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The SUP paddle for the long distance: Lite Venture Powertrack

Janneke Smits is a passionate ultra-long-distance sup racer. She took part in the Yukon 1000 race (1,700 km on the Yukon from Alaska to Canada) and used the Lite Venture Powertrack paddle. In this video, she explains why she favours this paddle in such a tough race. Tip if the video does not load, please reload the page once.

Janneke Smits about the Lite Venture Powertrack

How to choose the right SUP paddle for your needs

The three Lite Venture® SUP paddles have different blade shapes. All are efficiently shaped, which means they are designed to be flow-optimized and free of flutter. If you want to paddle with as little resistance as possible, the Endurance is the best choice, for workout and speed it is the Powertrack. Crossride is in the middle between the two. More see below.

All models are made of full carbon. In the two- and three-piece versions, they offer a medium-flex shaft that is ideal for touring. With a weight of 580 to 620 grams, they are very light, but not too sensitive.

The Powertrack and the Endurance paddle are also available as a one-piece PRO version: Here the shaft is tapered and a little stiffer. The weight is around 480 grams and the price is €399. We cut it to length up to 220 cm.

models

Endurance: The enduring

The ultimate carbon paddle for long tours. The narrow shape of the "Endurance" paddle blade supports enduring paddling without high peak loads. It protects the musculoskeletal system and helps to divide forces. But don't underestimate: With this sharply curved blade, you can really build up pressure at high frequencies. The blade works precisely, efficiently and without flutter.

IDEAL FOR

If you want to be prepared for long tours and want to protect your musculoskeletal system.

AVAILABLE

Two and Three-piece, each with blade size M and medium flex.

ON REQUEST

Also available as a PRO fixed-length paddle in blade sizes M & L with a stiffer flex and tapered shaft (480 grams, €399).

Crossride: Tour & Leisure

The working side of this paddle is embossed with a double concave. It increases the surface area of ​​the blade, but optimizes the flow of the water in such a way that the pressure is not so great in proportion. The shaft made of prepreg carbon gives the paddle a non-slip hold.

IDEAL FOR

The "Crossride" is ideal for anyone who wants to build up speed on tour, but who wants to manage their strength well.

AVAILABLE

Two and three-piece, each with blade size M and medium flex.

Powertrack: The powerful

This paddle with the deepened blade brings the highest propulsion. The indentation ensures a high "catch" and increases the resistance with every paddle stroke. This allows high pressure to be built up

IDEAL FOR

Higher speeds, fitness and training. It is rather unsuitable for long distances, as you “exhaust yourself” too quickly. Of course, the pressure can also be taken out of this paddle by paddling at a low frequency and doing fewer strokes per minute.

AVAILABLE

Two and three-piece, each with blade size M and medium flex.

ON REQUEST

Also available as a PRO fixed-length paddle in blade sizes M & L with a stiffer flex and tapered shaft (480 grams, €399).

division

Is the SUP paddle better with two or three pieces?

With a two-part paddle, the shaft is without division and is therefore approx. 175 cm long. The second part is the handle, which can be pulled out to adjust the paddle to the desired length.

With a three-part paddle, the shaft is divided once, so that each part has a maximum of around 90 cm long. This makes it compact and easy to transport.

We recommend

three-piece paddles for those who rely on compactness for transport. If this is not the case, we recommend the two-piece paddle. This one is a bit lighter because there is no reinforcement at the junction and it doesn't have a broken flex.

What does one piece mean?

With the one-piece paddle, the paddle is set to a fixed length. So if you know the exact length at which you use the paddle, we can cut certain models to the desired length and mount the handle. These items are non-returnable due to your personal configuration.