BENDING BRANCHES BB Special Performance Wood Canoe Paddle for Everyday Canoers
Used by paddlers of all skill levels, the Bending Branches BB Special Performance Canoe Paddle was designed to target comfort, efficiency, and durability. Our dedication to our craft has produced a canoeing paddle that allows you to paddle farther and more efficiently- effortless canoeing at every stroke.
The BB Special Performance bent shaft paddle is available in lengths of 48 inches to 56 inches (in 2-inch increments).
Due to the varied density of wood, all canoe paddles could have a +/- 10% variance in weight. Paddle weight is based on 54 inch measurements for straight shafts and 50 inch measurements for bent shafts.
Blade size: 8.1 x 19 in.
Blade: Red Alder, Basswood, Maple
Surface area: 118 sq. in.
Protection: Partial Rockgard
Shaft: 11° Bent
Material: 18-Laminate Basswood
Length: 48″ , 50″ , 52″ , 54″ , 56″
Features: Ovalized for Comfort
Grip: Classic Palm Grip
Weight: 22 oz.
- UNMATCHED BLADE PROTECTION: Bending Branches’ Rockgard technology protects the tip of the blade from damage, cracking, and abuse, and prolongs the life of a paddle 6x longer than a paddle without it
- BENT SHAFT PADDLE: Bent shaft canoe paddles are ideal for long touring trips on flat or slow-moving waters. Our 11 degree bend paddles enter the water quicker and allow for more forward thrust and less strain on your body
- WORLD CLASS QUALITY & DESIGN: Bending Branches offers a rustic paddle made from the most beautiful, durable upper Wisconsin wood sealed with highly protective commercial grade varnish. The result is a sleek, buoyant paddle engineered for maximum efficiency with every stroke
- LIGHT & EFFICIENT: Our paddle is substantially lighter than recreational models (22oz) and is designed with a tear-drop blade shape for efficient, flutter free strokes so you can paddle for days at a time with less fatigue
- MADE IN THE USA: As the world’s largest manufacturer of quality canoe and kayak paddles with one of the lowest breakage rates in the industry, we are proud to say we remain a privately held company in Northwestern Wisconsin staffed by paddling enthusiasts