Sawyer Guide Styk vs. Guide Styk PRO: Which Raft Paddle Should You Buy?
Same blade, same lengths, same grip. The $30 difference is a carbon overwrap. Here's who needs it and who doesn't.
Sawyer MXS Oars: Blades, Add-Ons and Options Explained
DuraMax or DyneLite XD, breakdown or one-piece, counterbalance, extensions, oarlocks and Oar Snubbers. How to build the right MXS setup.
Oar Snubber: What It Is, Why to Run One, and Which Fits Your Sawyer Oar
An oar stop, a snub and a leash in one piece of gear. Here's what it does and how to pick the MXS, MXS-G or MXL-G.
Sawyer DIY Repair Kits: Fix and Refresh Your Paddles and Oars
Epoxy, varnish, Pro-Tips, rope wrap, Tite-Set buttons, blade swaps and oarlock shims. What each kit does and which one you need.
Made-to-Order Sawyer Paddles: How Long the Wait Really Is
Most made-to-order Sawyer raft paddles ship in 2–4 weeks. Why they're built to order, what each one takes, and how to get the right length.