The is one of several nearly identical "mini"-size forged aluminum eights. I have the following ones in my collection:
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Each of these eights is 114±1 mm. tall and 68 mm. wide. These are normal manufacturing variations that have no practical significance. Except for the 86 g. SMK, Version C, their weights fall in the 99±3 g. range. Although similar, these eights are not identical, and close inspection will reveal some minor differences in their shapes. None of these affect their performance to any noticeable degree.
These eights are smaller and lighter than most eights. While the advantages are manifest, there are two practical disadvantages:
For these reasons, I rarely use "mini-size" eights.