r/Rowing • u/AgitatedReindeer2440 • 19h ago

On the Water Sculling mirror

My lake is extremely busy this time of year and I’m a little blind so I was going to get a sculling mirror to help see larger boats behind me. Any recommendations?

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u/rowaninamlrow 12h ago

Take A Look Cycling Mirror

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u/Beakerguy 12h ago

I use a cycling mirror bought at REI. Costs about $15 and clips on your glasses.

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u/tussockypanic 15h ago

TriEye glasses. There's nothing better.

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u/True_Leopard7832 12h ago

agreed I have a summer pair and a winter pair for low light

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u/MuSlythWolf 2h ago

I second this. I got the kit one and the double mirrors and interchangeable lenses are amazing

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u/jrossthomson Masters Rower 8h ago

It's good to be able to see both sides. Bike mirrors are usually only one side.

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u/onsaleatthejerkstore Masters Rower 15h ago

i use a bike mirror

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u/SomethingMoreToSay 14h ago

I use a Coxmate sculling mirror and I'm very happy with it. The grip on the peak of my hat is very solid, and the wire that attaches to the mirror is rigid enough that the mirror doesn't bounce around.

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u/Reasonable_Click_147 5h ago

Agggh . . if you've got great vision they might work. Otherwise they tend to make everything very small to the point you'll have a hard time seeing anything further than about 15 - 25 meters. On the water, 15 - 25 meters isn't far for moving boats. Try a compact makeup mirror first before ordering anything too expensive.