Kayak Paddles

Somewhere between “I’ll just use the paddle that came with the kayak” and “I need a $400 carbon blade to enjoy a Tuesday evening on the lake” sits the sweet spot most paddlers actually live in. A decent kayak paddle under $150 CAD covers that sweet spot completely, and honestly, it covers it better than … Read more

Somewhere around hour three of a headwind crossing, you stop thinking about your kayak and start thinking, very intensely, about your paddle. That’s the honest truth nobody tells you before you buy your first “good” one. A kayak paddle for touring isn’t a stick with two ends — it’s the single piece of gear your … Read more