At 24 oz., the Catalyst is day trip ready. Designed for comfort with an ovalized shaft and a freestyle palm grip, this lightweight paddle will stand up to hours of paddling. Ideal for flatwater, it's all smooth paddling from here with the Catalyst. With an 11° bent shaft angle.
Materials: Carbon
The Black Pearl II is our lightest canoe paddle for expert canoeists that appreciate lightweight and durability. 100% carbon grip, shaft, and blade to make your time on the water more enjoyable.
Materials: Wood, Carbon, Fiberglass
The Bending Branches Sunburst canoe paddle combines years of wood-crafting artistry with state of the art composite technology that makes this our lightest canoe paddle. The Sunburst’s blade is a striking combination of red alder and basswoods. The blade surface is fiberglass-reinforced and the tip is edged with Rockgard® protection, shaft is made of lightweight, yet powerful T-700 carbon.
Materials: Wood
The Sawyer Manta Double Bend Canoe Paddle effortlessly glides through the water like the image of its namesake. The double bend shaft eases the flex on the lower wrist, while the double scoop dihedral blade delivers a clean, powerful catch. The Manta's blade is fiberglass reinforced wood and protected with Dynel ToughEdge. An excellent solution for the serious cruiser.
Materials: Fiberglass, Fiberglass Fibrlite™
If you prefer the "hit and switch" method of paddling, then a bent shaft paddle is for you. With 10 inches of adjustability you can go solo, paddle stern or bow, and if you can let go of it long enough, share it with family and friends.The Monona Fiberglass paddle is made from recycled Fibrlite™ and has a palm LeverLock® system that allows 48 - 58" of adjustability. Durable and versatile, it will last for many years of expeditions and adjust to any situation.
Materials: Wood
The BB Special has a bent shaft for a more efficient paddle stroke on flat water, letting you go further with less muscle fatigue. This paddle has a seven-laminate blade that is handcrafted of basswood, maple and red alder, and is made entirely in Osceola, Wisconsin. For added durability, the BB Special blade also has Bending Branches’ Rockgard® edge protection.
Materials: Wood, Fiberglass
The Viper is ergonomically designed with a double bend shaft to help keep both wrists aligned when paddling. This reduces fatigue and is a great benefit for wilderness tripping.The Viper’s durable blade has a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap and full Rockgard® protection for added peace of mind. This paddle is both stunning to look at and a treat to paddle on long trips.
Materials: Wood, Carbon Fiber
Grand Marais lies at the beginning of the Gunflint Trail nestled on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Superior. This design is painted on a carbon-fiber-backed, ultra-light version of our 14° Bent Shaft Gunflint model. Backing the blade with carbon fiber allows us to shave a bunch of weight, then we turn around and paint over the carbon for a truly unique paddle.
Materials: Carbon Fiber, Wood
Northstar Custom Grip. Oiled instead of varnished for great control and feel. Can be sanded to customize the shape. Cedar and walnut oval shaft. Lightweight yet rigid carbon fiber blade minimizes swing weight and maximizes power transfer. Curved powerface. 15° bend.
Materials: Wood, Carbon Fiber
Seagull Lake lies at the end of the Gunflint Trail nestled among rocky ledges and picturesque campsites. This design is painted on a carbon-fiber-backed, ultra-light version of our 14° Bent Shaft Gunflint model. Backing the blade with carbon fiber allows us to shave a bunch of weight, then we turn around and paint over the carbon for a truly unique paddle.
Material: Carbon Fiber
The Black Lite Elbow is an ideal graphite bent shaft paddle for everything from recreational to performance use. This is our "everyday" paddle. If you own a composite canoe, do it justice by pairing it with a composite paddle. Guaranteed to boost your efficiency and stamina.
Materials: Carbon Fiber, Wood
The Team Sawyer Race Canoe paddle is in a class of its own. The ultralight and highly maneuverable paddle becomes an extension of your body. The tapered oval carbon shaft and the all new, ultralight Ergo wooden grip lock into your hands for complete confident control and power. The striking CCG (cedar, carbon fiber and fiberglass) blade grabs and slips through the water at your command.
Materials: Wood, fiberglass
Paddlers wanting a bentshaft will soon find this the favorite of their collection. The Pacer is light because the blade is dominated by laminated cedar and strong due to the fiberglass covering and polyurethane tip. The shaft is available in 15° and features an asymmetric palm grip.
Material: Wood
A superbly balanced, beautiful, and durable elbow paddle designed by Wenonah Canoe founder and owner Mike Cichanowski. This is a great paddle for all general touring uses and wilderness tripping. Laminated basswood shaft with a 8" basswood and butternut blade tipped with polyurethane for added durability. This is also a very affordable spare paddle.
Material: Wood
This high-quality straight-shaft is an excellent all around paddle for touring and wilderness tripping for Canadian-style paddlers. It is also popular with down river and whitewater paddlers. Laminated ash and basswood shaft and a 7" cherry, butternut and basswood blade tipped with polyurethane for added durability.
Materials: Carbon Fiber, Wood
Designed as the ultimate for marathon racing and high speed touring. The Leader combines technologies in a way no one else can match. The blades are solid carbon fiber over a cedar core, with a curved power face. The shaft is laminated cedar and ash for lightweight and strength. In terms of weight, strength, beauty, and overall performance, this paddle lives up to its namesake.
Materials: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass
Our all new Tour Lite Elbow paddle features a carbon shaft and handle fixed to a fiberglass blade. This construction makes a great weight to price paddle. The smoke-colored blade gives the paddle a new look and readily accepts your custom graphics.
Modeled after the classical designs like the ottertail, beavertail, voyageur and Algonquin; these paddles feature long, slender blades, ideal for long trips when paddling from dawn until dusk or for days-on-end. And, if you’re looking for that paddle best suited for the Canadian ‘freestyle’ paddling stokes you will find them in this section.
River/Whitewater Canoe Paddles
Designed with shorter, wider and stiffer blades. These paddles respond to the quick power maneuvers required when paddling fast water and whitewater conditions of rivers and streams. Blade styles include; beavertail, Sugar-island, and whitewater.
Racing/Bent-Shaft Canoe Paddles
Designed with a bent shaft to provide power and paddling efficiency by using shorter strokes and increasing stroke-rates. These paddles are ideal for racing but can be fun for recreational use as well. The blade styles include Sugar-island, whitewater and squared-off versions of both styles.
Recreational Canoe Paddles
Designed with recreational use in mind, the features of these paddle blades include stiffer flex to increase stroke efficiency, with a shorter, wider blade and shapes like the beavertail, Sugar-island, and the squared-off whitewater style. These paddles offer the widest range of canoeing applications from a single paddle.
Solo/Double-bladed Canoe Paddles
Designed for solo ‘play’ and whitewater paddling. These paddles are similar to the double-bladed kayak styles but manufactured in shorter lengths with narrow, symmetrical blades keeping the solo canoeists in mind.
Kids and Youth
Scaled down versions of their adult-sized counterparts, these paddles are designed with kids in mind. They are shorter with smaller blades, lightweight, balanced and durable.
