IN THE HATCH BY MICHAEL MECHAN PADDLE DELUXE
WERNER PADDLES
CYPRUS
www.wernerpaddles.com • $475 (Bent Shaft)
The Cyprus is Werner’s most popular high-angle, foam core paddle. Its midsized blades suit a wide range of paddlers and offer plenty of power in the catch phase. Their smooth-backed design creates a signature silky feel for confidence in advanced maneuvers. Werner’s Smart-View adjustable ferrule is everything you could ask for—intuitive, precise, firm and dependable—with 15-degree adjustment increments, left or right.
LENDAL
XRANGE
www.lendalna.com • $470 (Bent Shaft)
We were excited to hear Lendal is once again manufacturing paddles. Well-balanced and lightweight, the all-carbon XRange accommodates high- or low-angle styles. Unique four-piece construction offers unparalleled portability and interchangeable blades. Lendal’s Alan key-release Paddlok system keeps joints secure, but there’s a bit more play than in a two-piece paddle. Upgrade to the Varilok system if you want to adjust feather angle.
H2O PADDLES
SUPERTOUR
www.h2opaddles.com • $435 (Bent Shaft)
H2O is mixing things up with new nano-nickel blades, featuring a blend of metal and plastic that is tremendously stiff. The long, narrow blades suggest it’s designed for low-angle use but we found it better suited to high-angle paddling. A slick push and twist ferrule makes changing feather angle a snap. While the nearly indestructible construction will appeal to some, its heavier weight means carbon will remain the top choice of distance paddlers.
AQUABOUND
SWELL CARBON
www.aquabound.com • $375
Aquabound’s Swell won us over with its simplicity. The straight shaft’s no-frills, snap-button ferrule leaves little room for failure. Paddlers look- ing for more than just a 60-degree right- or left-hand feather should upgrade to Aquabound’s optional telescoping system. Two-piece, all- carbon construction gives the Swell a light swing weight that’s forgiv- ing on long excursions. Narrow blades suit a low-angle paddling style.
ADVENTURE TECHNOLOGY
XCEPTION STANDARD
www.atpaddles.com • $355
The Xception’s versatile blade design is efficient for both low- and high-angle paddlers. AT’s rock solid Synapse ferrule system allows on- water feather angle adjustments without taking the paddle apart or changing hand position. Heftier than the full carbon paddles we tested, its well-balanced design made the weight of the durable carbon, Aramid and glass-blended shaft less noticeable. Looking for something lighter? Upgrade to the Superlight version.
DIGITAL EXTRA: Watch a video review of the gear at Adventu-
rekayakmag.com/0054 or download the Adventure Kayak app.
Portable, Rechargeable,
Reliable Pumping From small marine craft dewatering to routine garden pond and aquarium draining, the AquaCharge™ is the water-pumping solution for the job.
AquaCharge™ features and benefi ts: • Fully submersible
• Pumps up to 200 gallons per charge • Pumps fresh and salt water
• Ergonomic ON/OFF control knob • User removable fi lter
• Self-contained, NiMH battery • No wiring needed • Low Voltage
AquaCharge™ Includes: • Pump • Rechargeable battery • 8’ hose • Wall Charger • Vehicle Charger
aquachargepump.com Rule Innovation is a brand of Xylem, whose 12,000 employees are
addressing the most complex issues in the global water market. © 2011 Xylem Inc.
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