While looking at the paddles used by boaters who paddled both open and decked canoes, Sawyer designer Jon “Shaggy” McLaughlin had an inspired idea—an adjustable length canoe paddle to accommodate both C1 gate-grabbing and open boat river running. Similar in construction to Sawyer’s Copperhead kayak paddle, the Venom is super durable, stiff and incomparably eye-catching.
The V-laminate cedar and ash core blade is reinforced with carbon, fibreglass and Dynel for strength, and sized extra-large with a slight scoop for an aggressive stroke. But it’s the Venom’s telescoping ferrule—a first from a North American single blade manufacturer that makes it a must-have for quiver-of-one minimalists. The carbon crankshaft extends up to five inches and stays put with Sawyer’s proven Cam-Lock.
Weight: 30.4 oz., available in two sizes.
paddlesandoars.com | $250
