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February 08, 2012
February 07, 2012
Grand Prix SUP's: Race Stock Built From The Ground Up
Werner Paddles latest offering is the Grand Prix Series of Paddles. These paddles were designed and built from the ground up as a true racing paddle. We did not just take an existing paddle and lighten it up. Here are some key features:
• Rectangular blade shape allows for the most efficient forward stroke
• Three blade sizes to match blade size to your power and board glide
• Thin ABS reinforce blade edge knifes cleanly in and out of the water
• Optimized blade to shaft offset at 12 degrees, allows for more reach and power at the beginning of the stroke and less lift at the exit.
• Carbon Palm-style grip for a good fit and controlled strokes
• Available in Straight Shaft for the lightest possible weight or Bent Shaft for increased catch and ergonomics
Everyone who has had one of these paddles in their hands can not believe how light they are. They are far and away the lightest SUP paddles you can lay your hands on. Plus Werner is the only manufacturer that offers a bent shaft option for better catch and increased ergonomic efficiency:
Grand Prix S1000 Straight 14.5 oz, Bent 18 oz
Grand Prix M1000 Straight 14.75 oz, Bent 18.25 oz
Grand Prix F1000 Straight 15 oz, Bent 18.5 oz
Grand Prix Straight Shaft $389, Bent Shaft $465
These bad boys will begin shipping to dealers March 19, 2012. Many dealers are pre-selling them so that they are sure to be at the front of the line. Get yours today!
February 02, 2012
Colorado Kayak Supply Big Sweepstakes
Colorado Kayak Supply is running a very cool sweepstakes! It is very simple to enter. Register your name and email address and become a fan of all of the participating sponsors Facebook pages. It is that simple. Here are the links to the pages you need...
and of course Werner Paddles
January 31, 2012
Mark the date, May 25th-27th. CKS Paddlefest bigger and better with paddler beer by Jenn!
Jenn Fisher, Colorado Kayak Supply "Paddlefest" organizer, mixing up some brew!
The Eddyine Brewery started a new beer today to raise funds and awareness for Buena Vista's long running and super successful special event, Paddle Fest, presented by Colorado Kayak Supply.
Eddyline Brewing Company had a beer in mind which was started today at the brewery by owner and operator of Eddyline , Mic Haynekap, and with volunteer help from Jenn Fisher the event organizer for Paddle Fest. They spent time together going over the recipe and how beer is made in a micro brew environment. It is going to be a light and refreshing, and easy to enjoy pilsner style beer. The name will be Boater Beer, to celebrate the character of the Arkansas River Valley, which has been shaped by boaters ( or people who paddle) since the 1950's It will be available at the Eddyline, and in several local and regional establishments and will be canned into 16 oz." to go" cans in their new state of the art facility . Boater Beer will also be private labeled as Paddle Fest Pilsner in the spring to help aid in the promotion of Paddle Fest in Buena Vista which occurs every Memorial Day Weekend.
"Paddle Fest is honored to have our local brewery making a specialty beer that will not only publicize this great event, but it will also promote the town of Buena Vista and our paddling resources that we have here to the many beer enthusiasts of the western US." Earl Richmond, Owner of CKS and Paddle Fest planer.
Paddle Fest 2012 dates: May 25th, 26th, 27th 2012
Colorado Kayak Supply is hosting a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer paddling season. Join us for an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Paddlers from beginners to aspiring competitors can rub elbows with paddling manufacturers, top athletes, and other industry pros during a weekend chock full of education, competitions, demo days, entertainment, gear shopping and camaraderie.
Be sure to look for Werner Paddles own Taylor Robertson and Danny Mongno hanging in BV at the shop, on the wave or on the running trail all weekend long. See you there.
January 29, 2012
Werner Team Sup paddler Dave Boehne strong at the Hanohano Ocean Challenge.
We thought we new what we were getting when we asked Dave Boehne to join our team, one of the most progressive SUP surfers in the world. However we are blown away with how strong he has come on in less than a year of training and racing. Opening the 2012 California SUP season, with a strong field of racers on hand, Dave took a solid 4th place at yesterday's Hano Hano Ocean Challenge in San Diego. We are really stoked to say that it was the West Coast debut of new Grand Prix race paddle. (He used a bent shaft M1000.) Congrats Dave and good luck as you prep for February's Hal Rossof Classic.
January 28, 2012
Photos- 4th Annual Cold Stroke Classic SUP race.
The 4th Annual Cold Stroke Classic SUP race, held at the Blocakade Runner in Wrightsville Beach NC, was an epic event with the highest racer sign up in the events history and the highest winds. Over 130 competitors took to the water, which seemed to make sense with temps in upper 60's, however they were greeted to some serious wave action and for most the race sustained 38 mile an hour winds.
My hats off to the staff at Coastal Urge, the race organizer, for keeping things number 1 safe and 2 very under control. (Considering how many racers were falling in the water and how many vendors and spectators were dodging boards and tents flying around on the beach.) Coatal Urge owner, and Wrightsville Beach local, Jeoffrey Nathan called in some favors and tons of extra buddies were out in boats keeping people safe from the conditions and exhaustion.
There was a great post race party at the Blockade Runner and the awards ceremony went off with people giving extra cheers, especially for the Recreational classes. Everyone who finished this race was a winner for sure, it was really tough out there. Werner Paddles gave away quite a few paddles for winners and we were proud to be there to see them up on the podium.
I wish we had some more race picks but the event was really more about keeping things safe and under control on the beach, nobody really wanted to be pulling cameras out. You can check out Distressed Mullet for more blogs and some pics as well. For all the race results check here. Special thanks to Jason at Carolina Paddle Board Company for hosting the after hours party at their great new shop. Be sure to check out the Werner Paddles Events Page for up and coming SUP races in your area, we hope to see you on the beach or at the start line!
January 23, 2012
Photo of the Day. Snow days in the Pacific Northwest.
The Pacific Northwest has been getting hammered with big, unusal, snow storms as of late. Looks like some folks are enjoying it though and "making" new friends to boot! Thanks to John Morton of the
Snohomish County Search & Rescue, local to Werner Paddles head quarters, for this fun shot.
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January 19, 2012
New Race Specific SUP From Werner
Werner Paddles has developed the first Stand Up Paddle designed from the ground up specifically for training and racing.
The Grand Prix utilizes Werner’s proprietary Performance Core technology to create the lightest weight SUP on the market. Paddlers can choose between three blade sizes allowing them to match their power and board glide. (S1000: 91 sq. in 18.75 x 7.25 in.) (M1000: 98 sq. in. 19 x 7.75 in.) (F1000: 105 sq. in. 19.25 x 8.5 in.)
The narrow blade profile allows the blade to travel close to the board for an efficient forward stroke. The blade to shaft offset has been optimized at 12 degrees which allows for more power at the beginning of the stroke and less lifting of water at the exit.
The Grand Prix will be offed in both Straight Shaft (15.5 oz. $389) and Bent Shaft (18.5 oz. $465). The Bent Shaft, which is unique to Werner, allows for even greater reach at the catch phase of the stroke and aligns the paddlers wrist to limit fatigue.
A carbon Palm-grip finishes the paddle off for additional weight savings.
“Dealers first got a peak of the Grand Prix Series of paddles at last summer’s Outdoor Retailer trade show and have been clamoring for it since that time. After further development and testing, the paddles are finally ready. We are stoked to be shipping the Grand Prix paddles to our dealers begining March 19, 2012,” says Jim Miller, Werner Paddles Marketing Manager.
January 12, 2012
7th Annual La Ventana Classic, KiteXpo, and Paddle Royale
Our good friend Andrés Santacruz from mexkites.com let us know about a great Kite and SUP Event happening in La Ventana, Baja. The 7th Annual La Ventana Classic, KiteXpo, and Paddle Royale takes place January 15-22, 2012. If you are lucky enough to get down there be sure to enjoy all of the races and parties in support of the community. All profits from this event go directly to projects to improve schools and community projects.
