The Explorer Plus is a long-time favorite, known for beat-me-up durability, for both wilderness tripping and flatwater paddling.

• Remarkably durable with a 4 oz. fiberglass wrapped blade
• Full Rockgard® protection will withstand heavy use
• 18-laminate shaft provides strength and power

Shaft Material: 18-Laminate Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood & Roasted Basswood
Blade Size: 8.1 x 19 in. (21 x 48 cm.)
Blade Surface Area: 118 sq. in. (813 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 23 oz. (652 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

A popular choice for flatwater canoeing, the Traveler offers top-end performance with Rockgard tip protection and industry best varnish, making it comfortable and durable.

• Strong and lightweight paddle, the Traveler is perfect for recreational flat water
• Handcrafted from basswood and red alder
• Lightweight, solid basswood shaft performs well in waves or wind
• Rockgard® tip provides protection on the blade

Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood & Red Alder
Blade Size: 6.75 x 19 in. (17 x 48 cm.)  
Blade Surface Area: 112 sq. in. (284 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 20 oz. (567 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

Designed for deep water lake paddling with a classic long and narrow blade, efficiently providing control strokes with ease. 

• The long, narrow blade pulls smoothly through the water and the length helps with sweep strokes
• Symmetrical freestyle palm grip gives you the versatility you want and the quality you deserve
• Rockgard® tip provides protection on the blade

Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood & Red Alder
Blade Size: 6.75 x 25 in. (17 x 63 cm.) 
Blade Surface Area: 139 sq. in. 
Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 22 oz. (624 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

The lightest all wood canoe paddle available and a performance machine in terms of efficiency and water propulsion.

• Built to last with 2 oz. fiberglass wrap and full Rockgard® protection on blade
• Solid basswood shaft makes this our lightest all wood canoe paddle
• Modern "pin-striping" look is sure to turn heads on the water

Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood & Roasted Basswood
Blade Size: 8.1 x 19 in. (21 x 48 cm.)  
Blade Surface Area: 118 sq. in. (761 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 19 oz. (539 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

Our most durable canoe paddle, the Expedition stands up to the most demanding conditions on long wilderness trips.

• Handcrafted from closed grain, lightweight and durable hardwoods, the Expedition Plus is a bomb-proof paddle for whitewater and expeditionary trips
• The blade is protected with a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap and Rockgard® 6 inches up the shaft for maximum durability
• Rounded blade corners help resist chipping
• Designed to be a heavy-tripping paddle and Class I-III whitewater, however not suitable for IV or V whitewater

Shaft Material: 18-Laminate Basswood
Blade Material: Red Alder, Basswood & Roasted Basswood
Blade Size: 8.2 x 19 in. (21 x 48 cm.) 
Blade Surface Area: 126 sq. in. (813 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Power T-Grip
Weight: 24 oz. (680 g) 

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

Lightweight, comfortable on the hands, and reinforced with Rockgard tip protection, the Loon is the perfect choice for flatwater lake canoeing.

• Ideal for recreational paddling
• Solid, ovalized basswood shaft is durable but not excessive in weight
• Rockgard® tip provides protection on the blade

Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood & Maple
Blade Size: 6.75 x 19 in. (17 x 48 cm.)  
Blade Surface Area: 112 sq. in. (284 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Classic Palm Grip
Weight: 20 oz. (567 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

Perfect for the recreational user with reinforced durability, the Arrow is the staple of performance in flatwater canoeing.

• Hand-crafted from a blend of beautiful hardwoods - basswood, red alder, and maple 
• At home on rivers or lakes, the Arrow delivers great performance at a reasonable price
• 18-laminate shaft provides strength and durability, while the ovalization provides comfort
• Rockgard® tip provides protection on the blade

Shaft Material: 18-Laminate Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood, Red Alder & Maple
Blade Size: 7.5 x 19 in. (19 x 48 cm.) 
Blade Surface Area: 121 sq. in. (781 sq. cm.)  
Grip Type: Classic Palm Grip
Weight: 23 oz. (652 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

A durable kids canoe paddle that is easy to handle and designed to make canoeing fun.

• Well balanced wood canoe paddle designed just for kids
• T-Grip won't slip out of small hands
• Rockgard® tip takes the inevitable abuse

Shaft Material: Solid Basswood
Blade Material: Basswood
Blade Size: 5.5 x 16 in. (14 x 41 cm.) 
Blade Surface Area: 76 sq. in. 
Grip Type: Kid's T-Grip
Weight: 14 oz. (397 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

Combining years of wood-crafting artistry with state-of-the-art composite technology, the Sunburst is lightweight, comfortable to hold, and durable.

• 2 oz. fiberglass-reinforced, Rockgard®-tipped blade
• Ovalized, tapered 100% carbon shaft, favored by aeronautics engineers for its strength and light weight
• The Sunburst was designed with canoe elitists in mind

Shaft Material: 100% Carbon
Blade Material: Red Alder, Basswood & Roasted Basswood
Blade Size: 8.2 x 17 in. (21 x 43 cm.) 
Blade Surface Area: 99 sq. in. (639 sq. cm.)
Grip Type: Symmetric Palm/T-Grip Blend
Weight: 17 oz. (482 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

The Catalyst is the sustainable canoe paddle, made by hand-laying first quality wood scraps, dedicated to the reuse of excess materials.

• 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 freestyle 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: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 24 oz. (680 g)

Here at Bending Branches, we build all of 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. Our shipping windows are slightly longer than most of our loyal paddlers are used to, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure paddles ship timely and perform perfectly. Thank you for your patience and thank you for supporting American manufacturing.  

The weight savings of a full carbon paddle reinforced with Edgegard protection so you can rely on this paddle for your long-distance flatwater trips.

• Full carbon construction weighing 16 oz. 
• Nylon weave Edgegard tip protection seals the carbon and prolongs the life of the paddle
  
• Provides maneuverability that is ideal for fast water and quick turns

Shaft Material: 100% Carbon
Blade Material: Foam Core Carbon with Nylon-Reinforced Edges
Blade Size: 8.25 x 18.75 in. (21 x 48 cm.)
Blade Surface Area: 105 sq. in. (677 sq. cm.) 
Grip Material: 100% Carbon
Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip
Weight: 16 oz. (454 g)