Discover seven of the best canoe paddles from Bending Branches, Grey Owl Paddles and Sawyer Paddles. Everything from bent shafts, to voyageur paddles, to guide paddles and more, there are lots of options to choose from.
Whether you’re looking for a canoe paddle for cruising, tripping or whitewater adventures, Paddling Magazine has rounded up seven of the best picks. Take a look at the list of canoe paddles below.
$139.95 | bendingbranches.com
Meet the new Catalyst canoe paddle from Bending Branches, made entirely of recycled wood scraps that would otherwise be discarded. A catalyst of change for the betterment of the planet and paddlers. Made with the most desired features, including full Rockgard coverage, two-ounce fiberglass coating and a palm grip. Five dollars from every paddle sold will be donated to American Rivers.
Grey Owl Paddles
Voyageur
$76 | greyowlpaddles.com
Grey Owl’s most popular laminated paddle, combining durability, design and value. An excellent all-around paddle for wilderness tripping. Offers the benefits of a full carbon unit but at a fraction of the price.
Grey Owl Paddles
Northern Light
$165 | greyowlpaddles.com
The lightest traditional paddle available from Grey Owl. Perfect for easy cruising and experienced style paddlers. Suitable for solo and tandem deep-water paddling (minimum two to two-and-a-half feet).
Sawyer Paddles
Bent Shaft Ranger X
$165 | paddlesandoars.com
The Ranger X is a heavy-duty expedition and whitewater canoe paddle featuring a modern teardrop blade profile and an 11-degree blade offset intended for long trips and heavy use. This tough paddle has a dual tapered Douglas fir wood shaft reinforced with carbon fiber and fiberglass X-Weave durability. Delivers real power to the carbon fiber and fiberglass reinforced Ponderosa pine blade.
Grey Owl Paddles
Pathfinder
$90 | greyowlpaddles.com
An upscale version of Grey Owl’s Voyageur paddle with a new blade shape and fabulous grip design. An excellent all-around paddle for wilderness tripping.
Grey Owl Paddles
Touring
$100 | greyowlpaddles.com
A tough, durable paddle for those who like to cruise the wilderness. Also available in a six-degree bent shaft for those who want to combine the efficiency of an offset blade with the style of a straight shaft.
Grey Owl Paddles
Guide
$76 | greyowlpaddles.com
The Guide is a rugged and inexpensive tripping paddle for bow, stern or solo use.
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