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What’s new pussycat? Woah, Woah
What’s new pussycat? Woah, Woah
Pussycat, Pussycat
You’re so thrilling
And I’m so willing
To care for you.
– tom jones

Oh man.. While we here in the great white north try to squeeze in a few more day paddles before the snow flies and the water freezes,  some shops are already contemplating next year’s orders and manufacturers are crossing the ‘t’s on their new kayaks and kit!  It’s just the way of things.  How many days until Christmas?

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I don’t wanna grow old
Bring me all the toys you can find
– sia

So if you are into paddling and you have kids you have or WILL be here. You know the spot. It’s the one where your child has grown out of kid gear and is not ready for adult gear. This is the point where almost nothing made is the right size for them. It’s also the point where their interest in the sport is cemented or lost. There has got to be something wrong with that.

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A lot of us were lucky enough to get to load up our gear and go home last night while the sun was still up.  Others will be spending the next couple days clearing, cleaning and hauling the away the last remnants of Canoecopia 2009.  You know how it goes.  Getting set up for a big event or moving into a new home is always a rocking good time.  Clearing up after the party. . not so much… On the other hand you sometimes run into people like this woman who seems to take joy in whatever the heck she’s doing.  Even carrying a box! Must be a Werner thang…

To install the button cover:
1. Gently work the cover onto the shaft.
2. Apply soapy water to the shaft.
3. Grab the button cover with a small towel and work the cover into position over the button.

For 2009 Werner Paddles has re-designed their Adjustable Ferrule just a bit by making the button a bit more low profile which will make those folks happy who were bothered by that little button bump.  What’s more Werner is also making sure not to overlook all those past paddle customers who surely would suffer “low profile” envy and is offering them a special “button cover” just for the asking.   You can learn more about the new Ferrule design by watching a little video over at the Werner site right here.

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