowing with Oar Rites. Instead of Oar Rites I have some rubber bumpers that have a little [Bleeeeep!] that slips in the oar lock when anchored. I picked them up at Clackacraft in Clackamas.
I feel Oar Rites can cause more problems than they are worth. 1 problem I see is you cant rotate you oar blades, This really sucks when trying to fight wind with Catarac magnum blades. Another problem I see is you cant row as quiet with them.
Thats just my 2 cents.