P A D D L E S & P O L E S
HaberVision Kenai $77 //
www.habervision.com
H20 FISH PADDLE
www.h2opaddles.com
The newest paddle especially for fishing, the H20 Fish has a measuring tape on the shaft, a hole in each blade for a scale hook, and unique tip-weighted blades with broad surface for bite in the shallows. The high-impact, injection-molded plastic blades stand up to lots of abuse; a carbon fiber shaft keeps the weight down.
Pro: Bombproof and made for shallow-water performance. Con: Tip-weighted design feels heavier at first.
Started by the former top dog of Bollé America, Steve Haber, Habervision claims to offer top-end glasses at half the price by selling direct. we like their Kenai fishing model with grey or copper polarized lenses and built-in magnifying bifocals for close- range work. you get great wraparound fit, ultralight frames and lenses, and clear optics for a reasonable price.
Pro: Bifocal option good for knot-tying.
Con: Stiff, squeaky hinges make them feel cheaper than other shades in this price range.
Costa Del Mar Blackfin $139–$239 //
www.costadelmar.com
WATERTRAIL PADDLE POLE $273 //
www.watertrailgear.com
Sightfishing anglers are now carrying push poles along with their paddles. when you’re standing, a kayak paddle isn’t long enough for poling, and a push pole isn’t broad enough for paddling. watertrail (a Legacy Paddlesports company) came out with the Paddle Pole for a two-in-one solution to the sight-fisherman’s dilemma. with a fiberglass shaft and plastic blade, the Paddle Pole is 9.5’ long and weighs only 2.5 lbs. it comes in three pieces.—Shane Edgar
Pro: Versatile for poling and paddling without switching between two different tools. Con: Substitute products are less expensive.
Smith Interlock Trace $159 //
www.smithinterlock.com
LENDAL KINETIK TOURING PADDLE and MINI BAG Blades $109 / Shaft $165 / Mini Bag $75 //
www.lendal.com
you may love your fancy carbon paddle, but what if your buddy suggests you fish an extremely shallow, oyster-encrusted area? Sure would be nice to switch to polymer blades. And wouldn’t it be nice to have a longer shaft for those times you want to stand up and paddle? you need more than just another paddle; you need a system. Lendal’s four-piece paddle system lets you mix and match blades and shafts. you can start out with a moderately priced paddle and add carbon fiber blades or a crank shaft as you go. The cool travel bag holds two sets of blades and two shafts. This should be purchased first to encourage friends and relatives to help you fill it come the holidays.—Greg Bowdish
Pro: Lendal’s Paddlok mechanism securely locks paddle parts together with a key. Con: Multiple connection points add complexity and weight.
www.kayakanglermag.com… 39
Smith’s interlocks have interchangeable lenses and come with two sets in the box. it’s like getting two pairs of glasses for the price of one—polarized brown or copper for sunny days and polarized yellow for cloudy days when you still want to cut glare on the water. you can also replace scratched lenses for less than the price of new shades. The hard case has a pouch for up to three sets. These would be great shades even if you never swapped lenses.
Pro: Over 14 different lens options.
Con: Swapping lenses in the field exposes them to grime from your fingers.
we continue to be impressed by Costa’s ever- expanding line of watersports sunglasses and their huge array of lens options. The trendy new Blackfin frames have a soft rubber-like material called Hydrolite molded-in from ear to ear, providing non-slip padding everywhere the frame meets your face—a big advantage if you opt for the heavier glass lenses. And of course they look cool off the water, so nobody will know you bought them entirely for practical reasons.
Pro: Super-clear Costa 580 polarized lenses. Con: Glass lenses are hefty.
S
U
N
G
L
A
S
S
E
S
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52