Classic Wooden Paddles You’ll Crave

Is it maybe time to retire your old, beat-up paddle?  Or, are you looking to add to your gear collection? We’ve got a nice selection that will help you paddle longer and farther and, uh, look good while doing it.

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Bending Branches Sunburst ST
Why you’ll like it:  The combination of technology with classic looks.  The blade radiates with strips of black willow, basswood and alder.  The tip is reinforced with fiberglass offering durability when knocking against rocks.  The shaft is made of super-strong T-700 carbon. This high-end paddle comes straight or bent.
Blade size: 7.9″x 17″
Length:  Up to 60″
Weight: 15 oz.

 

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Whiskey Jill
Why you’ll like it: Ladies will like this paddle created especially for their needs.  Handcrafted from a small operation out west, this paddle is made of red and white cedar. It’s easier to hold with a smaller handle and blade. Blade is reinforced with fiberglass and epoxy. We think that this light weight paddle would reduce fatigue to arms, while maintaining an efficient stroke.
Blade: 7″x 18″
Length: Up o 52″
Weight: 16 oz.

 

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Shaw & Tenney
Why you’ll like it:  This is for the paddler who would like create a custom paddle without making it themselves.  With custom paddles handcrafted by a family run business that’s been around since 1858, you can expect a personal level of service and quality. We like the Penobscot with its traditional beavertail blade.  When choosing a paddle, you have many options like choosing wood type, finish and length.
Blade: Variable. From beavertail to Algonquin to double-bladed.
Length: Some up to 78″
Weight: Variable

 

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Bending Branches Loon
Why you’ll like it:  This is a well-made paddle for those just getting into paddling and interested in investing in an economically priced piece of gear.  Made of basswood and maple, it is a straight shaft.  The blade is coated with Rockguard™, a sturdy epoxy finish for protection against errant rocks.
Blade: 6 3/4″x 20″
Length: Up to 63″
Weight: 22 oz.

 

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Grey Owl Owlet and Tenderfoot
Why you’ll like it:  Two classic beavertail paddles designed for the younger set.  The Owlet, made of laminated basswood is for kids ages 4-8. The Tenderfoot is also made of laminated basswood with a reinforced urethane tip.  Created for youth 8 and older. Both have comfort-grip handles.

Owlet
Blade: 5 1/2″x 18 1/2″
Length: Up to 48″
Weight: 16 oz.

Tenderfoot
Blade: 6″x 23 1/2″
Length: Up to 60″
Weight: 21 oz.

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Sanborn Greenland
Why you’ll like it: A single-blade paddle created specifically for kayaking. A simple design that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years. Sanborn laminates 16 strips of western red cedar together, preventing warp and adding durability. You have the choice of choosing a finish of oil, epoxy and urethane or epoxy, urethane and fiberglass.
Blade: 3.5″x 32-34″
Length: Up to 22″
Weight: 24-33 oz.

 

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