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CANOEING
PADDLES
BENDING BrANChES
Java st/11°
Meet the Java, the worthy heir to the Espresso and the new caffeine for canoeists. Lighter, more durable, and more attractive than traditional canoe paddles is the Java with a modern looking “pinstripe” blade. With rich, dark roasted basswood, the Java is built to last and the pride of Osceola, Wisconsin. Available in bent or straight models.
length: 52, 54, 56, 58, & 60 in (st). 48, 50, 52, 54 in (bent). - weight: 19 oz (539 g) - level: performAnce - blAde size: 8.1 x 19» (118 sq. in.) - mAteriAl: bAsswood And roAsted bAsswood (blAde), solid bAsswood (shAft).
A VARIETY OF DESIGNS AND MATERIALS MEAN PADDLES TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF MOST CANOEISTS’
BENDING BrANChES
eXPedition PLus
Meet the newly redesigned Expedition Plus premium canoe paddle. The Expedition is the most durable, tough, and bomb-proof canoe paddle from Bending Branches. Great for whitewater and expedition trips, the Expedition features a blade protected with 4 once fiberglass and Rockgard 6 inches up the shaft. The shaft is 18 laminate basswood and the grip features our brand new Power T-Grip, stronger and more comfortable than ever before. The most innovative feature on the new Expedition is the blade profile, with more rounded corners to resist wear. The Expedition, like all Bending Branches paddles, is a product of Osceola, Wisconsin, USA.
length: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 (in) - weight: 24 oz (680 g) - level: per- formAnce - blAde size: 8.2 x 19» (126 sq. in.) - mAteriAl: red Al- der, bAsswood, roAsted bAsswood (blAde). 18-lAminAte (shAft)
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sunBurst st/11°
The Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of craftsmanship, with state of the art composite technology. The all-new Sunburst is a dream to paddle. From tip to grip this paddle is designed with the canoe elitist in mind. The Sunburst will provide years of comfortable, worry-free paddling and propel you to places you’ve only dreamt of.
length: 52, 54, 56, 58, & 60 in (st). 48, 50, 52, 54 in (bent). - weight: 17 oz (482 g) - level: high end - blAde size: 8.2 x 17» (99 sq. in.) - mAteriAl: bAsswood And roAsted bAsswood (blAde), t-700 cArbon (shAft).
http://www.bendinGbranches.com
AquA-BOuND
edge
The Edge canoe paddle is a high performance all carbon paddle. The low swing weight, reinforced blade, and T-grip make it a great whitewater canoe paddle. The Edge offers maximum power in every stroke, and its blade is curved for added power. The shafting is of whitewater grade, able to take the abuse that goes with whitewater canoeing. Open boater and C-1 paddlers alike enjoy the smooth, stable feel of the Edge. Injection molded T-grip.
length: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 in - weight: 26.5oz (751 g) - level: performAnce - blAde size: 8 x 19» - mAteriAl: cArbon rein- forced nYlon blAde / 100% cArbon shAft
http://www.aquabound.com
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LETTMANN GMBh
dragon
The new Lettmann Dragon is an extreme lightweight dragon- boat-paddle for the demanding athlete. With every forward- stroke it gives you maximum power, the oval shaft offers you the best performance and grip. Blade and shaft are a one- piece construction; together with the Kevlar-inlay this paddle is strength and durable. The Lettmann Dragon is constructed according to the IDBF-specification 202a and permitted to international races.
NEW length: 120 cm - 130 cm - weight: 350 g - level: high end - blAde NEW size: 470 mm - 180 mm - mAteriAl: cArbon prepreg
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cLassic canoe (c100)
One of our best selling products this paddle is designed for the canoe fanatic looking for a light, durable all round blade. Fitted with a comfortable T grip, the paddle’s blade is very buoyant and feels light in the water. With a choice of two shaft materials. This paddle is both great on flat water touring and on white water and is the perfect first paddle for any canoeist. These paddles feature AFT (Advanced Foam Technology) blades. These are made using a unique polyurethane foam construction to produce a paddle that is tough but is also light and floaty.
length: 125-155cm - weight: 800g - level: performAnce - blAde size: 820 cm^2 - mAteriAl: polYurethAne
http://www.ainsworthpaddles.co.uk
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