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Bending Branches Whisper Paddle
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Bending Branches Whisper Paddle

Item # 766595

$60.00

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Perfect for the beginner, this entry-level model incorporates many of the features usually found only on more advanced models.

  • Nearly silent blade shape enters and exits water cleanly
  • Carefully engineered lightweight, injection-molded nylon and fiberglass blade design helps you paddle longer with less fatigue
  • Dihedral curve and asymmetrical power face eliminate blade flutter; thin and low-profile to reduce wind resistance
  • Blade surface area is distributed evenly for a balanced feel, uniform pull and minimal roll
  • Lightweight, strong aluminum shaft has 3M Versafit™ over the oval grip area for comfortable and confident hand control
  • Composite ferrule is extremely light and strong; tested to ensure great fit, feathering angle, breakdown ease and joint tightness
  • Feathering is adjustable to 0 or 60 degrees, with left or right hand control
  • Comes with heavy-duty rubber drip rings

Made in USA.

Item 766595

Bending Branches Whisper Paddle Specs

Specification

Description

Weight37 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Blade materialFiberglass-reinfoced polypropylene
Blade shapeAsymmetrical dihedral
Blade size18 x 6.75 inches
Feather angle60 right / 60 left / 0 degrees
Shaft typeStraight

Bending Branches Whisper Paddle Customer Reviews

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Bending Branches Whisper Paddle
 
4.1

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable shaft (8)
  • Adjustable (7)
  • Good control (6)
  • Minimizes fatigue (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trips (8)
    • Touring (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (7)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Mar

    8

    2008

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Love this paddle

    ByGreyday

    from Minneapolis, MN

    About Me Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Comfortable Shaft
    • Comfortable weight
    • Good Control
    • Minimizes Fatigue
    • Nice balance
    • Rigid
    • Tough can take abuse
    • Two-piece

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Lakes and Rivers
      • Touring

      Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

      My friend and I love these paddles! They have a lot of the features found in those costing considerably more. The grip is comfortable and the blades can be feathered. On day-long paddles on quiet rivers and lakes, they are light enough that we don’t experience paddling fatigue. We haven’t babied them; their rigid construction has dug us out of muddy landings and pulled us through weed-clogged passages. They are a good match for our folding kayaks; everything can be stowed inside the car (or the airplane). The Whisper has been perfect for the beginners we were, and will serve us for a long time to come.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      29

      2007

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great paddle for price!!!

      BySteven, Amy

      from Eureka, CA

      About Me Beginner, Boat-in camping, Class 1 or 2 rapids, Paddle with dog, Recreational

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      Pros

      • 2 piece for transport
      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable Shaft
      • Good Control
      • Minimizes Fatigue
      • No flex
      • Off set feature
      • Ridged
      • Won't rust

      Cons

      • Splashes a little

      Best Uses

      • Beginner
      • Calm water
      • Class 1 or 2 rapids
      • Day Trips
      • Family paddling
      • Intermediate
      • Recreational paddling

      Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

      These paddles have some of the features of more expensive paddles. They have the option of being offset which helps make your paddling strike more comfortable. They are fairly lightweight. They cause less fatigue then others we tried in this price range. They are comfortable to use and are rigid. There is no flex when you use them. They are also milled so that the two pieces fit exactly. It's convenient to be able to take them apart for easier tranport. They've been great for day trips on calm water, and class one and two rivers as well as an overnight camping trip. The only con is that they do splash a little. But they are great for recreational paddlers.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      15

      2008

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent introductory paddle

      ByMarkoe

      from Albany, NY

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable Shaft
      • Good Control
      • Minimizes Fatigue

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips
        • River Running
        • Touring

        Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

        I was comparing paddles for quite a while before I settled on this one. This paddle has almost identical specs (size, weight, feather) to the more expensive aqua bound paddles. The one additional feather angle (3 total) seems useful as well.

        The built in drip rings work pretty okay, they do catch most of the water. I did get the extra drip rings like another reviewer recommended (only a dollar each). The "aftermarket" drip rings catch the rest of the water that makes it past the built in ones.

        I didn't notice any splashing at all, I suppose it depends upon your paddling style. In fact, I felt that the paddle entered the water very cleanly and pulled through very easily.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        24

        2008

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Fine quiet-water paddle

        ByBarry in GA

        from The great Southeast.

        About Me Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Shaft

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • Touring

          Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

          I use this for quiet water paddling in lakes and coastal wildlife refuges and it does just fine. Nothing fancy so I don't have to worry about messing it up on rocks, oyster beds and the like. The molded in drip rings at the base of the blade don't work particularly well, so spend a couple of bucks and get a pair of rubber drip rings. Other than that, you can't beat this paddle for the price.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          29

          2008

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great 1st paddle

          ByAlisonG

          from Hixson TN

          About Me Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Affordable
          • Comfortable Shaft
          • Good Control
          • Minimizes Fatigue

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day Trips
            • Touring

            Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

            I have been really pleased with this paddle. It is light, adjustable and I don't have to worry about not getting it dirty because I didn't spend [$] bucks on it!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            16

            2009

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good Paddles

            ByKB

            from Pacific Ocean

            About Me Recreational

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Comfortable Shaft
            • Good Control

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day Trips

              Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

              We are relatively new to kayaking, but these paddles have been working out great for us. We use a touring kayak and generally paddle for >2hrs at a time on lakes or ocean bays. The paddles have worked out well for us. They are light enough not to get fatigued after several hours of rowing, and seem to push enough water to keep the boat moving at a good pace hour after hour.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              1

              2009

               
              4.0

              Smooth paddling

              Bypaco del mar

              from Issaquah, WA

              About Me Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable
              • Comfortable Shaft
              • Good Control

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Day Trips
              • Touring

              Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

              Have used this paddle with an awkward sit on top kayak. I don't mind the extra weight (over carbon fiber) since I paddle for exercise. It's great for the $$$.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jun

              12

              2009

               
              4.0

              Great Price, Decent Paddle

              Bymr clean

              from Arnold, MD

              About Me Beginner

              Pros

              • Adjustable
              • Comfortable Shaft
              • Minimizes Fatigue
              • The price was unbeatable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day Trips

                Comments about Bending Branches Whisper Paddle:

                I bought the paddle becaused it had decent reviews, I am happy with the performace and the weight is fine too. I am new to paddling and it could be my form, but I kept hitting the side of my Native Ultimate 14.5 with the shaft as I paddled. Maybe I need a longer paddle or a better techinique. Good paddle for the price.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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