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with a pre-existing skeg or rudder bias will find the Skudder moves in either direction with them.
In rough water and following seas, the Skudder is more effective than a conventional rudder. That is, it spends more time actually in the water when paddling in steep, short period waves. Moreover, its under-stern placement doesn’t catch the wind or pose a hazard during rescues.
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64 | ADVENTURE KAYAK
The Jura’s cruising speed is average for a 16-foot boat. But cruising, as any intrepid traveler will tell you, is about more than just speed—it’s about confi- dence, comfort and capability. Jotting notes inside a Ziploc bag— head buried in my lap, hood lashed by a driving rain and the kayak pulled by a swift current that had also snared fallen branches and the odd ice floe—concerns about stability never crossed my mind. The Jura’s near-flat, slightly V hull has the primary stability to put first- timers at ease. High volume in front of the cockpit rewards intermediate pad- dlers with stable yet dramatic edging, although shorter paddlers will have to reach a bit to paddle the HV on edge. An upcoming MV version will offer the same performance for smaller folks.
Venture Jura HV Length: 16 ft Width: 23 in Weight: 63 lbs Max Capacity: 275 lbs Price: $1,599
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Plush, butt- and back-cradling outfit- ting pairs a contoured foam seat with a ratcheting backband. The large, er- gonomic thigh braces combined with a high knee position round out the roomy and comfortable cockpit.
Bow, stern and day hatches offer plenty of volume for longer tours. The Skudder control cables are routed just below the deck and through a molded pillar to the hull, so there are no ex- posed wires to worry about damaging with carelessly crammed gear. Venture’s Jura delivers as promised. This is a boat that fits a wide range of paddler sizes, styles and experience levels. Even better, it grows with the paddler as style and experience develop.
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