Premium Canoe Paddles

This is no run-of-the-woodshop paddle. It’s the most hands-on, handcrafted paddle we’ve ever made, for people who treasure life’s finer things. Double-bend design and ovalized shaft that make every stroke more comfortable, more efficient. Special ergonomically angled grip that aligns with your wrist and forearm, providing added comfort. The rich hue and feather-light weight of the first paddle made with roasted basswood. Roasting the wood makes it ultra light. Rich, sueded-cloth blade pouch, with Bending Branches embroidering and a Velcro® tab to hold the pouch snugly in place during transport.

The Black Pearl canoe paddle has the quality craftsmanship and durability you expect from Bending Branches, but with the sleek look and strength-to-weight ratio only polished aviation-grade carbon can provide. With it's bent, oval shaped shaft, "traditional" touring blade and more comfortable grip design, this Black Pearl canoe paddle is ideal for long distances over flat water. The Black Pearl Premium Carbon Touring Canoe paddle truly brings lightweight performance to a whole new level!

Beauty meets performance with Bending Branches’ Espresso 14 degree bent shaft all black willow wood canoe paddle, reinforced with a glassed blade and wrap around Rockgard.

Beauty meets performance with Bending Branches’ Espresso ST all black willow wood canoe paddle, reinforced with a glassed blade and wrap around Rockgard.

The Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of craftsmanship, with state of the art composite technology. The all-new Sunburst is a dream to paddle. From tip to grip this paddle is designed with the canoe elitist in mind. Also offered in XL, for those who want more power. Both the Sunburst and Sunburst XL will provide years of comfortable, worry-free paddling and propel you to places you've only dreamt of.

The Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of craftsmanship, with state of the art composite technology. The all-new Sunburst is a dream to paddle. From tip to grip this paddle is designed with the canoe elitist in mind. Also offered in XL, for those who want more power. Both the Sunburst and Sunburst XL will provide years of comfortable, worry-free paddling and propel you to places you've only dreamt of.

The Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of craftsmanship, with state of the art composite technology. The all-new Sunburst is a dream to paddle. From tip to grip this paddle is designed with the canoe elitist in mind. This XL paddle is for those who want more power. Both the Sunburst and Sunburst XL will provide years of comfortable, worry-free paddling and propel you to places you've only dreamt of.

The Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of craftsmanship, with state of the art composite technology. The all-new Sunburst is a dream to paddle. From tip to grip this paddle is designed with the canoe elitist in mind. This XL paddle is for those who want more power. Both the Sunburst and Sunburst XL will provide years of comfortable, worry-free paddling and propel you to places you've only dreamt of.

Bending Branches’ exotic and eye-catching Sun Shadow 14 degree bent shaft wood canoe paddle, with a narrow, ovalized, shaft and ergonomically designed grip, fits hands comfortably. The 11 laminate blade features butternut, black willow, cherry, and basswood and delivers smooth power to every stroke.

Bending Branches’ exotic and eye-catching Sun Shadow ST wood canoe paddle, with a narrow, ovalized, shaft and ergonomically designed grip, fits hands comfortably. The 11 laminate blade features butternut, black willow, cherry, and basswood and delivers smooth power to every stroke.