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Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle

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Well-balanced and beautiful, this paddle features a 14-degree bent shaft for maximum paddling efficiency.

Narrow ovalized shaft and ergonomically designed grip fit smaller hands comfortably
The 14-degree bend places the blade nearly vertical in the water at the end of the stroke, so you pull your boat cleanly through the water
Bent shaft is short for a quick stroke and smooth ride, while wide blade gives stroke more power
Powerful, efficient 11-laminate blade features butternut, basswood, black willow and alder wood
Wrap Around™ Rockgard® protects the blade tip, wrapping up around the corners onto the blade edges
Ergonomically designed contour palm grip allows you to paddle for hours in comfort

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Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle Customer Reviews

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Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle

5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Minimizes fatigue (4)
Comfortable shaft (3)
Good control (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Touring (4)

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Sep

2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great canoe paddle

By Lovetocanoe

from Millers, MD

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

None

Best Uses

Touring

Comments about Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle:

Have used this paddle for several wilderness canoe trips - Quetico, Killarny, Adirondacks - as well as local leisure canoeing. I find my strokes are more efficient than with a standard paddle, so not the usual fatique after long hours of paddling. Not to mention it's a beautiful paddle. Very happy with my decision to try a bent shaft.

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Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

An excellent paddle

By tonyyarusso

from Shoreview, MN

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Lightweight
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Touring

Comments about Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle:

My dad has had one of these paddles for a few years now, and I finally got one for myself last summer. My paddling ranges from quick jaunts out on a lake to go fishing to week-long tours in places like Quetico/BWCA and the St. Croix/Namekagon, and while I really wanted it for the latter, it is of course great for the little stuff too. The oval-shaped shaft feels a little odd at first if you're used to a circular one, but is more comfortable over the long haul, and the palm grip is remarkably natural feeling. The partial-wrap tip guard covers just the right amount of the edge, over all the critical areas that commonly get beat up. BB makes great stuff all around, so if you're looking for a flat blade or different price point their other products are also a good bet.

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Aug

2011

5.0

A great paddle

By Alaska Paddler

from Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Unmatched appearance

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Running
Touring

Comments about Bending Branches Sun Shadow 14 Bent Shaft Paddle:

I have used my Sun Shadow for two seasons now. I use it primarily on flat water, but I have used it in class II rivers as well. This is an awesome paddle that affords excellent control and comfort. Initially I was afraid to use it around rocks since it looks so awesome and I feared scratching it. I discovered that the wear strip at the bottom holds up fine and it still looks new after 40 trips.