Canoe paddle Expedition Plus

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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) Grip Type: Power T-Grip Here at Bending Branches, we build all 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. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing. 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.