Bending Branches Navigator Wood Kayak Paddle

Description

The Bending Branches Navigator Hybrid Wood Kayak Paddle gives you the ultimate combination of technology and handcrafted beauty for a lightweight, resilient, and buoyant paddle. The rich-looking red alder and roasted basswood blades flex more than composite paddles, reducing shoulder and arm fatigue.
State-of-the-art technology combines high-tech materials w/ the natural beauty of wood
Ultra-lightweight carbon shaft gives you great responsiveness & durability
Proven blade design w/ more flex than composite paddles
Each blade is reinforced w/ fiberglass for durability
Rockguard protection starts at the tip & wraps around the leading edge
Snug-fitting three-hole snap-button ferrule allows for adjustable feather angles
Hand-crafted in Osceola, WI USA
One-year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects
Blade Material
Basswood & Red Alder
Blade Size
6.2” x 20”
Blade Surface Area
96 in
2
Blade Offset
0º & 60º left or right-hand control
Blade Protection
2 oz. fiberglass wrap & Rockgard tip
Shaft Material
Satin T-700 Carbon
Shaft Pieces
2
Shaft Diameter
Standard
Average Weight
28 oz.
Rockguard Tip Protection -
The tip of every Bending Branches paddle is protected with exclusive Rockgard technology. This proprietary technology - derived from the same material as inline skate wheels - maintains the integrity of the paddle, seals against moisture and protects the most vulnerable areas - the tips and edges. This unmatched shock absorption helps these wood paddles last up to six times longer than those without protection. When you hold Rockguard technology in your hands, you can feel confident that your paddle will give you what you need, when you need it....and come back for more.
Bending Branches Navigator Kayak Paddle:
When determining paddle length, the kayak width is the limiting factor for recreational kayaking. The sizing chart below should ensure you aren't hitting your knuckles on the hull as you paddle. For sleeker touring/sea kayaks ones paddling style and physical size plays more heavily.
Kayak Width
Under 23"
24" to 28"
29"-33"
Paddler Height
Recommended Paddle Length
Under 5'5"
210-220 cm
220-230 cm
230-240 cm
5'5" - 5'11"
220 cm
230 cm
230-240 cm
6'+
220-230 cm
230-240 cm
240 cm
In a sit-on-top kayak, if the seat is raised 6 inches or higher above the base, add 10cm in length.
An easy way to measure in the field is to hold a paddle horizontally in your hands with your elbows slightly inside a 90 degree angle (most paddles are ovalized in the area they should be gripped). Your hands should be about two-thirds of the way between the center of the shaft and the shoulder of the blade. Again, always take stroke angle and boat width into consideration.