Post a Trip Report, Start 2 New Topics, Post 10 Replies and Win!
So we have a new forum here and there's not a lot of content. In an effort to get more content I am going to have a drawing August 1, 2009 for a Sawyer Venture Paddle. To enter the drawing simply post information about canoeing in our forum. After you have posted a trip report with photos, started two new topics and made ten posts or replies to any topic you will be automatically entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced August 1, 2009 and be shipped a new Sawer Venture Paddle in their desired length. We will be moderating posts closely so please make a quality contribution to our forum. Short one liner posts such as "awesome river...we go there a lot" will not be tolerated. Posts with a bunch of spam links in them will not be tolerated. If you already have a really cool paddle and don’t want the Sawyer we’ll send you whatever piece of gear you review up to $50.00 value.
The Venture is a beautiful multi-laminate paddle that has a wealth of deep, rich hues thanks to the mixture of assorted hardwoods used. The wide tear-drop blade catches a good amount of water. The straight shaft is light weight Ponderosa pine. The blade tip has a guard to protect against constant abrasion and the entire blade has a fiberglass wrap for a longer life. This is a great paddle for a very good price.
The straight-shaft Venture is stable, powerful and balances nicely in the hands. The tip and sides are reinforced with Dynel—a smoother version of Kevlar—and the western red cedar blade is overlaid with fiberglass for durability. The contoured barrel grip is reminiscent of the old “football grip” shape and feels just as good, but doesn’t look like a football stuck on the end of the shaft.
You can register for the forum here.
We buy our gear at Amazon, NRS, Altrec or Rock Creek. If you're in St. Louis visit the Alpine Shop.
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