Catalyst 11
Customers located outside the USA are responsible for paying all applicable duties and taxes upon import and delivery. Payments made to Aqua Bound/Bending Branches do not include these additional charges.
Torso Size | Straight Paddle Length | Bent Paddle Length |
26" | 52" | 48" |
28" | 54" | 50" |
30" | 56" | 52" |
32" | 58" | 54" |
34" | 60" | 56" |
36" | 62" | - |
38" | 64" | - |
*Beavertail Sizing: Size up 2-4" inches to accomodate the longer blade/shorter shaft (For example, if you're normally use a 52" straight paddle, we'd recommend sizing up to a 54" Beavertail.)
- 2-Year Manufacturing Warranty
- Proudly Made in the USA
By leveraging first quality wood scraps, the Catalyst is sustainably minded and high-performing.
- Handcrafted from a combination of basswood, roasted basswood, red alder, and maple remnants from our first quality paddles
- The construction of the wood remnants means each blade layout is slightly unique
- At 24 oz., the Catalyst is day trip ready and ideal for flatwater.
- Designed for comfort with an ovalized shaft and a classic palm grip, this lightweight paddle will stand up to hours of paddling.
- The Catalyst exceeds our strength testing standards with full Rockgard® coverage and a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap.
Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: A combination of Basswood, Red Alder, Maple, and Roasted Basswood
Blade Size: 8.1 x 19 in. (21 x 48 cm)
Blade Surface Area: 118 sq. in. (761 sq. cm)
Grip Type: Classic Palm Grip
Weight: 24 oz. (680 g)
Here at Bending Branches, we build all our paddles to order (much like a fast-food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated. As soon as you place your order, a real person in our Osceola, Wisconsin factory will start preparing your paddle. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing.
Here at Bending Branches, we build all our paddles to order (much like a fast-food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated. As soon as you place your order, a real person in our Osceola, Wisconsin factory will start preparing your paddle. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing.