Paddling Education

How to Size Your Kayak Paddle The two most important factors in choosing the right size kayak paddle are your kayak’s width and your own height… If your paddle is too short you may find yourself banging your knuckles on...

Join Canadian canoeist and canoe-builder, Jason Eke, as he takes us through his process for building a cedar strip canoe…

ProStaffer and “Flukemaster” Gene Jensen gives us his best tips on how to store and transport a kayak so it lives a long and healthy life…

ProStaffer and Kayak Bass Fishing founder, Chad Hoover, shows us how to launch a fishing kayak in this video…

Canoeing isn’t rocket science! But it’s a whole lot easier and more enjoyable when you’ve mastered a few basic strokes…

Dawn LaPointe is a professional nature photographer and co-owner of Radiant Spirit Gallery in Duluth, Minnesota. Here she gives us her top six photography tips for “paddle-ographers”…

All serious paddlers should master a few basic skills to keep themselves and their paddling buddies safe on the water…

 

Canoe There is a “creative media and marketing outfitter.” They recently visited Bending Branches’ headquarters in Osceola, Wisconsin for a photo and video shoot. Here they give us their top 5 tips for creating awesome videos…

Are you just starting out in kayak fishing? Here are my top 5 tips for you…

Durability. Beauty. Performance. When designing our world class canoe and kayak paddles, these three things are always front of mind. It’s what our customer’s value and what sets us apart.

Explains how the Plus ferrule works and the advantages of it.

Once the J-stroke is mastered, you'll feel much more in control of your canoe.

You’ll likely have a paddle in your hands the entire time you’re on the water, so picking the right one is critical. A paddle that fits you and your paddling style can make the difference between a fun, rewarding experience or sore hands and shoulders.

Frequently Asked Questions We enjoy talking to passionate paddlers, and we want you to enjoy paddling as much as we do! If you have an issue with your paddle, we want to hear about it. Please e-mail us a photo...

Tired of lifting your canoe or kayak up onto the roof of your vehicle yet don't want to spend big bucks on a factory trailers.

Thank-you for purchasing our Limited Edition 'A' Series canoe paddle. It is no longer necessary to register this paddle. We hope you are enjoying your purchase and the adventures that go along with it! Please let us know if you...

February 5, 2015 – Bending Branches, the global leader in kayak and canoe paddles, is starting 2015 with a bang in the kayak fishing community. Effective immediately, 9 new professional kayak anglers have been added to the Bending Branches national...

Here are a few informational videos from the paddling experts at Bending Branches that can help you choose the right paddle and offer a little guidance in the world of paddling.

Like any paddle sport, choosing the correct length for your stand-up paddle will make your paddling easier, more efficient and more enjoyable.

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