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GRE Y O WL NORTHERN LIGHT
NEW PADDLES TO SUIT EVERY STYLE OF CANOEING
As the lightest paddle Grey Owl offers in their traditional line, the Northern Light tips the scale at just 17 ounces. We took a prototype of this model on multi-day lakewater trips last summer and loved the deep dig of its long, narrow blade and our efficient, low-impact strokes while using it. For its 2014 release, Grey Owl furthered durability with a five-layer lamination shaft. This promises to handle gunwale rubbing and nicks better than its predecessor—though we had no complaints last year! Made of basswood and white cedar, the Northern Light performs well for solo and tandem paddlers. $135 CDN |
www.greyowlpaddles.com
S A W YER RANGER X
A heavy-duty contender in this lineup, Sawyer’s Ranger X is designed to take whatever you can dish out on your next expedition and whitewater trips. Its teardrop blade maximizes power while its narrow edges make for easy entry and exit. The T-grip features a slight curve, which fit our palms for mile-after-mile comfort. The Ranger X’s tapered Douglas fir shaft and Ponderosa pine blade are reinforced with carbon fiber and fiberglass throughout and the entire blade is wrapped with an edge protector, making this an impressively tough paddle. $99.99 |
www.paddlesandoars.com
S ANB ORN C ANOE C O . CODDINGTON
Part of Sanborn’s handcrafted artisan line, this paddle is as concerned with form as function. We found this elegant blade to be equally at home on a leisurely afternoon cruise as it is gracing the office wall. Named after a rare stand of old growth in northern Minnesota (don’t worry, it’s not made from old growth), the Coddington’s eye-catching painted design is complemented by a shaft combining laminated black walnut, aspen and western red cedar. A durable varnish layer protects the blade’s aesthetics, but we’d only feel comfortable taking this paddle into deep waters. $155 |
www.sanborncanoe.com
BENDING BR ANCHE S “A” SERIES LIMITED EDITION
IT’S GO TIME. PHOTO: KAYDI PYETTE
This gorgeous handcrafted paddle from Bending Branches is a limited edition, designed for enthusiasts interested in a performance blade. We love its ultra- ergonomic curved palm grip and that the shaft features a double bend; both provide for more comfortable and natural hand positioning. The 11-degree bend makes every stroke more efficient. This is the first paddle Bending Branches has ever roasted—cooking the basswood adds durability and lowers the weight to just 21 ounces. Rockgard protection around the blade’s edge will prolong its life. $239.95 |
www.bendingbranches.com
—KP
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