Catalyst ST Canoe Paddle
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Catalyst ST Canoe Paddle
Tech Specs

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Best UseCanoeing
SustainabilityContains recycled materials
Blade ConstructionBasswood/red alder/maple/roasted basswood
Shaft ConstructionSolid basswood
Blade Size19 x 8.1 inches
Blade Surface Area (sq. in.)118 square inches
Grip TypePalm Grip
Weight1 lb. 6.1 oz.
Blade-to-Shaft Offset0 degrees
Description

Handcrafted from remnants of first-quality paddles, the Bending Branches Catalyst ST canoe paddle gives new life to what might have gone to waste. Its comfortable Freestyle palm grip is easy to use.

Features
  • Distinctive patchwork blade design reveals the structurally sound wood scraps in each paddle, displaying the Bending Branches commitment to the reuse of excess materials
  • Freestyle palm grip is comfortable and warm on your hands, and makes it easy to manipulate the canoe
  • Rockgard® protection provides unmatched shock absorption, making the paddle last 6 times longer than one without protection
  • 4 oz. fiberglass wrap over the blade protects against nicks and dents, safeguarding it for years to come
  • Solid, ovalized basswood shaft is durable but not excessively heavy
  • The "Sugar Island" blade shape is designed for smooth flatwater entry and exit—ideal for most canoeists
  • Classic wooden blade is buoyant and efficient, gracefully lifting every stroke from the water with ease
  • Bending Branches will donate $5 from every paddle purchased to the American Rivers nonprofit which works to protect and restore our nation's rivers
  • Handcrafted in Osceola, Wisconsin