Smoothie2 Vortex Blade

The Smoothie2 Vortex Edge offers a balance in effectiveness and feel between our earlier blade designs and the Fat2.

Loading Profile

Loading profile refers to the relative loading at different phases as the blade progresses through the drive. The Smoothie2 Vortex Blade's Loading Profile is as follows:

Sharper grip of the water at entry
Heavier load in first 1/3 of drive
Lighter load through last 1/3 of drive
"Stiffer" shaft feel

The Smoothie2 Vortex Edge blade increases the resistance in the first and second phases of the drive while speeding up the blade through the fourth phase of the drive. However, these functional characteristics are not as significant as they are for the Fat2.

To see how the Smoothie2 Vortex Edge compares to other Concept2 blades, view the spectrum of loading profiles chart.

How the Smoothie2 Vortex Edge Propels the Boat

The Smoothie2 Vortex Edge creates a cleaner hold on the water relative to the Big Blade.
The Smoothie2 Vortex Edge offers an intermediate Loading Profile that is closer to the Fat2 Blade.
Outboard length more similar to Big Blade maintains leverage as the oar moves through the perpendicular.